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Syntec Optics Holdings Inc. (OPTXW)



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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/14/2025: OPTXW (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -84% | Avg. Invested days 24 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
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Key Highlights
Company Size ETF | Market Capitalization 0 USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price - |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price - | ||
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta -1.15 | 52 Weeks Range 0.03 - 0.22 | Updated Date 02/26/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 0.03 - 0.22 | Updated Date 02/26/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) - |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 0.21% | Operating Margin (TTM) 1.35% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -2.67% | Return on Equity (TTM) 0.54% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value - | Price to Sales(TTM) - |
Enterprise Value - | Price to Sales(TTM) - | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue - | Enterprise Value to EBITDA - | Shares Outstanding - | Shares Floating 5822061 |
Shares Outstanding - | Shares Floating 5822061 | ||
Percent Insiders - | Percent Institutions - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Syntec Optics Holdings Inc.
Company Overview
History and Background
Syntec Optics was founded in 1997. It specializes in advanced polymer optics and complex optomechanical assemblies, serving diverse industries.
Core Business Areas
- Polymer Optics Manufacturing: Design, engineering, and manufacturing of custom polymer optics, including lenses, prisms, and mirrors.
- Optomechanical Assembly: Integration of optical components into complex systems, offering end-to-end solutions.
- Thin Film Coating: Application of specialized thin films to optical surfaces to enhance performance characteristics.
Leadership and Structure
The leadership team includes the CEO, CFO, and various VPs overseeing operations, sales, and engineering. The structure is hierarchical, with departments focused on specific functions.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Precision Polymer Lenses: Custom lenses used in medical devices, defense systems, and industrial applications. Market share is estimated to be around 5-10% in the specialized polymer optics market. Competitors include Jenoptik, Edmund Optics.
- Optical Assemblies: Complete optical systems for imaging, sensing, and laser applications. Market share estimated at 3-7% in its sector. Competitors include Gooch & Housego, Teledyne Technologies.
- IR Optics: Infrared lenses and windows for thermal imaging and sensing, estimated 5% market share. Competitors include II-VI Incorporated, Thorlabs.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The optics industry is experiencing growth due to increasing demand for advanced imaging and sensing technologies across various sectors. Factors include technological advancements, government initiatives, and end-user requirements.
Positioning
Syntec Optics positions itself as a provider of high-precision, custom polymer optics and optomechanical assemblies, focusing on high-value applications.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM is estimated at several billion USD. Syntec Optics is well-positioned to capture a growing share through its expertise in polymer optics and custom solutions.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Expertise in polymer optics
- Custom design and manufacturing capabilities
- Strong customer relationships
- Vertical integration (coating, assembly)
- High-precision manufacturing
Weaknesses
- Limited brand recognition
- Relatively small scale compared to larger competitors
- Dependence on specific industries
- Potential supply chain vulnerabilities
- Higher cost to manufacture at smaller quantities
Opportunities
- Expanding into new applications (AR/VR, automotive)
- Increasing demand for polymer optics
- Strategic acquisitions
- Government contracts
- Partnerships with technology companies
Threats
- Economic downturn
- Competition from larger companies
- Technological disruption
- Raw material price fluctuations
- Geopolitical risks
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- ONL
- LITE
- EOI
Competitive Landscape
Syntec Optics has advantages in custom polymer optics but faces competition from larger, more diversified optics companies.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Not possible without financial numbers.
Future Projections: Not possible without financial numbers.
Recent Initiatives: Focus on expanding production capacity and entering new markets. Strategic partnerships being formed to broaden market reach.
Summary
Syntec Optics is a specialized optics manufacturer with strengths in polymer optics. It benefits from increasing demand in various industries. It needs to scale to compete with larger players and expand its brand. Supply chain vulnerabilities and economic downturns are potential risks.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
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- Market Analysis
- SEC Filings (when available)
Disclaimers:
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About Syntec Optics Holdings Inc.
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Rochester, NY, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2023-11-08 | Chairman & CEO Mr. Al Kapoor | ||
Sector Technology | Industry Electronic Components | Full time employees 148 | Website https://www.syntecoptics.com |
Full time employees 148 | Website https://www.syntecoptics.com |
Syntec Optics Holdings, Inc. manufactures and supplies integrated optics and photonics components for biomedical, defense and security, consumer, industrial, and communication. It offers camera modules; tool design, design for manufacturing, optical and opto-mechanical design, and moldflow analysis; SPDT optics, such as freedom optics, microlens arrays, spheres and aspheres, diffractives, SPDT materials, and optical tooling; replicative molding, that includes polymer and glass molding, and molded production materials; thin film coating and coating curve materials; and precision machining and precision machining materials. The company also provides clean room assembly, such as opto mechanical, opto electronic, and integrated photonics; and infrared optics, microlens arrays, software development, and optical metrology, and catalog optics services. In addition, it offers driverless cars, integrated photonics, robotics, sensors, VR and AR, machine vision, facial imagining, heads up display, finger print scanners, and laser scanners technology for consumers; night vision goggles, missile laser guides, biometrics, infrared and thermal imaging, ordnance optics, head mounted displays, 2D and 3D scanners, humvee lighting , laser targeting, protective domes and windows, and lidar technologies for defense and miliary; and medical diagnostic, microfluidics, surgical components and systems, and medical sensing technology for medical sectors. The company was founded in 1981 and is based in Rochester, New York.

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