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Optical CableOCC +9.00%45 EV-to-EBITDA is 49.57 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 593% above its 10-year median of 7.15. GuruFocus rates OCC with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.21 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,895 Hardware companies, Optical Cable ranks worse than 81.79% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Optical Cable's enterprise value is $133.90 Mil.
Optical Cable's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $2.70 Mil. Therefore, Optical Cable's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 49.57.
The historical rank and industry rank for Optical Cable's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
OCC'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -53.09 Med: 7.15 Max: 220.71
Current: 49.57
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Optical Cable was 220.71. The lowest was -53.09. And the median was 7.15.
OCC's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 81.79% of 1895
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 13.9
vs OCC: 49.57
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Optical Cable (NAS:OCC) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Optical Cable's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Optical Cable's share price for today is $14.055.
Optical Cable's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.120.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Optical Cable's EV-to-EBITDA can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Optical Cable's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Optical Cable EV-to-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Optical Cable's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Optical Cable's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Optical Cable's current Enterprise Value is $133.90 Mil.
Optical Cable's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2.70 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Optical Cable (OCC) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 49.57 as of Jul. 30, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Optical Cable. This is 593% above median its historical median of 7.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Optical Cable ranks #1550 out of 1895 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 81.8%.
Is Optical Cable's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Optical Cable's current EV-to-EBITDA of 49.57 is 593% above median its 10-year median of 7.15. The Hardware industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.90. Optical Cable's value of 49.57 is 256.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Optical Cable ranks #1550 out of 1895 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Optical Cable has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Optical Cable's EV-to-EBITDA compare to AMPG and INSG?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Optical Cable ranks #1550 out of 1895 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Optical Cable in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.90. Optical Cable's value of 49.57 is 256.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.15 vs. the industry median of 13.90, Optical Cable has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBITDA for a Hardware company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Hardware companies is 13.90, based on 1,895 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Optical Cable's current EV-to-EBITDA of 49.57 is 256.6% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Optical Cable. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Optical Cable's current EV-to-EBITDA is 49.57, which is 593% above median its own 10-year median of 7.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Optical Cable stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Optical Cable (OCC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.21, compared to a current price of $14.06 — trading 337.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 49.57, which is 593% above median its 10-year median of 7.15 and 256.6% above the Hardware industry median of 13.90. Optical Cable's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Optical Cable (OCC), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 49.57 as of Jul. 30, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Optical Cable (OCC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Optical Cable stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $14.06 is trading 337.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.21.
GuruFocus considers Optical Cable to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OCC:
EV-to-EBITDA: 49.57 (593% above median its 10-year median of 7.15)
GF Value™: $3.21 vs. price of $14.06 (337.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 256.6% above the Hardware median (#1550 of 1895)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OCC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Optical Cable Corp manufactures a broad range of fiber optic and copper data communication cabling and connectivity solutions for the enterprise, wireless carrier, and specialty markets. The Company offers high quality products that operate as a system solution or integrate with other components, including fiber, copper, hybrid cabling, cabinets, racks, enclosures, and deployable solutions for enterprise networks, data centers, residential, campus, Passive Optical LAN installations, and customized applications in military, industrial, mining, petrochemical, renewable energy, and broadcast industries. It operates a single reportable segment covering the design, development, manufacture, and marketing of its cabling and connectivity solutions.
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