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Butler NationalBUKS -3.42%72 PE Ratio (TTM) is 14.12 as of Jul. 28, 2026, which is 61% above its 10-year median of 8.77. 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 230 Aerospace & Defense companies, Butler National ranks better than 84.35% on this metric.
The PE Ratio (TTM), or Price-to-Earnings ratio, or P/E Ratio, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Earnings per Share (Diluted). As of today (2026-07-28), Butler National's share price is
$4.80.
Butler National's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.34. Therefore, Butler National's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 14.12.
Warning Sign:
Butler National Corp stock PE Ratio (=14.62) is close to 3-year high of 14.62.
The historical rank and industry rank for Butler National's PE Ratio (TTM) or its related term are showing as below:
BUKS'
s PE Ratio (TTM) Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.31 Med: 8.77 Max: 137.5
Current: 14.12
During the past 13 years, the highest PE Ratio (TTM) of Butler National was 137.50. The lowest was 4.31. And the median was 8.77.
BUKS's PE Ratio (TTM) is ranked better than 84.35% of 230
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 39.2
vs BUKS: 14.12
During the past 12 months, Butler National's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 83.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 78.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 56.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, Butler National's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 115.40% per year. The lowest was -166.80% per year. And the median was 25.60% per year.
Butler National's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.09.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.34.
Butler National (OTCPK:BUKS) PE Ratio (TTM) Explanation
The PE Ratio (TTM) can be viewed as the number of years it takes for the company to earn back the price you pay for the stock. For example, if a company earns $2 a share per year, and the stock is traded at $30, the PE Ratio (TTM) is 15. Therefore it takes 15 years for the company to earn back the $30 you paid for its stock, assuming the earnings stays constant over the next 15 years.
In real business, earnings never stay constant. If a company can grow its earnings, it takes fewer years for the company to earn back the price you pay for the stock. If a company's earnings decline it takes more years. As a shareholder, you want the company to earn back the price you pay as soon as possible. Therefore, lower P/E stocks are more attractive than higher P/E stocks so long as the PE Ratio (TTM) is positive. Also for stocks with the same PE Ratio (TTM), the one with faster growth business is more attractive.
If a company loses money, the PE Ratio (TTM) becomes meaningless.
To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the PE Ratio (TTM) divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a PE Ratio (TTM) equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a PE Ratio (TTM) of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a PE Ratio (TTM) of 10.
Because the PE Ratio (TTM) measures how long it takes to earn back the price you pay, the PE Ratio (TTM) can be applied to the stocks across different industries. That is why it is the one of the most important and widely used indicators for the valuation of stocks.
Investors need to be aware that the PE Ratio (TTM) can be misleading a lot of times, especially when the underlying business is cyclical and unpredictable. As Peter Lynch pointed out, cyclical businesses have higher profit margins at the peaks of the business cycles. Their earnings are high and PE Ratio (TTM)s are artificially low. It is usually a bad idea to buy a cyclical business when the PE Ratio (TTM) is low. A better ratio to identify the time to buy a cyclical businesses is the PS Ratio .
PE Ratio (TTM) can also be affected by non-recurring-items such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio (TTM).
Butler National PE Ratio (TTM) Related Terms
Butler National PE Ratio (TTM) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Butler National's PE Ratio (TTM) 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: PE Ratio (TTM) Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Butler National's PE Ratio (TTM), along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio (TTM) 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 PE Ratio (TTM) vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Butler National's PE Ratio (TTM) distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Butler National's PE Ratio (TTM) falls into.
The PE Ratio (TTM), or Price-to-Earnings ratio, or P/E Ratio, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Earnings per Share (Diluted). It is the most widely used ratio in the valuation of stocks.
Butler National's Share Price of today is $4.80.
Butler National's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.34.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
There are at least three kinds of PE Ratio (TTM)s used by different investors. They are Trailing Twelve Month PE Ratio (TTM) or PE Ratio (TTM) (TTM), Forward PE Ratio, or PE Ratio without NRI. A new PE Ratio (TTM) based on inflation-adjusted normalized PE Ratio (TTM) is called Shiller PE Ratio, after Yale professor Robert Shiller.
In the calculation of PE Ratio (TTM), the earnings per share used are the earnings per share over the past 12 months. For Forward PE Ratio, the earnings are the expected earnings for the next twelve months. In the case of PE Ratio without NRI, the reported earnings less the non-recurring items are used.
For Shiller PE Ratio, the earnings of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, Shiller PE Ratio is also called PE10.
Butler National (BUKS) has a PE Ratio (TTM) of 14.12 as of Jul. 28, 2026. Trailing 12-month P/E ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's trailing 12-month earnings per share. View historical data on Butler National and its competitors. This is 61% above median its historical median of 8.77. Over the past decade, Butler National's PE Ratio (TTM) has ranged from 4.31 to 137.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Butler National ranks #36 out of 230 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 15.7%.
Is Butler National's PE Ratio (TTM) too high?
Butler National's current PE Ratio (TTM) of 14.12 is 61% above median its 10-year median of 8.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.31 to a high of 137.50. The Aerospace & Defense industry median PE Ratio (TTM) is 39.20. Butler National's value of 14.12 is 64% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Butler National ranks #36 out of 230 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 PE Ratio (TTM) compare to SPCE and MRLN?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Butler National ranks #36 out of 230 companies for PE Ratio (TTM). This places Butler National in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PE Ratio (TTM) is 39.20. Butler National's value of 14.12 is 64% below this benchmark. Historically, Butler National's own PE Ratio (TTM) has ranged from 4.31 to 137.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.77 vs. the industry median of 39.20, Butler National has consistently been below 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 PE Ratio (TTM) for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median PE Ratio (TTM) among Aerospace & Defense companies is 39.20, based on 230 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PE Ratio (TTM) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PE Ratio (TTM) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Butler National's current PE Ratio (TTM) of 14.12 is 64% below 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 PE Ratio (TTM) mean?
A high PE Ratio (TTM) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Trailing 12-month P/E ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's trailing 12-month earnings per share. View historical data on Butler National and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median PE Ratio (TTM) is 39.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Butler National's current PE Ratio (TTM) is 14.12, which is 61% above median its own 10-year median of 8.77. 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 PE Ratio (TTM) is 14.12, which is 61% above median its 10-year median of 8.77 and 64% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 39.20. 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 PE Ratio (TTM) calculated?
PE Ratio (TTM) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Butler National (BUKS), the current PE Ratio (TTM) is 14.12 as of Jul. 28, 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:
PE Ratio (TTM): 14.12 (61% above median its 10-year median of 8.77)
GF Value™: $1.87 vs. price of $4.80 (156.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 64% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#36 of 230)
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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