Optex Systems Holdings (STU:X62) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jul. 28, 2026)

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STU:X62 Optex Systems Holdings Inc STU:X62
74 GF Score
Price €9.40
GF Value €8.58
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Optex Systems Holdings Moat Score?

Optex Systems Holdings STU:X62 74 Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:X62 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.58 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 348 Aerospace & Defense companies, Optex Systems Holdings ranks better than 73.56% on this metric.

Optex Systems Holdings has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Optex Systems Holdings has No Moat: Optex Systems Holdings Inc has some niche market presence in defense optics but lacks strong brand strength, significant customer switching costs, or proprietary technology. The competitive landscape and limited scale provide only transient advantages.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Optex Systems Holdings might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Optex Systems Holdings  (STU:X62) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Optex Systems Holdings Moat Score Related Terms

STU:X62 vs SPAI, BYRN, VWAV: Moat Score Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Optex Systems Holdings's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Optex Systems Holdings (STU:X62) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jul. 28, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Optex Systems Holdings ranks #92 out of 348 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 26.4%.
Is Optex Systems Holdings' Moat Score too high?
Optex Systems Holdings' current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Optex Systems Holdings ranks #92 out of 348 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 Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Optex Systems Holdings' Moat Score compare to SPAI and BYRN?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Optex Systems Holdings ranks #92 out of 348 companies for Moat Score. This puts Optex Systems Holdings in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Aerospace & Defense industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Optex Systems Holdings's current Moat Score is 3. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.58, compared to a current price of €9.40 — trading 9.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Optex Systems Holdings (STU:X62), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jul. 28, 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 9.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €8.58. GuruFocus considers Optex Systems Holdings to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for STU:X62:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: €8.58 vs. price of €9.40 (9.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 1 warning sign

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges OPXS:USA
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.
74GF Score

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