BDC
NEUTRAL
$115.26
Live
Belden Inc. · NYSE
Target $144.4
(+25.3%)
$83.18
52W Range
$133.77
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Jan 24, 2026
Market cap
$4.57B
P/E
21.07
ROE
18.4%
Profit margin
8.6%
Debt/Equity
1.13
Dividend yield
0.17%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
68%
Belden Inc. (BDC) shows a mixed financial profile with a weak Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 indicating marginal financial health, and no available Altman Z-Score limits distress risk assessment. The stock trades above its Graham Number of $62.37 at $115.26, but below the analyst target of $144.40, suggesting growth expectations are priced in. Solid ROE of 18.41% and consistent earnings beats support quality, but bearish insider activity and weak technical trend weigh negatively. Relative to peers, BDC appears reasonably valued with stable growth, though elevated debt and lack of key financial data constrain confidence.
Key Strengths
Strong historical earnings performance with 22 out of 25 quarters beating estimates, including several double-digit surprises
High ROE of 18.41% indicating efficient use of shareholder equity
Solid operating margins at 10.87% and gross margins at 38.28%, above sector averages
Revenue and earnings growth trending positively with YoY revenue growth of 6.60% and EPS growth of 15.9%
Low payout ratio of 3.56% provides significant dividend sustainability and room for future increases
Key Risks
Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 indicates weak to stable financial health, raising concerns about balance sheet and operational efficiency trends
Debt/Equity ratio of 1.13 is above sector average of 0.70, increasing financial risk
Bearish insider sentiment with $2.24M in net insider selling over the last 6 months
Technical trend score of 0/100 signals strong bearish momentum near-term
Missing key financial data (Altman Z-Score, ROIC, cash/debt figures) limits comprehensive risk assessment
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$108.03
-6.3% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
57
Moderate
55
68
72
50
40
AI Verdict
Neutral with upside potential if execution continues and valuation expands
Key drivers: Consistent earnings outperformance, Above-average ROE, Elevated insider selling, Weak Piotroski score, Premium valuation to Graham Number
Confidence
70%
Value
55/100
Ref P/E, PEG, Graham Number
Positives
- Forward P/E of 14.79 is reasonable for the sector
- P/E of 21.07 below sector average of 86.21
Watchpoints
- Current price ($115.26) significantly above Graham Number ($62.37)
- Price/Book of 3.65 is high relative to historical norms
Future
68/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- YoY EPS growth of 15.9% is strong
- Revenue growth of 6.60% stable
- Analyst target price implies 25% upside
Watchpoints
- PEG Ratio unavailable limits growth-adjusted valuation
- Q/Q earnings growth slowing to 5.6%
Past
72/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- 22 out of 25 quarters beat EPS estimates
- Long-term earnings consistency with improving trend
- 5Y price return of +142.3% outperforms peers
Watchpoints
- 1Y and 6M performance negative (-4.7%, -10.3%)
- Recent technical downtrend
Health
50/100
Ref Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score
Positives
- Current ratio of 1.99 and quick ratio of 1.23 indicate adequate liquidity
Watchpoints
- Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 suggests weak financial health
- No Altman Z-Score available for distress risk analysis
- Debt/Equity of 1.13 above peer average
Dividend
40/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
- Very low payout ratio of 3.56% ensures sustainability
Watchpoints
- Dividend yield of 0.17% is negligible for income investors
- Dividend Strength score of 25/100 is weak
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$115.26
Analyst Target
$144.4
Upside/Downside
+25.3%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for BDC and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-01-23
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BDC
Belden Inc.
Primary
|
+142.3% | +46.6% | -4.7% | -10.3% | -2.7% | -0.7% |
|
NOVT
Novanta Inc.
Peer
|
-5.3% | -18.2% | +12.6% | +22.3% | +9.2% | +11.8% |
|
ENPH
Enphase Energy, Inc.
Peer
|
-76.0% | -78.5% | -24.2% | -4.3% | -6.9% | +4.0% |
|
FSLY
Fastly, Inc.
Peer
|
-57.2% | +88.6% | +407.9% | +244.6% | +29.6% | -12.1% |
|
KC
Kingsoft Cloud Holdings Limited
Peer
|
-65.0% | +81.2% | +19.4% | +19.6% | +11.7% | +10.3% |
BDC
Belden Inc.
Primary
5Y
+142.3%
3Y
+46.6%
1Y
-4.7%
6M
-10.3%
1M
-2.7%
1W
-0.7%
NOV
Novanta Inc.
