BUKS (Butler National) Total Payout Ratio: 0.25 (As of Sep. 02, 2026)

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BUKS Butler National Corp BUKS
74 GF Score
Price $3.90
GF Value $1.90
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Butler National Total Payout Ratio?

Butler National BUKS -2.62% 74 Total Payout Ratio is 0.25 as of Sep. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates BUKS with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.90 (Significantly Overvalued).

Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income.

Butler National's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.25.


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Butler National Total Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Butler National's Total Payout Ratio 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.

Butler National Total Payout Ratio Chart

Butler National Annual Data
Trend Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
Total Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.01 0.01 0.40 0.18 0.25

Butler National Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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BUKS vs POWW, AIRO, SIDU: Total Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Butler National's Total Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Total Payout Ratio 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 Total Payout Ratio vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Butler National's Total Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Butler National's Total Payout Ratio falls into.


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Butler National Total Payout Ratio Calculation

Total Payout Ratio is a measurement showing the proportion of earnings a company pays shareholders in the form of dividends and net stock repurchases.

Butler National's Total Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (-5.48 + 0 + 0) / 21.933
=0.25

Butler National's Total Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (-0.008 + 0 + 0) / 5.555
=0.00

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Total Payout Ratio →
What does a Total Payout Ratio of 0.25 mean?
Butler National (BUKS) has a Total Payout Ratio of 0.25 as of Sep. 02, 2026. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Butler National and its competitors.
Is Butler National's Total Payout Ratio too high?
Butler National's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.25. Overall, Butler National has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Butler National's Total Payout Ratio compare to POWW and AIRO?
Butler National's Total Payout Ratio of 0.25 can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Total Payout Ratio for an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Total Payout Ratio depends on the Aerospace & Defense industry context. However, Total Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Total Payout Ratio mean?
A high Total Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Butler National and its competitors. Butler National's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.25. 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 $1.90, compared to a current price of $3.90 — trading 105.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Ratio is 0.25. Butler National's overall GF Score™ is 74/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Payout Ratio calculated?
Total Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Butler National (BUKS), the current Total Payout Ratio is 0.25 as of Sep. 02, 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 $3.90 is trading 105.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.90. GuruFocus considers Butler National to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BUKS:

  • Total Payout Ratio: 0.25
  • GF Value™: $1.90 vs. price of $3.90 (105.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100

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 Business Description

Address One Aero Plaza, New Century, KS, USA, 66031
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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