Company / Gross Margin
OPTICAL CABLE CORP Gross Margin History
FY2011-FY2018 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Gross Margin
30.5%
FY2018
5-year range
29.6% / 37.8%
FY2014-FY2018
Trend
+3.0%
vs FY2017
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What the data says
Gross Margin returned to growth in FY2018 after 4 years of decline, reaching 30.5%.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
30.5% in FY2018 with a 5-year CAGR of -217.5%.
Declined from 34.3% to 30.5% over the past 2 years.
Gross Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -3.9pp
- 5-Year Change
- -217.5pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2018, gross margin increased 3.0% year-over-year.
- Peak gross margin was recorded in FY2013.
- Lowest gross margin 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 | Gross MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2018 | 30.5% | +3.0% |
| FY2017 | 29.6% | -13.6% |
| FY2016 | 34.3% | -0.3% |
| FY2015 | 34.4% | -8.9% |
| FY2014 | 37.8% | -84.8% |
| FY2013 | 248.0% | +604.6% |
| FY2012 | 35.2% | +4.0% |
| FY2011 | 33.9% | - |
As of FY2018 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 28, 2026