Peer
5Y
-5.3%
3Y
-18.2%
1Y
+12.6%
6M
+22.3%
1M
+9.2%
1W
+11.8%
ENP
Enphase Energy, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-76.0%
3Y
-78.5%
1Y
-24.2%
6M
-4.3%
1M
-6.9%
1W
+4.0%
FSL
Fastly, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-57.2%
3Y
+88.6%
1Y
+407.9%
6M
+244.6%
1M
+29.6%
1W
-12.1%
KC
Kingsoft Cloud Holdings Limited
Peer
5Y
-65.0%
3Y
+81.2%
1Y
+19.4%
6M
+19.6%
1M
+11.7%
1W
+10.3%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
21.07
Forward P/E
14.79
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
3.65
P/S Ratio
1.72
EV/Revenue
2.11
EV/EBITDA
13.14
Market Cap
$4.57B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
8.57%
Operating Margin
10.87%
Gross Margin
38.28%
ROE
18.41%
ROA
5.75%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+6.6%
Earnings Growth
+8.5%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
N/A
Q/Q Earnings Growth
+5.6%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
1.13
Moderate
Current Ratio
1.99
Good
Quick Ratio
1.23
Good
Cash/Share
$8.0
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-02-12
$N/A
2025-10-30
$1.97
+2.6% surprise
2025-07-31
$1.89
+7.5% surprise
2025-05-01
$1.6
+7.1% surprise
Technology Sector Comparison
Comparing BDC against 565 companies in the Technology sector
(45 bullish, 197 neutral, 323 bearish)
P/E Ratio
21.07
This Stock
vs
82.88
Sector Avg
-74.6%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
18.41%
This Stock
vs
-33.47%
Sector Avg
-155.0%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
8.57%
This Stock
vs
-11.75%
Sector Avg
-172.9%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
1.13
This Stock
vs
0.74
Sector Avg
+52.3%
(Higher)
Revenue Growth
6.6%
This Stock
vs
4383.21%
Sector Avg
-99.8%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
1.99
This Stock
vs
3.59
Sector Avg
-44.4%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BDC
Belden Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $4.57B | 21.07 | 18.4% | 8.6% | $115.26 | |
|
NOVT
Novanta Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $4.6B | 87.65 | 5.2% | 5.5% | $128.85 | Compare |
|
ENPH
Enphase Energy, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $4.64B | 27.32 | 17.9% | 11.7% | $35.24 | Compare |
|
FSLY
Fastly, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $4.47B | - | -12.8% | -19.5% | $29.46 | Compare |
|
KC
Kingsoft Cloud Holdings Limited
|
NEUTRAL | $4.47B | - | -12.7% | -9.8% | $15.11 | Compare |
BDC
Belden Inc.
NEUTRAL
Mkt Cap
$4.6B
P/E
21.1
ROE
18.4%
Price
$115.26
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-11 | KLEIN JONATHAN C | Director | Sale | 3,000 | $372,570 |
| 2025-12-09 | ZINK DOUGLAS R | Officer | Sale | 4,000 | $500,000 |
| 2025-12-05 | LIESER BRIAN | Officer | Sale | 1,270 | $152,400 |
| 2025-12-05 | BHADRA HIRAN | Officer | Sale | 1,600 | $192,000 |
| 2025-12-04 | LIESER BRIAN | Officer | Option Exercise | 4,951 | $315,071 |
| 2025-12-04 | BHADRA HIRAN | Officer | Option Exercise | 4,847 | $266,052 |
| 2025-12-03 | TATE LEAH | Officer | Sale | 2,554 | $306,480 |
| 2025-12-02 | LIESER BRIAN | Officer | Sale | 1,713 | $195,505 |
| 2025-11-19 | AL SALEH ADEL | Director | Stock Award | 2,500 | - |
| 2025-09-09 | ANDERSON BRIAN EDWARD | General Counsel | Gift | 40 | - |
| 2025-09-04 | LIESER BRIAN | Officer | Sale | 4,097 | $521,119 |
| 2025-09-02 | LIESER BRIAN | Officer | Option Exercise | 1,066 | $65,868 |
KLEIN JONATHAN C
Director
2025-12-11
3,000 shares
·
$372,570
ZINK DOUGLAS R
Officer
2025-12-09
4,000 shares
·
$500,000
LIESER BRIAN
Officer
2025-12-05
1,270 shares
·
$152,400
BHADRA HIRAN
Officer
2025-12-05
1,600 shares
·
$192,000
LIESER BRIAN
Officer
2025-12-04
4,951 shares
·
$315,071
BHADRA HIRAN
Officer
2025-12-04
4,847 shares
·
$266,052
TATE LEAH
Officer
2025-12-03
2,554 shares
·
$306,480
LIESER BRIAN
Officer
2025-12-02
1,713 shares
·
$195,505
AL SALEH ADEL
Director
2025-11-19
2,500 shares
ANDERSON BRIAN EDWARD
General Counsel
2025-09-09
40 shares
LIESER BRIAN
Officer
2025-09-04
4,097 shares
·
$521,119
LIESER BRIAN
Officer
2025-09-02
1,066 shares
·
$65,868
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
NONE
5 analysts
Truist Securities
2025-12-19
Buy
Buy
Benchmark
2025-08-01
Buy
Buy
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