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Optical Cable Corporation (OCC)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
07/09/2025: OCC (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
0 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 3.16% | Avg. Invested days 15 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 07/09/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 23.86M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price - |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price - | ||
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 0.28 | 52 Weeks Range 2.02 - 6.30 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 2.02 - 6.30 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.38 |
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-06-09 | When Before Market | Estimate - | Actual -0.0895 |
Profitability
Profit Margin -4.33% | Operating Margin (TTM) -2.45% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -3.1% | Return on Equity (TTM) -14.6% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 32441600 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.35 |
Enterprise Value 32441600 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.35 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.47 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 15.58 | Shares Outstanding 8228240 | Shares Floating 5717643 |
Shares Outstanding 8228240 | Shares Floating 5717643 | ||
Percent Insiders 30.5 | Percent Institutions 17.66 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Optical Cable Corporation
Company Overview
History and Background
Optical Cable Corporation (OCC) was founded in 1983. It designs, manufactures, and markets a broad range of fiber optic and copper data communications cabling and connectivity solutions primarily for the enterprise market.
Core Business Areas
- Enterprise Cabling: Designs and manufactures fiber optic and copper cabling and connectivity solutions for enterprise networks, including data centers, campuses, and office buildings.
- Specialty Products: Offers specialized cabling and connectivity solutions for harsh environments, military applications, and broadcast applications.
- Broadcast Products: Broadcast related connectivity solutions
Leadership and Structure
Neil D. Wilkin is the President and CEO. The company operates with a functional organizational structure, with departments focused on sales, marketing, engineering, manufacturing, and finance.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Fiber Optic Cables: OCC offers a wide variety of fiber optic cables including single-mode and multimode cables. Market share data is unavailable at this granular level. Competitors include CommScope, Corning, and Belden.
- Copper Cables: OCC's copper cable offerings include Cat5e, Cat6, and Cat6A cables. Market share data is unavailable at this granular level. Competitors include CommScope, Belden, and Superior Essex.
- Connectivity Solutions: OCC offers a diverse set of connectivity components and accessories. Market share data is unavailable at this granular level. Competitors include Amphenol, TE Connectivity, and Molex.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The data communications cabling industry is driven by increasing bandwidth demands, the growth of data centers, and the expansion of fiber optic networks. The industry is competitive, with several large players and numerous smaller companies.
Positioning
OCC positions itself as a provider of high-quality, reliable cabling and connectivity solutions, with a focus on customized solutions and specialized applications. They differentiate through engineering and customer service.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global structured cabling market is estimated to be in the tens of billions of dollars. OCC holds a small but meaningful percentage of this TAM, focusing on specific niches.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong engineering capabilities
- Focus on customized solutions
- High-quality products
- Strong customer relationships
Weaknesses
- Smaller market share compared to larger competitors
- Limited brand recognition
- Vulnerable to fluctuations in raw material prices
- Dependence on specific industries
Opportunities
- Growth in data centers
- Expansion of 5G networks
- Increasing demand for fiber optic cabling
- Opportunity for strategic partnerships
Threats
- Intense competition
- Technological advancements that could render existing products obsolete
- Economic downturns
- Fluctuations in raw material prices
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- CSCO
- CRUS
- BELD
Competitive Landscape
OCC faces significant competition from larger, more established players. Its advantages lie in its engineering capabilities and focus on specialized solutions. Disadvantages include lower brand recognition and smaller market share.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth requires detailed financial data over a period of years.
Future Projections: Future projections require access to analyst estimates which are not available in public form.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include focusing on new product development to meet the needs of emerging technologies and expanding its sales and marketing efforts.
Summary
Optical Cable Corporation is a smaller player in a highly competitive market. Its strengths lie in specialized solutions and engineering. Key challenges include competing with larger players and adapting to rapid technological changes. The company's financial performance needs close monitoring.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company website
- SEC filings
- Industry reports
- Analyst reports
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on available information and is not financial advice. Market share data is estimated. Financial data needs to be sourced separately.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Optical Cable Corporation
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Roanoke, VA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1996-04-02 | Chairman, President & CEO Mr. Neil D. Wilkin Jr. | ||
Sector Technology | Industry Communication Equipment | Full time employees 339 | Website https://www.occfiber.com |
Full time employees 339 | Website https://www.occfiber.com | ||
Optical Cable Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells fiber optic and copper data communications cabling and connectivity solutions primarily for the enterprise market in the United States and internationally. The company offers fiber optic and hybrid cables for high bandwidth transmission of data, video, and voice communications; and copper datacom cables, including unshielded and shielded twisted pair constructions. Its fiber optic connectivity products include fiber optic wall mounts, cabinet mount and rack mount enclosures, pre-terminated fiber optic enclosures, fiber optic connectors, splice trays, fiber optic jumpers, plug and play cassette modules, pre-terminated fiber optic cable assemblies, adapters, and accessories; and copper connectivity products comprising category compliant patch panels, jacks, plugs, patch cords, faceplates, surface mounted boxes, distribution and multi-media boxes, copper rack mount and wall mount enclosures, cable assemblies, cable organizers, and other wiring products for equipment rooms, telecommunications closets, data centers, and workstation applications. In addition, the company provides network, data storage, and telecommunications management systems, such as data cabinets, wall mount enclosures, horizontal and vertical cable management systems, and open frame relay racks; and datacom wiring products, including various enclosures, and modules and modular outlets for single dwelling and multiple dwelling residential uses. Further, the company provides specialty fiber optic connectors and connectivity components, copper datacom connectors, and related systems and solutions for military, other harsh environment, and special applications, as well as cylindrical connector products. It sells its products to distributors, original equipment manufacturers, value-added resellers, and end-users. Optical Cable Corporation was incorporated in 1983 and is headquartered in Roanoke, Virginia.
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