OPXSOptex Systems Holdings, Inc. (OPXS) shows mixed signals. Strong fundamentals in niche markets are present, but recent performance and valuation metrics suggest a neutral outlook. The company operates in the defense and security optics sector, with potential thematic relevance in advanced imaging and surveillance.
OPXS operates in the defense optics sector, which can benefit from increased global defense spending and technological advancements in surveillance and targeting systems. However, it is a niche market with specific customer bases.
OPXS shows improving revenue and profitability. The company has a solid balance sheet with manageable debt and sufficient cash equivalents. However, the historical dividend payments have ceased, and the current P/E ratio indicates a valuation that has already priced in significant growth.
The stock's recent performance shows a significant drop from its 52-week high. Technical indicators suggest downward pressure and potential further decline, despite some short-term positive signals on lower timeframes.
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Defense Spending Trends | 75 |
| Technological Advancement in Optics | 70 |
| Market Niche Specialization | 65 |
| Commercial & Consumer Adoption | 50 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 60 |
| Profitability | 75 |
| Growth | 80 |
| Balance Sheet Health | 85 |
| Cash Flow | 50 |
| Dividends | 20 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Trend Analysis | 40 |
| Momentum | 50 |
| Volume Confirmation | 60 |
| Support & Resistance | 50 |
| Short-Term Indicators | 55 |
Strong Recent Performance
The stock has shown significant gains over various short-term periods, with a 22.3% increase in the last month and a 88.22% increase over the last six months. Year-to-date performance stands at 90.18%, indicating strong recent momentum.
Improving Net Margin
The net margin has shown an upward trend, increasing from 5.7% in Q3 2022 to 11.1% in Q3 2024. This indicates improving efficiency in converting revenue to profit.
No Recent Dividend Payments
The company has not paid dividends since 2018, with a dividend yield of 0.0%. This indicates a focus on reinvesting earnings rather than returning capital to shareholders.
Mixed Short-Term Indicators
While longer-term EMAs are positive, many shorter-term indicators (e.g., 10-day EMA, 20-day SMA) are showing 'Sell' signals, suggesting potential short-term price pressure or volatility.
April 2018
11
Ex-Dividend Date
April 2018
19
Next Dividend Date
August 2025
12
Next Earnings Date
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Optex Systems Holdings, Inc manufactures and sells optical sighting systems and assemblies primarily for the U.S. department of defense, foreign military applications, and commercial and consumer markets in the United States. It offers periscopes, such as laser and non-laser protected plastic and glass periscopes, electronic M17 day/thermal periscopes, and vision blocks; and sighting systems, including back up sights, digital day and night sighting systems, M36 thermal periscope, unity mirrors, optical weapon system support and maintenance, commander weapon station sights, and sight assembly refurbishments. The company also provides howitzers comprising M137 telescope, M187 mount, M119 aiming device, and XM10 aiming circles; and applied optics center consisting of laser interference filter, optical assemblies, laser filter units, reticles, day windows, and specialty thin film coatings, as well as other products, such as muzzle reference systems, binoculars, collimators, speedtracker, optical lenses and elements, and windows. In addition, it offers various periscope configurations, rifle and surveillance sights, and night vision optical assemblies. The company's products are installed on various types of U.S. military land vehicles, such as the Abrams and Bradley fighting vehicles, light armored and advanced security vehicles, and the Stryker family of vehicles. The company offers its products directly to the federal government, prime contractors, and foreign governments. Optex Systems Holdings, Inc was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Richardson, Texas. Optex Systems Holdings, Inc is a subsidiary of Sileas Corporation.