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Park Electrochemical

(NYSE:PKE)

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Outperform 77 (OpenAI - 5.2)

Rating:77Outperform

Price Target:

$39.00

▲(98.98% Upside)

Action:Reiterated

Date:06/10/26

The score is driven primarily by strong financial quality (very low leverage, large cash position, and improving cash generation) and supportive price trend. It is tempered by expensive valuation (high P/E) and earnings-call risks around near-term margin pressure, missed shipments, and execution/capital requirements for 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

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Park Electrochemical Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

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Revenue by Geography

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.

Chart InsightsNorth America is the clear and growing revenue engine while Europe and Asia remain minor and highly lumpy — Park’s topline gains are being driven by a handful of large OEM and defense programs concentrated in NA. Management’s commentary confirms strong GE/engine and missile-related lift but warns Q4 will include meaningful low‑margin C2B fabric shipments that boost sales yet compress margins. For investors that means attractive near‑term revenue momentum but elevated program concentration and margin volatility until new capacity fully ramps.

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Park Electrochemical (PKE) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)

Market Cap

$796.70M

Dividend Yield2.53%

Average Volume (3M)348.18K

Price to Earnings (P/E)68.5

Beta (1Y)0.84

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. Volume506,331

30 Day Avg. Volume348,177

Financial Highlights & Ratios

PEG Ratio0.55

Price to Book (P/B)4.38

Price to Sales (P/S)7.77

P/FCF Ratio60.17

Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.74

Enterprise Value/Revenue8.02

Enterprise Value/Gross Profit25.92

Enterprise Value/Ebitda34.76

Forecast

1Y Price Target

$42.00

Price Target Upside114.29% Upside

Rating ConsensusModerate Buy

Number of Analyst Covering1

EPS Forecast (FY)0.7

Revenue Forecast (FY)$81.75M

Park Electrochemical Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company Description

Park Aerospace Corp. (PKE) is a manufacturer and innovator of advanced composite materials. Utilizing both solution and hot-melt processes, the company crafts these materials into composite structures primarily for the aerospace market, serving cl...

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

Positive

Negative

Q4 Financial Results Within Guidance

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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

Strong overall financial foundation: revenue rebound to $73.3M (2026) with solid gross (~31%) and operating (~18%) margins, an exceptionally conservative balance sheet (near-zero leverage; ~$89.4M cash & marketable securities and zero long-term debt), and a meaningful free-cash-flow rebound (~$9.5M in 2026). Main detractors are volatility in net income and cash conversion across years, implying less predictable period-to-period results.

Income Statement

Positive

Balance Sheet

Very Positive

Cash Flow

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	16.90M	11.36M	10.84M	12.17M	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

Technical Analysis Sentiment

Positive

Last Price19.60

Price Trends

50DMA

33.81

Positive

100DMA

30.68

Positive

200DMA

25.63

Positive

Market Momentum

MACD

0.51

Negative

RSI

64.58

Neutral

STOCH

82.95

Negative

Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For PKE, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 19.6 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 33.63, below the 50-day MA of 33.81, and below the 200-day MA of 25.63, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 0.51 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 64.58 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 82.95 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for PKE.

Park Electrochemical Risk Analysis

Park Electrochemical disclosed 19 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

Overall Rating

UnderperformOutperform

Sector (63)

Financial Indicators

Name	Overall Rating	Market Cap	P/E Ratio	ROE	Dividend Yield	Revenue Growth	EPS Growth
PKE	77 Outperform	$796.70M	68.46	10.08%	2.53%	18.18%	92.72%
ATRO	65 Neutral	$3.43B	64.01	26.60%	―	8.64%	―
NPK	65 Neutral	$895.68M	27.75	8.32%	0.92%	24.88%	-24.68%
Sector *	63 Neutral	$10.79B	15.43	7.44%	2.01%	2.89%	-14.66%
CDRE	62 Neutral	$1.22B	31.48	11.11%	0.90%	13.54%	-5.10%
DCO	61 Neutral	$2.79B	-80.01	-4.86%	―	6.48%	-191.94%
EVTL	43 Neutral	$221.55M	-0.42	251.21%	―	―	―

* Industrials Sector Average

Performance Comparison

PKE

Park Electrochemical

38.16

23.81

165.90%

ATRO

Astronics

81.26

55.38

214.04%

DCO

Ducommun

185.21

102.49

123.90%

NPK

National Presto

124.99

25.28

25.35%

EVTL

Vertical Aerospace

1.74

-4.64

-72.73%

CDRE

Cadre Holdings

28.51

-2.87

-9.15%

Glossary

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SellA stock rated as a "Sell" is expected to perform worse than the overall market or a specific benchmark over the near-to-medium term. This rating suggests the stock may deliver lower returns compared to other stocks in the same sector or market index. Note: This is not investment advice; please consult a financial advisor before making investment decisions.

Disclaimer

This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Jun 10, 2026