Syntec Optics Holdings Inc. (Class A) (OPTX) β€” RQD Stock Rating Cockpit

$6.29 -13.84% NASDAQ β€’ 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 46/100 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.

ROARABLE D β€’ SELL / AVOID Cap $294.0M
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As of 2026-11-02, 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 46/100 at a spot price of $6.29 (-13.84% 1D, market cap $294.0M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 13/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 7/20, Executive Insider Alignment 12/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 9/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 5/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, OPTX ranks #416 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Technology sector (Electronic Components), OPTX carries a Roarable D (46/100 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 (57/100 RQD, P/E 48.8x, ROIC 4.1%, cap $311.4M) and QMCO (Quantum Corporation) posts a E grade (32/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $818.5M). 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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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $6.12 (-2.68%)🧬 Dilution Drag (+1.92% YoY Shares)βš™οΈ Cash Engine: 13/20 (C) β€’ 0.1% FCF Margin
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πŸ“Š Historical Track Record Warning: Scores below 50 (46/100 Β· D) historically underperformed SPY in 71% of rolling 90-day windows (-6.1% avg 90D alpha vs SPY β€’ 29.0% hit rate).
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D- Β· Rk D+
Cash (13)Whales (7)SEC (12)Macro (9)CEO (5)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE-5.4% Base Target
$16 Bull$6 Base$5 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: β€” (No Active Options Snapshot on file for OPTX)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: Β±12.5%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (46/100 Composite)
πŸ” WHY OPTX SCORES 46/100 (D) β€” TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
β–² #1 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+13/20 pts (28% of score)

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

β–² #2 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+12/20 pts (26% of score)

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

β–Ό #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution5/20 pts (-15 pt drag)

Dilution Drag (+1.92% YoY Shares) & executive Form 4 sales trim 15 pts from alignment

πŸ“ˆ PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 β†’ Q2 β†’ Q3 β†’ Current
Q1 (-3Q)
54
Grade C-$7.85-15.4% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
51
Grade C-$6.64-1.2% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
49
Grade D$6.56-4.1% Next Q
Current
46
Grade D$6.29-6.1% Hist 90D Ξ±
Trajectory: C- (54) β†’ D (46)Full Audit β†’
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While OPTX currently carries a cautious 46/100 (D) rating due to Insider Conviction & Share Dilution (5/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.

πŸš€ Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #1

Established market leader in Technology with deep daily trading liquidity.

πŸš€ Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #2

Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($7.54) and Max Pain ($6.60) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $15.67.

πŸš€ Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #3

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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RSI-14 MOMENTUMNEUTRAL RANGE
50.130 Oversold Β· 70 Hot
ALTMAN-Z SHIELDFORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)
13.62>3.0 Fortress Safe
PIOTROSKI F-SCORESOLID CORE (5–6)
6 / 99-Pt Accounting
52-WEEK LASER RANGE37% OF RANGE
L: $1$6.29H: $15
1. Money & Cash Health● MIXED
Are profits real cash in the bank?

Decent core business (23% profit margin), though cash flow growth is moderate rather than explosive right now.

Factor Grade: CRQD 13 / 20
2. Big Money & Insiders● TRIMMING
Are whales & executives buying or selling?

Insiders and big institutional desks have been trimming shares rather than stepping up to buy.

Factor Grade: ERQD 12 / 40
3. Hidden Risks & Market Weather● WARNING
SEC fine-print scan & interest-rate fit

High sensitivity to tight interest rates or new risk warnings added to recent SEC annual filings.

Factor Grade: D+RQD 21 / 40
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NEUTRAL (65)

-2.8% ROIC with 23.3% gross margin and 0.01% FCF yield.

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NEUTRAL (60)

Altman-Z 13.62 and Piotroski 6/9 pass balance-sheet audit.

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BEARISH (35)

12/40 institutional & smart-money positioning score with 9/20 macro alignment.

