Company / Free Cash Flow
OPTICAL CABLE CORP Free Cash Flow History
FY2011-FY2018 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Free Cash Flow
$2.5M
FY2018
5-year range
-$1.9M / $2.5M
FY2014-FY2018
Trend
+229.5%
vs FY2017
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What the data says
Free Cash Flow changed +229% YoY in FY2018, a notable deviation from the 7-year average annual change of +20%.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$3M in FY2018 with a 5-year CAGR of +24.0%.
Improved from $2M to $3M over the past 2 years.
Free Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +72.4%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +24.0%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +24.0%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2018, free cash flow increased 229.5% year-over-year.
- Lowest free cash flow in the period was in FY2017.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Free Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2018 | $2.5M | +229.5% |
| FY2017 | -$1.9M | -224.5% |
| FY2016 | $1.6M | +218.2% |
| FY2015 | $491.6K | -5.0% |
| FY2014 | $517.5K | -39.8% |
| FY2013 | $859.2K | +34.5% |
| FY2012 | $638.7K | -69.5% |
| FY2011 | $2.1M | - |
As of FY2018 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 28, 2026