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Butler NationalBUKS -3.42%72 5-Year RORE % is 22.22 as of Apr. 2026. 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 277 Aerospace & Defense companies, Butler National ranks better than 65.7% on this metric.
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments.
Butler National's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 22.22%.
The industry rank for Butler National's 5-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
BUKS's 5-Year RORE % is ranked better than 65.7% of 277
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 8.44
vs BUKS: 22.22
Butler National (OTCPK:BUKS) 5-Year RORE % Explanation
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.
There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 5-year period is chosen.
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Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.
Butler National 5-Year RORE % Related Terms
Butler National 5-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Butler National's 5-Year RORE % 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: 5-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Butler National's 5-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year RORE % 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 5-Year RORE % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Butler National's 5-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Butler National's 5-Year RORE % 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 5-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Apr. 2026 and 5-year before.
Butler National (BUKS) has a 5-Year RORE % of 22.22 as of Apr. 2026. 5-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 5-year. View historical data on Butler National and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Butler National ranks #95 out of 277 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 34.3%.
Is Butler National's 5-Year RORE % too high?
Butler National's current 5-Year RORE % is 22.22. The Aerospace & Defense industry median 5-Year RORE % is 8.44. Butler National's value of 22.22 is 163.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Butler National ranks #95 out of 277 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 5-Year RORE % compare to SPCE and MRLN?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Butler National ranks #95 out of 277 companies for 5-Year RORE %. This puts Butler National in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year RORE % is 8.44. Butler National's value of 22.22 is 163.3% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 5-Year RORE % for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median 5-Year RORE % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 8.44, based on 277 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year RORE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Butler National's current 5-Year RORE % of 22.22 is 163.3% 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 5-Year RORE % mean?
A high 5-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 5-year. View historical data on Butler National and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median 5-Year RORE % is 8.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Butler National's current 5-Year RORE % is 22.22. 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 5-Year RORE % is 22.22 and 163.3% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 8.44. 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 5-Year RORE % calculated?
5-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Butler National (BUKS), the current 5-Year RORE % is 22.22 as of Apr. 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:
5-Year RORE %: 22.22
GF Value™: $1.87 vs. price of $4.80 (156.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 163.3% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#95 of 277)
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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