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Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. A positive ratio may indicate share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio may reflect no repurchases or potential share issuance. Optex Systems Holdings's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -1.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Optex Systems Holdings's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
OPXS'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -274.8 Med: -4.1 Max: 8
Current: -1
During the past 13 years, Optex Systems Holdings's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 8.00%. The lowest was -274.80%. And the median was -4.10%.
OPXS's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 64.19% of 229
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: -3.6
vs OPXS: -1.00
Optex Systems Holdings (NAS:OPXS) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A negative number means the company might be issuing new shares. A positive number indicates that the company is buying back shares.
Be Aware
Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.
Optex Systems Holdings 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
OPXS vs MOB, PEW, CVU: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Optex Systems Holdings's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Optex Systems Holdings's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Optex Systems Holdings's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Optex Systems Holdings 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Calculation
This is the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. The annualized percentage change is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four years of annual data on Shares Outstanding (EOP).
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What does a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -1.00 mean?
Optex Systems Holdings (OPXS) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -1.00 as of Jun. 2026. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Optex Systems Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Optex Systems Holdings ranks #82 out of 229 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 35.8%.
Is Optex Systems Holdings' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Optex Systems Holdings' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -1.00. Based on the distribution chart, Optex Systems Holdings ranks #82 out of 229 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Optex Systems Holdings has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Optex Systems Holdings' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to MOB and PEW?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Optex Systems Holdings ranks #82 out of 229 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio for an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Aerospace & Defense industry context. However, 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Optex Systems Holdings and its competitors. Optex Systems Holdings's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -1.00. 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 (OPXS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.31, compared to a current price of $10.21 — trading 1% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -1.00. Optex Systems Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Optex Systems Holdings (OPXS), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -1.00 as of Jun. 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 (OPXS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Optex Systems Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $10.21 is trading 1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $10.31.
GuruFocus considers Optex Systems Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for OPXS:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -1.00
GF Value™: $10.31 vs. price of $10.21 (1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OPXS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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.
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