Optical Cable (OCC) Gross Profit Margin: History & Chart

Optical Cable Corporation(OCC)

Communication Equipment · Roanoke, VA

$16.85-0.14 (-0.82%)

Delayed quote: Oct 6, 2026, 11:35 AM EDT

About Optical Cable Corporation

Optical Cable Corporation (OCC), including its subsidiaries, specializes in producing and distributing comprehensive fiber optic and copper solutions for data communication infrastructure. Its main focus is the enterprise sector, serving clients both within the United States and globally. OCC's product portfolio includes advanced fiber optic and hybrid cables, engineered to support high-capacity transmission of data, video, and voice. Additionally, they offer copper datacom cables, available in both unshielded and shielded twisted pair configurations. For fiber optic networks, the company supplies a wide array of connectivity components, ranging from wall-mounted, cabinet-mounted, and rack-mounted enclosures (including pre-terminated options) to various connectors, splice trays, jumpers, and convenient plug-and-play cassette modules. Pre-terminated fiber optic cable assemblies, adapters, and other essential accessories are also part of their offering. Their copper connectivity offerings cater to a multitude of environments such as equipment rooms, telecom closets, data centers, and workstations. This segment includes category-compliant patch panels, jacks, plugs, and patch cords, alongside faceplates, surface-mounted, distribution, and multimedia boxes. Copper rack-mount and wall-mount enclosures, cable assemblies, organizers, and various other wiring products complete this range. Furthermore, OCC provides complete management systems for network, data storage, and telecommunications infrastructure. These solutions, suitable for both enterprise and residential settings, encompass data cabinets, wall-mount enclosures, sophisticated horizontal and vertical cable management systems, and open-frame relay racks. The company also supplies specific datacom wiring products, including diverse enclosures, modules, and modular outlets designed for both individual homes and multi-unit residential buildings. Beyond standard offerings, OCC develops specialized fiber optic and copper datacom connectors, along with their associated systems and solutions, tailored for demanding applications such as military operations, harsh environmental conditions, and other unique requirements. Their products reach the market through a diverse network, including distributors, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), value-added resellers (VARs), and direct sales to end-users. Established in 1983, Optical Cable Corporation maintains its corporate headquarters in Roanoke, Virginia.

Roanoke, VA

348 employees

www.occfiber.com

Technology / Communication Equipment

Sector: Technology
Industry: Communication Equipment
CEO: Neil D. Wilkin Jr.

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OCC Gross Margin Metrics

GROSS MARGIN

34.28%

GROSS MARGIN AVG TTM

33.58%

GROSS MARGIN AVG 3Y

29.83%

GROSS MARGIN AVG 5Y

30.18%

GROSS MARGIN AVG 10Y

29.56%

GROSS MARGIN AVG 15Y

30.84%

GROSS MARGIN AVG 20Y

32.54%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+2.09%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+14.93%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+13.57%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+15.96%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+11.15%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+5.34%

SECTOR MEDIAN · TECHNOLOGY

48.20%

median of 518 covered companies

CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN

-28.89%

vs the sector median at left

NAME	MARKET CAP	GROSS MARGIN	TTM	3Y	5Y
Optical Cable Corporation (OCC)	$148.74M	34.28%	33.58%	29.83%	30.18%
Nano Labs Ltd (NA)vs ›	$147.78M	-147.28%	-59.38%	-56.85%	-32.92%
eGain Corporation (EGAN)vs ›	$148.78M	73.35%	71.73%	71.47%	72.43%
Digimarc Corp. (DMRC)vs ›	$141.16M	57.13%	58.40%	56.35%	59.87%
Axe Compute Inc. (AGPU)vs ›	$142.19M	42.03%	45.58%	55.04%	58.36%
Huckleberry.ai, Inc. Class B (HUCK)vs ›	$137.89M	75.44%	74.72%	75.53%	75.53%
Datavault AI Inc. (DVLT)vs ›	$133.98M	33.40%	27.15%	-24.98%	-8.94%
KVH Industries, Inc. (KVHI)vs ›	$134.24M	24.49%	27.86%	30.54%	32.11%
CTW Cayman Class A Ordinary Shares (CTW)vs ›	$130.42M	N/A	75.96%	74.94%	74.94%
Atomera Incorporated (ATOM)vs ›	$176.35M	-393.85%	-192.48%	-52.81%	-5.37%

