OPTEX SYSTEMS HOLDINGS INC (OPXS) Stock Technical Analysis
NASDAQ:OPXS - Nasdaq - US68384X2099 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
We assign a technical rating of 8 out of 10 to OPXS. In the last year, OPXS was one of the better performers, but we do observe some doubts in the very recent evolution.
The long term trend is positive and the short term trend is neutral. The long term trend may just continue or reversal may be around the corner!
When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that OPXS is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 91% of all stocks.
OPXS is currently trading in the upper part of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near a new high, so OPXS is lagging the market slightly.
OPXS is an average performer in the Aerospace & Defense industry, it outperforms 69% of 67 stocks in the same industry.
In the last month OPXS has a been trading in the 10.95 - 14.08 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading in the middle of this range, so some resistance may be found above.
Besides having an excellent technical rating, OPXS also presents a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately. We notice that large players showed an interest for OPXS in the last couple of days, which is a good sign.
- Behavior of large players is measured by the Effective Volume indicator. This indicator inspects the 1 minute timeframe looking for high volume transactions.
More info and screens
11.29
13.83
When analyzing the support we notice one important area.
- A support zone ranging from 11.40 to 11.54. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
When analyzing the resistance we notice 2 important areas.
- Resistance @12.03 from a trend line in the daily time frame.
- A resistance zone ranging from 13.69 to 13.69. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
The Technical Rating and Setup analysis above combine different indicators and trends in different timeframes. Individual signals from indicators may give more contradictive signals and should always be interpreted in the more global context.
| Indicator | Value | Signal | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChartMill Long Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The long term trend for OPXS is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | NEUTRAL | NEUTRAL | The short term trend for OPXS is neutral. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 91.66 | POSITIVE | OPXS has a high relative strength, it outperformed 91.66% off all stocks on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | DOWN | NEGATIVE | The current price of OPXS is below a declining SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of OPXS is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of OPXS is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 49.65 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for OPXS is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | -0.1 | NEGATIVE | The MACD value suggests OPXS has a negative trend. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 45.25 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for OPXS is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 9.76 | HIGH VOLATILITY | The high ATR as a percentage value for OPXS suggests high volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 21.4 | NEUTRAL | The ADX value for OPXS suggests a possible start of a new trend. |
Daily CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (D)
Bullish Hammer (D)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (D)
Hanging Man (D)
Bullish Harami (D)
Doji (D)
Gravestone Doji (D)
DragonFly Doji (D)
Bearish Engulfing (D)
Bearish Shooting Star (D)
Bearish Harami (D)
Inside Bar (D)
Red Dog Reversal Down (D)
Red Dog Reversal Up (D)
Dark Cloud Cover (D)
Weekly CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (W)
Bullish Hammer (W)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (W)
Hanging Man (W)
Bullish Harami (W)
Doji (W)
Gravestone Doji (W)
DragonFly Doji (W)
Bearish Engulfing (W)
Bearish Shooting Star (W)
Bearish Harami (W)
Inside Bar (W)
Dark Cloud Cover (W)
Daily Chart Patterns
Bull Flag
Bear Flag
Ascending Triangle (D)
Descending Triangle (D)
Symmetrical Triangle (D)
Squeeze
Channel (D)
Channel Up (D)
Channel Down (D)
Rising Wedge (D)
Falling Wedge (D)
Double Bottom (D)
Multiple Bottom (D)
Double Top (D)
Multiple Top (D)
Weekly Chart Patterns
Weekly Bull Flag
Weekly Bear Flag
Squeeze Week
Channel (W)
Double Bottom (W)
Multiple Bottom (W)
Double Top (W)
Multiple Top (W)
Important!: this is just an example which is fully automatically generated based on the analysis above and should in no way be interpreted as a suggestion. Always make your own analysis and determine your own entry and exit points.
| ENTRY | EXIT | DISTANCE | CAPITAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12.50 | 12.02 | 0.48 (3.85%) | 25.00% |
| An entry @12.50. This is a Buy Stop order right above the 10 day moving average. | An exit @12.02. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone. | The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 0.48 points, which is 3.85%. | For a 0.96% total portfolio risk, you can invest 25.00% of your capital in this trade. |
- The distance between exit and entry is rather small compared to the average daily movement of OPXS. Please evaluate whether better entry and exit points can be found.
- The generated setup is based on the nearest support and resistance areas. If you are looking for a more long term trade, probably a wider stop is advisable.
- This trade setup was generated fully automatically and should not be interpreted as trading advice. Always check the related news for upcoming earnings or other events. Make your own analysis and trade at your own responsibility.
NASDAQ:OPXS (8/14/2025, 10:48:52 AM)
11.75
-0.4 (-3.29%)
Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryAerospace & Defense
Performance
% Chg-3.29%
1 Week-9.67%
2 Weeks2.88%
1 Month-10.13%
3 Month44.13%
6 Month97.88%
12 Month50.37%
2 Year205.28%
3 YearN/A
5 YearN/A
10 YearN/A
15 YearN/A
Volatility
ATR(14)1.08
ATR(20)%9.76%
ATR Inc14.41%
Range Today0.52
ADR(20)1.17
ADR(20)%9.94%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS91.66
Mansfield3.62
10 Day High14
10 Day Low10.95
20 Day High14.08
20 Day Low10.95
52 Week High14.6
52 Week Low5.36
CS1 End12.03
CR1 Start13.69
Volume & EV
DER(3)0.01%
DER(5)4.42%
Volume8.77K
Volume Incr-9.33%
Vol(5)66.36K
Vol(50)80.10K