Optex Systems Holdings, Inc (OPXS) Stock

Optex Systems Holdings, Inc (OPXS) is a Technology stock trading at $10.88 (as of 2026-08-20), with a market capitalization of $75.72M and a trailing P/E of 26.4. Figures are sourced from first-party U.S. SEC EDGAR filings and market data.

Optex Systems Holdings, Inc. manufactures and sells optical sighting systems and assemblies primarily for the U.S. department of defense, foreign military applications, and commercial markets in the United States. It offers periscopes, such as laser and non-laser protected plastic and glass periscopes, electronic M17 day/thermal periscopes, and vision blocks; sighting systems, including back up sights, digital day and night sighting systems, M36 thermal periscope, unity mirrors, optical weapon system support and maintenance, and commander weapon station sights; howitzers comprising M137 telescope, M187 mount, M119 aiming device, XM10 and aiming circles; and applied optics center consisting of laser filter units, laser filter interface, optical assemblies, day windows, binoculars, and specialty thin film coatings, as well as other products, such as muzzle reference systems, binoculars, collimators, optical lenses and elements, and windows. The company also provides various periscope configurations, rifle and surveillance sights, and night vision optical assemblies. Its products are installed on various types of U.S. military land vehicles, such as the Abrams, Bradley, and Stryker families of fighting vehicles, as well as light armored and armored security vehicles. The company offers its products directly to the federal government, prime contractors, and foreign governments. Optex Systems Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Richardson, Texas. Optex Systems Holdings, Inc operates as a subsidiary of Sileas Corporation.

Understand Optex Systems Holdings, Inc: how it makes money

Optex Systems Holdings makes and sells optical sighting systems and related assemblies, including periscopes and weapon sights, mainly for the U.S. Department of Defense and foreign military customers, plus commercial markets, and it earns money by delivering these manufactured defense and vision products to customers.

The profit model is driven by how defense-related order flow (new orders) converts into delivered products, with remaining booked orders indicating future delivery timing.

Revenue by segment (latest quarter)
Periscopes$0.0B

Business quality (Solid): Partial disclosure in the provided data, only one reported segment candidate (Periscope Revenue) and limited operational KPIs. Revenue is shown as 0.0B while segment candidate revenue is 0.01B, so totals likely reflect rounding.

Valuation: At 22× earnings, OPXS trades 64% below the Measuring & Control Equipment average (60×). Note: one-time items can distort reported P/E.

Bull case

  • Product breadth across periscopes and sighting systems: The company offers multiple periscope types (laser and non-laser protected, electronic day/thermal) and a range of sighting systems (digital day and night, thermal, mirrors, and maintenance/support).
  • Defense customer focus supports a clear delivery-driven model: Its products are primarily sold to the U.S. Department of Defense and foreign military applications, where revenue timing is closely tied to order intake and deliveries.

Bear case

  • Limited segment detail and small disclosed revenue in the provided snapshot: Only Periscope Revenue is provided as a segment candidate, and reported revenue is shown as 0.0B in the same dataset, which limits visibility into how the full product portfolio is contributing.
  • Revenue timing risk linked to booked orders and delivery schedules: If deliveries slip relative to booked orders remaining to be delivered in 2025, revenue conversion can be delayed, even if new orders occur.
Valuation — source: SEC EDGAR (first-party)
Price$10.88
Market Cap$75.72M
P/E Ratio26.4
EV / EBITDA12.2
Price / Book2.73
Price / Sales7.78
FCF Yield1.9%
DCF Value (model)$15.50
DCF Upside vs Price42.5%
Profitability & Growth — source: SEC EDGAR
Revenue (TTM)$41.34M
Net Margin12.5%
Revenue Growth (YoY)-12.4%
EPS Growth (YoY)-18.2%
FCF Growth (YoY)53.0%
Financial Health — source: SEC EDGAR
Altman Z-Score10.97 (safe)
Valuation vs Sector & Industry
Stock P/E26.4
Sector P/E (Technology)33.9
Industry P/E (Measuring & Control Equipment)51.8
vs Sector-22.0%
vs Industry-49.0%
Smart-Money Activity — SEC Form 4 / 13F / Congressional disclosures
Top Institutional HolderWASATCH ADVISORS LP ($8.90M)
Institutional Holders Tracked10
Company
SectorTechnology
IndustryMeasuring & Control Equipment
CEOChad George
Employees128
CountryUS
IPO Date2010-05-03

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Data as of 2026-08-20.

Figures sourced from U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC EDGAR) filings and market data. Not personalized investment advice.