Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 67.0x · EV/EBITDA 45.9x · ROE 9.5%. (1997–2026 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $783M | $531M | $279M | $306M | $337M | $285M | $284M | $286M | $354M | $345M | $387M |
| Enterprise Value | $705M | $453M | $258M | $299M | $333M | $272M | $243M | $281M | $283M | $327M | $357M |
| P/E Ratio → | 67.00 | 47.18 | 47.69 | 40.51 | 31.58 | 33.83 | 57.88 | 30.24 | 3.12 | 16.69 | 41.57 |
| P/S Ratio | 10.69 | 7.25 | 4.50 | 5.46 | 6.23 | 5.32 | 6.15 | 4.77 | 6.94 | 3.10 | 3.38 |
| P/B Ratio | 5.81 | 4.09 | 2.61 | 2.71 | 2.90 | 2.10 | 2.09 | 2.02 | 2.23 | 2.55 | 2.12 |
| P/FCF | 82.80 | 56.18 | 72.94 | 81.24 | 61.86 | 74.44 | 51.54 | — | 74.18 | 140.51 | 29.94 |
| P/OCF | 68.12 | 46.22 | 59.20 | 69.35 | 51.88 | 34.76 | 21.86 | 54.90 | 47.00 | 103.25 | 29.39 |
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Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 6.18 | 4.16 | 5.34 | 6.15 | 5.09 | 5.25 | 4.69 | 5.55 | 2.94 | 3.11 |
| EV / EBITDA | 45.91 | 29.51 | 22.94 | 30.59 | 30.00 | 21.72 | 29.53 | 22.91 | 31.50 | 83.79 | 27.23 |
| EV / EBIT | 52.23 | 33.58 | 27.13 | 31.72 | 33.42 | 23.35 | 34.33 | 26.21 | 39.29 | 229.10 | 30.49 |
| EV / FCF | — | 47.91 | 67.39 | 79.53 | 61.11 | 71.16 | 44.02 | — | 59.32 | 133.07 | 27.58 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 30.9% | 30.9% | 28.4% | 29.5% | 30.5% | 33.4% | 28.5% | 31.1% | 31.7% | 23.8% | 26.2% |
| Operating Margin | 18.4% | 18.4% | 15.1% | 15.0% | 18.4% | 21.3% | 15.3% | 17.9% | 14.1% | 1.9% | 8.7% |
| Net Profit Margin | 15.4% | 15.4% | 9.5% | 13.3% | 19.9% | 15.8% | 10.5% | 15.9% | 222.1% | 18.5% | 8.1% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 9.5% | 9.5% | 5.3% | 6.5% | 8.5% | 6.2% | 3.5% | 6.4% | 77.2% | 12.9% | 5.1% |
| ROA | 8.5% | 8.5% | 4.6% | 5.1% | 6.7% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 63.5% | 8.6% | 3.0% |
| ROIC | 14.7% | 14.7% | 7.3% | 5.8% | 6.4% | 7.9% | 4.6% | 7.2% | 5.3% | 1.2% | 4.8% |
| ROCE | 10.8% | 10.8% | 8.0% | 6.6% | 7.0% | 7.4% | 4.4% | 6.3% | 4.3% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | — | — | 0.39 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.01 | 0.03 | — | — | 5.50 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | -0.60 | -0.20 | -0.06 | -0.03 | -0.09 | -0.31 | -0.04 | -0.45 | -0.13 | -0.17 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -5.09 | -5.09 | -1.89 | -0.66 | -0.37 | -1.00 | -5.04 | -0.41 | -7.89 | -4.68 | -2.32 |
| Debt / FCF | — | -8.26 | -5.55 | -1.71 | -0.74 | -3.29 | -7.52 | — | -14.86 | -7.44 | -2.35 |
| Interest Coverage | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0.63 | 8.17 |
Net cash position: cash ($78M) exceeds total debt ($317000)
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 18.24 | 18.24 | 9.75 | 10.23 | 4.37 | 20.10 | 16.56 | 16.68 | 15.05 | 11.55 | 19.76 |
| Quick Ratio | 17.00 | 17.00 | 8.97 | 9.57 | 4.14 | 19.36 | 15.96 | 15.94 | 14.58 | 10.64 | 18.94 |
| Cash Ratio | 15.00 | 15.00 | 7.43 | 7.99 | 3.69 | 17.54 | 14.58 | 14.05 | 13.59 | 8.85 | 17.51 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.52 | 0.51 | 0.42 | 0.34 | 0.33 | 0.28 | 0.35 | 0.27 | 0.66 | 0.37 |
| Inventory Turnover | 6.83 | 6.83 | 6.15 | 6.16 | 5.55 | 7.66 | 6.90 | 6.48 | 6.63 | 7.60 | 7.62 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 54.64 | 75.93 | 80.69 | 67.45 | 56.81 | 60.20 | 66.44 | 66.78 | 22.85 | 54.90 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.3% | 1.9% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 10.0% | 26.8% | 19.9% | 2.1% |
| Payout Ratio | 88.4% | 88.4% | 171.0% | 135.5% | 76.3% | 96.5% | 167.6% | 300.7% | 83.7% | 334.1% | 87.2% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 1.5% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 3.2% | 3.0% | 1.7% | 3.3% | 32.0% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
| FCF Yield | 1.2% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.9% | — | 1.3% | 0.7% | 3.3% |
