OPST (OPT Sciences) Equity-to-Asset: 0.96 (As of Jul. 2015)

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What is OPT Sciences Equity-to-Asset?

OPT Sciences OPST Equity-to-Asset is 0.96 as of Jul. 2015.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. OPT Sciences's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2015 was $15.25 Mil. OPT Sciences's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2015 was $15.92 Mil. Therefore, OPT Sciences's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2015 was 0.96.

The historical rank and industry rank for OPT Sciences's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:

OPST's Equity-to-Asset is not ranked *
in the Aerospace & Defense industry.
Industry Median: 0.51
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Equity-to-Asset only.

OPT Sciences  (OTCPK:OPST) Equity-to-Asset Explanation

Equity to Asset ratio can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A company with smaller Equity to Asset ratio (more leveraged) may have higher ROE % because of the leverage.

For banks, the required minimum Equity to Asset ratio by regulation is 5%. Some stronger banks may have Equity to Asset Ratio of more than 10%.


OPT Sciences Equity-to-Asset Related Terms


OPT Sciences Equity-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for OPT Sciences's Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset Chart

OPT Sciences Annual Data
Trend Oct05 Oct06 Oct07 Oct08 Oct09 Oct10 Oct11 Oct12 Oct13 Oct14
Equity-to-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.95 0.96 0.96 0.96 0.96

OPT Sciences Quarterly Data
Oct10 Jan11 Apr11 Jul11 Oct11 Jan12 Apr12 Jul12 Oct12 Jan13 Apr13 Jul13 Oct13 Jan14 Apr14 Jul14 Oct14 Jan15 Apr15 Jul15
Equity-to-Asset 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 0.98 0.96 0.96 0.96 0.96

OPST vs SDEV, SIF, OPXS: Equity-to-Asset Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, OPT Sciences's Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, OPT Sciences's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where OPT Sciences's Equity-to-Asset falls into.



OPT Sciences Equity-to-Asset Calculation

Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.

OPT Sciences's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2014 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (A: Oct. 2014 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=14.173/14.716
=0.96

OPT Sciences's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2015 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (Q: Jul. 2015 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=15.254/15.923
=0.96

* 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 Equity-to-Asset →
What does a Equity-to-Asset of 0.96 mean?
OPT Sciences (OPST) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.96 as of Jul. 2015. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on OPT Sciences and its competitors.
Is OPT Sciences' Equity-to-Asset too high?
OPT Sciences' current Equity-to-Asset is 0.96. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.51. OPT Sciences' value of 0.96 is 88.2% above this industry median.
How does OPT Sciences' Equity-to-Asset compare to SDEV and SIF?
OPT Sciences' Equity-to-Asset of 0.96 can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.51. OPT Sciences' value of 0.96 is 88.2% 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 Equity-to-Asset for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Aerospace & Defense companies is 0.51, based on 361 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. OPT Sciences's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.96 is 88.2% 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 Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on OPT Sciences and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. OPT Sciences's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.96. 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 Equity-to-Asset of 0.96. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.96 and 88.2% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 0.51. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For OPT Sciences (OPST), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.96 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.