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OPXS vs. PDYN, ASLE, AIRO, SIDU, and FACT

Should you buy Optex Systems stock or one of its competitors? Optex Systems's main competitors and comparable companies include Palladyne AI (PDYN), AerSale (ASLE), AIRO Group (AIRO), Sidus Space (SIDU), and Freedom Acquisition I (FACT). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "aerospace & defense" industry.

How does Optex Systems compare to Palladyne AI?

Optex Systems (NASDAQ:OPXS) and Palladyne AI (NASDAQ:PDYN) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, dividends, media sentiment, profitability, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations and risk.

Palladyne AI has a consensus target price of $11.00, suggesting a potential upside of 108.33%. Given Palladyne AI's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Palladyne AI is more favorable than Optex Systems.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Optex Systems
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Palladyne AI
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33

19.1% of Optex Systems shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 26.0% of Palladyne AI shares are held by institutional investors. 27.7% of Optex Systems shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 13.4% of Palladyne AI shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Optex Systems and Optex Systems both had 1 articles in the media. Optex Systems' average media sentiment score of 1.82 equaled Palladyne AI'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Optex Systems Very Positive
Palladyne AI Very Positive

Optex Systems has a net margin of 9.77% compared to Palladyne AI's net margin of -254.75%. Optex Systems' return on equity of 17.57% beat Palladyne AI's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Optex Systems9.77% 17.57% 14.65%
Palladyne AI -254.75%-53.29%-40.05%

Optex Systems has a beta of 0.48, indicating that its share price is 52% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Palladyne AI has a beta of 3.67, indicating that its share price is 267% more volatile than the broader market.

Palladyne AI has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Optex Systems. Palladyne AI is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Optex Systems, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Optex Systems$41.34M1.76$5.15M$0.5519.00
Palladyne AI$5.25M49.62$10.04M-$0.68N/A

Summary

Optex Systems beats Palladyne AI on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Optex Systems compare to AerSale?

AerSale (NASDAQ:ASLE) and Optex Systems (NASDAQ:OPXS) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, profitability, institutional ownership, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, valuation and risk.

AerSale has higher revenue and earnings than Optex Systems. AerSale is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Optex Systems, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
AerSale$335.29M0.76$8.57M-$0.08N/A
Optex Systems$41.34M1.76$5.15M$0.5519.00

Optex Systems has a net margin of 9.77% compared to AerSale's net margin of -1.23%. Optex Systems' return on equity of 17.57% beat AerSale's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
AerSale-1.23% -0.27% -0.17%
Optex Systems 9.77%17.57%14.65%

69.5% of AerSale shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 19.1% of Optex Systems shares are held by institutional investors. 20.1% of AerSale shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 27.7% of Optex Systems shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

AerSale has a beta of 0.23, indicating that its stock price is 77% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Optex Systems has a beta of 0.48, indicating that its stock price is 52% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, AerSale had 1 more articles in the media than Optex Systems. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for AerSale and 1 mentions for Optex Systems. Optex Systems' average media sentiment score of 1.82 beat AerSale's score of 0.89 indicating that Optex Systems is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
AerSale Positive
Optex Systems Very Positive

AerSale presently has a consensus price target of $6.83, indicating a potential upside of 28.45%. Given AerSale's higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe AerSale is more favorable than Optex Systems.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
AerSale
2 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.60
Optex Systems
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Summary

Optex Systems beats AerSale on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Optex Systems compare to AIRO Group?

Optex Systems (NASDAQ:OPXS) and AIRO Group (NASDAQ:AIRO) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, dividends and profitability.

19.1% of Optex Systems shares are held by institutional investors. 27.7% of Optex Systems shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 22.9% of AIRO Group shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Optex Systems has a net margin of 9.77% compared to AIRO Group's net margin of -23.86%. Optex Systems' return on equity of 17.57% beat AIRO Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Optex Systems9.77% 17.57% 14.65%
AIRO Group -23.86%-3.48%-3.32%

Optex Systems has a beta of 0.48, suggesting that its stock price is 52% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, AIRO Group has a beta of 2.02, suggesting that its stock price is 102% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, AIRO Group had 1 more articles in the media than Optex Systems. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for AIRO Group and 1 mentions for Optex Systems. Optex Systems' average media sentiment score of 1.82 beat AIRO Group's score of 0.91 indicating that Optex Systems is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Optex Systems Very Positive
AIRO Group Positive

Optex Systems has higher earnings, but lower revenue than AIRO Group. AIRO Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Optex Systems, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Optex Systems$41.34M1.76$5.15M$0.5519.00
AIRO Group$90.91M2.42-$4.10M-$0.83N/A

AIRO Group has a consensus price target of $17.33, indicating a potential upside of 148.68%. Given AIRO Group's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe AIRO Group is more favorable than Optex Systems.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Optex Systems
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
AIRO Group
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.20

Summary

Optex Systems beats AIRO Group on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Optex Systems compare to Sidus Space?

