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Optex Systems HoldingsOPXS +4.38%93 Debt-to-Equity is 0.05 as of Jun. 2026, which is 58% below its 10-year median of 0.12. 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 313 Aerospace & Defense companies, Optex Systems Holdings ranks better than 81.47% 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 Optex Systems Holdings's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
OPXS'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02 Med: 0.12 Max: 0.33
Current: 0.05
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Optex Systems Holdings was 0.33. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.12.
OPXS's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 81.47% of 313
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 0.32
vs OPXS: 0.05
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Optex Systems Holdings Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Optex Systems Holdings Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Optex Systems 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.
OPXS vs SPAI, BYRN, VWAV: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Optex Systems 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.
Optex Systems Holdings Debt-to-Equity vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Optex Systems Holdings's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Optex Systems 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.
Optex Systems Holdings (OPXS) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.05 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Optex Systems Holdings and its competitors. This is 58% below median its historical median of 0.12. Over the past decade, Optex Systems Holdings' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 0.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Optex Systems Holdings ranks #58 out of 313 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 18.5%.
Is Optex Systems Holdings' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Optex Systems Holdings' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.05 is 58% below median its 10-year median of 0.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 0.33. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.32. Optex Systems Holdings' value of 0.05 is 84.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Optex Systems Holdings ranks #58 out of 313 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-Equity compare to SPAI and BYRN?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Optex Systems Holdings ranks #58 out of 313 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Optex Systems Holdings in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.32. Optex Systems Holdings' value of 0.05 is 84.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Optex Systems Holdings' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 0.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.12 vs. the industry median of 0.32, 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-Equity for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Aerospace & Defense companies is 0.32, based on 313 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. Optex Systems Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.05 is 84.4% 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 Optex Systems Holdings and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Optex Systems Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.05, which is 58% below median its own 10-year median of 0.12. 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-Equity is 0.05, which is 58% below median its 10-year median of 0.12 and 84.4% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 0.32. 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-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Optex Systems Holdings (OPXS), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.05 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-Equity: 0.05 (58% below median its 10-year median of 0.12)
GF Value™: $10.28 vs. price of $11.57 (12.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 84.4% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#58 of 313)
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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