(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. is a leading provider of signal transmission solutions, catering to a wide range of mission-critical applications across the globe, including the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific. The company's product portfolio is divided into two primary segments: Enterprise Solutions and Industrial Automation Solutions. The Enterprise Solutions segment focuses on delivering copper and fiber cable and connectivity solutions, interconnect panels, racks, and enclosures, as well as signal extension and matrix switching systems. These products are designed for use in various applications, such as local area networks, data centers, access control, 5G, fiber to the home, and building automation, highlighting the company's ability to adapt to evolving technological landscapes.

The Enterprise Solutions segment also offers a range of power, cooling, and airflow management products, which are essential for maintaining the integrity and efficiency of data center operations. Furthermore, Belden provides end-to-end fiber and copper network systems, underscoring its commitment to comprehensive solutions. This segment serves a diverse array of sectors, including commercial real estate, education, financial institutions, stadiums and venues, military installations, broadband and wireless service providers, data centers, governments, healthcare, and hospitality. The breadth of its customer base demonstrates the versatility and reliability of Belden's products and services.

The Industrial Automation Solutions segment is geared towards providing network infrastructure and digitization solutions, secure networks for the digitization and automation of industries and infrastructure, and products that cover various aspects of data handling. This includes data acquisition, transmission, orchestration, and management for applications in discrete automation, process automation, energy, and mass transit. By offering these specialized solutions, Belden supports the operational efficiency and security of its clients across different industries. The company's sales strategy involves selling its products to distributors, end-users, installers, and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), ensuring a wide reach and accessibility of its solutions.

Belden Inc., founded in 1902 and headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri, has a long history of innovation and adaptation. Formerly known as Belden CDT Inc., the company changed its name to Belden Inc. in May 2007, reflecting its evolution and growth. With a strong online presence at https://www.belden.com, and listed on the NYSE under the ticker symbol BDC, Belden Inc. is recognized as a common stock with the ISIN US0774541066, categorized under the GICS Sub Industry of Electronic Components. This classification underscores the company's significant role in the technology sector, particularly in the development and manufacturing of electronic components.

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BDC Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 4,677m
Sector Technology
Industry Communication Equipment
GiC Sub-Industry Electronic Components
IPO / Inception 1993-09-29

BDC Stock Ratings

Growth 5y 84.9%
Fundamental 19.0%
Dividend 33.0%
Rel. Strength Industry 247
Analysts 4.8/5
Fair Price Momentum 133.29 USD
Fair Price DCF 135.58 USD

BDC Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 0.17%
Yield on Cost 5y 0.40%
Annual Growth 5y 0.00%
Payout Consistency 93.6%

BDC Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -34.7%
Growth Correlation 12m 92.3%
Growth Correlation 5y 94.2%
CAGR 5y 19.50%
CAGR/Mean DD 5y 1.35
Sharpe Ratio 12m 1.49
Alpha 32.92
Beta 1.18
Volatility 32.47%
Current Volume 188.6k
Average Volume 20d 256k
What is the price of BDC stocks?
As of January 22, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 120.71 with a total of 188,554 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +4.01%, over one month by +6.36%, over three months by +2.44% and over the past year by +63.29%.
Is Belden a good stock to buy?
Neither. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Belden is currently (January 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 18.97 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 January 2025 is 133.29. This means that BDC is currently undervalued and has a potential upside of +10.42% (Margin of Safety).
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 146.9 in January 2026. The stock is currently trading at 120.71. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +21.7%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 140.4 16.3%
Analysts Target Price 140.4 16.3%
ValueRay Target Price 146.9 21.7%