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Butler NationalBUKS -0.64%72 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00 as of Aug. 03, 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 172 Aerospace & Defense companies, Butler National ranks worse than 581394.77% on this metric.
Butler National's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Butler National's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
BUKS's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is not ranked *
in the Aerospace & Defense industry.
Industry Median: 1.05 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % only.
Butler National (OTCPK:BUKS) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
Butler National 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
BUKS vs SPCE, MRLN, ISSC: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Butler National's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 Yield-on-Cost % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Butler National's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Butler National's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Butler National 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Calculation
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
Therefore, Yield-on-Cost of Butler National is calculated as
Butler National (BUKS) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.00 as of Aug. 03, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Butler National and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Butler National ranks #999999 out of 172 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry.
Is Butler National's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Butler National's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Butler National ranks #999999 out of 172 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 Yield-on-Cost % compare to SPCE and MRLN?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Butler National ranks #999999 out of 172 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Butler National in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.05. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 1.05, based on 172 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Butler National and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Butler National's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. 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 $4.69 — trading 150.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. 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 Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Butler National (BUKS), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00 as of Aug. 03, 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 $4.69 is trading 150.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.87.
GuruFocus considers Butler National to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BUKS:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.00
GF Value™: $1.87 vs. price of $4.69 (150.8% above fair value)
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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