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Indianapolis Star
7 days ago
- Business
- Indianapolis Star
Optex Systems Announces Hugh Bond as New General Manager of its Optex Division
Optex Systems Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:OPXS), a leading manufacturer of precision optical sighting systems for domestic and worldwide military and commercial applications, announced today the promotion of Hugh Bond to General Manager of its Optex Division. Mr. Bond brings 17 years of dedicated service to the company, during which he has demonstrated consistent growth and taken on increasing levels of responsibility across key areas of the business. Danny Schoening, CEO of Optex Systems, commented, 'It's been a pleasure to witness Hugh's professional development over the years. His hard work, leadership, and deep understanding of our operations have made a significant impact on Optex's ongoing success. I'm confident he will continue to drive positive results in his new role.' 'I'm honored to step into this new position,' said Hugh Bond, General Manager of the Optex Division. 'We have exciting opportunities ahead, and I look forward to leading our talented team as we execute on our new programs and initiatives.' ABOUT OPTEX SYSTEMS Optex, which was founded in 1987, is a Richardson, Texas based ISO 9001:2015 certified concern, which manufactures optical sighting systems and assemblies, primarily for Department of Defense (DOD) applications. Its products are installed on various types of U.S. military land vehicles, such as the Abrams and Bradley fighting vehicles, Light Armored and Armored Security Vehicles, and have been selected for installation on the Stryker family of vehicles. Optex also manufactures and delivers numerous periscope configurations, rifle and surveillance sights, and night vision optical assemblies. Optex delivers its products both directly to the military services and to prime contractors. For additional information, please visit the Company's website at Safe Harbor Statement This press release contains certain forward-looking statements, as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including those relating to the products and services described herein. You can identify these statements by the use of the words 'may,' 'will,' 'could,' 'should,' 'would,' 'plans,' 'expects,' 'anticipates,' 'continue,' 'estimate,' 'project,' 'intend,' 'likely,' 'forecast,' 'probable,' and similar expressions. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or anticipated. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, continued funding of defense programs and military spending, the timing of such funding, general economic and business conditions, including unforeseen weakness in the Company's markets, effects of continued geopolitical unrest and regional conflicts, competition, changes in technology and methods of marketing, delays in completing engineering and manufacturing programs, changes in customer order patterns, changes in product mix, continued success in technological advances and delivering technological innovations, changes in the U.S. Government's interpretation of federal procurement rules and regulations, changes in spending due to policy changes in any new federal presidential administration, market acceptance of the Company's products, shortages in components, production delays due to performance quality issues with outsourced components, inability to fully realize the expected benefits from acquisitions and restructurings or delays in realizing such benefits, challenges in integrating acquired businesses and achieving anticipated synergies, changes to export regulations, increases in tax rates, changes to generally accepted accounting principles, difficulties in retaining key employees and customers, unanticipated costs under fixed-price service and system integration engagements, changes in the market for microcap stocks regardless of growth and value and various other factors beyond our control. You must carefully consider any such statement and should understand that many factors could cause actual results to differ from the Company's forward-looking statements. These factors include inaccurate assumptions and a broad variety of other risks and uncertainties, including some that are known and some that are not. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed and actual future results may vary materially. The Company does not assume the obligation to update any forward-looking statement. You should carefully evaluate such statements in light of factors described in the Company's filings with the SEC, especially on Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K. In various filings the Company has identified important factors that could cause actual results to differ from expected or historic results. You should understand that it is not possible to predict or identify all such factors. Consequently, you should not consider any such list to be a complete list of all potential risks or uncertainties. Contact: IR@ (972) 764-5718 SOURCE: Optex Systems Holdings, Inc. View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Optex Systems Holdings' (NASDAQ:OPXS) five-year earnings growth trails the 36% YoY shareholder returns
