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Park Aerospace Corp

Park Aerospace Corp

PKE
$33.02USD↓-2.54%-0.86 today

MARKET CAP

718.2M

P/E (TTM)

76.8x

FWD P/E

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DAY RANGE

$33 – $34

52W RANGE

$18
$40

AI Summary

Stalk
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In a Stage 4 decline, PKE carries a bearish medium-term bias reinforced by sequential lower highs and lower lows beneath the 9 and 20 EMAs. Short-term timing is unfavorable as price trades below the flat-to-sloping EMAs with neutral oscillator and option-score readings. Execution is best on any rally into the 9/20 EMA zone for rejection. The long-term uptrend remains intact above the 200 DMA, but sustained weakness risks eroding secular strength.

  • ↑FY Q1 2027 net sales $18.3M vs $15.4M YoY; net earnings $3.5M.
  • ↑Gross profit margin improved to 34.8% from 30.6%.
  • ↓Leverage remains high, posing strain if rates rise further.
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The case for & against

Bull & Bear analysis

Bullish

Park Aerospace Corp. (PKE) is a leading player in the aerospace industry, specifically specializing in advanced composite materials and high-performance products for the aerospace sector. As a supplier and manufacturer, Park Aerospace is crucially positioned within the supply chain, catering to both military and commercial aircraft markets. The company's primary theme revolves around the growing demand for lightweight, durable materials in aerospace manufacturing, contributing significantly to improvements in fuel efficiency and overall aircraft performance.

Bull says

  • ↑FY Q1 2027 net sales $18.3M vs $15.4M YoY; net earnings $3.5M.
  • ↑Gross profit margin improved to 34.8% from 30.6%.
  • ↑Cash and marketable securities of $89.4M; zero long-term debt.
  • ↑Quarterly dividend of $0.125 marks 41st consecutive year.
  • ↑Bullish momentum indicator above zero; analyst PTs ~$42.50–43.
  • ↑High liquidity and interest-rate sensitivity support stock appeal.

Bear says

  • ↓Leverage remains high, posing strain if rates rise further.
  • ↓Earnings yield is negative, signaling weak returns potential.
  • ↓COO sold 60,000 shares, which may signal management doubts.
  • ↓Book-to-price is low, suggesting valuation may be stretched.
  • ↓Profitability and revision factors are negative, risk of downgrades.
  • ↓Low institutional ownership indicates weak large-investor support.

Investment themes with PKE

Defense↓ -0.05%

Military equipment and defense contractors

PKE · PH · CDRE

Earnings Call · Q4 2024 · Mgmt. Guidance

Updated 05-17-2025bullish

Transcript signals

Bull points

  • $16.333 million, exceeding our sales estimate of $15 million to $16 million, showing solid execution despite challenges in gross and EBITDA margins.
  • juggernaut
  • day of reckoning

Bear points

  • International freight disruptions caused by the wars in the Middle East and Europe have negatively impacted our logistics and contributed to challenges in our production and financial health.
  • unknown amount of storm damage to company's facilities reported on May 22, and the Company moved.
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