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Syntec Optics Holdings Inc. (Class A) (OPTX) Next Earnings Date & Expected ±12.5% Move

$6.29 -13.84% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $6.12

Syntec Optics Holdings Inc. (Class A) (OPTX) carries a Roarable Rating of D- (Sell) with 42/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.

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ROARABLE D- • SELL / AVOID Cap $253.4M
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As of 2026-11-03, Syntec Optics Holdings Inc. (Class A) (NASDAQ: OPTX) is rated D- (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 42/100 at a spot price of $6.29 (-13.84% 1D, market cap $253.4M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 13/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 4/20, Executive Insider Alignment 12/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 8/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 5/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, OPTX ranks #459 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Technology sector (Electronic Components), OPTX carries a Roarable D- (42/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 23.3%, and ROIC of -2.8%. By comparison, RELL (Richardson Electronics Ltd.) holds a D+ grade (54/100 RQD, P/E 48.8x, ROIC 4.1%, cap $293.7M) and QMCO (Quantum Corporation) posts a E grade (31/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $720.0M). Among the 5-stock peer group, OPXS leads on earnings multiple (12.5x) while ITRN leads on capital efficiency (55.3% ROIC).

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Per OPTX's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001866816), Syntec Optics Holdings Inc. (Class A) generated $28.1M in revenue (-1.3% YoY), -$1.8M in net income, and $28.3K in free cash flow against $24.3M in total assets and $2.1M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Technology with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D- · Rk D
Cash (13)Whales (4)SEC (12)Macro (8)CEO (5)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE-7.2% Base Target
$16 Bull$6 Base$5 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for OPTX)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±12.5%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (42/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY OPTX SCORES 42/100 (D-) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+13/20 pts (31% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 0.1% FCF Margin ($28.3K FCF) & 23.3% Gross Margin

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+12/20 pts (29% of score)

Altman Z-Score 13.62 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 6/9

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning4/20 pts (-16 pt drag)

Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-16 pts vs max)

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
50
Grade C-$7.66-7.8% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
47
Grade D$7.06-0.4% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
45
Grade D$7.03-10.5% Next Q
Current
42
Grade D-$6.29-7% Hist 90D α
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While OPTX currently carries a cautious 42/100 (D-) rating due to Whale & Options Positioning (4/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.

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Established market leader in Technology with deep daily trading liquidity.

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Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($7.50) and Max Pain ($6.60) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $15.67.

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Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Dilution Drag (+1.92% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.

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Historical OHLCV Volatility ±12.5% Swing Band

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MODEL EARNINGS SETUP GAUGE

OPTX Quantitative Pre-Earnings Setup: 42/100

Trailing EPS: $4.25 • YoY Revenue Growth: -1.3%

Model Bullish Setup (42/100)Model Risk Weight (58/100)
Derived deterministically from RQD cash-flow quality, SEC accrual safety, and institutional flow (not a community poll).
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Recent SEC Reported Revenue, Net Profit & Diluted EPS Cadence

PeriodFiledRevenueNet ProfitFree Cash FlowGross Margin
FY 20252025-12-31$28.1M-$1.8M$28.3K23.3%
FY 20242024-12-31$28.4M-$2.5M-$2.2M20%
FY 20232023-12-31$29.4M$2.0M$2.8M23.3%
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RES: $10.59SUP: $6.08SMA50: $7.50SMA200: $8.21
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
8.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. -1.3% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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1. Head-to-Head Technology Peer Comparison (OPTX vs. RELL, QMCO, OPXS, ITRN)

Industry: Electronic Components (21 Tracked Issuers)

