OPTX (Syntec Optics Holdings) Operating Margin %: -11.91% (As of Mar. 2026)


OPTX Syntec Optics Holdings Inc OPTX
22 GF Score
Price $9.79
GF Value $1.94
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Syntec Optics Holdings Operating Margin %?

Syntec Optics Holdings OPTX -5.22% 22 Operating Margin % is -11.91% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates OPTX with a GF Score™ of 22/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.94 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,472 Hardware companies, Syntec Optics Holdings ranks worse than 78.72% on this metric.

Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Syntec Optics Holdings's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.78 Mil. Syntec Optics Holdings's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $6.51 Mil. Therefore, Syntec Optics Holdings's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -11.91%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Syntec Optics Holdings's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

OPTX' s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.05   Med: -1.84   Max: 5.37
Current: -6.62


OPTX's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than
78.72% of 2472 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 3.81 vs OPTX: -6.62

Syntec Optics Holdings's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.

Syntec Optics Holdings's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.78 Mil. Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1.82 Mil.


Syntec Optics Holdings  (NAS:OPTX) Operating Margin % Explanation

Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.


Be Aware

Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).

If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.

For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokia’s Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).

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Syntec Optics Holdings Operating Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Syntec Optics Holdings's Operating 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.

Syntec Optics Holdings Operating Margin % Chart

Syntec Optics Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Operating Margin %
5.37 -1.90 5.23 -9.05 -1.84

Syntec Optics Holdings Quarterly Data
Dec21 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Operating Margin % 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 7.47 -2.23 -17.54 4.25 -11.91

OPTX vs MPTI, MEI, RELL: Operating Margin % Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Syntec Optics Holdings's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating 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.


Syntec Optics Holdings Operating Margin % vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Syntec Optics Holdings's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Syntec Optics Holdings's Operating Margin % falls into.


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Syntec Optics Holdings Operating Margin % Calculation

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Syntec Optics Holdings's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-0.518 / 28.084
=-1.84 %

Syntec Optics Holdings's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-0.776 / 6.513
=-11.91 %

* 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 Operating Margin % →
What does a Operating Margin % of -11.91% mean?
Syntec Optics Holdings (OPTX) has a Operating Margin % of -11.91% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Syntec Optics Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Syntec Optics Holdings ranks #1946 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 78.7%.
Is Syntec Optics Holdings' Operating Margin % too high?
Syntec Optics Holdings' current Operating Margin % is -11.91%. Based on the distribution chart, Syntec Optics Holdings ranks #1946 out of 2472 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Syntec Optics Holdings has a GF Score™ of 22/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Syntec Optics Holdings' Operating Margin % compare to MPTI and MEI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Syntec Optics Holdings ranks #1946 out of 2472 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Syntec Optics Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 3.81. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Operating Margin % for a Hardware company?
The median Operating Margin % among Hardware companies is 3.81, based on 2,472 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Margin % 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 Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Syntec Optics Holdings and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Operating Margin % is 3.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Syntec Optics Holdings's current Operating Margin % is -11.91%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Syntec Optics Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Syntec Optics Holdings (OPTX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.94, compared to a current price of $9.79 — trading 404.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -11.91%. Syntec Optics Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 22/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Syntec Optics Holdings (OPTX), the current Operating Margin % is -11.91% as of Mar. 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 Syntec Optics Holdings (OPTX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Syntec Optics Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $9.79 is trading 404.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.94. GuruFocus considers Syntec Optics Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for OPTX:

  • Operating Margin %: -11.91%
  • GF Value™: $1.94 vs. price of $9.79 (404.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 22/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the OPTX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Syntec Optics Holdings Business Description

Address 515 Lee Road, Rochester, NY, USA, 14606
Syntec Optics Holdings Inc is vertically integrated from design and component manufacturing for lens system assembly to imaging module integration for system solutions. Making its tools, molding, and nano machining allows close interaction and recut ability, enabling special techniques to hold tolerances to sub-micron levels. It has steadily developed a variety of other complementary manufacturing techniques to provide a wide suite of horizontal capabilities including thin film deposition coatings, glass molding, polymer molding, tool-making, mechanical manufacturing, and nano machining. Syntec Optics focuses on four end markets of defense, medical, consumer, and communications all with several mission-critical applications.
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