Belden Inc (BDC) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Belden Inc stock (BDC) is currently trading at $118.69. Belden Inc PE ratio is 19.01. Belden Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 1.63. Analyst consensus price target for BDC is $176.00. WallStSmart rates BDC as Hold.
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- Belden Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- BDC Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- BDC analyst price target and Smart Rating
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BDC Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Belden Inc (BDC)
BDC trades at a significant discount to its Graham intrinsic value of $234.98, offering a 39% margin of safety — a level value investors typically seek before buying.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Belden Inc (BDC) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in peg ratio, price/sales, eps growth. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
Belden Inc (BDC) Key Strengths (6)
104.92% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Good growth relative to its price
Paying $1.63 for every $1 of annual revenue
Strong earnings growth at 20.60% per year
Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability
Solid profitability: $19 profit per $100 equity
Supporting Valuation Data
Belden Inc (BDC) Areas to Watch (4)
Thin operating margins with cost pressures present
Premium pricing at 3.4x book value
Modest revenue growth at 8.10%
Thin profit margins with limited profitability
Belden Inc (BDC) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 63/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 6 register as strengths (avg 8.0/10) while 4 fall into concern territory (avg 4.0/10). All four categories (Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality) show healthy scores, indicating broadly sound fundamentals.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Institutional Own., PEG Ratio, Price/Sales. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.05), Price/Sales (1.63) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 18.60%. Growth metrics are encouraging with EPS Growth at 20.60%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Operating Margin, Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Some valuation metrics including Price/Book (3.44) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 8.10%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Operating Margin at 13.00%, Profit Margin at 8.75%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Operating Margin improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 18.60% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 8.10% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. The weight of evidence leans positive, with more strengths than concerns. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Institutional Own., PEG Ratio) and negatives (Operating Margin, Price/Book). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
BDC Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
BDC's Price-to-Sales ratio of 1.63x trades 60% above its historical average of 1.02x (96th percentile), historically expensive. The current valuation is 21% below its historical high of 2.07x set in Mar 2026, and 675% above its historical low of 0.21x in Feb 2009. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~2.1x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Belden Inc (BDC) · TECHNOLOGY › COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT
The Big Picture
Belden Inc operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 2.7B with 8% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 8.8%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.
Key Findings
ROE of 1860.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
Generating 121M in free cash flow and 160M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Belden Inc push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 18.0%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.
Debt management: total debt of 1.4B is significantly higher than cash (390M). Monitor refinancing risk.
Sector dynamics: monitor COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Belden Inc.
Bottom Line
Belden Inc offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About Belden Inc(BDC)
NYSE
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.