OPST (OPT Sciences) Total Operating Expense: $1.31 Mil (TTM As of Jul. 2015)

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What is OPT Sciences Total Operating Expense?

OPT Sciences OPST Total Operating Expense is $1.31 Mil as of Jul. 2015.

OPT Sciences's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Jul. 2015 was $0.30 Mil. OPT Sciences's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2015 was $1.31 Mil.

OPT Sciences Total Operating Expense Related Terms

OPT Sciences Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for OPT Sciences's Total Operating Expense can be seen below:

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* 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 Total Operating Expense Chart

OPT Sciences Annual Data
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OPT Sciences Quarterly Data
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OPT Sciences Total Operating Expense Calculation

Total Operating Expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations that are incurred in order to generate sales.


Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2015 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.31 Mil.

* 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.

What does a Total Operating Expense of $1.31 Mil mean?
OPT Sciences (OPST) has a Total Operating Expense of $1.31 Mil as of Jul. 2015. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on OPT Sciences and its competitors.
Is OPT Sciences' Total Operating Expense too high?
OPT Sciences' current Total Operating Expense is $1.31 Mil.
How does OPT Sciences' Total Operating Expense compare to SDEV and SIF?
OPT Sciences' Total Operating Expense of $1.31 Mil can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Total Operating Expense for an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Aerospace & Defense industry context. However, Total Operating Expense 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 Total Operating Expense mean?
A high Total Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on OPT Sciences and its competitors. OPT Sciences's current Total Operating Expense is $1.31 Mil. 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 Total Operating Expense of $1.31 Mil. The current Total Operating Expense is $1.31 Mil. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For OPT Sciences (OPST), the current Total Operating Expense is $1.31 Mil 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.