OPST (OPT Sciences) EBIT per Share: $2.58 (TTM As of Jul. 2015)

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What is OPT Sciences EBIT per Share?

OPT Sciences OPST EBIT per Share is $2.58 as of Jul. 2015.

OPT Sciences's EBIT per Share for the three months ended in Jul. 2015 was $0.74. Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2015 was $2.58.

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The historical rank and industry rank for OPT Sciences's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:

OPST's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is not ranked *
in the Aerospace & Defense industry.
Industry Median: 15.9
* Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate only.

OPT Sciences's EBIT for the three months ended in Jul. 2015 was $0.58 Mil.

OPT Sciences  (OTCPK:OPST) EBIT per Share Explanation

EBIT is a company's earnings before interest and tax expenses are deducted. It measures a company's profit generates from operating, ignoring tax burden and capital structure. As the tax expense are not deducted, EBIT is helpful when comparing companies in the same industry but with different tax situations. Also, the interest expense are included in EBIT, making it useful to compare companies that have high interest expenses due to large amount of debt.

OPT Sciences EBIT per Share Related Terms

OPT Sciences EBIT per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for OPT Sciences's EBIT per Share 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 EBIT per Share Chart

OPT Sciences Annual Data
Trend Oct05 Oct06 Oct07 Oct08 Oct09 Oct10 Oct11 Oct12 Oct13 Oct14
EBIT per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.81 1.37 1.28 1.50 1.60

OPT Sciences Quarterly Data
Oct10 Jan11 Apr11 Jul11 Oct11 Jan12 Apr12 Jul12 Oct12 Jan13 Apr13 Jul13 Oct13 Jan14 Apr14 Jul14 Oct14 Jan15 Apr15 Jul15
EBIT per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.36 0.70 0.43 0.71 0.74

OPT Sciences EBIT per Share Calculation

EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) per outstanding share of the company's stock.

Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) is what the company earns before it expenses interest and taxes.

OPT Sciences's EBIT per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2014 is calculated as

EBIT per Share(A: Oct. 2014 )
=EBIT/Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
=1.244/0.776
=1.60

OPT Sciences's EBIT per Share for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2015 is calculated as

EBIT per Share(Q: Jul. 2015 )
=EBIT/Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)
=0.577/0.776
=0.74

EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2015 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2.58

* 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 EBIT per Share →
What does a EBIT per Share of $2.58 mean?
OPT Sciences (OPST) has a EBIT per Share of $2.58 as of Jul. 2015. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on OPT Sciences and its competitors.
Is OPT Sciences' EBIT per Share too high?
OPT Sciences' current EBIT per Share is $2.58. The Aerospace & Defense industry median EBIT per Share is 15.90. OPT Sciences' value of $2.58 is 83.8% below this industry median.
How does OPT Sciences' EBIT per Share compare to SDEV and SIF?
OPT Sciences' EBIT per Share of $2.58 can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. The industry median EBIT per Share is 15.90. OPT Sciences' value of $2.58 is 83.8% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT per Share for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median EBIT per Share among Aerospace & Defense companies is 15.90, based on 271 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBIT per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBIT per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. OPT Sciences's current EBIT per Share of $2.58 is 83.8% 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 EBIT per Share mean?
A high EBIT per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on OPT Sciences and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median EBIT per Share is 15.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. OPT Sciences's current EBIT per Share is $2.58. 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 EBIT per Share of $2.58. The current EBIT per Share is $2.58 and 83.8% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 15.90. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBIT per Share calculated?
EBIT per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For OPT Sciences (OPST), the current EBIT per Share is $2.58 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.