BELDEN INC (BDC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:BDC - US0774541066 - Common Stock
113.86 USD
-2 (-1.73%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to BDC. BDC was compared to 123 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. While BDC belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. BDC may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
BDC had positive earnings in the past year.
BDC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
BDC had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years BDC had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 6.63%, BDC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 18.36%, BDC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.80% of the companies in the same industry.
BDC has a better Return On Invested Capital (9.11%) than 78.05% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BDC is in line with the industry average of 9.58%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.63% | ||
| ROE | 18.36% | ||
| ROIC | 9.11% |
ROA(3y)7.17%
ROA(5y)4.32%
ROE(3y)19.47%
ROE(5y)11.55%
ROIC(3y)10.45%
ROIC(5y)9.19%
1.3 Margins
BDC has a Profit Margin of 8.57%. This is in the better half of the industry: BDC outperforms 74.80% of its industry peers.
BDC's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
BDC has a Operating Margin of 11.17%. This is in the better half of the industry: BDC outperforms 76.42% of its industry peers.
BDC's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 38.23%, BDC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.41% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BDC has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 11.17% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.57% | ||
| GM | 38.23% |
OM growth 3Y-3.13%
OM growth 5Y0.98%
PM growth 3Y42.67%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y3.44%
GM growth 5Y0.07%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), BDC is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, BDC has less shares outstanding
BDC has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for BDC has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
BDC has an Altman-Z score of 3.08. This indicates that BDC is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
BDC has a Altman-Z score of 3.08. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BDC outperforms 48.78% of its industry peers.
BDC has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.06. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as BDC would need 6.06 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 6.06, BDC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.72% of the companies in the same industry.
BDC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.04. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
BDC has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.04) than 90.24% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.04 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.06 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.08 |
ROIC/WACC1.04
WACC8.8%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.99 indicates that BDC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
BDC's Current ratio of 1.99 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BDC is outperformed by 60.16% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.37 indicates that BDC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
BDC has a worse Quick ratio (1.37) than 61.79% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.99 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.37 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 24.87% over the past year.
Measured over the past 5 years, BDC shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 6.00% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 13.42% in the past year. This is quite good.
BDC shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.92% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)24.87%
EPS 3Y10.05%
EPS 5Y6%
EPS Q2Q%15.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.42%
Revenue growth 3Y2.26%
Revenue growth 5Y2.92%
Sales Q2Q%6.61%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 12.03% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
BDC is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.20% yearly.
EPS Next Y17.07%
EPS Next 2Y10.74%
EPS Next 3Y9.82%
EPS Next 5Y12.03%
Revenue Next Year9.5%
Revenue Next 2Y7.27%
Revenue Next 3Y6.23%
Revenue Next 5Y5.2%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.43, BDC is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BDC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 86.99% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.34. BDC is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
BDC is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.57.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BDC is valued cheaper than 86.99% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BDC to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.43), we can say BDC is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.57 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of BDC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BDC is cheaper than 78.05% of the companies listed in the same industry.
81.30% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BDC, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.1 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.13 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
BDC has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.9
PEG (5Y)2.57
EPS Next 2Y10.74%
EPS Next 3Y9.82%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BDC has a yearly dividend return of 0.17%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.13, BDC pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.17, BDC pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.17% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BDC decreases each year by -24.30%.
BDC has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
BDC has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-24.3%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years20
5.3 Sustainability
3.53% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BDC. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP3.53%
EPS Next 2Y10.74%
EPS Next 3Y9.82%
NYSE:BDC (11/13/2025, 1:22:39 PM)
113.86
-2 (-1.73%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners103.8%
Inst Owner Change-1%
Ins Owners1.33%
Ins Owner Change-3.68%
Market Cap4.51B
Revenue(TTM)2.66B
Net Income(TTM)228.02M
Analysts78
Price Target145.45 (27.74%)
Short Float %2.63%
Short Ratio3.86
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.17% |
Yearly Dividend0.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)-24.3%
DP3.53%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years20
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)4.14%
Min EPS beat(2)1.76%
Max EPS beat(2)6.52%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)6.73%
Min EPS beat(4)1.76%
Max EPS beat(4)12.37%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)10.58%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)8.75%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)9.32%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.45%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.14%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.77%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.03%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.5%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.77%
Revenue beat(8)8
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.08%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.44%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.78%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.24%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.98%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.73%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.66%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.3%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.28%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.48%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.01%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.57 | ||
| P/S | 1.7 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.1 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.22 | ||
| P/B | 3.63 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.13 |
EPS(TTM)7.38
EY6.48%
EPS(NY)7.81
Fwd EY6.86%
FCF(TTM)5.4
FCFY4.74%
OCF(TTM)9.32
OCFY8.18%
SpS67.17
BVpS31.35
TBVpS-5.05
PEG (NY)0.9
PEG (5Y)2.57
Graham Number72.15
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.63% | ||
| ROE | 18.36% | ||
| ROCE | 10.6% | ||
| ROIC | 9.11% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.26% | ||
| ROICexgc | 24.37% | ||
| OM | 11.17% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.57% | ||
| GM | 38.23% | ||
| FCFM | 8.03% |
ROA(3y)7.17%
ROA(5y)4.32%
ROE(3y)19.47%
ROE(5y)11.55%
ROIC(3y)10.45%
ROIC(5y)9.19%
ROICexc(3y)13.44%
ROICexc(5y)11.83%
ROICexgc(3y)33.71%
ROICexgc(5y)30.15%
ROCE(3y)12.15%
ROCE(5y)10.69%
ROICexgc growth 3Y1.45%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-1.29%
ROICexc growth 3Y-5.56%
ROICexc growth 5Y3.4%
OM growth 3Y-3.13%
OM growth 5Y0.98%
PM growth 3Y42.67%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y3.44%
GM growth 5Y0.07%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.77
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.04 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.06 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.05 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 122.23% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.84% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 86.98% | ||
| Profit Quality | 93.77% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.99 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.37 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.08 |
F-Score7
WACC8.8%
ROIC/WACC1.04
Cap/Depr(3y)115.8%
Cap/Depr(5y)107.58%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.64%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.64%
Profit Quality(3y)88.38%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)24.87%
EPS 3Y10.05%
EPS 5Y6%
EPS Q2Q%15.88%
EPS Next Y17.07%
EPS Next 2Y10.74%
EPS Next 3Y9.82%
EPS Next 5Y12.03%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.42%
Revenue growth 3Y2.26%
Revenue growth 5Y2.92%
Sales Q2Q%6.61%
Revenue Next Year9.5%
Revenue Next 2Y7.27%
Revenue Next 3Y6.23%
Revenue Next 5Y5.2%
EBIT growth 1Y17.53%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.94%
EBIT growth 5Y3.92%
EBIT Next Year35.99%
EBIT Next 3Y15.51%
EBIT Next 5Y12.42%
FCF growth 1Y-13.01%
FCF growth 3Y7.9%
FCF growth 5Y5.96%
OCF growth 1Y1.85%
OCF growth 3Y8.97%
OCF growth 5Y4.92%
BELDEN INC / BDC FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for BDC stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to BDC.
What is the valuation status for BDC stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to BELDEN INC (BDC). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is BELDEN INC (BDC) stock?
BELDEN INC (BDC) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of BELDEN INC (BDC) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BELDEN INC (BDC) is 15.43 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.63.
What is the expected EPS growth for BELDEN INC (BDC) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BELDEN INC (BDC) is expected to grow by 17.07% in the next year.