Butler National Corporation
BUKS
Rank in Stocks
#14428
Butler National Corporation is a diversified company operating internationally,... Butler National Corporation is a diversified company operating internationally, specializing in a broad spectrum of aerospace activities. Its extensive involvement includes the design, engineering, manufacturing, distribution, installation, repair, and modification of various aerostructures, aircraft components, avionics, accessories, subassemblies, and complete systems. The company's operations are segmented into two key divisions: Aerospace Products and Professional Services. The Aerospace Products segment offers comprehensive aircraft modification services. These encompass transforming business-class aircraft from passenger to freighter configurations, integrating advanced radar systems, adding aerial photography capabilities, implementing intelligence surveillance reconnaissance (ISR) enhancements, and performing stability modifications for aircraft types such as Learjet, Beechcraft, Cessna, and Dassault Falcon, alongside other specialized alterations. Additionally, this segment is responsible for the production, sale, and servicing of electronic upgrades tailored for classic weapon control systems utilized in military aircraft and ground vehicles. It also handles the sales, installation, and maintenance of avionics equipment, including aircraft radio systems and flight controls, and provides troubleshooting and repair for autopilot systems. Under its Professional Services segment, Butler National Corporation oversees the management of the Boot Hill Casino and Resort, a prominent gaming and entertainment complex situated in Dodge City, Kansas, which includes associated dining and recreational facilities. This segment further extends its expertise to provide architectural services, focusing on commercial and industrial building design, along with comprehensive engineering services. Beyond these core segments, the corporation actively purchases, renovates, and resells aircraft, with a particular emphasis on Learjet models. Its wide-ranging clientele includes owners and operators across the entire aviation spectrum, from single-engine and commercial aircraft to regional, business, and military fleets. Established in 1960, Butler National Corporation maintains its headquarters in Olathe, Kansas.
Share Price
$5.09
Last synced: 2026-11-09
Market Cap
$324.96M
Change (1 day)
2.62%
Change (1 year)
106.91%
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Operating Margin for Butler National Corporation (BUKS)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: 28.73%
According to Butler National Corporation's latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is 28.73%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of 20.04%.
Operating Margin history for Butler National Corporation from 2000 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 28.73% | 43.36% |
| 2025 | 20.04% | 18.65% |
| 2024 | 16.89% | 46.74% |
| 2023 | 11.51% | -47.56% |
| 2022 | 21.95% | 128.65% |
| 2021 | 9.60% | -23.87% |
| 2020 | 12.61% | 40.27% |
| 2019 | 8.99% | 104.32% |
| 2018 | 4.40% | -36.32% |
| 2017 | 6.91% | 397.12% |
| 2016 | 1.39% | -50.36% |
| 2015 | 2.80% | -31.03% |
| 2014 | 4.06% | 37.16% |
| 2013 | 2.96% | -70.63% |
| 2012 | 10.08% | 65.25% |
| 2011 | 6.10% | -40.55% |
| 2010 | 10.26% | 1.38% |
| 2009 | 10.12% | -18.91% |
| 2008 | 12.48% | 46.48% |
| 2007 | 8.52% | 39.22% |
| 2006 | 6.12% | -48.79% |
| 2005 | 11.95% | 33.22% |
| 2004 | 8.97% | 286.64% |
| 2003 | 2.32% | -83.58% |
| 2002 | 14.13% | -351.42% |
| 2001 | -5.62% | -76.51% |
| 2000 | -23.92% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.01% | -100.07% |
US
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| 19.24% | -99.33% |
US
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| 11.77% | -99.59% |
US
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| 8.11% | -99.72% |
NL
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| 24.38% | -99.15% |
GB
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.
Questions about Butler National Corporation's operating margin
What is Butler National Corporation's operating margin?
Butler National Corporation's operating margin is 28.73%, as of Nov 2026.
What was Butler National Corporation's operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, Butler National Corporation's operating margin was 20.04%, compared with 16.89% in 2024.
How has Butler National Corporation's operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, Butler National Corporation's operating margin was highest in 2022 (21.95%) and lowest in 2021 (9.60%).
How does Butler National Corporation's operating margin compare with similar companies?
Butler National Corporation's operating margin (28.73%) is higher than that of all 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is Rolls-Royce Holdings plc, with 24.38%.