Butler NationalBUKS +1.24%69 Net Margin % is 24.89% as of Jan. 2026, which is 300% above its 10-year median of 6.22. GuruFocus rates BUKS with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.59 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 347 Aerospace & Defense companies, Butler National ranks better than 91.64% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Butler National's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Jan. 2026 was $6.70 Mil. Butler National's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jan. 2026 was $26.91 Mil. Therefore, Butler National's net margin for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 24.89%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Butler National's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BUKS'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.05 Med: 6.22 Max: 21.45
Current: 21.45
BUKS's Net Margin % is ranked better than 91.64% of 347
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 4.9
vs BUKS: 21.45
Butler National (OTCPK:BUKS) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Butler National Net Margin % Related Terms
Butler National Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Butler National's Net Margin % 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.
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Butler National's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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 Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Butler National's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Butler National's Net Margin % 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.
Butler National (BUKS) has a Net Margin % of 24.89% as of Jan. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Butler National and its competitors. This is 300% above median its historical median of 6.22. Over the past decade, Butler National's Net Margin % has ranged from 0.05 to 21.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Butler National ranks #29 out of 347 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 8.4%.
Is Butler National's Net Margin % too high?
Butler National's current Net Margin % of 24.89% is 300% above median its 10-year median of 6.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 21.45. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Net Margin % is 4.90. Butler National's value of 24.89% is 408% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Butler National ranks #29 out of 347 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 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Butler National's Net Margin % compare to POWW and FJET?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Butler National ranks #29 out of 347 companies for Net Margin %. This places Butler National in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.90. Butler National's value of 24.89% is 408% above this benchmark. Historically, Butler National's own Net Margin % has ranged from 0.05 to 21.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.22 vs. the industry median of 4.90, Butler National has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Margin % for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Net Margin % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 4.90, based on 347 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Butler National's current Net Margin % of 24.89% is 408% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Butler National and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Butler National's current Net Margin % is 24.89%, which is 300% above median its own 10-year median of 6.22. 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 $1.59, compared to a current price of $4.21 — trading 164.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 24.89%, which is 300% above median its 10-year median of 6.22 and 408% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 4.90. Butler National's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Butler National (BUKS), the current Net Margin % is 24.89% as of Jan. 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 $4.21 is trading 164.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.59.
GuruFocus considers Butler National to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BUKS:
Net Margin %: 24.89% (300% above median its 10-year median of 6.22)
GF Value™: $1.59 vs. price of $4.21 (164.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 408% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#29 of 347)
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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