Optical Cable Corporation

OCC • Communication Equipment

$13.20

▲ +0.07 (+0.53%)

Current price

EarningsLatest report: Jul 31, 2026

HIGHER-RISK PROFILECautionConfidence: 70%

Quantitative profile — not an investment recommendation.

Quantitative profile — not an investment recommendation.Methodology

Analysis thesis: Caution is warranted. Recent ratios show weaknesses that may limit returns unless fundamentals improve.

Market Cap

$126.05M

Growth

1.4%

Cash Flow

2/5

Trend

Volatile

Evidence

Positive free cash flow · 0.14Manageable debt level · 0.53Healthy liquidity · 1.82Negative growth trendWeak profitability

Financial data as of: Jul 31, 2026, 12:00 AM UTCLast earnings update: Jul 31, 2026, 12:00 AM UTCLast profile update: Sep 11, 2026, 12:10 PM UTC

Company Snapshot

Key valuation, quality, financial strength, momentum and analyst data.

Price$13.20

Change0.53%

Market Cap$126.05M

52W Range4.02 - 27.98

Beta0.57

Gross Margin30.94%

Oper. Margin-0.58%

Profit Margin-1.99%

Debt/Eq0.53

Current Ratio1.82

Quick Ratio0.65

Revenue 5Y1.37%

Price$13.20

Change0.53%

Market Cap$126.05M

52W Range4.02 - 27.98

Beta0.57

Gross Margin30.94%

Oper. Margin-0.58%

Profit Margin-1.99%

Debt/Eq0.53

Current Ratio1.82

Quick Ratio0.65

Revenue 5Y1.37%

FCF 5Y0.09%

Volume674.68K

Avg Volume577.49K

EPS Surprise0.05

Investment DNA

How strong this company looks for long-term investors

out of 100

Business Quality

Margins, moat, returns

27/100

Financial Strength

Debt, cash, stability

55/100

Growth Potential

Revenue and expansion

39/100

Price Attractiveness

Cheap or expensive today

53/100

Why this score▼

Positive free cash flow · 0.14Manageable debt level · 0.53Healthy liquidity · 1.82Negative growth trendWeak profitability

Analyst view

No analyst data available now.

