OPST (OPT Sciences) Pretax Margin %: 35.24% (As of Jul. 2015)


What is OPT Sciences Pretax Margin %?

OPT Sciences OPST +13.75% Pretax Margin % is 35.24% as of Jul. 2015.

Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. OPT Sciences's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Jul. 2015 was $0.70 Mil. OPT Sciences's Revenue for the three months ended in Jul. 2015 was $1.98 Mil. Therefore, OPT Sciences's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2015 was 35.24%.

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


OPST's Pretax Margin % is not ranked *
in the Aerospace & Defense industry.
Industry Median: 6.17
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Pretax Margin % only.

OPT Sciences  (OTCPK:OPST) Pretax Margin % Explanation

The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.

The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.

It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.

The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.

OPT Sciences Pretax Margin % Related Terms

OPT Sciences Pretax Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for OPT Sciences's Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % Chart

OPT Sciences Annual Data
Trend Oct05 Oct06 Oct07 Oct08 Oct09 Oct10 Oct11 Oct12 Oct13 Oct14
Pretax 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
Pretax 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 23.35 29.07 23.55 37.13 35.24

OPST vs SDEV, SIF, OPXS: Pretax Margin % Comparison

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

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

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


OPT Sciences Pretax Margin % Calculation

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

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

Pretax Margin=Pre-Tax Income (A: Oct. 2014 )/Revenue (A: Oct. 2014 )
=1.741/7.073
=24.61 %

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

Pretax Margin=Pre-Tax Income (Q: Jul. 2015 )/Revenue (Q: Jul. 2015 )
=0.696/1.975
=35.24 %

* 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 Pretax Margin % →
What does a Pretax Margin % of 35.24% mean?
OPT Sciences (OPST) has a Pretax Margin % of 35.24% as of Jul. 2015. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on OPT Sciences and its competitors.
Is OPT Sciences' Pretax Margin % too high?
OPT Sciences' current Pretax Margin % is 35.24%. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.17. OPT Sciences' value of 35.24% is 471.2% above this industry median.
How does OPT Sciences' Pretax Margin % compare to SDEV and SIF?
OPT Sciences' Pretax Margin % of 35.24% can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.17. OPT Sciences' value of 35.24% is 471.2% 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 Pretax Margin % for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 6.17, based on 347 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. OPT Sciences's current Pretax Margin % of 35.24% is 471.2% 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on OPT Sciences and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. OPT Sciences's current Pretax Margin % is 35.24%. 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 Pretax Margin % of 35.24%. The current Pretax Margin % is 35.24% and 471.2% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 6.17. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For OPT Sciences (OPST), the current Pretax Margin % is 35.24% 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.