Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
OPTICAL CABLE CORP Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2011-FY2018 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
-7.5%
FY2018
5-year range
-16.4% / 8.9%
FY2014-FY2018
Trend
+54.3%
vs FY2017
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What the data says
OPTICAL CABLE CORP reports negative total equity of -7.5% in FY2018. Negative equity can occur when accumulated losses exceed contributed capital, as reported in the balance sheet from the SEC filing.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
-7.5% in FY2018 with a 5-year CAGR of -9.7%.
Declined from 2.8% to -7.5% over the past 2 years.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -7.3pp
- 5-Year Change
- -9.7pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2018, return on equity (roe) increased 54.3% year-over-year.
- Peak return on equity (roe) was recorded in FY2014.
- Lowest return on equity (roe) 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 Equity (ROE)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2018 | -7.5% | +54.3% |
| FY2017 | -16.4% | -695.7% |
| FY2016 | 2.8% | +1825.0% |
| FY2015 | -0.2% | -101.8% |
| FY2014 | 8.9% | +301.4% |
| FY2013 | 2.2% | +111.8% |
| FY2012 | -18.7% | -174.3% |
| FY2011 | -6.8% | - |
As of FY2018 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 28, 2026