OCC (Optical Cable) Tax Rate %: 0.38% (As of Apr. 2026)

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OCC Optical Cable Corp OCC
46 GF Score
Price $14.33
GF Value $3.21
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Optical Cable Tax Rate %?

Optical Cable OCC -12.12% 46 Tax Rate % is 0.38% 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 2 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Optical Cable's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.00 Mil. Optical Cable's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $1.06 Mil. Therefore, Optical Cable's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.38%.

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Optical Cable Tax Rate % Historical Data

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Optical Cable Tax Rate % Chart

Optical Cable Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Tax Rate %
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Optical Cable Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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Optical Cable Tax Rate % Calculation

Tax Rate % is the ratio of tax expense divided by pretax income, usually presented in percent.

Optical Cable's Tax Rate % for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (A: Oct. 2025 )/Pre-Tax Income (A: Oct. 2025 )
=0.03/-1.425
=-2.11 %

Optical Cable's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (Q: Apr. 2026 )/Pre-Tax Income (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=0.004/1.059
=0.38 %

* 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 Tax Rate % →
What does a Tax Rate % of 0.38% mean?
Optical Cable (OCC) has a Tax Rate % of 0.38% as of Apr. 2026.
Is Optical Cable's Tax Rate % too high?
Optical Cable's current Tax Rate % is 0.38%. 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 Tax Rate % compare to INSG and AMPG?
Optical Cable's Tax Rate % of 0.38% 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 Tax Rate % for a Hardware company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Tax Rate % 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 Tax Rate % mean?
A high Tax Rate % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Optical Cable's current Tax Rate % is 0.38%. 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 $14.33 — trading 346.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 0.38%. Optical Cable's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Tax Rate % calculated?
Tax Rate % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Optical Cable (OCC), the current Tax Rate % is 0.38% 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 $14.33 is trading 346.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.21. GuruFocus considers Optical Cable to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for OCC:

  • Tax Rate %: 0.38%
  • GF Value™: $3.21 vs. price of $14.33 (346.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 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.
46GF Score

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