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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?

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

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

Clearfield presently has a consensus target price of $41.75, indicating a potential upside of 47.63%. Given Clearfield's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Clearfield is more favorable than Optical Cable.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Clearfield
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57
Optical Cable
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50

Optical Cable has lower revenue, but higher earnings 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
Clearfield$150.13M2.56-$8.05M-$0.51N/A
Optical Cable$73.04M1.73-$1.46M$0.12119.00

In the previous week, Optical Cable had 7 more articles in the media than Clearfield. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Optical Cable and 2 mentions for Clearfield. Clearfield's average media sentiment score of 1.48 beat Optical Cable's score of 0.70 indicating that Clearfield is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

Optical Cable has a net margin of 3.10% compared to Clearfield's net margin of -4.71%. Optical Cable's return on equity of 15.43% beat Clearfield's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Clearfield-4.71% 1.61% 1.45%
Optical Cable 3.10%15.43%6.34%

Clearfield has a beta of 2.11, indicating that its stock price is 111% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Optical Cable has a beta of 0.57, indicating that its stock price is 43% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Clearfield and Optical Cable tied by winning 8 of the 16 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 business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends, risk, media sentiment and earnings.

51.5% of Allot shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 13.6% of Optical Cable shares are held by institutional investors. 3.4% of Allot shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 22.4% of Optical Cable shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Allot and Allot both had 9 articles in the media. Optical Cable's average media sentiment score of 0.70 beat Allot's score of 0.37 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
2 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
3 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Optical Cable
2 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Allot has a net margin of 9.40% compared to Optical Cable's net margin of 3.10%. Optical Cable's return on equity of 15.43% beat Allot's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Allot9.40% 9.64% 5.99%
Optical Cable 3.10%15.43%6.34%

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$101.99M3.56$3.70M$0.2233.95
Optical Cable$73.04M1.73-$1.46M$0.12119.00

Allot currently has a consensus price target of $13.38, suggesting a potential upside of 79.05%. Given Allot's stronger consensus rating and higher possible 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)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50

Allot has a beta of 1.5, meaning that its share price is 50% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Optical Cable has a beta of 0.57, meaning that its share price is 43% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Allot beats Optical Cable on 10 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Optical Cable compare to Ribbon Communications?

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

Optical Cable has a net margin of 3.10% compared to Ribbon Communications' net margin of 1.96%. Ribbon Communications' return on equity of 19.91% beat Optical Cable's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Ribbon Communications1.96% 19.91% 6.98%
Optical Cable 3.10%15.43%6.34%

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
Ribbon Communications$844.56M0.41$39.64M$0.0824.50
Optical Cable$73.04M1.73-$1.46M$0.12119.00

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

In the previous week, Optical Cable had 6 more articles in the media than Ribbon Communications. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Optical Cable and 3 mentions for Ribbon Communications. Ribbon Communications' average media sentiment score of 1.18 beat Optical Cable's score of 0.70 indicating that Ribbon Communications is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

Ribbon Communications has a beta of 1.36, meaning that its share price is 36% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Optical Cable has a beta of 0.57, meaning that its share price is 43% less volatile than the broader market.

Ribbon Communications presently has a consensus target price of $3.52, indicating a potential upside of 79.42%. Given Ribbon Communications' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Ribbon Communications is more favorable than Optical Cable.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Ribbon Communications
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Optical Cable
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50

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?

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

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
Aviat Networks$439.68M0.58$2.54M$0.19104.32
Optical Cable$73.04M1.73-$1.46M$0.12119.00

Optical Cable has a net margin of 3.10% compared to Aviat Networks' net margin of 0.58%. Optical Cable's return on equity of 15.43% beat Aviat Networks' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Aviat Networks0.58% 5.85% 2.49%
Optical Cable 3.10%15.43%6.34%

Aviat Networks has a beta of 0.7, indicating that its stock price is 30% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Optical Cable has a beta of 0.57, indicating that its stock price is 43% less volatile than the broader market.

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

Aviat Networks currently has a consensus target price of $32.71, indicating a potential upside of 65.06%. Given Aviat Networks' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Aviat Networks is more favorable than Optical Cable.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Aviat Networks
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.73
Optical Cable
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50

In the previous week, Optical Cable had 6 more articles in the media than Aviat Networks. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Optical Cable and 3 mentions for Aviat Networks. Aviat Networks' average media sentiment score of 0.82 beat Optical Cable's score of 0.70 indicating that Aviat Networks is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

Summary

Aviat Networks beats Optical Cable on 10 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 better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, media sentiment and dividends.

Optical Cable has a net margin of 3.10% compared to Lantronix's net margin of -3.46%. Optical Cable's return on equity of 15.43% beat Lantronix's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Lantronix-3.46% -4.88% -3.21%
Optical Cable 3.10%15.43%6.34%

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$120.90M1.95-$4.18M-$0.11N/A
Optical Cable$73.04M1.73-$1.46M$0.12119.00

Lantronix currently has a consensus price target of $10.40, indicating a potential upside of 105.53%. Given Lantronix's stronger consensus rating and higher probable 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)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50

In the previous week, Optical Cable had 4 more articles in the media than Lantronix. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Optical Cable and 5 mentions for Lantronix. Lantronix's average media sentiment score of 1.52 beat Optical Cable's score of 0.70 indicating that Lantronix is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

Lantronix has a beta of 1.66, suggesting that its stock price is 66% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Optical Cable has a beta of 0.57, suggesting that its stock price is 43% less volatile than the broader market.

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 large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

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

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OCC vs. The Competition

MetricOptical CableCommunications Equipment IndustryTechnology SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$120.93M$16.28B$30.05B$12.81B
Dividend YieldN/A4.20%2.74%10.55%
P/E Ratio49.2429.4367.6520.73
Price / Sales1.7343.64592.3090.53
Price / CashN/A107.2247.8751.83
Price / Book7.686.827.656.18
Net Income-$1.46M$310.13M$703.62M$358.18M
7 Day Performance8.92%0.11%-1.72%-2.34%
1 Month Performance-7.09%-5.97%-3.32%-2.50%
1 Year Performance127.39%49.38%181.43%9.87%

Optical Cable Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
OCC
Optical Cable
2.3097 of 5 stars
$14.28
+4.2%
N/A+133.4%$120.93M$73.04M49.24340
CLFD
Clearfield
3.2422 of 5 stars
$28.72
+1.4%
$41.75
+45.4%
-15.2%$390.13M$153.66MN/A1,130
ALLT
Allot
3.7071 of 5 stars
$7.57
flat
$13.38
+76.7%
-13.9%$368.28M$101.99M34.41740
RBBN
Ribbon Communications
4.0608 of 5 stars
$1.97
-1.3%
$3.52
+79.0%
-51.4%$351.38M$844.56M24.573,080
AVNW
Aviat Networks
2.7179 of 5 stars
$19.55
+1.2%
$32.71
+67.3%
-14.9%$250.37M$439.68M102.95710

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This page (NASDAQ:OCC) was last updated on 9/10/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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