OCC (Optical Cable) YoY EBITDA Growth: 700.00% (As of Apr. 2026)

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OCC Optical Cable Corp OCC
45 GF Score
Price $13.69
GF Value $3.44
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Optical Cable YoY EBITDA Growth?

Optical Cable OCC -1.08% 45 YoY EBITDA Growth is 700.00% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates OCC with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.44 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months. Optical Cable's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 700.00%.

Optical Cable's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.17.

Optical Cable YoY EBITDA Growth Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Optical Cable's YoY EBITDA Growth 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.

Optical Cable YoY EBITDA Growth Chart

Optical Cable Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
YoY EBITDA Growth
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Optical Cable Quarterly Data
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Optical Cable YoY EBITDA Growth Calculation

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months.

Optical Cable's YoY EBITDA Growth for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (A: Oct. 2025 )
=(EBITDA per Share (A: Oct. 2025 )-EBITDA per Share (A: Oct. 2024 ))/ | EBITDA per Share (A: Oct. 2024 ) |
=(0.048--0.278)/ | -0.278 |
=117.27 %

Optical Cable's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=(EBITDA per Share (Q: Apr. 2026 )-EBITDA per Share (Q: Apr. 2025 )) / | EBITDA per Share (Q: Apr. 2025 )) |
=(0.168--0.028)/ | -0.028 |
=700.00 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about YoY EBITDA Growth →
What does a YoY EBITDA Growth of 700.00% mean?
Optical Cable (OCC) has a YoY EBITDA Growth of 700.00% as of Apr. 2026. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for Optical Cable and its competitors.
Is Optical Cable's YoY EBITDA Growth too high?
Optical Cable's current YoY EBITDA Growth is 700.00%. 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 YoY EBITDA Growth compare to AMPG and INSG?
Optical Cable's YoY EBITDA Growth of 700.00% can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good YoY EBITDA Growth for a Hardware company?
A good YoY EBITDA Growth depends on the Hardware industry context. However, YoY EBITDA Growth 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 YoY EBITDA Growth mean?
A high YoY EBITDA Growth can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for Optical Cable and its competitors. Optical Cable's current YoY EBITDA Growth is 700.00%. 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 $3.44, compared to a current price of $13.69 — trading 298% above its estimated fair value. The current YoY EBITDA Growth is 700.00%. 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 YoY EBITDA Growth calculated?
YoY EBITDA Growth is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Optical Cable (OCC), the current YoY EBITDA Growth is 700.00% as of Apr. 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 $13.69 is trading 298% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.44. GuruFocus considers Optical Cable to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for OCC:

  • YoY EBITDA Growth: 700.00%
  • GF Value™: $3.44 vs. price of $13.69 (298% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 with 2 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges OCC:Germany
Address 5290 Concourse Drive, Roanoke, VA, USA, 24019
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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