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Optex Systems HoldingsSTU:X62 74 Gross Margin % is 35.23% as of Mar. 2026, which is 55% above its 10-year median of 22.70. GuruFocus rates STU:X62 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.38 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 347 Aerospace & Defense companies, Optex Systems Holdings ranks better than 56.2% on this metric.
STU:X62's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 56.2% of 347
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 26.7
vs STU:X62: 29.27
Optex Systems Holdings had a gross margin of 35.23% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Optex Systems Holdings was 10.10% per year.
Optex Systems Holdings (STU:X62) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Optex Systems Holdings had a gross margin of 35.23% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Optex Systems Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Optex Systems Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Optex Systems Holdings's Gross 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.
STU:X62 vs SPAI, BYRN, VWAV: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Optex Systems Holdings's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross 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 Gross Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Optex Systems Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Optex Systems Holdings's Gross 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Optex Systems Holdings (STU:X62) has a Gross Margin % of 35.23% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Optex Systems Holdings and its competitors. This is 55% above median its historical median of 22.70. Over the past decade, Optex Systems Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.83 to 29.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Optex Systems Holdings ranks #152 out of 347 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 43.8%.
Is Optex Systems Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Optex Systems Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 35.23% is 55% above median its 10-year median of 22.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.83 to a high of 29.27. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Gross Margin % is 26.70. Optex Systems Holdings' value of 35.23% is 31.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Optex Systems Holdings ranks #152 out of 347 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Optex Systems Holdings has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Optex Systems Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to SPAI and BYRN?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Optex Systems Holdings ranks #152 out of 347 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Optex Systems Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.70. Optex Systems Holdings' value of 35.23% is 31.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Optex Systems Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.83 to 29.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.70 vs. the industry median of 26.70, Optex Systems 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 Gross Margin % for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Gross Margin % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 26.70, based on 347 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Optex Systems Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 35.23% is 31.9% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Optex Systems Holdings and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Optex Systems Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 35.23%, which is 55% above median its own 10-year median of 22.70. 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 (STU:X62) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.38, compared to a current price of €9.40 — trading 12.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 35.23%, which is 55% above median its 10-year median of 22.70 and 31.9% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 26.70. Optex Systems Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Optex Systems Holdings (STU:X62), the current Gross Margin % is 35.23% 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 (STU:X62) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Optex Systems Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €9.40 is trading 12.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €8.38.
GuruFocus considers Optex Systems Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:X62:
Gross Margin %: 35.23% (55% above median its 10-year median of 22.70)
GF Value™: €8.38 vs. price of €9.40 (12.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 31.9% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#152 of 347)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:X62 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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