BEL FUSE INC-CL B (BELFB) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:BELFB - US0773473006 - Common Stock
152.04 USD
+4.9 (+3.33%)
BELFB gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 124 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. BELFB has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. BELFB is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
BELFB had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year BELFB had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years BELFB has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years BELFB had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
BELFB has a Return On Assets of 5.37%. This is in the better half of the industry: BELFB outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of BELFB (12.60%) is better than 81.45% of its industry peers.
BELFB has a Return On Invested Capital of 7.65%. This is in the better half of the industry: BELFB outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
BELFB had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 13.11%. This is above the industry average of 9.32%.
The 3 year average ROIC (13.11%) for BELFB is well above the current ROIC(7.65%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.37% | ||
| ROE | 12.6% | ||
| ROIC | 7.65% |
ROA(3y)8.88%
ROA(5y)6.86%
ROE(3y)17.71%
ROE(5y)14.38%
ROIC(3y)13.11%
ROIC(5y)9.78%
1.3 Margins
BELFB's Profit Margin of 8.59% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BELFB outperforms 76.61% of its industry peers.
BELFB's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 12.65%, BELFB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.45% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BELFB has grown nicely.
BELFB has a Gross Margin of 37.84%. This is in the better half of the industry: BELFB outperforms 63.71% of its industry peers.
BELFB's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 12.65% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.59% | ||
| GM | 37.84% |
OM growth 3Y44.92%
OM growth 5Y65.85%
PM growth 3Y18.84%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y15.23%
GM growth 5Y11.11%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), BELFB is creating some value.
BELFB has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, BELFB has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, BELFB has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.83 indicates that BELFB is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of BELFB (3.83) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BELFB is 5.27, which is a neutral value as it means it would take BELFB, 5.27 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
BELFB has a Debt to FCF ratio of 5.27. This is in the better half of the industry: BELFB outperforms 60.48% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.63 indicates that BELFB is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
BELFB has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.63) than 79.03% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.63 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.27 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.83 |
ROIC/WACC0.86
WACC8.93%
2.3 Liquidity
BELFB has a Current Ratio of 3.05. This indicates that BELFB is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
BELFB has a better Current ratio (3.05) than 63.71% of its industry peers.
BELFB has a Quick Ratio of 1.72. This is a normal value and indicates that BELFB is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.72, BELFB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.23% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.05 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.72 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
BELFB shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -5.30%.
BELFB shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 48.64% yearly.
Looking at the last year, BELFB shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 6.08% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, BELFB shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 1.67% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-5.3%
EPS 3Y48.64%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%8.44%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.08%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.54%
Revenue growth 5Y1.67%
Sales Q2Q%26.35%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, BELFB will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 12.67% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 14.69% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y18.93%
EPS Next 2Y12.67%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year29.16%
Revenue Next 2Y16.77%
Revenue Next 3Y14.69%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 27.44, the valuation of BELFB can be described as expensive.
68.55% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BELFB, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.49. BELFB is around the same levels.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.51 indicates a rather expensive valuation of BELFB.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BELFB indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BELFB is cheaper than 67.74% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BELFB to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.99), we can say BELFB is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.51 |
4.2 Price Multiples
BELFB's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BELFB is cheaper than 61.29% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BELFB is valued a bit cheaper than 67.74% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 40.07 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.04 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
BELFB's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
BELFB has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
BELFB's earnings are expected to grow with 12.67% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.45
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y12.67%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.21%, BELFB is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
BELFB's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.11.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.21, BELFB pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.43.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.21% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BELFB has a limited annual growth rate of 0.04%.
BELFB has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
BELFB has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.04%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years25
5.3 Sustainability
6.74% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BELFB. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of BELFB is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP6.74%
EPS Next 2Y12.67%
EPS Next 3YN/A
NASDAQ:BELFB (10/15/2025, 2:53:56 PM)
152.04
+4.9 (+3.33%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners46.72%
Inst Owner Change-0.01%
Ins Owners22.16%
Ins Owner Change-1.81%
Market Cap1.92B
Analysts84.44
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %21.9%
Short Ratio2.54
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.21% |
Yearly Dividend0.27
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.04%
DP6.74%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years25
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)19.39%
Min EPS beat(2)13.97%
Max EPS beat(2)24.82%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)36.4%
Min EPS beat(4)13.97%
Max EPS beat(4)90.44%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)33.29%
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)5.48%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.37%
Max Revenue beat(2)10.59%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)7.98%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.8%
Max Revenue beat(4)21.75%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.18%
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)23.64%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)11.17%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)10.62%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)6.15%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.51 | ||
| P/S | 3.24 | ||
| P/FCF | 40.07 | ||
| P/OCF | 29.8 | ||
| P/B | 4.76 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.04 |
EPS(TTM)5.54
EY3.64%
EPS(NY)6.75
Fwd EY4.44%
FCF(TTM)3.79
FCFY2.5%
OCF(TTM)5.1
OCFY3.36%
SpS46.92
BVpS31.97
TBVpS-2.49
PEG (NY)1.45
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.37% | ||
| ROE | 12.6% | ||
| ROCE | 9.09% | ||
| ROIC | 7.65% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.24% | ||
| ROICexgc | 19.1% | ||
| OM | 12.65% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.59% | ||
| GM | 37.84% | ||
| FCFM | 8.09% |
ROA(3y)8.88%
ROA(5y)6.86%
ROE(3y)17.71%
ROE(5y)14.38%
ROIC(3y)13.11%
ROIC(5y)9.78%
ROICexc(3y)15.67%
ROICexc(5y)11.77%
ROICexgc(3y)23.26%
ROICexgc(5y)17.27%
ROCE(3y)15.59%
ROCE(5y)11.63%
ROICexcg growth 3Y33.85%
ROICexcg growth 5Y56.02%
ROICexc growth 3Y10.39%
ROICexc growth 5Y40.88%
OM growth 3Y44.92%
OM growth 5Y65.85%
PM growth 3Y18.84%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y15.23%
GM growth 5Y11.11%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.62
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.63 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.27 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.59 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 73.16% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.79% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 6.26 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 66.07% | ||
| Profit Quality | 94.16% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.05 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.72 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.83 |
F-Score5
WACC8.93%
ROIC/WACC0.86
Cap/Depr(3y)78.75%
Cap/Depr(5y)65.07%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.96%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.76%
Profit Quality(3y)112.12%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-5.3%
EPS 3Y48.64%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%8.44%
EPS Next Y18.93%
EPS Next 2Y12.67%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.08%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.54%
Revenue growth 5Y1.67%
Sales Q2Q%26.35%
Revenue Next Year29.16%
Revenue Next 2Y16.77%
Revenue Next 3Y14.69%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-13.5%
EBIT growth 3Y44.14%
EBIT growth 5Y68.62%
EBIT Next Year108.9%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-16.33%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y32.72%
OCF growth 1Y-7.43%
OCF growth 3Y151.97%
OCF growth 5Y24.81%