EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Optical Cable's Enterprise Value is €132.66 Mil.
Optical Cable's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was €-2.72 Mil. Therefore, Optical Cable's EV-to-FCF for today is -48.79.
The historical rank and industry rank for Optical Cable's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:OCC'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -225.73 Med: -11.53 Max: 118.87
Current: -47.61
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Optical Cable was 118.87. The lowest was -225.73. And the median was -11.53.
FRA:OCC's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 100% of 1328
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 23.895
vs FRA:OCC: -47.61
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 €14.30.
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 €0.103.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Optical Cable EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Optical Cable EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Optical Cable's EV-to-FCF 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-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Optical Cable's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Optical Cable's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Optical Cable's current Enterprise Value is €132.66 Mil.
Optical Cable's Free Cash Flow 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 €-2.72 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 (FRA:OCC) has a EV-to-FCF of -48.79 as of Jul. 05, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Optical Cable and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Optical Cable ranks #999999 out of 1328 companies in the Hardware industry.
Is Optical Cable's EV-to-FCF too high?
Optical Cable's current EV-to-FCF is -48.79. Based on the distribution chart, Optical Cable ranks #999999 out of 1328 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Optical Cable has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Optical Cable's EV-to-FCF compare to INSG and AMPG?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Optical Cable ranks #999999 out of 1328 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Optical Cable in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 23.90. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-FCF for a Hardware company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Hardware companies is 23.90, based on 1,328 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Optical Cable and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 23.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Optical Cable's current EV-to-FCF is -48.79. 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 (FRA:OCC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.87, compared to a current price of €14.30 — trading 398.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -48.79. Optical Cable's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Optical Cable (FRA:OCC), the current EV-to-FCF is -48.79 as of Jul. 05, 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 (FRA:OCC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Optical Cable stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €14.30 is trading 398.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.87.
GuruFocus considers Optical Cable to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:OCC:
EV-to-FCF: -48.79
GF Value™: €2.87 vs. price of €14.30 (398.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA: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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