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Butler NationalBUKS -3.42%72 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 1.45% as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 1.88. GuruFocus rates BUKS with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.87 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 326 Aerospace & Defense companies, Butler National ranks better than 77.61% on this metric.
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. It is a measure of a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt.
As of today, Butler National's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 1.45%.
Butler National (OTCPK:BUKS) Net Debt Paydown Yield % Explanation
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is the change in average of four quarters of company's total debt over a company's market cap. Assuming the total value of a company remains that same, shareholder value is increased as debt is reduced. In other words, it is a measure of the willingness and ability of a firm's management to pay down debt. Companies that have high debt paydown yields indicate that they are more aggressive with paying down debt.
In the calculation of Net Debt Paydown Yield %, we use the reductions of TTM average total debt one-year-ago and TTM average total debt at present, divided by its Market Cap.
Butler National Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms
Butler National Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Butler National's Net Debt Paydown Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
BUKS vs SPCE, MRLN, ISSC: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Butler National's Net Debt Paydown Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Debt Paydown Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Butler National Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Butler National's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Butler National's Net Debt Paydown Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
* All the data are calculated by TTM values. Note that if a companies is traded in several exchanges, then we calculate the company level data for Net Debt Paydown Yield % using the primary share class stock data. The calculation result in definition page is for demonstration purpose only, and it's showing the share class level data. Therefore, the numbers in the calculation may differ from elsewhere if the stock is not a primary share.
What does a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 1.45% mean?
Butler National (BUKS) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 1.45% as of Jul. 29, 2026. Net Debt Paydown Yield is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. This metric provides insight into a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt using free cash flow. View historical data on Butler National and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 1.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Butler National ranks #73 out of 326 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 22.4%.
Is Butler National's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Butler National's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 1.45% is 23% below median its 10-year median of 1.88. Based on the distribution chart, Butler National ranks #73 out of 326 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Butler National has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Butler National's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to SPCE and MRLN?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Butler National ranks #73 out of 326 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Butler National in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Debt Paydown Yield % for an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Aerospace & Defense industry context. However, Net Debt Paydown Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Net Debt Paydown Yield % mean?
A high Net Debt Paydown Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net Debt Paydown Yield is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. This metric provides insight into a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt using free cash flow. View historical data on Butler National and its competitors. Butler National's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 1.45%, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 1.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Butler National stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Butler National (BUKS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.87, compared to a current price of $4.80 — trading 156.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 1.45%, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 1.88. Butler National's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Debt Paydown Yield % calculated?
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Butler National (BUKS), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 1.45% as of Jul. 29, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Butler National (BUKS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Butler National stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $4.80 is trading 156.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.87.
GuruFocus considers Butler National to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BUKS:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 1.45% (23% below median its 10-year median of 1.88)
GF Value™: $1.87 vs. price of $4.80 (156.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BUKS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Butler National Corp is involved in the design, engineering, manufacturing, selling, integrating, installing, repairing, modifying, overhauling, servicing, and distributing portfolio of aerostructures, aircraft components, avionics, accessories, subassemblies, and systems (Aerospace Products). The group serves the aviation industry, including owners of aircraft and contractors involved with private, commercial, business, and government aircraft operations. It also serves commercial weapon manufacturers and suppliers to governments and their agencies. The company has two operating segments: Professional Services and Aerospace Products. Its main source of revenue comes from the Aerospace Products segment. It operates in North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and other geographical regions.
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