Optical Cable Corporation (OCC)vsOracle Corporation (ORCL)
OCC
Optical Cable Corporation
$10.30
+12.94%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $93.95M
ORCL
Oracle Corporation
$161.39
-1.49%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $464.17B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Oracle Corporation generates 86810% more annual revenue ($64.08B vs $73.73M). ORCL leads profitability with a 25.3% profit margin vs -1.0%. ORCL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
OCC
Avoid24
out of 100
Grade: F
ORCL
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+84.9%
Fair Value
$38.65
Current Price
$10.30
$28.35 discount
Margin of Safety
-42.4%
Fair Value
$113.34
Current Price
$161.39
$48.05 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
No standout strengths identified
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 58 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 32.7%
Keeps 25 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Revenue surging 21.7% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 24.5% YoY
Areas to Watch
4.4% revenue growth
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -3.9% — below average capital efficiency
Moderate valuation
Trading at 13.8x book value
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : OCC
OCC has a balanced fundamental profile.
Bull Case : ORCL
The strongest argument for ORCL centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 25.3% and operating margin at 32.7%. Revenue growth of 21.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : OCC
The primary concerns for OCC are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Market Cap.
Bear Case : ORCL
The primary concerns for ORCL are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 4.15 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
OCC profiles as a turnaround stock while ORCL is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
ORCL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.60 — expect wider price swings.
ORCL is growing revenue faster at 21.7% — sustainability is the question.
OCC generates stronger free cash flow (1M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ORCL scores higher overall (74/100 vs 24/100), backed by strong 25.3% margins and 21.7% revenue growth. OCC offers better value entry with a 84.9% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Optical Cable Corporation
TECHNOLOGY · COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT · USA
Optical Cable Corporation manufactures and sells fiber optic and copper data communications cabling and connectivity solutions primarily for the enterprise market in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Roanoke, Virginia.
Oracle Corporation
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE · USA
Oracle is an American multinational computer technology corporation headquartered in Austin, Texas. The company was formerly headquartered in Redwood Shores, California until December 2020 when it moved its headquarters to Texas. The company sells database software and technology, cloud engineered systems, and enterprise software products, particularly its own brands of database management systems.
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