Company / Inventory
OPTICAL CABLE CORP Inventory History
FY2011-FY2018 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Inventory
$17.5M
FY2018
5-year range
$15.0M / $17.8M
FY2014-FY2018
Trend
+4.1%
vs FY2017
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What the data says
Inventory has fluctuated over the past 8 years, ranging from $15M in FY2016 to $18M in FY2012.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$17M in FY2018 with a 5-year CAGR of -0.8%.
Improved from $15M to $17M over the past 2 years.
Inventory over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- -0.6%
- 5-Year CAGR
- -0.8%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of -0.8%, indicating a declining trend.
- In FY2018, inventory increased 4.1% year-over-year.
- Peak inventory was recorded in FY2012.
- Lowest inventory in the period was in FY2016.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | InventoryValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2018 | $17.5M | +4.1% |
| FY2017 | $16.8M | +11.7% |
| FY2016 | $15.0M | -15.7% |
| FY2015 | $17.8M | +1.7% |
| FY2014 | $17.5M | -3.9% |
| FY2013 | $18.2M | -1.2% |
| FY2012 | $18.5M | +11.9% |
| FY2011 | $16.5M | - |
As of FY2018 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 28, 2026