OPST (OPT Sciences) Cash Ratio: 18.44 (As of Jul. 2015)

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What is OPT Sciences Cash Ratio?

OPT Sciences OPST Cash Ratio is 18.44 as of Jul. 2015.

The Cash Ratio measures a company’s ability to meet its short-term obligations with cash and near-cash resources. It is calculated as a company's Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities divides by its Total Current Liabilities. OPT Sciences's Cash Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2015 was 18.44.

OPT Sciences has a Cash Ratio of 18.44. It generally indicates that the company is able to cover all short-term debt and still have cash remaining.

The historical rank and industry rank for OPT Sciences's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

OPST's Cash Ratio is not ranked *
in the Aerospace & Defense industry.
Industry Median: 0.45
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Cash Ratio only.

OPT Sciences  (OTCPK:OPST) Cash Ratio Explanation

The cash ratio is more conservative than other liquidity ratios, such as Quick Ratio and Current Ratio, because it only considers a company's most liquid resources. The numerator of cash ratio only considers Cash, Cash Equivalents and marketable securities. Other current assets, such as accounts receivable and inventories, are not included. The rationale is that these assets may require time to be transformed into cash, and the amount of money received is also uncertain.

The cash ratio shows a company’s ability to pay all current liabilities immediately without selling or liquidating other assets. Generally speaking, a higher cash ratio suggests the company has a stronger ability to cover its short-term debt. However, a high cash ratio could also indicate inefficient management: the company is inefficient in making full utilization of cash to invest protential profitable project. It may also suggest that the company is not confident about future profitability.

In general, the higher the cash ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.


OPT Sciences Cash Ratio Related Terms


OPT Sciences Cash Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for OPT Sciences's Cash Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

OPT Sciences Cash Ratio Chart

OPT Sciences Annual Data
Trend Oct05 Oct06 Oct07 Oct08 Oct09 Oct10 Oct11 Oct12 Oct13 Oct14
Cash Ratio
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OPT Sciences Quarterly Data
Oct10 Jan11 Apr11 Jul11 Oct11 Jan12 Apr12 Jul12 Oct12 Jan13 Apr13 Jul13 Oct13 Jan14 Apr14 Jul14 Oct14 Jan15 Apr15 Jul15
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OPST vs SDEV, SIF, OPXS: Cash Ratio Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, OPT Sciences's Cash Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


OPT Sciences Cash Ratio vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, OPT Sciences's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where OPT Sciences's Cash Ratio falls into.



OPT Sciences Cash Ratio Calculation

The Cash Ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its cash and near-cash resources.

OPT Sciences's Cash Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2014 is calculated as:

Cash Ratio (A: Oct. 2014 )=Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities/Total Current Liabilities
=11.261/0.544
=20.70

OPT Sciences's Cash Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2015 is calculated as:

Cash Ratio (Q: Jul. 2015 )=Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities/Total Current Liabilities
=12.335/0.669
=18.44

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Cash Ratio →
What does a Cash Ratio of 18.44 mean?
OPT Sciences (OPST) has a Cash Ratio of 18.44 as of Jul. 2015. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on OPT Sciences and its competitors.
Is OPT Sciences' Cash Ratio too high?
OPT Sciences' current Cash Ratio is 18.44. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Cash Ratio is 0.45. OPT Sciences' value of 18.44 is 3997.8% above this industry median.
How does OPT Sciences' Cash Ratio compare to SDEV and SIF?
OPT Sciences' Cash Ratio of 18.44 can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.45. OPT Sciences' value of 18.44 is 3997.8% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Ratio for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Cash Ratio among Aerospace & Defense companies is 0.45, based on 356 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. OPT Sciences's current Cash Ratio of 18.44 is 3997.8% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Ratio mean?
A high Cash Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on OPT Sciences and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. OPT Sciences's current Cash Ratio is 18.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is OPT Sciences stock overvalued right now?
OPT Sciences (OPST) has a current Cash Ratio of 18.44. The current Cash Ratio is 18.44 and 3997.8% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 0.45. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Ratio calculated?
Cash Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For OPT Sciences (OPST), the current Cash Ratio is 18.44 as of Jul. 2015. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

OPT Sciences Business Description

Address 1912 Bannard Street, Cinnaminson, NJ, USA, 08077
OPT Sciences Corp through its operating subsidiary O & S Research, manufactures precision optical components for the Aerospace Industry. It provides anti-glare optical coatings, panels for liquid crystal displays ("LCD"), LCD glass heaters, and electromagnetic interference shielding glass. In addition, it also offers glass cutting, grinding, and painting services. Geographically, the activities are performed in the United States and it derives revenue from product sales when products are shipped to customers.