(BDC) Belden - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US0774541066

BDC: Copper Cable, Fiber Cable, Connectivity Solutions, Network Systems, Power Products

Belden Inc. (NYSE:BDC) is a leading provider of signal transmission solutions, catering to mission-critical applications worldwide. The company operates through two primary segments: Enterprise Solutions and Industrial Automation Solutions. Its Enterprise Solutions division specializes in copper and fiber cable systems, connectivity products, and infrastructure for applications like local area networks, data centers, and 5G. This segment also provides power and cooling solutions for data centers, addressing the growing demand for efficient and reliable data center operations. The Industrial Automation Solutions division focuses on network infrastructure for industrial settings, offering secure and scalable solutions for industries like discrete automation, process automation, energy, and mass transit.

Belden serves a diverse range of industries, including commercial real estate, healthcare, education, government, and financial institutions. Its products are sold through distributors, OEMs, and directly to end-users. With a strong emphasis on innovation and reliability, the company has established itself as a key player in the electronic components sector. Belden Inc. was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri, with a global presence spanning the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific.

From a financial perspective, Belden Inc. has a market capitalization of approximately $4.64 billion, with a trailing P/E ratio of 23.98 and a forward P/E of 16.26. The companys price-to-book ratio stands at 3.58, and its price-to-sales ratio is 1.98. These metrics provide investors with a clear view of the companys valuation and growth potential in the electronic components industry. For more information, visit their website at https://www.belden.com.

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BDC Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 4,491m
Sector Technology
Industry Communication Equipment
GiC Sub-Industry Electronic Components
IPO / Inception 1993-09-29

BDC Stock Ratings

Growth 5y 86.7%
Fundamental -12.9%
Dividend 33.1%
Rel. Strength Industry 15.9
Analysts 4.8/5
Fair Price Momentum 107.96 USD
Fair Price DCF 34.78 USD

BDC Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 0.19%
Yield on Cost 5y 0.45%
Annual Growth 5y 0.00%
Payout Consistency 93.6%

BDC Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -59.3%
Growth Correlation 12m 86.8%
Growth Correlation 5y 95%
CAGR 5y 20.16%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.53
Sharpe Ratio 12m 0.99
Alpha 7.42
Beta 1.53
Volatility 30.81%
Current Volume 292.9k
Average Volume 20d 271.5k
What is the price of BDC stocks?
As of February 23, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 111.53 with a total of 292,907 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -2.94%, over one month by -7.61%, over three months by -7.51% and over the past year by +37.54%.
Is Belden a good stock to buy?
Neither. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Belden is currently (February 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of -12.91 and therefor a neutral outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of BDC as of February 2025 is 107.96. This means that BDC is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -3.2%.
Is BDC a buy, sell or hold?
Belden has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.80. Therefor, it is recommend to buy BDC.
  • Strong Buy: 4
  • Buy: 1
  • Hold: 0
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecast for BDC stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, BDC Belden will be worth about 129.6 in February 2026. The stock is currently trading at 111.53. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +16.17%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 137.2 23%
Analysts Target Price 140.4 25.9%
ValueRay Target Price 129.6 16.2%