OCC (Optical Cable) Interest Expense: $-0.94 Mil (TTM As of Apr. 2026)

What is Optical Cable Interest Expense?

Optical Cable OCC -14.83% 46 Interest Expense is $-0.94 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates OCC with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.21 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Optical Cable's interest expense for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $ -0.23 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $-0.94 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. Optical Cable's Operating Income for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $ 1.30 Mil. Optical Cable's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $ -0.23 Mil. Optical Cable's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 5.57. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Optical Cable (NAS:OCC) Interest Expense Explanation

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Optical Cable's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $-0.23 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $1.30 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $2.59 Mil.

Optical Cable's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage	=	-1	*	Operating Income (Q: Apr. 2026 )	/	Interest Expense (Q: Apr. 2026 )
	=	-1	*	1.304	/	-0.234
	=	5.57

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Optical Cable Interest Expense Historical Data

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Optical Cable Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense 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 $-0.94 Mil.

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What does a Interest Expense of $-0.94 Mil mean?

Optical Cable (OCC) has a Interest Expense of $-0.94 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Optical Cable and its competitors.

Is Optical Cable's Interest Expense too high?

Optical Cable's current Interest Expense is $-0.94 Mil. Overall, Optical Cable has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Optical Cable's Interest Expense compare to INSG and AMPG?

Optical Cable's Interest Expense of $-0.94 Mil 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 Interest Expense for a Hardware company?

A good Interest Expense depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense mean?

A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Optical Cable and its competitors. Optical Cable's current Interest Expense is $-0.94 Mil. 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 $17.90 — trading 457.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is $-0.94 Mil. Optical Cable's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is Interest Expense calculated?

Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Optical Cable (OCC), the current Interest Expense is $-0.94 Mil 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 $17.90 is trading 457.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.21. GuruFocus considers Optical Cable to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for OCC:

Interest Expense: $-0.94 Mil
GF Value™: $3.21 vs. price of $17.90 (457.6% above fair value)
GF Score™: 46/100 with 5 warning signs

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Optical Cable Business Description

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Address 5290 Concourse Drive, Roanoke, VA, USA, 24019

Website https://www.occfiber.com

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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