(BDC) Belden - Ratings and Ratios

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

BDC: Cables, Connectors, Racks, Panels, Systems, Networks

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 4,208m
Sector Technology
Industry Communication Equipment
GiC Sub-Industry Electronic Components
IPO / Inception 1993-09-29

BDC Stock Ratings

Growth 5y 86.0%
Fundamental 40.7%
Dividend 29.0%
Rel. Strength 16.2
Analysts 4.8/5
Fair Price Momentum 108.50 USD
Fair Price DCF 122.36 USD

BDC Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 0.19%
Yield on Cost 5y 0.58%
Annual Growth 5y 0.00%
Payout Consistency 94.4%

BDC Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -83%
Growth Correlation 12m 69.9%
Growth Correlation 5y 95%
CAGR 5y 24.76%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.68
Sharpe Ratio 12m 0.76
Alpha 7.05
Beta 1.024
Volatility 32.87%
Current Volume 372.2k
Average Volume 20d 304.8k
What is the price of BDC stocks?
As of April 04, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 104.50 with a total of 372,177 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -0.62%, over one month by -1.75%, over three months by -7.64% and over the past year by +18.55%.
Is Belden a good stock to buy?
Partly, yes. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Belden (NYSE:BDC) is currently (April 2025) ok to buy, but has to be watched. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 40.73 and therefor a somewhat positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of BDC as of April 2025 is 108.50. This means that BDC is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 3.83%.
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 120.9 in April 2026. The stock is currently trading at 104.50. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +15.67%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 137.2 31.3%
Analysts Target Price 140.4 34.4%
ValueRay Target Price 120.9 15.7%