OCC (Optical Cable) Moat Score: 3/10 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


OCC Optical Cable Corp OCC
46 GF Score
Price $20.15
GF Value $3.22
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Optical Cable Moat Score?

Optical Cable OCC +9.93% 46 Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates OCC with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.22 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,473 Hardware companies, Optical Cable ranks better than 91.63% on this metric.

Optical Cable has the Moat Score of 3, which implies that the company might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Optical Cable has No Moat: Optical Cable Corp has very weak competitive advantages. The company operates in a highly competitive market with limited market share and lacks significant intellectual property or brand strength. There are no substantial customer switching costs or regulatory barriers, resulting in a transient advantage at best.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Optical Cable might have No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages.

Optical Cable  (NAS:OCC) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Optical Cable Moat Score Related Terms

OCC vs INSG, AMPG, WATT: Moat Score Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Optical Cable's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Optical Cable's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Optical Cable's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 3 mean?
Optical Cable (OCC) has a Moat Score of 3 as of Jun. 29, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Optical Cable ranks #207 out of 2473 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 8.4%.
Is Optical Cable's Moat Score too high?
Optical Cable's current Moat Score is 3. Based on the distribution chart, Optical Cable ranks #207 out of 2473 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Moat Score compare to INSG and AMPG?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Optical Cable ranks #207 out of 2473 companies for Moat Score. This places Optical Cable in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Hardware company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Optical Cable's current Moat Score is 3. 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 $3.22, compared to a current price of $20.15 — trading 525.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 3. Optical Cable's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Optical Cable (OCC), the current Moat Score is 3 as of Jun. 29, 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 $20.15 is trading 525.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.22. GuruFocus considers Optical Cable to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for OCC:

  • Moat Score: 3
  • GF Value™: $3.22 vs. price of $20.15 (525.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 1 warning sign

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.
46GF Score

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