Company / R&D Expense
OPTICAL CABLE CORP R&D Expense History
FY2012-FY2015 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest R&D Expense
$1.4M
FY2015
5-year range
$1.3M / $1.4M
FY2012-FY2015
Trend
+7.7%
vs FY2014
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What the data says
R&D Expense has increased for 3 consecutive years, from $1M in FY2012 to $1M in FY2015.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$1M in FY2015 with a 3-year CAGR of +11.9%.
Improved from $1M to $1M over the past 2 years.
R&D Expense over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +11.9%
- 5-Year CAGR
- -
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Key checks
Key Insights
- OPTICAL CABLE CORP's r&d expense has grown for 3 consecutive years.
- 3-year CAGR of +11.9%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2015, r&d expense increased 7.7% year-over-year.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | R&D ExpenseValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2018 | - | - |
| FY2017 | - | - |
| FY2016 | - | - |
| FY2015 | $1.4M | +7.7% |
| FY2014 | $1.3M | +18.2% |
| FY2013 | $1.1M | +10.0% |
| FY2012 | $1.0M | - |
| FY2011 | - | - |
As of FY2015 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 28, 2026