Belden Inc. (BDC) — Stock Score Summary

Belden Inc. (BDC) has a MoatMap StockRank of 62/100 based on Quality (60/100), Value (50/100), and Momentum (37/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. Belden is successfully transitioning from a legacy cable manufacturer to a high-margin industrial networking and connectivity solutions provider. As factories nearshore and automate to mitigate supply chain risks, Belden's mission-critical network infrastructure is a direct beneficiary, creating an asymmetric opportunity as the market still values it as a cyclical wire player.

Belden Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets a comprehensive portfolio of signal transmission products, including specialty cables, connectivity, and networking systems for mission-critical industrial and enterprise applications. The company's competitive moat is derived from its reputation for high-performance and reliable solutions, deep engineering expertise, and established relationships within demanding environments, fostering high switching costs for essential infrastructure. Belden is a global leader in secure and robust connectivity for industrial automation and enterprise networks.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$110.15
Market Cap$4.1B
P/E (TTM)18.67
P/E (Forward)12.45
Price/Book3.36
Return on Equity18.9%
Return on Invested Capital11.0%
Debt/Equity107.34
Gross Margin37.5%
Operating Margin11.1%
Revenue Growth11.4%
Dividend Yield0.2%
Free Cash Flow$81M

Belden Inc. operates in the Communication Equipment industry, part of the Technology sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Belden Inc.’s (BDC) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Belden Inc. (BDC) is 62/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (60), Value (50), and Momentum (37) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Belden Inc. have an economic moat?
Belden Inc. (BDC) has a Quality factor score of 60/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Belden Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Belden Inc. (BDC) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 62/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Belden Inc. in?
Belden Inc. (BDC) operates in the Technology sector, specifically the Communication Equipment industry (United States).