Park AerospacePKE +6.01%67 Pretax Margin % is 20.87% as of Feb. 2026, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 16.34. GuruFocus rates PKE with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.71 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 347 Aerospace & Defense companies, Park Aerospace ranks better than 86.46% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Park Aerospace's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
PKE'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.67 Med: 16.34 Max: 23.45
Current: 20.52
PKE's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 86.46% of 347
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 6.17
vs PKE: 20.52
Park Aerospace (NYSE:PKE) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Park Aerospace Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Park Aerospace Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Park Aerospace's Pretax 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.
PKE vs SPCE, RGR, SWBI: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Park Aerospace's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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.
Park Aerospace Pretax Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Park Aerospace's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Park Aerospace's Pretax 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.
Park Aerospace (PKE) has a Pretax Margin % of 20.87% as of Feb. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Park Aerospace and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 16.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Park Aerospace ranks #47 out of 347 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 13.5%.
Is Park Aerospace's Pretax Margin % too high?
Park Aerospace's current Pretax Margin % of 20.87% is 28% above median its 10-year median of 16.34. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.17. Park Aerospace's value of 20.87% is 238.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Park Aerospace ranks #47 out of 347 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Park Aerospace has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Park Aerospace's Pretax Margin % compare to SPCE and RGR?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Park Aerospace ranks #47 out of 347 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Park Aerospace in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.17. Park Aerospace's value of 20.87% is 238.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 16.34 vs. the industry median of 6.17, Park Aerospace 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 Pretax Margin % for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 6.17, based on 347 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Park Aerospace's current Pretax Margin % of 20.87% is 238.2% 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Park Aerospace and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Park Aerospace's current Pretax Margin % is 20.87%, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 16.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Park Aerospace stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Park Aerospace (PKE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.71, compared to a current price of $33.88 — trading 71.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 20.87%, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 16.34 and 238.2% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 6.17. Park Aerospace's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Park Aerospace (PKE), the current Pretax Margin % is 20.87% as of Feb. 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 Park Aerospace (PKE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Park Aerospace stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $33.88 is trading 71.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $19.71.
GuruFocus considers Park Aerospace to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PKE:
Pretax Margin %: 20.87% (28% above median its 10-year median of 16.34)
GF Value™: $19.71 vs. price of $33.88 (71.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 238.2% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#47 of 347)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PKE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Park Aerospace Corp is an aerospace company that develops and manufactures composite materials used to produce composite structures for the aerospace market. Its products include film adhesives, lightning strike protection materials, specialty ablative materials for rocket motors and nozzles, and materials for radome applications. The Company offers composite materials designed for hand lay-up and automated fiber placement (AFP) manufacturing applications, which are used in jet engines, large and regional transport aircraft, military aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), business jets, general aviation aircraft, and rotary wing aircraft. It operates in North America, Asia, and Europe, with North America generating maximum revenue.
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