Park AerospacePKE -2.16%71 ROA % is 11.79% as of Feb. 2026, which is 124% above its 10-year median of 5.26. GuruFocus rates PKE with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.71 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 356 Aerospace & Defense companies, Park Aerospace ranks better than 85.11% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Park Aerospace's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $15.35 Mil.
Park Aerospace's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $130.16 Mil. Therefore, Park Aerospace's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 11.79%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Park Aerospace's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
PKE'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.9 Med: 5.26 Max: 63.26
Current: 9.1
During the past 13 years, Park Aerospace's highest ROA % was 63.26%. The lowest was 2.90%. And the median was 5.26%.
PKE's ROA % is ranked better than 85.11% of 356
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 2.5
vs PKE: 9.10
Park Aerospace (NYSE:PKE) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Feb. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Feb. 2026) revenue data.
* 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
Park Aerospace ROA % Related Terms
Park Aerospace ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Park Aerospace's ROA % 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, Park Aerospace's ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Park Aerospace's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Park Aerospace's ROA % 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 ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets 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.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Park Aerospace (PKE) has a ROA % of 11.79% as of Feb. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Park Aerospace and its competitors. This is 124% above median its historical median of 5.26. Over the past decade, Park Aerospace's ROA % has ranged from 2.90 to 63.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Park Aerospace ranks #53 out of 356 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 14.9%.
Is Park Aerospace's ROA % too high?
Park Aerospace's current ROA % of 11.79% is 124% above median its 10-year median of 5.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.90 to a high of 63.26. The Aerospace & Defense industry median ROA % is 2.50. Park Aerospace's value of 11.79% is 371.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Park Aerospace ranks #53 out of 356 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 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Park Aerospace's ROA % compare to SPCE and RGR?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Park Aerospace ranks #53 out of 356 companies for ROA %. This places Park Aerospace in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 2.50. Park Aerospace's value of 11.79% is 371.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Park Aerospace's own ROA % has ranged from 2.90 to 63.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.26 vs. the industry median of 2.50, 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 ROA % for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median ROA % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 2.50, based on 356 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Park Aerospace's current ROA % of 11.79% is 371.6% 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Park Aerospace and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median ROA % is 2.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Park Aerospace's current ROA % is 11.79%, which is 124% above median its own 10-year median of 5.26. 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 $31.74 — trading 61% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 11.79%, which is 124% above median its 10-year median of 5.26 and 371.6% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 2.50. Park Aerospace's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Park Aerospace (PKE), the current ROA % is 11.79% 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 $31.74 is trading 61% above its estimated GF Value™ of $19.71.
GuruFocus considers Park Aerospace to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PKE:
ROA %: 11.79% (124% above median its 10-year median of 5.26)
GF Value™: $19.71 vs. price of $31.74 (61% above fair value)
Industry Position: 371.6% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#53 of 356)
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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