Belden Inc (BDC)vsMotorola Solutions Inc (MSI)
BDC
Belden Inc
$106.22
-4.06%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.48B
MSI
Motorola Solutions Inc
$410.34
-0.09%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $68.96B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Motorola Solutions Inc generates 326% more annual revenue ($11.87B vs $2.79B). MSI leads profitability with a 17.6% profit margin vs 8.5%. BDC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.99. BDC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
BDC
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
MSI
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Every $100 of equity generates 82 in profit
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
2.4% earnings growth
Elevated debt levels
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Trading at 26.8x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BDC
The strongest argument for BDC centers on PEG Ratio. Revenue growth of 11.4% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.99 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : MSI
The strongest argument for MSI centers on Return on Equity, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.6% and operating margin at 19.8%.
Bear Case : BDC
The primary concerns for BDC are EPS Growth, Debt/Equity, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : MSI
The primary concerns for MSI are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 3.77 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BDC profiles as a value stock while MSI is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
BDC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.15 — expect wider price swings.
BDC is growing revenue faster at 11.4% — sustainability is the question.
MSI generates stronger free cash flow (389M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BDC scores higher overall (61/100 vs 54/100) and 11.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Belden Inc
TECHNOLOGY · COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT · USA
Belden Inc. is a signal transmission solutions company in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
Motorola Solutions Inc
TECHNOLOGY · COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT · USA
Motorola Solutions, Inc., is an American data communications and telecommunications equipment provider that succeeded Motorola, Inc., following the spinoff of the mobile phone division into Motorola Mobility in 2011. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
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