Company / Return on Assets (ROA)
OPTICAL CABLE CORP Return on Assets (ROA) History
FY2011-FY2018 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Assets (ROA)
-4.1%
FY2018
5-year range
-10.6% / 5.5%
FY2014-FY2018
Trend
+61.0%
vs FY2017
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What the data says
Return on Assets (ROA) has fluctuated over the past 8 years, ranging from -12.0% in FY2012 to 5.5% in FY2014.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
-4.1% in FY2018 with a 5-year CAGR of -5.6%.
Declined from 1.7% to -4.1% over the past 2 years.
Return on Assets (ROA) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -4.0pp
- 5-Year Change
- -5.6pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2018, return on assets (roa) increased 61.0% year-over-year.
- Peak return on assets (roa) was recorded in FY2014.
- Lowest return on assets (roa) 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 | Return on Assets (ROA)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2018 | -4.1% | +61.0% |
| FY2017 | -10.6% | -731.0% |
| FY2016 | 1.7% | +1780.0% |
| FY2015 | -0.1% | -101.8% |
| FY2014 | 5.5% | +273.5% |
| FY2013 | 1.5% | +112.2% |
| FY2012 | -12.0% | -180.4% |
| FY2011 | -4.3% | - |
As of FY2018 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 28, 2026