Syntec Optics HoldingsOPTX -5.22%22 FCF Margin % is 2.70% as of Mar. 2026, which is 744% above its 10-year median of 0.32. GuruFocus rates OPTX with a GF Score™ of 22/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.94 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,471 Hardware companies, Syntec Optics Holdings ranks worse than 50.91% on this metric.
* 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.
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Syntec Optics 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.
Syntec Optics Holdings FCF Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Syntec Optics Holdings's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Syntec Optics Holdings's FCF Margin % 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 (OPTX) has a FCF Margin % of 2.70% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Syntec Optics Holdings and its competitors. This is 744% above median its historical median of 0.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Syntec Optics Holdings ranks #1258 out of 2471 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 50.9%.
Is Syntec Optics Holdings' FCF Margin % too high?
Syntec Optics Holdings' current FCF Margin % of 2.70% is 744% above median its 10-year median of 0.32. The Hardware industry median FCF Margin % is 0.63. Syntec Optics Holdings' value of 2.70% is 328.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Syntec Optics Holdings ranks #1258 out of 2471 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Syntec Optics Holdings has a GF Score™ of 22/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Syntec Optics Holdings' FCF Margin % compare to MPTI and MEI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Syntec Optics Holdings ranks #1258 out of 2471 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Syntec Optics Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 0.63. Syntec Optics Holdings' value of 2.70% is 328.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.32 vs. the industry median of 0.63, Syntec Optics Holdings has consistently been above 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 FCF Margin % for a Hardware company?
The median FCF Margin % among Hardware companies is 0.63, based on 2,471 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. Syntec Optics Holdings's current FCF Margin % of 2.70% is 328.6% 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 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 Syntec Optics Holdings and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median FCF Margin % is 0.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Syntec Optics Holdings's current FCF Margin % is 2.70%, which is 744% above median its own 10-year median of 0.32. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Syntec Optics Holdings (OPTX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.94, compared to a current price of $9.79 — trading 404.6% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 2.70%, which is 744% above median its 10-year median of 0.32 and 328.6% above the Hardware industry median of 0.63. Syntec Optics Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 22/100 with 2 warning signs 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 Syntec Optics Holdings (OPTX), the current FCF Margin % is 2.70% 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 Syntec Optics Holdings (OPTX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Syntec Optics Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $9.79 is trading 404.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.94.
GuruFocus considers Syntec Optics Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OPTX:
FCF Margin %: 2.70% (744% above median its 10-year median of 0.32)
GF Value™: $1.94 vs. price of $9.79 (404.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 328.6% above the Hardware median (#1258 of 2471)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OPTX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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