Across 714 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Syntec Optics Holdings Inc. (Class A) (OPTX) ranks #459 by composite RQD confidence (42/100, grade D-) and #459 by equity capitalization ($253.4M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, OPXS leads on earnings valuation at 12.5x trailing P/E, while ITRN leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 55.3% ROIC and 49.7% gross margin. OPXS currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 70/100 (B-) compared with OPTX at 42/100 (D-).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
OPTX ACTIVE
Syntec Optics Holdings Inc. (Class A)
D- 42/100 — 23.3% -2.8% -13.84% $253.4M Benchmark Subject
RELL
Richardson Electronics Ltd.
D+ 54/100 48.8x 31.2% 4.1% -5.69% $293.7M /rell-vs-optx →
QMCO
Quantum Corporation
E 31/100 — 36.9% -35.0% -12.04% $720.0M /qmco-vs-optx →
OPXS
Optex Systems Holdings Inc.
B- 70/100 12.5x 29.2% 29.8% -0.97% $63.6M /opxs-vs-optx →
ITRN
Ituran Location and Control Ltd.
C+ 67/100 18.3x 49.7% 55.3% -1.80% $1.04B /itrn-vs-optx →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001866816

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Syntec Optics Holdings Inc. (Class A) (OPTX) reported GAAP revenue of $28.1M (-1.3% vs. FY2024 revenue of $28.4M , and -4.6% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$1.8M, operating cash flow of $672.6K, and free cash flow of $28.3K (+101.3% YoY). On the balance sheet, OPTX closed FY2025 with $24.3M in total assets against $2.1M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 13.62, Piotroski F-Score: 6/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $28.1M -$1.8M $672.6K $28.3K $24.3M $2.1M
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $28.4M -$2.5M -$942.8K -$2.2M $26.0M $2.6M
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $29.4M $2.0M $2.8M $2.8M — —

3. OPTX Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is OPTX stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-03, Syntec Optics Holdings Inc. (Class A) (NASDAQ: OPTX) is rated D- (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 42/100 at a spot price of $6.29 (-13.84% 1D, market cap $253.4M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 13/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 4/20, Executive Insider Alignment 12/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 8/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 5/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, OPTX ranks #459 in composite RQD confidence.

How does OPTX compare to RELL and QMCO in the Technology sector?

Within the Technology sector (Electronic Components), OPTX carries a Roarable D- (42/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 23.3%, and ROIC of -2.8%. By comparison, RELL (Richardson Electronics Ltd.) holds a D+ grade (54/100 RQD, P/E 48.8x, ROIC 4.1%, cap $293.7M) and QMCO (Quantum Corporation) posts a E grade (31/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $720.0M). Among the 5-stock peer group, OPXS leads on earnings multiple (12.5x) while ITRN leads on capital efficiency (55.3% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for OPTX?

Per OPTX's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001866816), Syntec Optics Holdings Inc. (Class A) generated $28.1M in revenue (-1.3% YoY), -$1.8M in net income, and $28.3K in free cash flow against $24.3M in total assets and $2.1M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Technology with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is OPTX trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

OPTX last traded at $6.29 (-13.84% on volume of 682,089 shares), positioning the stock -16.13% below its 50-day simple moving average ($7.50) and -23.39% below its 200-day simple moving average ($8.21). Across its 52-week range of $1.18 to $14.92, OPTX sits at the 37.2% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 42.0 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±12.5% ($5.50 to $7.08).

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OPTX — Syntec Optics Holdings Inc. (Class A): What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, OPTX scores 46 out of 100, earning a "D" grade and the verdict "Roarable Sell — Underperform / Distribution Warning." The five pillars break down as follows:

  • Fundamental Cash Engine: 13 / 20. Per the RQD rating, ROIC is -2.8% and FCF yield is 0.01%. For a prospective investor, this means the business is not currently generating meaningful return on invested capital, and the cash yield offers almost no compensation to shareholders at the current price.
  • Whale / 13F Flow: 7 / 20. Per the RQD rating, institutional accumulation and options positioning are weak. Source data contains no holder detail (see Analyst View section), so the score cannot be traced to specific filings.
  • Insider Conviction: 5 / 20. Per the RQD rating, SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow is the lowest-scoring pillar. Insider signals do not currently support the stock.
  • Macro Regime Fit: 9 / 20. Per the RQD rating, beta is 1.0 with sector sensitivity noted. The stock moves with the market and does not offer a defensive profile.
  • Forensic Balance Sheet: 12 / 20. Per the RQD rating, Altman Z is 13.62, Piotroski F is 6/9, and Debt/Equity is 0.22. The balance sheet is the strongest relative pillar, though it does not offset weak cash generation.

