Park AerospacePKE -1.05%60 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 14.15% as of Feb. 2026, which is 103% above its 10-year median of 6.97. GuruFocus rates PKE with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.75 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 334 Aerospace & Defense companies, Park Aerospace ranks better than 56.29% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. Park Aerospace's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $15.35 Mil. Park Aerospace's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $108.50 Mil. Therefore, Park Aerospace's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 14.15%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Park Aerospace's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
PKE'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.77 Med: 6.97 Max: 82.69
Current: 11.15
During the past 13 years, Park Aerospace's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 82.69%. The lowest was 3.77%. And the median was 6.97%.
PKE's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 56.29% of 334
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 8.195
vs PKE: 11.15
Park Aerospace (NYSE:PKE) Return-on-Tangible-Equity Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.
Park Aerospace Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Park Aerospace Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Park Aerospace's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 SATL, SWBI, RGR: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Park Aerospace's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Park Aerospace's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Park Aerospace's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Feb. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 14.15% mean?
Park Aerospace (PKE) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 14.15% as of Feb. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Park Aerospace and its competitors. This is 103% above median its historical median of 6.97. Over the past decade, Park Aerospace's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 3.77 to 82.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Park Aerospace ranks #146 out of 334 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 43.7%.
Is Park Aerospace's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Park Aerospace's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 14.15% is 103% above median its 10-year median of 6.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.77 to a high of 82.69. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.20. Park Aerospace's value of 14.15% is 72.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Park Aerospace ranks #146 out of 334 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Park Aerospace has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Park Aerospace's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to SATL and SWBI?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Park Aerospace ranks #146 out of 334 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This puts Park Aerospace in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.20. Park Aerospace's value of 14.15% is 72.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Park Aerospace's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 3.77 to 82.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.97 vs. the industry median of 8.20, 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Aerospace & Defense companies is 8.20, based on 334 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Park Aerospace's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 14.15% is 72.7% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Park Aerospace and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Park Aerospace's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 14.15%, which is 103% above median its own 10-year median of 6.97. 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 $19.75, compared to a current price of $37.83 — trading 91.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 14.15%, which is 103% above median its 10-year median of 6.97 and 72.7% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 8.20. Park Aerospace's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Park Aerospace (PKE), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 14.15% 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 $37.83 is trading 91.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $19.75.
GuruFocus considers Park Aerospace to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PKE:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 14.15% (103% above median its 10-year median of 6.97)
GF Value™: $19.75 vs. price of $37.83 (91.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 72.7% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#146 of 334)
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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