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Optex Systems HoldingsOPXS +4.38%93 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.25 as of Jun. 2026, which is 74% below its 10-year median of 0.97. GuruFocus rates OPXS with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.28 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 254 Aerospace & Defense companies, Optex Systems Holdings ranks better than 82.68% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for Optex Systems Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
OPXS'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.05 Med: 0.97 Max: 5.77
Current: 0.26
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Optex Systems Holdings was 5.77. The lowest was 0.05. And the median was 0.97.
OPXS's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 82.68% of 254
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 1.765
vs OPXS: 0.26
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
Optex Systems Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Optex Systems Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Optex Systems Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
OPXS vs SPAI, BYRN, VWAV: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Optex Systems Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
Optex Systems Holdings Debt-to-EBITDA vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Optex Systems Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Optex Systems Holdings's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) EBITDA data.
Optex Systems Holdings (OPXS) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.25 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Optex Systems Holdings. This is 74% below median its historical median of 0.97. Over the past decade, Optex Systems Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.05 to 5.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Optex Systems Holdings ranks #44 out of 254 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 17.3%.
Is Optex Systems Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Optex Systems Holdings' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.25 is 74% below median its 10-year median of 0.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 5.77. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.77. Optex Systems Holdings' value of 0.25 is 85.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Optex Systems Holdings ranks #44 out of 254 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Optex Systems Holdings has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Optex Systems Holdings' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to SPAI and BYRN?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Optex Systems Holdings ranks #44 out of 254 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Optex Systems Holdings in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.77. Optex Systems Holdings' value of 0.25 is 85.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Optex Systems Holdings' own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.05 to 5.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.97 vs. the industry median of 1.77, Optex Systems Holdings has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-EBITDA for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Aerospace & Defense companies is 1.77, based on 254 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Optex Systems Holdings's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.25 is 85.8% below 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 Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Optex Systems Holdings. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Optex Systems Holdings's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.25, which is 74% below median its own 10-year median of 0.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Optex Systems Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Optex Systems Holdings (OPXS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.28, compared to a current price of $11.57 — trading 12.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.25, which is 74% below median its 10-year median of 0.97 and 85.8% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 1.77. Optex Systems Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Optex Systems Holdings (OPXS), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.25 as of Jun. 2026. 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.
Is Optex Systems Holdings (OPXS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Optex Systems Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $11.57 is trading 12.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.28.
GuruFocus considers Optex Systems Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OPXS:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.25 (74% below median its 10-year median of 0.97)
GF Value™: $10.28 vs. price of $11.57 (12.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 85.8% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#44 of 254)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OPXS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Optex Systems Holdings Inc manufactures optical sighting systems and assemblies for the U.S. Department of Defense, foreign military applications, and commercial markets. Its products are installed on a variety of United States military land vehicles, such as the Abrams and Bradley fighting vehicles, light armored and security vehicles, and have been selected for installation on the Stryker family of vehicles. The company's operating segment includes Optex Systems Richardson, Applied Optics Center Dallas, and others. It generates maximum revenue from the Optex Systems Richardson segment. Some of its products include M17 Day/Thermal Periscope; DDAN / M36 Sights; Laser Protected Periscopes; Muzzle Reference Sensor, and others.
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