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Belden Inc.

Fundamental data last updated:June 19, 2026

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company profile

SECTOR

Technology

industry

Communication Equipment

Exchange

NYSE

County of HQ

US

Next Earnings Date

07/30/2026

Business Summary

Belden Inc. provides portfolio of signal transmission solutions in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific. It operates in two segments, Enterprise Solutions and Industrial Solutions. The Enterprise Solutions segment offers copper cable and connectivity solutions, fiber cable and connectivity solutions, interconnect panels, racks and enclosures, and signal extension and matrix switching systems for use in applications, such as local area networks, data centers, access control, 5G, fiber, and home and building automation. It also provides power, cooling, and airflow management products for mission-critical data center operations; and end-to-end copper and fiber network systems. This segment serves commercial real estate, hospitality, healthcare, education, financial, government, and broadband and wireless service providers, as well as end-markets, including sport venues, stadiums, data centers, military installations, and academia. The Industrial Solutions segment offers infrastructure components and on-machine connectivity systems; and industrial Ethernet switches, network management software, routers, firewalls, gateways, input/output (I/O) connectors/systems, industrial Ethernet cables, optical fiber industrial Ethernet cables, Fieldbus cables, IP and networking cables, I/O modules, distribution boxes, and customer specific wiring solutions. This segment provides its products for use in applications comprising network and fieldbus infrastructure; sensor and actuator connectivity; and power, control, and data transmission; and supplies heat-shrinkable tubing and wire management products to protect and organize wire and cable assemblies. It serves distributors, original equipment manufacturers, installers, and end-users. The company was formerly known as Belden CDT Inc. and changed its name to Belden Inc. in May 2007. Belden Inc. was founded in 1902 and is based in St. Louis, Missouri.

 


VALUATION

P/E

17.29

Market Cap ($M USD)

$4.11B

Forward P/E

11.16

PEG

0.20

PRICE TO SALES

1.47

PRICE TO BOOK

3.19

EV / EBITDA

10.91

5-Year Average P/E

Free Cash Flow Yield

4.39%

DCF Value

$134.06

Graham Number

$67.33

Price to FCF

22.76

EV to FCF

28.74

Earnings Yield

5.78%

FCF Yield

4.39%

DIVIDEND

Yield

0.19%

Annual Payout

$0.20

Payout Ratio

3.35%

Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth

5-Year Dividend Growth Rate

Financial Health & Profitability

Earnings Per Share

$6.10

Next Year EPS Growth Estimate

$9.45

Next Year Revenue Growth Estimate

$322.40B

Return on Equity (ROE)

18.84%

FREE CASH FLOW

Operating Margin

12.31%

Debt-to-Equity

1.17

Piotroski F-Score

7

Altman Z-Score

3.09

Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)

12.06%

Current Ratio

2.09

Quick Ratio

1.40

Net Debt to EBITDA

2.27

Interest Coverage

6.89

Gross Profit margin

35.75%

FCF PER SHARE

$4.65

REVENUE PER SHARE

$71.80

Gainseekers Quantitative Analysis

Summary

Belden Inc. presents a compelling valuation story. Recent pricing indicated it traded below its DCF value, suggesting potential undervaluation. The Forward P/E of 11.89 and a robust Earnings Yield of 5.43% highlight attractive growth prospects. With an Altman Z-score of 3.16, the company appears financially stable, reducing bankruptcy risk. The market seems to underestimate its earnings potential, given the low PEG ratio of 0.22, signaling significant growth at a reasonable price.

AI Exposure / Tech Reliance

Operating in the Communication Equipment industry, Belden Inc. is well-positioned to leverage AI and tech advancements. Its sector is inherently tied to digital transformation, offering opportunities to integrate AI into its product offerings. This adaptability could enhance its competitive edge in a rapidly evolving market.

The Bull Case

For value and GARP investors, Belden Inc. shines with its impressive ROIC of 12.06%, indicating efficient capital use. A Piotroski F-Score of 7 suggests strong financial health, while a Free Cash Flow Yield of 4.12% underscores its ability to generate cash. The company's operating margin of 12.31% reflects solid pricing power, making it an attractive buy for those seeking growth at a reasonable price.

The Bear Case

Despite its strengths, Belden Inc. faces challenges with its Price/Book ratio of 3.40 and Price/Sales ratio of 1.57, which may deter deep value investors. The stock's proximity to its 52-week high, with only a 7.77% distance from the low, suggests potential overextension. Additionally, a high EV to FCF ratio of 30.22 raises concerns about cash flow efficiency relative to enterprise value.

Market Sentiment & Smart Money

Short Interest %

Analyst Consensus

Buy

Average Analyst Price Target

$150.00

Institutional Ownership %

1-Year Beta

1.18

Insider Buying % (6 Mo)

Distance to 52-Week High

51.75%

Distance to 52-Week Low

4.20%

EARNINGS SURPRISE %

3.51%

50-DAY SMA

$117.34

200-DAY SMA

$121.76

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