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OCC vs. CLFD, ALLT, RBBN, AVNW, and LTRX

Should you buy Optical Cable stock or one of its competitors? Optical Cable's main competitors and comparable companies include Clearfield (CLFD), Allot (ALLT), Ribbon Communications (RBBN), Aviat Networks (AVNW), and Lantronix (LTRX). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "communications equipment" industry.

How does Optical Cable compare to Clearfield?

Optical Cable (NASDAQ:OCC) and Clearfield (NASDAQ:CLFD) are both small-cap technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, analyst recommendations, earnings, dividends, profitability, institutional ownership, risk and valuation.

Clearfield has a consensus price target of $41.75, indicating a potential upside of 51.60%. Given Clearfield's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Clearfield is more favorable than Optical Cable.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Optical Cable
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Clearfield
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57

Optical Cable has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Clearfield. Clearfield is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Optical Cable, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Optical Cable$73.04M1.67-$1.46M$0.12115.42
Clearfield$150.13M2.49-$8.05M-$0.51N/A

In the previous week, Optical Cable and Optical Cable both had 1 articles in the media. Optical Cable's average media sentiment score of 1.76 beat Clearfield's score of 0.81 indicating that Optical Cable is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Optical Cable
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive
Clearfield
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

13.6% of Optical Cable shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 88.7% of Clearfield shares are held by institutional investors. 22.4% of Optical Cable shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 17.8% of Clearfield shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Optical Cable has a beta of 0.55, indicating that its stock price is 45% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Clearfield has a beta of 2.12, indicating that its stock price is 112% more volatile than the broader market.

Optical Cable has a net margin of 1.29% compared to Clearfield's net margin of -4.71%. Optical Cable's return on equity of 5.92% beat Clearfield's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Optical Cable1.29% 5.92% 2.50%
Clearfield -4.71%1.61%1.45%

Summary

Optical Cable beats Clearfield on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Optical Cable compare to Allot?

Allot (NASDAQ:ALLT) and Optical Cable (NASDAQ:OCC) are both small-cap technology companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, media sentiment, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, earnings and risk.

Allot currently has a consensus price target of $13.38, suggesting a potential upside of 78.81%. Given Allot's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Allot is more favorable than Optical Cable.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Allot
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Optical Cable
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

51.5% of Allot shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 13.6% of Optical Cable shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.4% of Allot shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 22.4% of Optical Cable shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Allot has a net margin of 9.40% compared to Optical Cable's net margin of 1.29%. Allot's return on equity of 9.64% beat Optical Cable's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Allot9.40% 9.64% 5.99%
Optical Cable 1.29%5.92%2.50%

In the previous week, Allot had 6 more articles in the media than Optical Cable. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Allot and 1 mentions for Optical Cable. Optical Cable's average media sentiment score of 1.76 beat Allot's score of 0.72 indicating that Optical Cable is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Allot
4 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Optical Cable
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive

Allot has higher revenue and earnings than Optical Cable. Allot is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Optical Cable, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Allot$108.95M3.34$3.70M$0.2234.00
Optical Cable$73.04M1.67-$1.46M$0.12115.42

Allot has a beta of 1.48, suggesting that its stock price is 48% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Optical Cable has a beta of 0.55, suggesting that its stock price is 45% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Allot beats Optical Cable on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Optical Cable compare to Ribbon Communications?

Optical Cable (NASDAQ:OCC) and Ribbon Communications (NASDAQ:RBBN) are both small-cap technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability, media sentiment, earnings, dividends and institutional ownership.

13.6% of Optical Cable shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 70.9% of Ribbon Communications shares are owned by institutional investors. 22.4% of Optical Cable shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 4.0% of Ribbon Communications shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Ribbon Communications has a consensus target price of $3.52, indicating a potential upside of 73.23%. Given Ribbon Communications' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Ribbon Communications is more favorable than Optical Cable.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Optical Cable
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Ribbon Communications
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

Optical Cable has a beta of 0.55, indicating that its share price is 45% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ribbon Communications has a beta of 1.36, indicating that its share price is 36% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Optical Cable had 1 more articles in the media than Ribbon Communications. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Optical Cable and 0 mentions for Ribbon Communications. Optical Cable's average media sentiment score of 1.76 beat Ribbon Communications' score of 0.00 indicating that Optical Cable is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Optical Cable Very Positive
Ribbon Communications Neutral

Ribbon Communications has higher revenue and earnings than Optical Cable. Ribbon Communications is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Optical Cable, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Optical Cable$73.04M1.67-$1.46M$0.12115.42
Ribbon Communications$844.56M0.43$39.64M$0.0825.38

Ribbon Communications has a net margin of 1.96% compared to Optical Cable's net margin of 1.29%. Ribbon Communications' return on equity of 19.91% beat Optical Cable's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Optical Cable1.29% 5.92% 2.50%
Ribbon Communications 1.96%19.91%6.98%

Summary

Ribbon Communications beats Optical Cable on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Optical Cable compare to Aviat Networks?