NAME

MARKET CAP

GROSS MARGIN

TTM

Optical Cable Corporation (OCC)

$148.74M

34.28%

33.58%

29.83%

30.18%

Nano Labs Ltd (NA)vs ›

$147.78M

-147.28%

-59.38%

-56.85%

-32.92%

eGain Corporation (EGAN)vs ›

$148.78M

73.35%

71.73%

71.47%

72.43%

Digimarc Corp. (DMRC)vs ›

$141.16M

57.13%

58.40%

56.35%

59.87%

Axe Compute Inc. (AGPU)vs ›

$142.19M

42.03%

45.58%

55.04%

58.36%

Huckleberry.ai, Inc. Class B (HUCK)vs ›

$137.89M

75.44%

74.72%

75.53%

Datavault AI Inc. (DVLT)vs ›

$133.98M

33.40%

27.15%

-24.98%

-8.94%

KVH Industries, Inc. (KVHI)vs ›

$134.24M

24.49%

27.86%

30.54%

32.11%

CTW Cayman Class A Ordinary Shares (CTW)vs ›

$130.42M

N/A

75.96%

74.94%

Atomera Incorporated (ATOM)vs ›

$176.35M

-393.85%

-192.48%

-52.81%

-5.37%

Gross Margin FAQ

What is the gross margin for Optical Cable Corporation (OCC)?

The gross margin for OCC stock is 34.28%.

Is Optical Cable Corporation's gross margin high or low?

The gross margin of 34.28% is 14% above its 5-year average of 30.18%, near the high end of its 5-year range (22.27%–37.43%).

What is the TTM average gross margin for Optical Cable Corporation (OCC)?

The TTM average gross margin for OCC stock is 33.58%.

What is the 3Y average gross margin for Optical Cable Corporation (OCC)?

The 3Y average gross margin for OCC stock is 29.83%.

What is the 5Y average gross margin for Optical Cable Corporation (OCC)?

The 5Y average gross margin for OCC stock is 30.18%.

What is the 10Y average gross margin for Optical Cable Corporation (OCC)?

The 10Y average gross margin for OCC stock is 29.56%.

What is the 15Y average gross margin for Optical Cable Corporation (OCC)?

The 15Y average gross margin for OCC stock is 30.84%.

What is the 20Y average gross margin for Optical Cable Corporation (OCC)?

The 20Y average gross margin for OCC stock is 32.54%.

DATE	GROSS MARGIN
2026-07-31	37.43%
2026-04-30	34.19%
2026-01-31	32.68%
2025-10-31	31.87%
2025-07-31	31.73%
2025-04-30	30.40%
2025-01-31	29.39%
2024-10-31	33.52%
2024-07-31	24.17%
2024-04-30	24.98%
2024-01-31	24.91%
2023-10-31	22.27%
2023-07-31	30.20%
2023-04-30	34.57%
2023-01-31	35.67%
2022-10-31	33.02%
2022-07-31	27.66%
2022-04-30	29.26%
2022-01-31	28.02%
2021-10-31	31.83%
2021-07-31	26.09%
2021-04-30	30.55%
2021-01-31	19.44%
2020-10-31	30.34%
2020-07-31	25.46%
2020-04-30	26.89%
2020-01-31	18.65%
2019-10-31	27.08%
2019-07-31	25.86%
2019-04-30	28.01%
2019-01-31	21.27%
2018-10-31	32.86%
2018-07-31	30.40%
2018-04-30	33.31%
2018-01-31	29.79%
2017-10-31	29.17%
2017-07-31	32.29%
2017-04-30	35.73%
2017-01-31	32.93%
2016-10-31	35.87%
2016-07-31	32.29%
2016-04-30	27.85%
2016-01-31	24.93%
2015-10-31	30.04%
2015-07-31	27.47%
2015-04-30	30.35%
2015-01-31	31.02%
2014-10-31	35.91%
2014-07-31	34.94%
2014-04-30	32.99%
2014-01-31	32.71%
2013-10-31	34.26%
2013-07-31	31.27%
2013-04-30	34.85%
2013-01-31	37.72%
2012-10-31	35.04%
2012-07-31	39.93%
2012-04-30	40.18%
2012-01-31	35.48%
2011-10-31	37.70%
2011-07-31	34.67%
2011-04-30	34.58%
2011-01-31	36.27%
2010-10-31	38.81%
2010-07-31	36.25%
2010-04-30	28.09%
2010-01-31	36.66%
2009-10-31	34.43%
2009-07-31	31.55%
2009-04-30	37.30%
2009-01-31	32.01%
2008-10-31	37.39%
2008-07-31	37.74%
2008-04-30	42.56%
2008-01-31	42.12%
2007-10-31	40.47%
2007-07-31	40.20%
2007-04-30	34.12%
2007-01-31	35.24%
2006-10-31	37.56%
2006-07-31	34.34%
2006-04-30	30.26%
2006-01-31	33.40%
2005-10-31	35.90%
2005-07-31	37.69%
2005-04-30	40.74%
2005-01-31	41.19%
2004-10-31	36.09%
2004-07-31	40.57%
2004-04-30	39.19%
2004-01-31	38.98%
2003-10-31	37.36%
2003-07-31	29.41%
2003-04-30	39.50%
2003-01-31	35.89%
2002-10-31	34.82%

