Optex Systems Holdings Inc (OPXS)
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Rating:55Neutral
Price Target:
$11.50
▲(0.17% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/14/26
OPXS scores in the mid-range primarily due to strong reported profitability and low leverage being offset by materially negative TTM operating/free cash flow and indications of contract-timing volatility. Technicals are weak (below key longer-term moving averages with negative MACD), while valuation is reasonable at a 16.54 P/E. The latest earnings call was mixed: reiterated guidance and solid backlog support the outlook, but near-term headwinds include a steep quarterly revenue drop, cash drawdown, and higher ongoing operating expenses.
Positive Factors
Profitability margins
Sustained mid-to-high teens operating margins and near-10% net margins indicate durable pricing power and efficient manufacturing in defense optics. These margins provide buffer against contract timing swings, support reinvestment in R&D/capex, and underpin long-term profitability even if revenue timing fluctuates.
Negative Factors
Weak cash generation
Deeply negative trailing twelve‑month operating and free cash flow, a reversal from prior annual positives, materially weakens liquidity and restricts the company’s ability to fund growth or absorb award timing shifts organically. It raises the probability of needing external financing if timing doesn't normalize.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Profitability margins
Sustained mid-to-high teens operating margins and near-10% net margins indicate durable pricing power and efficient manufacturing in defense optics. These margins provide buffer against contract timing swings, support reinvestment in R&D/capex, and underpin long-term profitability even if revenue timing fluctuates.
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Optex Systems Holdings Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
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Income Before Taxes by Segment
Shows each segment’s pre-tax profitability, revealing which lines produce healthy margins and which depend on support from others. Indicates operational strength and cash-generation potential and signals whether underperforming segments may need restructuring or are funding investment in growth.
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Market Cap
$74.96M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)33.05K
Price to Earnings (P/E)16.5
Beta (1Y)0.90
Revenue Growth10.02%
EPS Growth-16.48%
CountryUS
Employees128
SectorIndustrials
Sector Strength72
IndustryAerospace & Defense
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.60
Shares Outstanding6,959,873
10 Day Avg. Volume47,383
30 Day Avg. Volume33,054
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.51
Price to Book (P/B)3.67
Price to Sales (P/S)2.15
P/FCF Ratio13.85
Enterprise Value/Market Cap-32.73
Enterprise Value/Revenue-59.57
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit-203.49
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-393.24
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$16.10Price Target Upside40.24% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)0.64
Revenue Forecast (FY)$47.50M
Optex Systems Holdings Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
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 markets in the United States. It offers periscopes, such as las...
How the Company Makes Money
Optex Systems makes money primarily by manufacturing and selling defense-related optical and electro-optical products and related assemblies, with revenue largely tied to U.S. Department of Defense programs. Key revenue streams include (1) sales o...
Optex Systems Holdings Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:May 11, 2026
(Q2-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Aug 18, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The call presented a mixed picture: material short-term headwinds (a pronounced quarter revenue decline, reduced EBITDA, cash drawdown and higher operating expenses) were balanced by solid backlog and bookings, improved gross margins, no revolver debt, and explicit management guidance expecting a stronger second half as delayed government awards ramp. Management emphasized investments in R&D, manufacturing capacity, and organizational improvements to position the company for longer-term growth.Positive Updates
Backlog and Bookings Strength
Ending backlog approximately $36.6M and new orders increased 3.8% year-over-year to $16.3M for the first half, providing visibility into the remainder of fiscal 2026 and steady bookings tied to defense programs.
Negative Updates
Sharp Quarter Revenue Decline (Timing-Related)
Quarter revenue reported as $0.6M compared to $10.7M in the prior year period, a decline of approximately 94.4% year-over-year. Management cited federal government shutdown and delays in appropriations that pushed awards into the second half.
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Q2-2026 Updates
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Negative
Backlog and Bookings Strength
Ending backlog approximately $36.6M and new orders increased 3.8% year-over-year to $16.3M for the first half, providing visibility into the remainder of fiscal 2026 and steady bookings tied to defense programs.