| Buyback Yield | 0.3% | 0.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 1.6% | 2.3% | 5.1% | 4.3% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 3.4% | 10.0% | 26.8% | 19.9% | 2.1% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $20M | $20M | $20M | $21M | $21M | $20M | $21M | $20M | $20M | $20M |
OEM supply chain concentration
According to recent market data, PKE trades at a TTM P/E of 60.50, a valuation that appears to price in significant future growth and the unique safety of its debt-free balance sheet compared to the broader industrial aerospace peer group.
The elevated P/E and EV/EBITDA multiples suggest that investors are paying a premium for the company's niche sole-source status on the LEAP engine program. While these multiples appear high relative to historical averages, they may be justified by the company's role as a low-risk, high-margin supplier in a capital-intensive sector.
As reported in financial statements, PKE's ROIC has trended upward from 1.0% in 2024Q3 to 6.4% in 2026Q4, indicating that the company is successfully compounding returns as it leverages its specialized manufacturing assets against a growing revenue base.
The expansion in ROIC suggests that the company's recent investments in the Newton facility are beginning to yield operational efficiencies. Investors should monitor whether this trend continues as the company balances its high fixed-cost structure with the cyclical nature of commercial aircraft production schedules.
Based on PKE's reported figures, the cash conversion cycle fluctuated significantly from 146 days in 2024Q3 to 65 days in 2026Q4, reflecting the inherent lumpiness of inventory management and receivables collection within the aerospace supply chain.
The variability in the CCC highlights the challenges of managing working capital when dealing with large Tier 1 OEMs. While the recent compression in the cycle is a positive indicator of improved throughput, the company's reliance on specific program schedules warrants caution regarding future quarterly cash flow stability.
Data from recent filings indicates that PKE maintains a current ratio of 18.24, an exceptionally high level of liquidity that provides a substantial cushion against potential supply chain disruptions or sudden downturns in commercial aerospace demand.
This liquidity position is largely driven by the accumulation of cash rather than operational necessity, suggesting a highly conservative management approach. While this provides a fortress-like balance sheet, it may also indicate a lack of immediate, high-return reinvestment opportunities for the company's excess capital.
The P/E ratio is frequently misapplied to PKE because it fails to account for the significant interest income generated by the company's $78.5 million cash pile, which artificially inflates the earnings base and obscures the true operational profitability of the manufacturing business.
Analysts should focus on an adjusted P/E that excludes non-operating interest income to better understand the core earning power of the aerospace segment. Relying on the headline P/E may lead to an inaccurate assessment of the company's valuation relative to its actual industrial performance.
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Park Aerospace Corp.'s current P/E ratio is 67.0x. The historical average is 24.9x. This places it at the 100th percentile of its historical range.
Park Aerospace Corp.'s current EV/EBITDA is 45.9x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 20.9x.
Park Aerospace Corp.'s return on equity (ROE) is 9.5%. The historical average is 9.3%.
Based on historical data, Park Aerospace Corp. is trading at a P/E of 67.0x. This is at the 100th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Park Aerospace Corp.'s current dividend yield is 1.32% with a payout ratio of 88.4%.
Park Aerospace Corp. has 30.9% gross margin and 18.4% operating margin. Operating margin between 10-20% is typical for established companies.
Park Aerospace Corp.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 0.0x, indicating low leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.