OPST (OPT Sciences) YoY EBITDA Growth: 92.42% (As of Jul. 2015)

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What is OPT Sciences YoY EBITDA Growth?

OPT Sciences OPST YoY EBITDA Growth is 92.42% as of Jul. 2015.

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months. OPT Sciences's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2015 was 92.42%.

OPT Sciences's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in Jul. 2015 was $0.79.

OPT Sciences YoY EBITDA Growth Historical Data

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The historical data trend for OPT Sciences's YoY EBITDA Growth 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 YoY EBITDA Growth Chart

OPT Sciences Annual Data
Trend Oct05 Oct06 Oct07 Oct08 Oct09 Oct10 Oct11 Oct12 Oct13 Oct14
YoY EBITDA Growth
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OPT Sciences Quarterly Data
Oct10 Jan11 Apr11 Jul11 Oct11 Jan12 Apr12 Jul12 Oct12 Jan13 Apr13 Jul13 Oct13 Jan14 Apr14 Jul14 Oct14 Jan15 Apr15 Jul15
YoY EBITDA Growth 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 -23.55 133.85 546.58 36.10 92.42

OPT Sciences YoY EBITDA Growth Calculation

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months.

OPT Sciences's YoY EBITDA Growth for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2014 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (A: Oct. 2014 )
=(EBITDA per Share (A: Oct. 2014 )-EBITDA per Share (A: Oct. 2013 ))/ | EBITDA per Share (A: Oct. 2013 ) |
=(1.787-1.693)/ | 1.693 |
=5.55 %

OPT Sciences's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2015 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (Q: Jul. 2015 )
=(EBITDA per Share (Q: Jul. 2015 )-EBITDA per Share (Q: Jul. 2014 )) / | EBITDA per Share (Q: Jul. 2014 )) |
=(0.787-0.409)/ | 0.409 |
=92.42 %

* 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 YoY EBITDA Growth →
What does a YoY EBITDA Growth of 92.42% mean?
OPT Sciences (OPST) has a YoY EBITDA Growth of 92.42% as of Jul. 2015. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for OPT Sciences and its competitors.
Is OPT Sciences' YoY EBITDA Growth too high?
OPT Sciences' current YoY EBITDA Growth is 92.42%.
How does OPT Sciences' YoY EBITDA Growth compare to SDEV and SIF?
OPT Sciences' YoY EBITDA Growth of 92.42% can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good YoY EBITDA Growth for an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good YoY EBITDA Growth depends on the Aerospace & Defense industry context. However, YoY EBITDA Growth 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 YoY EBITDA Growth mean?
A high YoY EBITDA Growth can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for OPT Sciences and its competitors. OPT Sciences's current YoY EBITDA Growth is 92.42%. 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 YoY EBITDA Growth of 92.42%. The current YoY EBITDA Growth is 92.42%. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is YoY EBITDA Growth calculated?
YoY EBITDA Growth is calculated from a company's financial statements. For OPT Sciences (OPST), the current YoY EBITDA Growth is 92.42% 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.