Optical Cable Corporation (OCC) AI Stock Analysis

Optical Cable Corporation, founded in 1983 and based in Roanoke, Virginia, manufactures and distributes fiber optic and copper data communications cabling solutions for enterprise markets globally. Its offerings include high-bandwidth fiber optic cables, shielded and unshielded twisted pair copper datacom cables, and connectivity solutions such as connectors, patch panels, splice trays, jumpers, enclosures, and wall mounts. The company also provides network management, data storage, and telecommunications management systems, including racks and cabinets, while serving specialized sectors such as military and harsh environments. It sells through distributors, original equipment manufacturers, value-added resellers, and direct sales channels.

Over the five years from FY2020 to FY2025, revenue achieved a compound annual growth rate of 5.7%. Annual revenue rose from $59.1M in FY2021 to $69.1M in FY2022 and $72.2M in FY2023, before declining 7.6% to $66.7M in FY2024. In FY2025, revenue rebounded 9.5% to $73.0M, though net income remained negative at -$1.5M with an operating margin of -0.6%. Gross margin reached 30.9% in FY2025, matching the 30.9% recorded in FY2023. In the trailing twelve months through July 31, 2026, revenue stood at $82.8M with an operating margin of 8.7% and net income generating EPS of $0.29. In the latest quarter, revenue grew 22.0% year-over-year while quarterly earnings increased 484.9%.

As of July 31, 2026, Optical Cable Corporation held cash and short-term investments of $297,193 against total debt of $11.1M, yielding net debt of $10.8M. Total assets stood at $44.9M and shareholders' equity was $24.3M, reflecting a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46 and a current ratio of 2.17. In FY2025, operating cash flow was $1.4M and free cash flow was $1.1M, after capital expenditures of $295,537. Over five years, the company's share count increased 19.6%.

At a last close of $12.91 on October 16, 2026, Optical Cable Corporation has a market capitalization of $114.2M and an enterprise value of $133.9M. The stock trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 44.5x and an EV-to-EBITDA ratio of 31.4x, both above the median of its US-listed Technology peers at 28.1x and 16.6x, respectively. Its price-to-sales ratio is 1.4x, compared to 2.8x for the peer group median. Over the past year, OCC gained 29.5%, outperforming the S&P 500 (SPY) return of 16.8%, and delivered a 5-year return of 238.0% versus 83.0% for SPY.

As of October 16, 2026, Optical Cable Corporation shares closed at $12.91, trading 8.9% above their 200-day average. The company currently lacks published Wall Street analyst ratings, consensus price targets, or forward earnings per share projections. In addition, no earnings beat or miss track records or upcoming earnings announcement dates are reported for the stock. Over the latest reported quarter ended July 31, 2026, trailing twelve-month EPS reached $0.29.

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