For many, the main point of investing in the stock market is to achieve spectacular returns. While the best companies are hard to find, but they can generate massive returns over long periods. Don't believe it? Then look at the Optex Systems Holdings, Inc (NASDAQ:OPXS) share price. It's 359% higher than it was five years ago. And this is just one example of the epic gains achieved by some long term investors. It's also up 48% in about a month. The past week has proven to be lucrative for Optex Systems Holdings investors, so let's see if fundamentals drove the company's five-year performance. Our free stock report includes 3 warning signs investors should be aware of before investing in Optex Systems Holdings. Read for free now. There is no denying that markets are sometimes efficient, but prices do not always reflect underlying business performance. By comparing earnings per share (EPS) and share price changes over time, we can get a feel for how investor attitudes to a company have morphed over time. Over half a decade, Optex Systems Holdings managed to grow its earnings per share at 24% a year. This EPS growth is lower than the 36% average annual increase in the share price. So it's fair to assume the market has a higher opinion of the business than it did five years ago. And that's hardly shocking given the track record of growth. The company's earnings per share (over time) is depicted in the image below (click to see the exact numbers). It might be well worthwhile taking a look at our free report on Optex Systems Holdings' earnings, revenue and cash flow. While the broader market gained around 12% in the last year, Optex Systems Holdings shareholders lost 4.1%. However, keep in mind that even the best stocks will sometimes underperform the market over a twelve month period. On the bright side, long term shareholders have made money, with a gain of 36% per year over half a decade. It could be that the recent sell-off is an opportunity, so it may be worth checking the fundamental data for signs of a long term growth trend. While it is well worth considering the different impacts that market conditions can have on the share price, there are other factors that are even more important. Consider for instance, the ever-present spectre of investment risk. We've identified 3 warning signs with Optex Systems Holdings (at least 1 which can't be ignored) , and understanding them should be part of your investment process. Of course Optex Systems Holdings may not be the best stock to buy. So you may wish to see this free collection of growth stocks. Please note, the market returns quoted in this article reflect the market weighted average returns of stocks that currently trade on American exchanges. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team (at) article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned. Sign in to access your portfolio
Miami Herald
13-05-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Optex Systems Holdings, Inc. Announces Financial Highlights for the Three and Six Months Ended March 30, 2025
RICHARDSON, TX / ACCESS Newswire / May 13, 2025 / Optex Systems Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:OPXS), a leading manufacturer of precision optical sighting systems for domestic and worldwide military and commercial applications, announced financial results for the three and six months ended March 30, 2025. Danny Schoening, CEO of Optex Systems Holdings, Inc., commented, "We are proud to announce a record-breaking quarter for revenue, reflecting our unwavering commitment to excellence, reliability, and customer support. This achievement is a direct result of our focus on delivering high-quality products and services that consistently exceed expectations. Our factory performance underscores the strength of our team and the trust placed in us by our valued customers. As we celebrate this milestone, we remain dedicated to upholding the highest standards while driving continued growth. We thank our customers, shareholders, and employees for making this success possible." Backlog as of March 30, 2025 was $41.1 million, compared to a backlog of $44.2 million as of March 31, 2024 and as of September 29, 2024, representing a decrease of ($3.1) million, or (7.0%). Subsequent to the six-month period ended March 30, 2025, on April 9, 2025, the Company announced a $5.7 million award for laser filter units for the Applied Optics Center to be delivered between August 2025 and December 2026. For the three months ended March 30, 2025, revenues increased by $2.2 million or 25.9 % compared to the prior year period. For the six months ended March 30, 2025, our total revenues increased by $3.4 million, or 22.2%, compared to the prior year period. The increase in revenue was primarily driven increased periscope production capacity at the Optex Richardson segment and higher customer demand for laser filters at the Applied Optics Center. Consolidated gross profit for the three months ended March 30, 2025 increased by $0.8 million, or 31.4%, compared to the prior year period. Consolidated gross profit for the six months ended March 30, 2025 increased by $1.2 million, or 29.4%, compared to the prior year period. The increase in the most recent three and six-month period gross margin was primarily attributable to increased revenue and higher absorption of fixed costs across the higher revenue base. Our operating income for the three months ended March 30, 2025 increased by $0.9 million compared to the prior year period. Our operating income for the six months ended March 30, 2025 increased by $1.2 million compared to the prior year period. The increase in operating income was primarily driven by higher revenue and gross profit across both operating segments. As of March 30, 2025, Optex Systems Holdings had working capital of $17.9 million, as compared to $15.1 million as of September 29, 2024. During the six months ended March 30, 2025, we generated operating cash of $4.0 million, primarily driven by higher income of $2.6 million, use of inventory of $0.9 million, and other changes in working capital of $0.5 million. During the six months ended March 30, 2025, we paid $1.0 million against the credit facility and purchased capital assets of $0.5 million. At March 30, 2025, the Company had approximately $3.5 million in cash and no draws against its revolving credit line. As of March 30, 2025, our outstanding accounts receivable balance was $4.2 million to be collected during the third quarter of fiscal 2025. Our key performance measures for three and six months ended March 30, 2025 and March 31, 2024 are summarized below. The table below summarizes our three- and