Company / Profit Margin
OPTICAL CABLE CORP Profit Margin History
FY2011-FY2018 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Profit Margin
-2.8%
FY2018
5-year range
-5.8% / 3.3%
FY2014-FY2018
Trend
+52.4%
vs FY2017
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What the data says
Profit Margin has fluctuated over the past 8 years, ranging from -8.5% in FY2012 to 6.3% in FY2013.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
-2.8% in FY2018 with a 5-year CAGR of -9.0%.
Declined from 0.8% to -2.8% over the past 2 years.
Profit Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -2.7pp
- 5-Year Change
- -9.0pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2018, profit margin increased 52.4% year-over-year.
- Peak profit margin was recorded in FY2013.
- Lowest profit margin in the period was in FY2012.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Profit MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2018 | -2.8% | +52.4% |
| FY2017 | -5.8% | -804.9% |
| FY2016 | 0.8% | +1466.7% |
| FY2015 | -0.1% | -101.8% |
| FY2014 | 3.3% | -47.7% |
| FY2013 | 6.3% | +174.1% |
| FY2012 | -8.5% | -158.8% |
| FY2011 | -3.3% | - |
As of FY2018 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 28, 2026