DATE

GROSS MARGIN

2026-07-31

37.43%

2026-04-30

34.19%

2026-01-31

32.68%

2025-10-31

31.87%

2025-07-31

31.73%

2025-04-30

30.40%

2025-01-31

29.39%

2024-10-31

33.52%

2024-07-31

24.17%

2024-04-30

24.98%

2024-01-31

24.91%

2023-10-31

22.27%

2023-07-31

30.20%

2023-04-30

34.57%

2023-01-31

35.67%

2022-10-31

33.02%

2022-07-31

27.66%

2022-04-30

29.26%

2022-01-31

28.02%

2021-10-31

31.83%

2021-07-31

26.09%

2021-04-30

30.55%

2021-01-31

19.44%

2020-10-31

30.34%

2020-07-31

25.46%

2020-04-30

26.89%

2020-01-31

18.65%

2019-10-31

27.08%

2019-07-31

25.86%

2019-04-30

28.01%

2019-01-31

21.27%

2018-10-31

32.86%

2018-07-31

30.40%

2018-04-30

33.31%

2018-01-31

29.79%

2017-10-31

29.17%

2017-07-31

32.29%

2017-04-30

35.73%

2017-01-31

32.93%

2016-10-31

35.87%

2016-07-31

32.29%

2016-04-30

27.85%

2016-01-31

24.93%

2015-10-31

30.04%

2015-07-31

27.47%

2015-04-30

30.35%

2015-01-31

31.02%

2014-10-31

35.91%

2014-07-31

34.94%

2014-04-30

32.99%

2014-01-31

32.71%

2013-10-31

34.26%

2013-07-31

31.27%

2013-04-30

34.85%

2013-01-31

37.72%

2012-10-31

35.04%

2012-07-31

39.93%

2012-04-30

40.18%

2012-01-31

35.48%

2011-10-31

37.70%

2011-07-31

34.67%

2011-04-30

34.58%

2011-01-31

36.27%

2010-10-31

38.81%

2010-07-31

36.25%

2010-04-30

28.09%

2010-01-31

36.66%

2009-10-31

34.43%

2009-07-31

31.55%

2009-04-30

37.30%

2009-01-31

32.01%

2008-10-31

37.39%

2008-07-31

37.74%

2008-04-30

42.56%

2008-01-31

42.12%

2007-10-31

40.47%

2007-07-31

40.20%

2007-04-30

34.12%

2007-01-31

35.24%

2006-10-31

37.56%

2006-07-31

34.34%

2006-04-30

30.26%

2006-01-31

33.40%

2005-10-31

35.90%

2005-07-31

37.69%

2005-04-30

40.74%

2005-01-31

41.19%

2004-10-31

36.09%

2004-07-31

40.57%

2004-04-30

39.19%

2004-01-31

38.98%

2003-10-31

37.36%

2003-07-31

29.41%

2003-04-30

39.50%

2003-01-31

35.89%

2002-10-31

34.82%

Gross Margin: 34.28%

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