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Company Guidance
Management guided full-year revenue of $43.0–$45.0 million and adjusted EBITDA of $7.5–$8.5 million, saying they expect a stronger second half as delayed federal awards from the FY26 appropriations cycle move forward; they also guided full-year capital expenditures of $2.0–$2.5 million (having spent $0.8M YTD with $1.1M committed). Key reported metrics include Q2 revenue of $0.6M (vs. $10.7M LY) and 6‑month revenue of $18.8M (essentially flat vs. $18.9M LY), Q2 gross profit $3.4M and 6‑month gross profit $5.5M, gross margin 35.2% in Q2 (up from 31.3%) and 29.2% YTD (vs. 29.0% LY), Q2 operating expenses $1.7M (YTD $3.7M), Q2 net income $1.3M ($0.19/diluted share), Q2 adjusted EBITDA $2.0M (YTD $2.8M), cash $4.2M (vs. $6.4M at fiscal year end) with no revolver debt, used $1.3M operating cash (vs. $4.0M generated LY), working capital $22.6M (vs. $21.1M), new orders up 3.8% YoY to $16.3M YTD, and ending backlog of about $36.6M.Optex Systems Holdings Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
76
Positive
Balance Sheet
58
Neutral
Cash Flow
32
Negative
| Breakdown | TTM | Sep 2025 | Sep 2024 | Sep 2023 | Sep 2022 | Sep 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 41.18M | 41.34M | 33.99M | 25.66M | 22.38M | 18.22M |
| Gross Profit | 12.05M | 12.06M | 9.53M | 6.62M | 4.90M | 2.52M |
| EBITDA | 6.24M | 7.65M | 5.31M | 3.13M | 1.95M | 2.30M |
| Net Income | 4.12M | 5.15M | 3.77M | 2.26M | 1.28M | 2.13M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 30.86B | 30.06M | 25.52M | 22.22M | 18.54M | 20.86M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 4.16B | 6.39M | 1.01M | 1.20M | 934.00K | 3.90M |
| Total Debt | 1.64B | 1.85M | 3.40M | 3.90M | 3.37M | 3.66M |
| Total Liabilities | 4.56B | 5.76M | 6.71M | 7.36M | 6.13M | 5.14M |
| Stockholders Equity | 26.30B | 24.29M | 18.81M | 14.86M | 12.41M | 15.71M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | -546.73M | 6.43M | 50.00K | -672.00K | 1.78M | 207.00K |
| Operating Cash Flow | -90.30M | 6.93M | 1.78M | -296.00K | 2.04M | 481.00K |
| Investing Cash Flow | -456.43M | -504.00K | -1.73M | -376.00K | -257.00K | -274.00K |
| Financing Cash Flow | -89.00K | -1.05M | -245.00K | 942.00K | -4.75M | -1.01M |
Optex Systems Holdings Technical Analysis
Negative
11.48
Price Trends
12.97
Negative
13.70
Negative
13.47
Negative
Market Momentum
-0.46
Positive
35.36
Neutral
10.55
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For OPXS, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 11.48 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 12.62, below the 50-day MA of 12.97, and below the 200-day MA of 13.47, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -0.46 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 35.36 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 10.55 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for OPXS.
Optex Systems Holdings Risk Analysis
Optex Systems Holdings disclosed 22 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Optex Systems Holdings reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Optex Systems Holdings Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% | |
55 Neutral | $74.96M | 16.54 | 0.06% | ― | 10.02% | -16.48% | |
51 Neutral | $36.30M | -7.89 | 0.55% | ― | -26.36% | -260.65% | |
51 Neutral | $324.27M | -7.41 | -82.97% | ― | -9.23% | 64.77% | |
50 Neutral | $48.22M | 10.19 | -2.26% | ― | -7.98% | -7.88% | |
44 Neutral | $9.16M | -0.41 | 9999.00% | ― | 249.33% | 97.72% | |
43 Neutral | $90.85M | -7.04 | -182.65% | ― | -19.76% | -0.17% |
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Optex Systems Holdings Corporate Events
Executive/Board ChangesShareholder Meetings
Optex Systems Shareholders Reelect Board, Ratify Auditor
Positive
Mar 9, 2026
On March 9, 2026, Optex Systems Holdings, Inc. held its 2026 annual meeting of shareholders, with 5,814,286 shares represented out of 6,937,358 outstanding, constituting a quorum. Shareholders elected five directors — Chad M. George, Dayton ...
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