OPST (OPT Sciences) Net Margin %: 21.52% (As of Jul. 2015)


What is OPT Sciences Net Margin %?

OPT Sciences OPST +13.75% Net Margin % is 21.52% as of Jul. 2015.

Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. OPT Sciences's Net Income for the three months ended in Jul. 2015 was $0.43 Mil. OPT Sciences's Revenue for the three months ended in Jul. 2015 was $1.98 Mil. Therefore, OPT Sciences's net margin for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2015 was 21.52%.

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


OPST's Net Margin % is not ranked *
in the Aerospace & Defense industry.
Industry Median: 4.9
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Net Margin % only.

OPT Sciences  (OTCPK:OPST) Net Margin % Explanation

Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.

But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.

OPT Sciences Net Margin % Related Terms

OPT Sciences Net Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for OPT Sciences's Net 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.

OPT Sciences Net Margin % Chart

OPT Sciences Annual Data
Trend Oct05 Oct06 Oct07 Oct08 Oct09 Oct10 Oct11 Oct12 Oct13 Oct14
Net Margin %
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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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OPST vs SDEV, SIF, OPXS: Net Margin % Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, OPT Sciences's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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.

OPT Sciences Net Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, OPT Sciences's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where OPT Sciences's Net Margin % falls into.


OPT Sciences Net Margin % Calculation

Net margin - also known as net profit margin is the ratio of Net Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

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

Net Margin=Net Income (A: Oct. 2014 )/Revenue (A: Oct. 2014 )
=1.114/7.073
=15.75 %

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

Net Margin=Net Income (Q: Jul. 2015 )/Revenue (Q: Jul. 2015 )
=0.425/1.975
=21.52 %

* 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 Margin % →
What does a Net Margin % of 21.52% mean?
OPT Sciences (OPST) has a Net Margin % of 21.52% as of Jul. 2015. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on OPT Sciences and its competitors.
Is OPT Sciences' Net Margin % too high?
OPT Sciences' current Net Margin % is 21.52%. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Net Margin % is 4.90. OPT Sciences' value of 21.52% is 339.2% above this industry median.
How does OPT Sciences' Net Margin % compare to SDEV and SIF?
OPT Sciences' Net Margin % of 21.52% can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.90. OPT Sciences' value of 21.52% is 339.2% 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 Margin % for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Net Margin % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 4.90, based on 347 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. OPT Sciences's current Net Margin % of 21.52% is 339.2% 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 Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on OPT Sciences and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. OPT Sciences's current Net Margin % is 21.52%. 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 Margin % of 21.52%. The current Net Margin % is 21.52% and 339.2% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 4.90. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For OPT Sciences (OPST), the current Net Margin % is 21.52% 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.