Belden Inc (BDC) Fair Value & Analysis
Technology · US · Market cap $4.1B · ISIN US0774541066
What is Belden Inc really worth?
Belden Inc
BDC · US
A solid business, but trading 18% above our fair value of $100.54.
Strengths
Risks
For context
Fair value as of: Aug 30, 2026
From 26 valuation models · updated 6 days ago
Share price −6.7% over the past month.
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What matters now
- The model range is unusually wide ($53.82 to $185.69). The outcome hinges heavily on assumptions, so read the point estimate with caution.
- Solid but not exceptional quality (65/100) and above fair value, neither a clear bargain nor a standout compounder.
Price vs Fair Value (5 years)
White line = price, green steps = our fair value per fiscal year, dashed = 300-day average. As of Aug 30, 2026.
How to read this chart
60‑month range $45.79 – $150.78 · fair‑value band $53.82 – $185.69 · the $118.92 price screens above the $100.54 fair value. Green steps = our fair value per fiscal year (point-in-time, no hindsight). 1 fiscal year is left out: there the valuation rested on only a fraction of the usual models. Dashed = 300-day average. As of Aug 30, 2026.
Analysis
Belden Inc (BDC) currently trades at $118.92, while our model-based Fair Value estimate is $100.54, implying the stock looks roughly 18.3% overvalued today. The Quality Score stands at 65/100 (solid quality), in the Technology sector. Bull case: the Growth Earnings group reads highest at a median of $142.84 per share, and 7 of the 26 models we run sit above the $118.92 price. Bear case: the Asset-Based group reads lowest at $21.75, and 19 of the 26 models stay below the price. Evidence for this calculation is high.
Over the trailing twelve months, Belden Inc generated revenue of $2.8B at a net margin of 8.5%. Revenue grew 11.4% year over year. It earns a return on equity of 18.9%. Net debt stands at $1.1B. Fundamentals as of Aug 30, 2026
Our scenario range runs from $53.82 (bear case) to $185.69 (bull case); at $118.92, the current price sits within that range. Bear and bull are the same models run on conservative and optimistic assumptions (margins, growth, valuation multiples), so a plausible valuation range, not a price target. The share trades about 26% below its 52-week high and 18% above its 52-week low, currently below its 200-day average. For context, the median of 10 Technology peers we cover trades at −52% fair-value upside, at −15%, BDC screens cheaper than that median.
Fair Value models
This estimate rests on fiscal year 2025 figures, and about 8 months have passed since. In that time the company retained roughly $3.88 per share, which is 3.9 % of the fair value. The fair value deliberately does not add this in: the models value reported figures, not a projection.
Each model estimates fair value its own way; the Fair Value above is the evidence-weighted, family-balanced blend. Evidence (0–100) measures how completely this model’s inputs are available: well-fed models carry more weight in the blend. The spread across models is intentional, each one stresses a different value driver; dividend models, for instance, come out structurally low when payout is small. Every input is real reported data, nothing guessed.
All 26 models by family
Widest divergence: Growth Earnings ($142.84) versus Dividend Discount ($2.80). Highest evidence: FCF DCF (78).
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Key figures & financial health
More key figures
Figures from reported company fundamentals · as of Aug 30, 2026. TTM = trailing twelve months.
Quality Score breakdown
Of which business quality 61 · Market factors (momentum, volatility) 39
Non-valuation factor families (profitability, growth, cashflow, financial strength, momentum …), each academically grounded. Valuation itself sits in the Fair Value and is deliberately excluded here to avoid double-counting.
All values are scores from 0 to 100 (100 = best against fixed, research-based bands), not percentages. The three market factors (momentum, 52-week proximity, low volatility) are displayed but carry zero weight in the headline number: market sentiment is not a business property.
About the company
Belden Inc. provides connection solutions to bring data infrastructure into alignment to unlock new possibilities for its customers.
Full company description
Belden Inc. provides connection solutions to bring data infrastructure into alignment to unlock new possibilities for its customers. The company provides copper cable and connectivity solutions, fiber cable and connectivity solutions, interconnect panels, racks and enclosures, and signal extension and matrix switching systems for use in local area networks, data centers, access control, 5G, fiber to the home, and building automation applications. It also provides power, cooling, and airflow management products for mission-critical data center operations; and end-to-end fiber and copper network systems. It also serves commercial real estate, education, financial institutions, stadiums and venues, military installations, and broadband and wireless service providers, as well as data centers, government, healthcare, and hospitality sectors. In addition, the company offers network digitization and automation solutions; and products and solutions covering various aspects of data handling, including acquisition, transmission, orchestration, and management for applications in discrete automation, process automation, energy, and mass transit. It sells its products to distributors, end-users, installers, and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). It operates in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific. The company was formerly known as Belden CDT Inc. and changed its name to Belden Inc. in May 2007. Belden Inc. was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri. As of April 22, 2026 Belden Inc. operates as subsidiary of Brightstar Capital Partners, L.P.
Company description, as reported by the company or data provider.
Revenue & earnings trend
FY2021 – FY2025 · reported fiscal years
Belden Inc reported revenue of $2.7B in FY2025 versus $2.3B in FY2021, a compound +4.2%/yr. Reported net income was $238M in FY2025, compounding +38.8%/yr from FY2021. FY2021 was a trough year, so the rate overstates the trend.
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Recent news
External third-party headlines (Yahoo Finance, Reuters and others), not an editorial selection.
- Zacks.com featured highlights Nutex, RCM, Remitly and Belden
- Belden (BDC) Unveils New IT OT Networking Products
- Belden (BDC) On Record Q2 And AI Demand, Is The Valuation Story Changing?
- Belden Launches New Edge Connectivity, Resilient Switching and High-Density Infrastructure Innovations
Peer Group
Communication Equipment · 302 stocks
How this stock ranks against its industry: the green marker is this stock, the band is the typical 25–75% peer range, and the tick is the median.
Valuation Multiples vs Communication Equipment median · lower = cheaper
Strength profile in five axes (Snowflake)
Five quick dimensions, each 0 to 100: VALUE (fair-value potential), FUTURE (revenue growth), PAST (return on equity), HEALTH (low debt), DIVIDEND (yield). Green = this stock, grey = typical sector peer.
Insider activity: 45/100
Values & ESG
Does this company touch areas you may want to avoid? The classification is inferred from sector and industry.
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