OPST (OPT Sciences) Marketable Securities: $9.49 Mil (As of Jul. 2015)

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What is OPT Sciences Marketable Securities?

OPT Sciences OPST Marketable Securities is $9.49 Mil as of Jul. 2015.

Marketable Securities are very liquid securities that can be converted into cash quickly at a reasonable price. OPT Sciences's Marketable Securities for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2015 was $9.49 Mil.

OPT Sciences's annual Marketable Securities declined from Oct. 2012 ($7.52 Mil) to Oct. 2013 ($6.95 Mil) but then increased from Oct. 2013 ($6.95 Mil) to Oct. 2014 ($8.00 Mil).

OPT Sciences  (OTCPK:OPST) Marketable Securities Explanation

Marketable Securities are very liquid as they tend to have maturities of less than one year. Furthermore, the rate at which these securities can be bought or sold has little effect on their prices.

Please note, GuruFocus' Marketable Securities also includes "Other Short Term Investment".

OPT Sciences Marketable Securities Related Terms

OPT Sciences Marketable Securities Historical Data

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The historical data trend for OPT Sciences's Marketable Securities can be seen below:

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OPT Sciences Marketable Securities Chart

OPT Sciences Annual Data
Trend Oct05 Oct06 Oct07 Oct08 Oct09 Oct10 Oct11 Oct12 Oct13 Oct14
Marketable Securities
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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
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OPT Sciences Marketable Securities Calculation

Marketable Securities are very liquid securities that can be converted into cash quickly at a reasonable price.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Marketable Securities →
What does a Marketable Securities of $9.49 Mil mean?
OPT Sciences (OPST) has a Marketable Securities of $9.49 Mil as of Jul. 2015. Marketable securities are high-liquid securites not directly classified as cash or cash equivalents. View historical data on OPT Sciences and its competitors.
Is OPT Sciences' Marketable Securities too high?
OPT Sciences' current Marketable Securities is $9.49 Mil.
How does OPT Sciences' Marketable Securities compare to SDEV and SIF?
OPT Sciences' Marketable Securities of $9.49 Mil 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 Marketable Securities for an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Marketable Securities depends on the Aerospace & Defense industry context. However, Marketable Securities 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 Marketable Securities mean?
A high Marketable Securities can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Marketable securities are high-liquid securites not directly classified as cash or cash equivalents. View historical data on OPT Sciences and its competitors. OPT Sciences's current Marketable Securities is $9.49 Mil. 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 Marketable Securities of $9.49 Mil. The current Marketable Securities is $9.49 Mil. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Marketable Securities calculated?
Marketable Securities is calculated from a company's financial statements. For OPT Sciences (OPST), the current Marketable Securities is $9.49 Mil 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.