six-month operating results for the periods ended March 30, 2025 and March 31, 2024, in terms of both the GAAP net income measure and the non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA measure. We believe that including both measures allows the reader better to evaluate our overall performance. Adjusted EBITDA has limitations and should not be considered in isolation or a substitute for performance measures calculated under GAAP. This non-GAAP measure excludes certain cash expenses that we are obligated to make. In addition, other companies in our industry may calculate Adjusted EBITDA differently than we do or may not calculate it at all, which limits the usefulness of Adjusted EBITDA as a comparative measure. Our net income increased by $0.7 million to $1.8 million for the three months ended March 30, 2025, as compared to net income of $1.1 million for the prior year period. Our adjusted EBITDA increased by $0.8 million to $2.4 million for the three months ended March 30, 2025, as compared to adjusted EBITDA of $1.6 million for the prior year period. Our net income increased by $1.1 million to $2.6 million for the six months ended March 30, 2025, as compared to net income of $1.5 million for the prior year period. Our adjusted EBITDA increased by $1.2 million to $3.6 million for the six months ended March 30, 2025, as compared to adjusted EBITDA of $2.4 million for the prior year period. The increase in net income and adjusted EBITDA for the most recent three- and six-month periods compared to the prior year periods is primarily driven by increased revenue and gross profit. We currently do not anticipate any significant material risks as a result of the recent tariff uncertainties. Our defense products are primarily sourced domestically, but those which are imported are generally not subject to tariff or duties. We produce some commercial optical assemblies with selective components sourced from Taiwan; however, our current customer backlog is covered with existing material in inventory. We anticipate any future orders for these commercial products will be subject to revised pricing inclusive of any potential tariff impact. Highlights of the Consolidated and Segment Results of Operations have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. These financial highlights do not include all information and disclosures required in the consolidated financial statements and footnotes and should be read in conjunction with our Quarterly Report on Form 10Q for the three and six months ended March 30, 2025 filed with the SEC on May 13, 2025. Optex Systems Holdings, Consolidated Balance Sheets The accompanying notes in our Quarterly Report on Form 10Q for the three and six months ended March 30, 2025 filed with the SEC on May 13, 2025 are an integral part of these financial statements. Optex Systems Holdings, Consolidated Statements of Operations(Unaudited) The accompanying notes in our Quarterly Report on Form 10Q for the three and six months ended March 30, 2025 filed with the SEC on May 13, 2025 are an integral part of these financial statements. ABOUT OPTEX SYSTEMS Optex, which was founded in 1987, is a Richardson, Texas based ISO 9001:2015 certified concern, which manufactures optical sighting systems and assemblies, primarily for Department of Defense (DOD) applications. Its products are installed on various types of U.S. military land vehicles, such as the Abrams and Bradley fighting vehicles, Light Armored and Armored Security Vehicles, and have been selected for installation on the Stryker family of vehicles. Optex also manufactures and delivers numerous periscope configurations, rifle and surveillance sights, and night vision optical assemblies. Optex delivers its products both directly to the military services and to prime contractors. For additional information, please visit the Company's website at Safe Harbor Statement This press release contains certain forward-looking statements, as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including those relating to the products and services described herein. You can identify these statements by the use of the words "may," "will," "could," "should," "would," "plans," "expects," "anticipates," "continue," "estimate," "project," "intend," "likely," "forecast," "probable," and similar expressions. These forward-looking statements represent our expectations, beliefs, intentions or strategies concerning future events, including, but not limited to, any statements regarding growth strategy; product and development programs; financial performance and financial condition (including revenue, net income, profit margins and working capital); customer demand; orders and backlog; expected timing of contract deliveries to customers and corresponding revenue recognition; increases in the cost of materials and labor; costs remaining to fulfill contracts; contract loss reserves; labor shortages; follow-on orders; supply chain challenges; the continuation of historical trends; the sufficiency of our cash balances for future liquidity and capital resource needs; the expected impact of changes in accounting policies on our results of operations, financial condition or cash flows; anticipated problems and our plans for future operations; and the economy in general or the future of the defense industry. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or anticipated. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, continued funding of defense programs and military spending, the timing of such funding, general economic and business conditions, including unforeseen weakness in the Company's markets, effects of continued geopolitical unrest and regional conflicts, competition, changes in technology and methods of marketing, delays in completing engineering and manufacturing programs, changes in customer order patterns, changes in product mix, continued success in technological advances and delivering technological innovations, changes in the U.S. Government's interpretation of federal procurement rules and regulations, changes in spending due to policy changes in any new federal presidential administration, market acceptance of the Company's products, shortages in components, production delays due to performance quality issues with outsourced components, inability to fully realize the expected benefits from acquisitions and restructurings or delays in realizing such benefits, challenges in integrating acquired businesses and achieving anticipated synergies, changes to export regulations, increases in tax rates, changes to generally accepted accounting principles, difficulties in retaining key employees and customers, unanticipated costs under fixed-price service and system integration engagements, changes in the market for microcap stocks regardless of growth and value and various other factors beyond our control. You must carefully consider any such statement and should understand that many factors could cause actual results to differ from the Company's forward-looking statements. These factors include inaccurate assumptions and a broad variety of other risks and uncertainties, including some that are known and some that are not. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed and actual future results may vary materially. The Company does not assume the obligation to update any forward-looking statement. You should carefully evaluate such statements in light of factors described in the Company's filings with the SEC, especially on Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K. In various filings the Company has identified important factors that could cause actual results to differ from expected or historic results. You should understand that it is not possible to predict or identify all such factors. Consequently, you should not consider any such list to be a complete list of all potential risks or uncertainties. Contact: IR@ SOURCE: Optex Systems Holdings, Inc.
Associated Press
13-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Optex Systems Holdings, Inc. Announces Financial Highlights for the Three and Six Months Ended March 30, 2025
RICHARDSON, TX / ACCESS Newswire / May 13, 2025 / Optex Systems Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:OPXS), a leading manufacturer of precision optical sighting systems for domestic and worldwide military and commercial applications, announced financial results for the three and six months ended March 30, 2025. Danny Schoening, CEO of Optex Systems Holdings, Inc., commented, 'We are proud to announce a record-breaking quarter for revenue, reflecting our unwavering commitment to excellence, reliability, and customer support. This achievement is a direct result of our focus on delivering high-quality products and services that consistently exceed expectations. Our factory performance underscores the strength of our team and the trust placed in us by our valued customers. As we celebrate this milestone, we remain dedicated to upholding the highest standards while driving continued growth. We thank our customers, shareholders, and employees for making this success possible.' Backlog as of March 30, 2025 was $41.1 million, compared to a backlog of $44.2 million as of March 31, 2024 and as of September 29, 2024, representing a decrease of ($3.1) million, or (7.0%). Subsequent to the six-month period ended March 30, 2025, on April 9, 2025, the Company announced a $5.7 million award for laser filter units for the Applied Optics Center to be delivered between August 2025 and December 2026. For the three months ended March 30, 2025, revenues increased by $2.2 million or 25.9 % compared to the prior year period. For the six months ended March 30, 2025, our total revenues increased by $3.4 million, or 22.2%, compared to the prior year period. The increase in revenue was primarily driven increased periscope production capacity at the Optex Richardson segment and higher customer demand for laser filters at the Applied Optics Center. Consolidated gross profit for the three months ended March 30, 2025 increased by $0.8 million, or 31.4%, compared to the prior year period. Consolidated gross profit for the six months ended March 30, 2025 increased by $1.2 million, or 29.4%, compared to the prior year period. The increase in the most recent three and six-month period gross margin was primarily attributable to increased revenue and higher absorption of fixed costs across the higher revenue base. Our operating income for the three months ended March 30, 2025 increased by $0.9 million compared to the prior year period. Our operating income for the six months ended March 30, 2025 increased by $1.2 million compared to the prior year period. The increase in operating income was primarily driven by higher revenue and gross profit across both operating segments. As of March 30, 2025, Optex Systems Holdings had working capital of $17.9 million, as compared to $15.1 million as of September 29, 2024. During the six months ended March 30, 2025, we generated operating cash of $4.0 million, primarily driven by higher income of $2.6 million, use of inventory of $0.9 million, and other changes in working capital of $0.5 million. During the six months ended March 30, 2025, we paid $1.0 million against the credit facility and purchased capital assets of $0.5 million. At March 30, 2025, the Company had approximately $3.5 million in cash and no draws against its revolving credit line. As of March 30, 2025, our outstanding accounts receivable balance was $4.2 million to be collected during the third quarter of fiscal 2025. Our key performance measures for three and six months ended March 30, 2025 and March 31, 2024 are summarized below. The table below summarizes our three- and six-month operating results for the periods ended March 30, 2025 and March 31, 2024, in terms of both the GAAP net income measure and the non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA