Optical Cable Corporation (OCC) — Free Cash Flow Generation Index
Optical Cable Corporation (OCC) has a Free Cash Flow Generation Index of 0.88x as of January 2026. Free cash flow of $1.03 Million represents 1% of operating cash flow ($1.17 Million). Explore OCC capex to operating cash flow ratio to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
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Optical Cable Corporation Free Cash Flow Generation Index (1996–2025)
Historical FCF Generation Index trend for Optical Cable Corporation across 22 annual periods. For the full cash flow conversion analysis, see OCC cash generation efficiency.
Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for Optical Cable Corporation (1996–2025)
Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for Optical Cable Corporation. Check total reinvestment intensity of Optical Cable Corporation to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
| Year | FCG Index | Free Cash Flow (USD) | Operating CF | Capital Expenditures | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.79x | $1.12 Million | $1.41 Million | $295.54K | ▼ -13.0% |
| 2021 | 0.91x | $1.92 Million | $2.12 Million | $192.87K | ▲ +17.9% |
| 2018 | 0.77x | $2.47 Million | $3.21 Million | $734.39K | ▼ -0.8% |
| 2016 | 0.78x | $2.45 Million | $3.16 Million | $703.40K | ▲ +145.7% |
| 2015 | -1.70x | $-2.04 Million | $1.20 Million | $3.24 Million | ▼ -622.4% |
| 2014 | 0.33x | $1.43 Million | $4.38 Million | $2.96 Million | ▲ +245.6% |
| 2013 | 0.09x | $326.99K | $3.48 Million | $3.15 Million | ▼ -56.9% |
| 2012 | 0.22x | $433.21K | $1.98 Million | $1.55 Million | ▼ -38.0% |
| 2011 | 0.35x | $828.17K | $2.35 Million | $1.52 Million | ▼ -33.5% |
| 2010 | 0.53x | $609.23K | $1.15 Million | $541.08K | ▼ -30.0% |
| 2009 | 0.76x | $2.09 Million | $2.77 Million | $674.85K | ▲ +30.6% |
| 2008 | 0.58x | $1.71 Million | $2.96 Million | $1.25 Million | ▼ -32.8% |
| 2007 | 0.86x | $5.17 Million | $6.00 Million | $829.76K | ▲ +999.7% |
| 2005 | -0.10x | $-199.82K | $2.09 Million | $2.29 Million | ▼ -115.6% |
| 2004 | 0.61x | $1.98 Million | $3.24 Million | $1.26 Million | ▼ -32.2% |
| 2003 | 0.90x | $4.70 Million | $5.20 Million | $500.12K | ▼ -5.0% |
| 2002 | 0.95x | $6.87 Million | $7.22 Million | $350.66K | ▲ +158.0% |
| 2001 | 0.37x | $1.45 Million | $3.93 Million | $2.48 Million | ▼ -61.8% |
| 1999 | 0.97x | $11.50 Million | $11.90 Million | $400.00K | ▲ +3.1% |
| 1998 | 0.94x | $9.00 Million | $9.60 Million | $600.00K | ▲ +837.5% |
| 1997 | 0.10x | $400.00K | $4.00 Million | $3.60 Million | ▼ -59.0% |
| 1996 | 0.24x | $1.00 Million | $4.10 Million | $3.10 Million | — |