Park Electrochemical Corp (PKE)
NYSE:PKE
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Rating:71Outperform
Price Target:
$35.00
▲(78.57% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/30/26
The score is driven primarily by strong financial quality (notably a very conservative balance sheet) and improved cash generation alongside revenue recovery. This is tempered by expensive valuation (high P/E) and mixed near-term technical momentum, while the latest earnings call was constructive but highlighted execution, margin, and capital-intensity risks tied to capacity expansion.
Positive Factors
Conservative Balance Sheet
Very strong liquidity and near‑zero leverage give the company durable financial flexibility to fund organic growth, absorb cyclical shocks, and pursue capacity investments without immediate refinancing. This reduces bankruptcy risk and supports multi‑year expansion planning.
Negative Factors
C2B Capacity Constraints
Multi‑year lead times to add critical fabric capacity mean the company may be unable to fully convert urgent demand into sales for an extended period. This structural supply bottleneck can cap revenue growth, force prioritization decisions, and invite competitors or partners to fill unmet demand.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Conservative Balance Sheet
Very strong liquidity and near‑zero leverage give the company durable financial flexibility to fund organic growth, absorb cyclical shocks, and pursue capacity investments without immediate refinancing. This reduces bankruptcy risk and supports multi‑year expansion planning.
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Park Electrochemical Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
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Revenue by Geography
Breaks down revenue across different regions, revealing where the company is strongest and where it may face risk or growth potential due to local economic conditions or market share shifts.
Breaks down revenue across different regions, revealing where the company is strongest and where it may face risk or growth potential due to local economic conditions or market share shifts.
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Market Cap
$687.30M
Dividend Yield2.53%
Average Volume (3M)242.71K
Price to Earnings (P/E)58.1
Beta (1Y)0.85
Revenue Growth18.18%
EPS Growth92.72%
CountryUS
Employees123
SectorIndustrials
Sector Strength72
IndustryAerospace & Defense
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.56
Shares Outstanding20,877,860
10 Day Avg. Volume322,065
30 Day Avg. Volume242,712
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.54
Price to Book (P/B)4.38
Price to Sales (P/S)7.77
P/FCF Ratio60.17
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.81
Enterprise Value/Revenue7.60
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit24.56
Enterprise Value/Ebitda36.46
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)0.7
Revenue Forecast (FY)$81.75M
Park Electrochemical Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Park Aerospace Corp. develops and manufactures solution and hot-melt advanced composite materials used to produce composite structures for the aerospace market in North America, Asia, and Europe. It offers advanced composite materials, including f...
How the Company Makes Money
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Park Electrochemical Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:May 28, 2026
(Q4-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Jul 02, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call conveyed a generally positive outlook anchored by strong cash, no long‑term debt, sole‑source positions (notably C2B/PAC‑3), a fiscal 2026 revenue breakout ($73.3M), and significant demand tailwinds from missile stockpile replenishment and major commercial aircraft programs. Offsetting risks include near‑term margin pressure from low‑markup fabric sales, supply‑chain/missed shipment disruptions, critical capacity constraints for C2B that require multi‑year investments, and likely higher capital needs beyond current cash balances. Management emphasized disciplined capital actions (opportunistic buybacks and ATM use) and active expansion planning but acknowledged execution and funding risks.Positive Updates
Q4 Financial Results Within Guidance
Q4 sales of $24.2M, gross profit $6.93M, gross margin 28.7% (below 30% target), adjusted EBITDA $5.17M and EBITDA margin 21.4%; results came in within the prior guidance ranges (sales guidance $23.5–24.5M; adjusted EBITDA guidance ~$4.75–5.25M).
Negative Updates
Gross Margin Below Target
Reported gross margin of 28.7% in Q4 (management target >30%), primarily driven by a large, low‑markup C2B fabric sales mix in the quarter.
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Q4-2026 Updates
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Negative
Q4 Financial Results Within Guidance
Q4 sales of $24.2M, gross profit $6.93M, gross margin 28.7% (below 30% target), adjusted EBITDA $5.17M and EBITDA margin 21.4%; results came in within the prior guidance ranges (sales guidance $23.5–24.5M; adjusted EBITDA guidance ~$4.75–5.25M).
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Company Guidance
Park’s guidance included Q1 fiscal sales of $17.7–$18.4 million and adjusted EBITDA of $4.1–$4.6 million (with roughly $1.3 million of expected missed shipments), while GE Aerospace program sales were guided at $6.8–$7.4 million for Q1 and $34–$38 million for the year; the company also recapped Q4 actuals of $24.2M sales, $6.93M gross profit, 28.7% gross margin, $5.17M adjusted EBITDA and a 21.4% EBITDA margin, and fiscal 2026 sales of $73.3M. On financing and capital, Park reported $89.4M in cash and marketable securities, zero long‑term debt, a $50M ATM under which ~943,000 shares were sold for $22.8M at $24.21/share, a prior buyback of ~718,000 shares for $9.29M at $12.94/share, and said the new manufacturing‑plant capex (initially ~ $50M) will likely be higher.Park Electrochemical Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
78
Positive
Balance Sheet
93
Very Positive
Cash Flow
74
Positive
| Breakdown | Feb 2026 | Feb 2025 | Feb 2024 | Feb 2023 | Feb 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 73.30M | 62.03M | 56.00M | 54.05M | 53.58M |
| Gross Profit | 22.67M | 17.64M | 16.53M | 16.47M | 17.92M |
| EBITDA | 15.36M | 11.36M | 10.84M | 11.09M | 12.80M |
| Net Income | 11.27M | 5.88M | 7.47M | 10.73M | 8.46M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 142.23M | 122.11M | 132.31M | 159.33M | 160.89M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 89.37M | 68.83M | 77.21M | 105.44M | 110.36M |
| Total Debt | 317.00K | 358.00K | 135.00K | 182.00K | 227.00K |
| Total Liabilities | 12.28M | 14.95M | 19.39M | 43.40M | 25.25M |
| Stockholders Equity | 129.95M | 107.15M | 112.91M | 115.93M | 135.63M |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 9.46M | 3.83M | 3.76M | 5.44M | 3.83M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 11.50M | 4.72M | 4.41M | 6.49M | 8.20M |
| Investing Cash Flow | 34.85M | 23.99M | 31.39M | -7.02M | -29.56M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 10.52M | -13.65M | -33.47M | -8.05M | -7.43M |
Park Electrochemical Technical Analysis
Neutral
19.60
Price Trends
32.62
Negative
29.18
Positive
24.42
Positive
Market Momentum
0.08
Positive
46.10
Neutral
33.54
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For PKE, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 19.6 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 33.89, below the 50-day MA of 32.62, and below the 200-day MA of 24.42, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of 0.08 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 46.10 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 33.54 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for PKE.
Park Electrochemical Risk Analysis
Park Electrochemical disclosed 18 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Park Electrochemical reported the most risks in the "Ability to Sell" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Park Electrochemical Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
71 Outperform | $687.30M | 58.14 | 10.08% | 2.53% | 18.18% | 92.72% | |
68 Neutral | $3.13B | 71.37 | 26.60% | ― | 8.64% | ― | |
68 Neutral | $939.04M | 29.57 | 8.32% | 0.92% | 24.88% | -24.68% | |
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% | |
62 Neutral | $1.29B | 34.64 | 11.11% | 0.90% | 13.54% | -5.10% | |
61 Neutral | $2.26B | -69.05 | -4.86% | ― | 6.48% | -191.94% | |
43 Neutral | $306.86M | -0.65 | 251.21% | ― | ― | ― |
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