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Syntec Optics HoldingsOPTXW 26 Debt-to-Equity is 0.14 as of Jun. 2026, which is 86% below its 10-year median of 1.01. GuruFocus rates OPTXW with a GF Score™ of 26/100. Among 2,228 Hardware companies, Syntec Optics Holdings ranks better than 67.15% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Syntec Optics Holdings's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
OPTXW'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.14 Med: 1.01 Max: 1.29
Current: 0.14
During the past 5 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Syntec Optics Holdings was 1.29. The lowest was 0.14. And the median was 1.01.
OPTXW's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 67.15% of 2228
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.27
vs OPTXW: 0.14
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Syntec Optics Holdings Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Syntec Optics Holdings Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Syntec Optics Holdings's Debt-to-Equity 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.
OPTXW vs RELL, MPTI, KULR: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Syntec Optics Holdings's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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.
Syntec Optics Holdings Debt-to-Equity vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Syntec Optics Holdings's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Syntec Optics Holdings's Debt-to-Equity 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.
Syntec Optics Holdings (OPTXW) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.14 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Syntec Optics Holdings and its competitors. This is 86% below median its historical median of 1.01. Over the past decade, Syntec Optics Holdings' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.14 to 1.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Syntec Optics Holdings ranks #732 out of 2228 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 32.9%.
Is Syntec Optics Holdings' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Syntec Optics Holdings' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.14 is 86% below median its 10-year median of 1.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.14 to a high of 1.29. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.27. Syntec Optics Holdings' value of 0.14 is 48.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Syntec Optics Holdings ranks #732 out of 2228 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Syntec Optics Holdings has a GF Score™ of 26/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Syntec Optics Holdings' Debt-to-Equity compare to RELL and MPTI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Syntec Optics Holdings ranks #732 out of 2228 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Syntec Optics Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.27. Syntec Optics Holdings' value of 0.14 is 48.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Syntec Optics Holdings' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.14 to 1.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.01 vs. the industry median of 0.27, Syntec Optics 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-Equity for a Hardware company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Hardware companies is 0.27, based on 2,228 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Syntec Optics Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.14 is 48.1% 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-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Syntec Optics Holdings and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Syntec Optics Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.14, which is 86% below median its own 10-year median of 1.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Syntec Optics Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Syntec Optics Holdings (OPTXW) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.14. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.14, which is 86% below median its 10-year median of 1.01 and 48.1% below the Hardware industry median of 0.27. Syntec Optics Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 26/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Syntec Optics Holdings (OPTXW), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.14 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.
Syntec Optics Holdings Inc is vertically integrated from design and component manufacturing for lens system assembly to imaging module integration for system solutions. Making its tools, molding, and nano machining allows close interaction and recut ability, enabling special techniques to hold tolerances to sub-micron levels. It has steadily developed a variety of other complementary manufacturing techniques to provide a wide suite of horizontal capabilities including thin film deposition coatings, glass molding, polymer molding, tool-making, mechanical manufacturing, and nano machining. Syntec Optics focuses on four end markets of defense, medical, consumer, and communications all with several mission-critical applications.
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