Company Overview

IPO: 4/2/1996

Industry: Communication Equipment

P/B i: 2.94

Debt / Equity i: 0.53

Operating Margin: -0.58%

Net Margin: -1.99%

ROE i: -

ROIC: -

Financial Health

Score11 / 20

Debt / Equity: 0.53

Current Ratio: 1.82

Quick Ratio: 0.65

Status: Moderate

Warnings

Weak quick ratio

Insider Transactions

Recent executive and insider activity

SMITH TRACY G

Transaction: 07/09/2026

SELL

Change

-16,453

Price

$17.23

Filing

07/10/2026

Type

SELL

SMITH TRACY G

Transaction: 06/30/2026

SELL

Change

-32

Price

$22.00

Filing

07/10/2026

Type

SELL

WILKIN NEIL D JR

Transaction: 06/30/2026

SELL

Change

-3,915

Price

$21.82

Filing

07/02/2026

Type

SELL

Insider	Type	Change	Price	Transaction	Filing
SMITH TRACY G	SELL	-16,453	$17.23	07/09/2026	07/10/2026
SMITH TRACY G	SELL	-32	$22.00	06/30/2026	07/10/2026
WILKIN NEIL D JR	SELL	-3,915	$21.82	06/30/2026	07/02/2026
WILKIN NEIL D JR	SELL	-900	$20.75	06/29/2026	07/02/2026
WEBER CRAIG H	SELL	-1,000	$20.25	06/29/2026	07/02/2026
WEBER CRAIG H	SELL	-739	$23.15	06/23/2026	07/02/2026
WEBER CRAIG H	SELL	-3	$23.45	06/22/2026	07/02/2026
FRAZIER RANDALL H	SELL	-197	$21.12	06/16/2026	07/02/2026
FRAZIER RANDALL H	SELL	-20,476	$24.13	06/11/2026	07/02/2026
WILKIN NEIL D JR	SELL	-3,915	$21.82	06/30/2026	07/01/2026
WILKIN NEIL D JR	SELL	-900	$20.75	06/29/2026	07/01/2026
WEBER CRAIG H	SELL	-1,000	$20.25	06/29/2026	07/01/2026
WEBER CRAIG H	SELL	-739	$23.15	06/23/2026	06/24/2026
WEBER CRAIG H	SELL	-3	$23.45	06/22/2026	06/24/2026
FRAZIER RANDALL H	BUY	+3,733	Not reported	06/16/2026	06/18/2026
HOLLAND JOHN M	BUY	+3,733	Not reported	06/16/2026	06/18/2026
WEBER CRAIG H	BUY	+3,733	Not reported	06/16/2026	06/18/2026
Nygren John A Jr	BUY	+3,733	Not reported	06/16/2026	06/18/2026
FRAZIER RANDALL H	SELL	-197	$21.12	06/16/2026	06/17/2026
FRAZIER RANDALL H	SELL	-20,476	$24.13	06/11/2026	06/12/2026

About the Company

Optical Cable Corporation

Optical Cable Corporation (OCC), including its subsidiaries, specializes in producing and distributing comprehensive fiber optic and copper solutions for data communication infrastructure. Its main focus is the enterprise sector, serving clients both within the United States and globally. OCC's product portfolio includes advanced fiber optic and hybrid cables, engineered to support high-capacity transmission of data, video, and voice. Additionally, they offer copper datacom cables, available in both unshielded and shielded twisted pair configurations. For fiber optic networks, the company supplies a wide array of connectivity components, ranging from wall-mounted, cabinet-mounted, and rack-mounted enclosures (including pre-terminated options) to various connectors, splice trays, jumpers, and convenient plug-and-play cassette modules. Pre-terminated fiber optic cable assemblies, adapters, and other essential accessories are also part of their offering. Their copper connectivity offerings cater to a multitude of environments such as equipment rooms, telecom closets, data centers, and workstations. This segment includes category-compliant patch panels, jacks, plugs, and patch cords, alongside faceplates, surface-mounted, distribution, and multimedia boxes. Copper rack-mount and wall-mount enclosures, cable assemblies, organizers, and various other wiring products complete this range. Furthermore, OCC provides complete management systems for network, data storage, and telecommunications infrastructure. These solutions, suitable for both enterprise and residential settings, encompass data cabinets, wall-mount enclosures, sophisticated horizontal and vertical cable management systems, and open-frame relay racks. The company also supplies specific datacom wiring products, including diverse enclosures, modules, and modular outlets designed for both individual homes and multi-unit residential buildings. Beyond standard offerings, OCC develops specialized fiber optic and copper datacom connectors, along with their associated systems and solutions, tailored for demanding applications such as military operations, harsh environmental conditions, and other unique requirements. Their products reach the market through a diverse network, including distributors, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), value-added resellers (VARs), and direct sales to end-users. Established in 1983, Optical Cable Corporation maintains its corporate headquarters in Roanoke, Virginia.

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Earnings Surprises

Period	Estimate	Actual	Surprise
2004-09-08	0.01	0.06	0.05
2004-06-14	0.02	0.01	-0.01
2004-03-09	0.04	0.01	-0.03
2004-01-14	0.03	0.07	0.04
2003-09-11	-0.00561	-0.01308	-0.00747
2003-06-05	0.02	0.02	0
2003-01-23	0.01364	0.05	0.03636
1999-01-19	0.48	0.27	-0.21
1998-09-09	0.37	0.27	-0.1
1998-06-02	0.32	0.27	-0.05
1998-03-16	0.37	0.27	-0.1
1998-01-12	0.35	0.32	-0.03