Optex Systems Holdings (FRA:X62) FCF Margin %: -16.98% (As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:X62 Optex Systems Holdings Inc FRA:X62
91 GF Score
Price €11.30
GF Value €10.32
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Optex Systems Holdings FCF Margin %?

Optex Systems Holdings FRA:X62 91 FCF Margin % is -16.98% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:X62 with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of €10.32 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 350 Aerospace & Defense companies, Optex Systems Holdings ranks better than 52.57% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Optex Systems Holdings's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-1.41 Mil. Optex Systems Holdings's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €8.33 Mil. Therefore, Optex Systems Holdings's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -16.98%.

As of today, Optex Systems Holdings's current FCF Yield % is 0.91%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Optex Systems Holdings's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:X62' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.32   Med: 0.65   Max: 15.55
Current: 1.73


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Optex Systems Holdings was 15.55%. The lowest was -3.32%. And the median was 0.65%.

FRA:X62's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
52.57% of 350 companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 0.645 vs FRA:X62: 1.73


Optex Systems Holdings FCF Margin % Related Terms


Optex Systems Holdings FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Optex Systems Holdings's FCF Margin % 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.

Optex Systems Holdings FCF Margin % Chart

Optex Systems Holdings Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.14 7.97 -2.62 0.15 15.55

Optex Systems Holdings Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
FCF Margin % 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 9.69 12.45 13.47 -5.99 -16.98

FRA:X62 vs SPAI, BYRN, VWAV: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Optex Systems Holdings's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Optex Systems Holdings's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Optex Systems Holdings's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Optex Systems Holdings FCF Margin % Calculation

FCF margin is the ratio of Free Cash Flow divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Optex Systems Holdings's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Sep. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Sep. 2025 )
=5.476/35.219
=15.55 %

Optex Systems Holdings's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1.414/8.327
=-16.98 %

* 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 FCF Margin % →
What does a FCF Margin % of -16.98% mean?
Optex Systems Holdings (FRA:X62) has a FCF Margin % of -16.98% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Optex Systems Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Optex Systems Holdings ranks #166 out of 350 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 47.4%.
Is Optex Systems Holdings' FCF Margin % too high?
Optex Systems Holdings' current FCF Margin % is -16.98%. Based on the distribution chart, Optex Systems Holdings ranks #166 out of 350 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Optex Systems Holdings has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Optex Systems Holdings' FCF Margin % compare to SPAI and BYRN?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Optex Systems Holdings ranks #166 out of 350 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Optex Systems Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 0.65. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median FCF Margin % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 0.65, based on 350 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Optex Systems Holdings and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median FCF Margin % is 0.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Optex Systems Holdings's current FCF Margin % is -16.98%. 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 (FRA:X62) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €10.32, compared to a current price of €11.30 — trading 9.5% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -16.98%. Optex Systems Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Optex Systems Holdings (FRA:X62), the current FCF Margin % is -16.98% as of Mar. 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 (FRA:X62) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Optex Systems Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €11.30 is trading 9.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €10.32. GuruFocus considers Optex Systems Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:X62:

  • FCF Margin %: -16.98%
  • GF Value™: €10.32 vs. price of €11.30 (9.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:X62 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Optex Systems Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges OPXS:USAX62:Germany
Address 1420 Presidential Drive, Richardson, TX, USA, 75081-2439
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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