Bull Case: Why Buyers Like OPTX
  • βœ“Established market leader in Technology with deep daily trading liquidity.
Bear Case: What Could Go Wrong
  • !Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.
  • !Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.
  • !Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.
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OPTX // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -22.15%πŸ“ HORIZONTAL RANGE
2026-11-02O $7.24H $7.30L $6.29C $6.29VOL 185.5K
RES: $10.56SUP: $4.90SMA50: $7.54SMA200: $8.19
$15.68$12.52$9.37$6.21$3.05RES $10.56SUP $4.90$6.292026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-172026-11-02
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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

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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πŸ“Š Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (OPTX)

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

Industry: Electronic Components (21 Tracked Issuers)

Across 714 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Syntec Optics Holdings Inc. (Class A) (OPTX) ranks #416 by composite RQD confidence (46/100, grade D) and #448 by equity capitalization ($294.0M). 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. ITRN currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 70/100 (B-) compared with OPTX at 46/100 (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 46/100 β€” 23.3% -2.8% -13.84% $294.0M Benchmark Subject
RELL
Richardson Electronics Ltd.
D+ 57/100 48.8x 31.2% 4.1% -5.69% $311.4M /rell-vs-optx β†’
QMCO
Quantum Corporation
E 32/100 β€” 36.9% -35.0% -12.04% $818.5M /qmco-vs-optx β†’
ITRN
Ituran Location and Control Ltd.
B- 70/100 18.3x 49.7% 55.3% -1.80% $1.06B /itrn-vs-optx β†’
OPXS
Optex Systems Holdings Inc.
B- 70/100 12.5x 29.2% 29.8% -0.97% $64.2M /opxs-vs-optx β†’

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

SEC EDGAR 10-K β€’ FILED 2025-12-31 β€’ 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 β€” β€”

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 2026-11-02, 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 46/100 at a spot price of $6.29 (-13.84% 1D, market cap $294.0M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 13/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 7/20, Executive Insider Alignment 12/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 9/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 5/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, OPTX ranks #416 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 (46/100 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 (57/100 RQD, P/E 48.8x, ROIC 4.1%, cap $311.4M) and QMCO (Quantum Corporation) posts a E grade (32/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $818.5M). 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 -16.58% below its 50-day simple moving average ($7.54) and -23.20% below its 200-day simple moving average ($8.19). Across its 52-week range of $1.18 to $14.92, OPTX sits at the 37.2% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 50.1 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of Β±12.5% ($5.50 to $7.08).

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Should I buy, hold, or sell OPTX stock right now?

Syntec Optics Holdings Inc. (Class A) (OPTX) currently earns a Roarable Rating of D (Sell β€” SELL) with 46/100 RQD Confidence. Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (-3% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.

What is OPTX's 12-month price target and RQD AI Jury consensus?

OPTX's 12-month base price target is $5.95 (range $4.64 to $15.67), backed by transparent SEC XBRL cash-flow, Form 4 insider, and CBOE options flow analysis.

ROARABLE RATING BRIEF β€’ RQD 46/100 (D) βœ“ STAGE-C NUMBER FIREWALL VERIFIED

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

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:38:55Z

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 β€” 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.

Investor implications: Upside drivers would need to come from a turnaround in operating income and ROIC, which the source data does not show yet. Valuation tradeoffs are significant: the stock trades at $7.30 against a 52-week range of $1.18 to $14.92, and P/E and EV/EBITDA are not available in source data, so the price cannot be benchmarked against earnings. The RQD assessment is a negative screen, not a recommendation.

Business

Syntec Optics Holdings Inc. (Class A) is a NASDAQ-listed issuer classified in the Technology sector and Electronic Components industry, per the company profile. The source data does not describe its specific products, customers, or revenue model. Recent headlines reference space reconnaissance orders and Artemis III production orders, per the recent news wire, but the source data does not provide detail on how these translate into revenue mix.

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.

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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πŸ”₯ Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is OPTX (D β€’ RQD 46/100) a Buy at $7.30?

Welcome to the OPTX (Syntec Optics Holdings Inc. (Class A)) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 46/100 (Roarable Sell β€” Underperform / Distribution Warning) in Electronic Components. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (πŸ‚ Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

MU MultipleCompression Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $5.99 (-17.9%)
Spot @ $7.30

Pump the brakes on OPTX β€” check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on OPTX, but look at what you are paying: current EV/EBITDA multiples with 23.3% gross margins. Unless Syntec Optics Holdings Inc. (Class A) expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

MA MacroHawk_NYC Verified K Arena Trader πŸ‚ BULLISH 🎯 Target: $8.83 (+21.0%)
Spot @ $7.30

OPTX cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on OPTX, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Electronic Components and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $7.30 (52-wk range $1.18 - $14.92), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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