Butler NationalBUKS +1.24%69 OCF Margin % is 39.52% as of Jan. 2026, which is 156% above its 10-year median of 15.44. GuruFocus rates BUKS with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.60 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 347 Aerospace & Defense companies, Butler National ranks better than 87.61% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Butler National's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BUKS'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.4 Med: 15.44 Max: 27.85
Current: 25.4
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Butler National was 27.85%. The lowest was 5.40%. And the median was 15.44%.
BUKS's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 87.61% of 347
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 8.59
vs BUKS: 25.40
Butler National OCF Margin % Related Terms
Butler National OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Butler National's OCF 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 OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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 OCF Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Butler National's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Butler National's OCF 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 OCF Margin % of 39.52% as of Jan. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Butler National and its competitors. This is 156% above median its historical median of 15.44. Over the past decade, Butler National's OCF Margin % has ranged from 5.40 to 27.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Butler National ranks #43 out of 347 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 12.4%.
Is Butler National's OCF Margin % too high?
Butler National's current OCF Margin % of 39.52% is 156% above median its 10-year median of 15.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.40 to a high of 27.85. The Aerospace & Defense industry median OCF Margin % is 8.59. Butler National's value of 39.52% is 360.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Butler National ranks #43 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 OCF Margin % compare to POWW and FJET?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Butler National ranks #43 out of 347 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Butler National in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 8.59. Butler National's value of 39.52% is 360.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Butler National's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 5.40 to 27.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.44 vs. the industry median of 8.59, 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 OCF Margin % for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median OCF Margin % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 8.59, based on 347 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Butler National's current OCF Margin % of 39.52% is 360.1% 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Butler National and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median OCF Margin % is 8.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Butler National's current OCF Margin % is 39.52%, which is 156% above median its own 10-year median of 15.44. 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 $1.60, compared to a current price of $4.21 — trading 163.1% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 39.52%, which is 156% above median its 10-year median of 15.44 and 360.1% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 8.59. 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 OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Butler National (BUKS), the current OCF Margin % is 39.52% 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 163.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.60.
GuruFocus considers Butler National to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BUKS:
OCF Margin %: 39.52% (156% above median its 10-year median of 15.44)
GF Value™: $1.60 vs. price of $4.21 (163.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 360.1% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#43 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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