Valuation tradeoffs are significant: the stock trades at $7.30 against a 52-week range of $1.18 to $14. The RQD assessment is a negative screen, not a recommendation.

Business

Syntec Optics Holdings Inc. (Class A) (OPTX) is a NASDAQ-listed operating company in the Electronic Components industry (Technology sector) with an equity market capitalization of $253.4M. The business operates with a gross margin of 23.3%, an operating margin of -1.8%, and a return on invested capital (ROIC) of -2.8% (free cash flow yield of 0.01%). Within the Electronic Components peer group, investor evaluation centers on operating leverage, unit margin durability, and capital allocation efficiency across market cycles.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

Per the recent news wire, the most recent items are:

  • Market-wire coverage (Yahoo Finance, TradingView) on OPTX trading at a premium to the industry, flagged YELLOW.
  • Stock Titan and Investing.com reports of a 25% order increase for advanced space reconnaissance, flagged YELLOW.
  • Yahoo Finance report of Artemis III production orders and expansion into moon missions, flagged RED / RISK WATCH.
  • MarketBeat short interest update (Nov 2026), flagged YELLOW.

The RED flag on the Artemis III item is a risk-watch designation rather than a positive catalyst. Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, there are no proprietary signals and no butterfly links, so no supply-chain signal overlay is available.

Butterfly Effect: 2nd-Order Supply-Chain & Sector Ripples

— The Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph reports supply chain as "NONE," with no butterfly links and no proprietary signals. Upstream and downstream dependencies, sector correlations, and second-order bottlenecks cannot be mapped from the provided sources.

Open Questions

  • What are OPTX's specific products, end markets, and customer concentration, given that the source data only provides a sector classification?
  • What is the drivers of the gap between a 25% order increase and the revenue decline shown in the financial trend?
  • What are the cash and EPS figures, which are reported as N/A in the source data for every period?
  • What is the current P/E and EV/EBITDA, and how does the stock's valuation compare to peers?
  • What are the terms, timing, and margin profile of the Artemis III production orders flagged as a RED risk watch?

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Balance sheet is the strongest RQD pillar at 12/20, with Altman Z 13.62, Piotroski F 6/9, and Debt/Equity 0.22, and recent order-increa

Long OPTX at $6.29 targeting $7.93. Balance sheet is the strongest RQD pillar at 12/20, with Altman Z 13.62, Piotroski F 6/9, and Debt/Equity 0.22, and recent order-increase headlines point to new demand.. Institutional whale score is 4/20 and the risk/reward vs. the $1.18 52-week low is skewed heavily in favor of bulls.

RetailWhale_TX 🐂 BULL

@RiskArb_Desk Shorting a 4/20 institutional whale-flow stock at $6.29 is dangerous when funds are rotating into Technology.

RI RiskArb_Desk Hedged Event Driven 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $5.28 (-16.1%)
Spot @ $6.29

ROIC is -2.8%, FCF yield is 0.01%, and insider conviction scores only 5/20, with revenue falling from $29.4M to $28.1M and net losses i

Sitting on the sidelines or leaning short OPTX above $6.29. ROIC is -2.8%, FCF yield is 0.01%, and insider conviction scores only 5/20, with revenue falling from $29.4M to $28.1M and net losses in FY 2024 and FY 2025.. Until Fundamental Cash Engine (13/20) and FCF yield (0.01%) inflect higher, upside is capped near $14.92.

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