measure. We believe that including both measures allows the reader better to evaluate our overall performance. Adjusted EBITDA has limitations and should not be considered in isolation or a substitute for performance measures calculated under GAAP. This non-GAAP measure excludes certain cash expenses that we are obligated to make. In addition, other companies in our industry may calculate Adjusted EBITDA differently than we do or may not calculate it at all, which limits the usefulness of Adjusted EBITDA as a comparative measure. Our net income increased by $0.7 million to $1.8 million for the three months ended March 30, 2025, as compared to net income of $1.1 million for the prior year period. Our adjusted EBITDA increased by $0.8 million to $2.4 million for the three months ended March 30, 2025, as compared to adjusted EBITDA of $1.6 million for the prior year period. Our net income increased by $1.1 million to $2.6 million for the six months ended March 30, 2025, as compared to net income of $1.5 million for the prior year period. Our adjusted EBITDA increased by $1.2 million to $3.6 million for the six months ended March 30, 2025, as compared to adjusted EBITDA of $2.4 million for the prior year period. The increase in net income and adjusted EBITDA for the most recent three- and six-month periods compared to the prior year periods is primarily driven by increased revenue and gross profit. We currently do not anticipate any significant material risks as a result of the recent tariff uncertainties. Our defense products are primarily sourced domestically, but those which are imported are generally not subject to tariff or duties. We produce some commercial optical assemblies with selective components sourced from Taiwan; however, our current customer backlog is covered with existing material in inventory. We anticipate any future orders for these commercial products will be subject to revised pricing inclusive of any potential tariff impact. Highlights of the Consolidated and Segment Results of Operations have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. These financial highlights do not include all information and disclosures required in the consolidated financial statements and footnotes and should be read in conjunction with our Quarterly Report on Form 10Q for the three and six months ended March 30, 2025 filed with the SEC on May 13, 2025. Optex Systems Holdings, Inc. Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets The accompanying notes in our Quarterly Report on Form 10Q for the three and six months ended March 30, 2025 filed with the SEC on May 13, 2025 are an integral part of these financial statements. Optex Systems Holdings, Inc. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) The accompanying notes in our Quarterly Report on Form 10Q for the three and six months ended March 30, 2025 filed with the SEC on May 13, 2025 are an integral part of these financial statements. ABOUT OPTEX SYSTEMS Optex, which was founded in 1987, is a Richardson, Texas based ISO 9001:2015 certified concern, which manufactures optical sighting systems and assemblies, primarily for Department of Defense (DOD) applications. Its products are installed on various types of U.S. military land vehicles, such as the Abrams and Bradley fighting vehicles, Light Armored and Armored Security Vehicles, and have been selected for installation on the Stryker family of vehicles. Optex also manufactures and delivers numerous periscope configurations, rifle and surveillance sights, and night vision optical assemblies. Optex delivers its products both directly to the military services and to prime contractors. For additional information, please visit the Company's website at Safe Harbor Statement This press release contains certain forward-looking statements, as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including those relating to the products and services described herein. You can identify these statements by the use of the words 'may,' 'will,' 'could,' 'should,' 'would,' 'plans,' 'expects,' 'anticipates,' 'continue,' 'estimate,' 'project,' 'intend,' 'likely,' 'forecast,' 'probable,' and similar expressions. These forward-looking statements represent our expectations, beliefs, intentions or strategies concerning future events, including, but not limited to, any statements regarding growth strategy; product and development programs; financial performance and financial condition (including revenue, net income, profit margins and working capital); customer demand; orders and backlog; expected timing of contract deliveries to customers and corresponding revenue recognition; increases in the cost of materials and labor; costs remaining to fulfill contracts; contract loss reserves; labor shortages; follow-on orders; supply chain challenges; the continuation of historical trends; the sufficiency of our cash balances for future liquidity and capital resource needs; the expected impact of changes in accounting policies on our results of operations, financial condition or cash flows; anticipated problems and our plans for future operations; and the economy in general or the future of the defense industry. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or anticipated. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, continued funding of defense programs and military spending, the timing of such funding, general economic and business conditions, including unforeseen weakness in the Company's markets, effects of continued geopolitical unrest and regional conflicts, competition, changes in technology and methods of marketing, delays in completing engineering and manufacturing programs, changes in customer order patterns, changes in product mix, continued success in technological advances and delivering technological innovations, changes in the U.S. Government's interpretation of federal procurement rules and regulations, changes in spending due to policy changes in any new federal presidential administration, market acceptance of the Company's products, shortages in components, production delays due to performance quality issues with outsourced components, inability to fully realize the expected benefits from acquisitions and restructurings or delays in realizing such benefits, challenges in integrating acquired businesses and achieving anticipated synergies, changes to export regulations, increases in tax rates, changes to generally accepted accounting principles, difficulties in retaining key employees and customers, unanticipated costs under fixed-price service and system integration engagements, changes in the market for microcap stocks regardless of growth and value and various other factors beyond our control. You must carefully consider any such statement and should understand that many factors could cause actual results to differ from the Company's forward-looking statements. These factors include inaccurate assumptions and a broad variety of other risks and uncertainties, including some that are known and some that are not. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed and actual future results may vary materially. The Company does not assume the obligation to update any forward-looking statement. You should carefully evaluate such statements in light of factors described in the Company's filings with the SEC, especially on Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K. In various filings the Company has identified important factors that could cause actual results to differ from expected or historic results. You should understand that it is not possible to predict or identify all such factors. Consequently, you should not consider any such list to be a complete list of all potential risks or uncertainties. Contact: [email protected] 1-972-764-5718 SOURCE: Optex Systems Holdings, Inc. press release
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Here's Why We Think Optex Systems Holdings (NASDAQ:OPXS) Might Deserve Your Attention Today
It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story even if these companies are loss-making. Unfortunately, these high risk investments often have little probability of ever paying off, and many investors pay a price to learn their lesson. A loss-making company is yet to prove itself with profit, and eventually the inflow of external capital may dry up. If this kind of company isn't your style, you like companies that generate revenue, and even earn profits, then you may well be interested in Optex Systems Holdings (NASDAQ:OPXS). While this doesn't necessarily speak to whether it's undervalued, the profitability of the business is enough to warrant some appreciation - especially if its growing. We've discovered 3 warning signs about Optex Systems Holdings. View them for free. In the last three years Optex Systems Holdings' earnings per share took off; so much so that it's a bit disingenuous to use these figures to try and deduce long term estimates. So it would be better to isolate the growth rate over the last year for our analysis. To the delight of shareholders, Optex Systems Holdings' EPS soared from US$0.44 to US$0.61, over the last year. That's a fantastic gain of 39%. Top-line growth is a great indicator that growth is sustainable, and combined with a high earnings before interest and taxation (EBIT) margin, it's a great way for a company to maintain a competitive advantage in the market. The good news is that Optex Systems Holdings is growing revenues, and EBIT margins improved by 2.0 percentage points to 15%, over the last year. That's great to see, on both counts. The chart below shows how the company's bottom and top lines have progressed over time. To see the actual numbers, click on the chart. See our latest analysis for Optex Systems Holdings Since Optex Systems Holdings is no giant, with a market capitalisation of US$39m, you should definitely check its cash and debt before getting too excited about its prospects. Prior to investment, it's always a good idea to check that the management team is paid reasonably. Pay levels around or below the median, can be a sign that shareholder interests are well considered. For companies with market capitalisations under US$200m, like Optex Systems Holdings, the median CEO pay is around US$678k. Optex Systems Holdings' CEO took home a total compensation package worth US$551k in the year leading up to September 2024. That seems pretty reasonable, especially given it's below the median for similar sized companies. CEO compensation is hardly the most important aspect of a company to consider, but when it's reasonable, that gives a little more confidence that leadership are looking out for shareholder interests. Generally, arguments can be made that reasonable pay levels attest to good decision-making. If you believe that share price follows earnings per share you should definitely be delving further into Optex Systems Holdings' strong EPS growth. With swiftly growing earnings, the best days may still be to come, and the modest CEO pay suggests the company is careful with cash. So this stock is well worth an addition to your watchlist as it has the potential to provide great value to shareholders. Before you take the next step you should know about the 3 warning signs for Optex Systems Holdings (1 is significant!) that we have uncovered. There's always the possibility of doing well buying stocks that are not growing earnings and do not have insiders buying shares. But for those who consider these important metrics, we encourage you to check out companies that do have those features. You can access a tailored list of companies which have demonstrated growth backed by significant insider holdings. Please note the insider transactions discussed in this article refer to reportable transactions in the relevant jurisdiction. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team (at) article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.