Optical Cable (NASDAQ:OCC) and Aviat Networks (NASDAQ:AVNW) are both small-cap technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, media sentiment and risk.

In the previous week, Aviat Networks had 3 more articles in the media than Optical Cable. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Aviat Networks and 1 mentions for Optical Cable. Optical Cable's average media sentiment score of 1.76 beat Aviat Networks' score of 0.94 indicating that Optical Cable is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Optical Cable
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive
Aviat Networks
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Aviat Networks has a consensus target price of $33.14, suggesting a potential upside of 59.11%. Given Aviat Networks' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Aviat Networks is more favorable than Optical Cable.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Optical Cable
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Aviat Networks
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.70

Optical Cable has a beta of 0.55, meaning that its share price is 45% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Aviat Networks has a beta of 0.7, meaning that its share price is 30% less volatile than the broader market.

13.6% of Optical Cable shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.6% of Aviat Networks shares are owned by institutional investors. 22.4% of Optical Cable shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 5.3% of Aviat Networks shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Aviat Networks has a net margin of 2.08% compared to Optical Cable's net margin of 1.29%. Aviat Networks' return on equity of 6.89% beat Optical Cable's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Optical Cable1.29% 5.92% 2.50%
Aviat Networks 2.08%6.89%2.89%

Aviat Networks has higher revenue and earnings than Optical Cable. Aviat Networks is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Optical Cable, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Optical Cable$73.04M1.67-$1.46M$0.12115.42
Aviat Networks$434.14M0.62$1.34M$0.6930.19

Summary

Aviat Networks beats Optical Cable on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Optical Cable compare to Lantronix?

Lantronix (NASDAQ:LTRX) and Optical Cable (NASDAQ:OCC) are both small-cap technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, valuation, risk, analyst recommendations, earnings, dividends and profitability.

Optical Cable has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Lantronix. Lantronix is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Optical Cable, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Lantronix$122.92M2.14-$11.37M-$0.17N/A
Optical Cable$73.04M1.67-$1.46M$0.12115.42

In the previous week, Lantronix had 3 more articles in the media than Optical Cable. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Lantronix and 1 mentions for Optical Cable. Optical Cable's average media sentiment score of 1.76 beat Lantronix's score of 0.06 indicating that Optical Cable is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Lantronix
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Optical Cable
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive

Lantronix currently has a consensus target price of $10.40, indicating a potential upside of 73.91%. Given Lantronix's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Lantronix is more favorable than Optical Cable.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Lantronix
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71
Optical Cable
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

Optical Cable has a net margin of 1.29% compared to Lantronix's net margin of -5.52%. Optical Cable's return on equity of 5.92% beat Lantronix's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Lantronix-5.52% -6.79% -4.17%
Optical Cable 1.29%5.92%2.50%

39.4% of Lantronix shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 13.6% of Optical Cable shares are held by institutional investors. 2.4% of Lantronix shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 22.4% of Optical Cable shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Lantronix has a beta of 1.7, meaning that its stock price is 70% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Optical Cable has a beta of 0.55, meaning that its stock price is 45% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Lantronix and Optical Cable tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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OCC vs. The Competition

MetricOptical CableCommunications Equipment IndustryTechnology SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$122.30M$16.34B$29.35B$12.81B
Dividend YieldN/A4.18%2.74%10.69%
P/E Ratio115.4331.3673.0924.23
Price / Sales1.6736.50592.5991.60
Price / CashN/A117.7450.1853.57
Price / Book7.456.759.456.37
Net Income-$1.46M$306.24M$679.74M$347.74M
7 Day Performance-22.19%-3.90%-1.33%0.08%
1 Month Performance-19.24%-2.54%2.39%2.13%
1 Year Performance160.34%70.23%193.38%20.64%

Optical Cable Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
OCC
Optical Cable
0.9624 of 5 stars
$13.85
-1.9%
N/A+168.4%$122.30M$73.04M115.43340
CLFD
Clearfield
3.7954 of 5 stars
$27.49
-0.2%
$41.75
+51.9%
-11.5%$373.31M$150.13MN/A1,130
ALLT
Allot
3.8268 of 5 stars
$7.44
-0.1%
$13.38
+79.8%
+2.6%$361.92M$108.95M33.82740
RBBN
Ribbon Communications
3.5402 of 5 stars
$2.00
flat
$3.52
+75.8%
-46.1%$357.64M$844.56M25.003,080
AVNW
Aviat Networks
4.2469 of 5 stars
$20.85
+0.7%
$33.14
+59.0%
-2.8%$269.78M$434.14M30.22710

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This page (NASDAQ:OCC) was last updated on 8/21/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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