OPST (OPT Sciences) Net Cash per Share: $15.03 (As of Jul. 2015)

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What is OPT Sciences Net Cash per Share?

OPT Sciences OPST +6.25% Net Cash per Share is $15.03 as of Jul. 2015.

Net Cash per Share is calculated as Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities minus Total Liabilities minus Minority Interest and then divided by Shares Outstanding (EOP). OPT Sciences's Net Cash per Share for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2015 was $15.03.

The historical rank and industry rank for OPT Sciences's Net Cash per Share or its related term are showing as below:

OPST's Price-to-Net-Cash is not ranked *
in the Aerospace & Defense industry.
Industry Median: 12.75
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Cash only.

OPT Sciences  (OTCPK:OPST) Net Cash per Share Explanation

Ben Graham invested in situations where the company's stock price was lower than its net-cash. He assigned some value to the company's other current asset. The value is called Net Current Asset Value (NCAV). One research study, covering the years 1970 through 1983 showed that portfolios picked at the beginning of each year, and held for one year, returned 29.4 percent, on average, over the 13-year period, compared to 11.5 percent for the S&P 500 Index. Other studies of Graham's strategy produced similar results.

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OPT Sciences Net Cash per Share Related Terms


OPT Sciences Net Cash per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for OPT Sciences's Net Cash per Share 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 Net Cash per Share Chart

OPT Sciences Annual Data
Trend Oct05 Oct06 Oct07 Oct08 Oct09 Oct10 Oct11 Oct12 Oct13 Oct14
Net Cash per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 10.81 11.38 12.61 12.75 13.81

OPT Sciences Quarterly Data
Oct10 Jan11 Apr11 Jul11 Oct11 Jan12 Apr12 Jul12 Oct12 Jan13 Apr13 Jul13 Oct13 Jan14 Apr14 Jul14 Oct14 Jan15 Apr15 Jul15
Net Cash per Share 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 13.63 13.81 14.47 14.85 15.03

OPST vs SDEV, SIF, OPXS: Net Cash per Share Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, OPT Sciences's Price-to-Net-Cash, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Cash 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.


OPT Sciences Price-to-Net-Cash vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, OPT Sciences's Price-to-Net-Cash distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where OPT Sciences's Price-to-Net-Cash falls into.



OPT Sciences Net Cash per Share Calculation

In the calculation of a company's Net Cash per Share, assets other than cash and short term investments are considered to be worth nothing. But the company has to pay its debt and other liabilities in full. This is an extremely conservative way of valuation. Most companies have negative Net Cash per Share. But sometimes a company's price may be lower than its net-cash.

OPT Sciences's Net Cash per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2014 is calculated as

Net Cash per Share (A: Oct. 2014 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities-Total Liabilities-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(11.261-0.544-0)/0.776
=13.81

OPT Sciences's Net Cash per Share for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2015 is calculated as

Net Cash per Share (Q: Jul. 2015 )
=(Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities-Total Liabilities-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(12.335-0.669-0)/0.776
=15.03

* 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 Net Cash per Share →
What does a Net Cash per Share of $15.03 mean?
OPT Sciences (OPST) has a Net Cash per Share of $15.03 as of Jul. 2015. Net cash per share equals the per-share value of cash and equivalents less total liabilities and minority interest. View historical data on OPT Sciences and its competitors.
Is OPT Sciences' Net Cash per Share too high?
OPT Sciences' current Net Cash per Share is $15.03. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Net Cash per Share is 12.75. OPT Sciences' value of $15.03 is 17.9% above this industry median.
How does OPT Sciences' Net Cash per Share compare to SDEV and SIF?
OPT Sciences' Net Cash per Share of $15.03 can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. The industry median Net Cash per Share is 12.75. OPT Sciences' value of $15.03 is 17.9% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Cash per Share for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Net Cash per Share among Aerospace & Defense companies is 12.75, based on 74 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Cash per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Cash per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. OPT Sciences's current Net Cash per Share of $15.03 is 17.9% 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 Net Cash per Share mean?
A high Net Cash per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net cash per share equals the per-share value of cash and equivalents less total liabilities and minority interest. View historical data on OPT Sciences and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Net Cash per Share is 12.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. OPT Sciences's current Net Cash per Share is $15.03. 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 Net Cash per Share of $15.03. The current Net Cash per Share is $15.03 and 17.9% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 12.75. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Cash per Share calculated?
Net Cash per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For OPT Sciences (OPST), the current Net Cash per Share is $15.03 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.