Sidus Space (NASDAQ:SIDU) and Optex Systems (NASDAQ:OPXS) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation, media sentiment, profitability and analyst recommendations.

Optex Systems has higher revenue and earnings than Sidus Space. Sidus Space is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Optex Systems, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Sidus Space$3.38M60.19-$29.47M-$0.69N/A
Optex Systems$41.34M1.76$5.15M$0.5519.00

17.9% of Sidus Space shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 19.1% of Optex Systems shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Sidus Space shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 27.7% of Optex Systems shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Sidus Space has a beta of -0.81, suggesting that its stock price is 181% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Optex Systems has a beta of 0.48, suggesting that its stock price is 52% less volatile than the broader market.

Optex Systems has a net margin of 9.77% compared to Sidus Space's net margin of -970.56%. Optex Systems' return on equity of 17.57% beat Sidus Space's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Sidus Space-970.56% -30.71% -27.09%
Optex Systems 9.77%17.57%14.65%

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Sidus Space
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Optex Systems
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

In the previous week, Sidus Space had 3 more articles in the media than Optex Systems. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Sidus Space and 1 mentions for Optex Systems. Optex Systems' average media sentiment score of 1.82 beat Sidus Space's score of 1.79 indicating that Optex Systems is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Sidus Space Very Positive
Optex Systems Very Positive

Summary

Optex Systems beats Sidus Space on 13 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Optex Systems compare to Freedom Acquisition I?

Freedom Acquisition I (NASDAQ:FACT) and Optex Systems (NASDAQ:OPXS) are both small-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, risk, media sentiment, institutional ownership, earnings, profitability and analyst recommendations.

55.8% of Freedom Acquisition I shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 19.1% of Optex Systems shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of Freedom Acquisition I shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 27.7% of Optex Systems shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Freedom Acquisition I
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Optex Systems
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Freedom Acquisition I has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Optex Systems.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Freedom Acquisition IN/AN/A$5.98MN/AN/A
Optex Systems$41.34M1.76$5.15M$0.5519.00

Freedom Acquisition I has a beta of 0.01, suggesting that its stock price is 99% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Optex Systems has a beta of 0.48, suggesting that its stock price is 52% less volatile than the broader market.

Optex Systems has a net margin of 9.77% compared to Freedom Acquisition I's net margin of 0.00%. Optex Systems' return on equity of 17.57% beat Freedom Acquisition I's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Freedom Acquisition IN/A -31.14% 1.67%
Optex Systems 9.77%17.57%14.65%

In the previous week, Freedom Acquisition I and Freedom Acquisition I both had 1 articles in the media. Freedom Acquisition I's average media sentiment score of 1.88 beat Optex Systems' score of 1.82 indicating that Freedom Acquisition I is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Freedom Acquisition I Very Positive
Optex Systems Very Positive

Summary

Optex Systems beats Freedom Acquisition I on 8 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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OPXS vs. The Competition

MetricOptex SystemsAerospace & Defense IndustryIndustrials SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$72.52M$21.16B$10.32B$13.18B
Dividend YieldN/A1.68%96.74%14.03%
P/E Ratio16.2825.3022.7121.08
Price / Sales1.76135.64277.4183.45
Price / Cash11.4426.2523.9635.00
Price / Book2.987.314.826.44
Net Income$5.15M$567.33M$615.66M$360.47M
7 Day PerformanceN/A-2.45%-0.96%-1.03%
1 Month Performance3.88%-6.54%-2.78%-3.70%
1 Year Performance-20.11%0.17%3.74%3.62%

Optex Systems Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
OPXS
Optex Systems
2.3334 of 5 stars
$10.45
+0.3%
N/A-20.3%$72.52M$41.34M16.2895
PDYN
Palladyne AI
2.8325 of 5 stars
$5.44
-4.2%
$11.00
+102.2%
-39.2%$280.24M$5.25MN/A70
ASLE
AerSale
3.5972 of 5 stars
$5.48
-1.1%
$6.83
+24.7%
-35.6%$264.41M$335.29MN/A704
AIRO
AIRO Group
2.7092 of 5 stars
$7.16
-1.1%
$17.33
+142.1%
-62.1%$228.46M$90.91MN/A223
SIDU
Sidus Space
0.6076 of 5 stars
$2.01
-5.6%
N/A+109.9%$215.61M$3.38MN/A99

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This page (NASDAQ:OPXS) was last updated on 9/28/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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