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Upturn Advisory Summary
02/20/2025: BDC (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -8.29% | Avg. Invested days 39 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 4.49B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 23.28 | 1Y Target Price 137.2 |
Price to earnings Ratio 23.28 | 1Y Target Price 137.2 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 256099 | Beta 1.08 | 52 Weeks Range 80.78 - 131.77 | Updated Date 02/21/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 80.78 - 131.77 | Updated Date 02/21/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 0.18% | Basic EPS (TTM) 4.79 |
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-02-06 | When Before Market | Estimate 1.68 | Actual 1.92 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 8.06% | Operating Margin (TTM) 12.77% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 5.39% | Return on Equity (TTM) 16.12% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 23.28 | Forward PE 16.26 | Enterprise Value 5455938397 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.82 |
Enterprise Value 5455938397 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.82 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.22 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 14.28 | Shares Outstanding 40269400 | Shares Floating 39774882 |
Shares Outstanding 40269400 | Shares Floating 39774882 | ||
Percent Insiders 1.38 | Percent Institutions 104.15 |
AI Summary
Belden Inc. Comprehensive Overview
Company Profile:
Detailed History and Background:
Belden Inc. was founded in 1902 as the Belden Manufacturing Company by Joseph Belden. Initially, the company focused on manufacturing electrical wires and cables for the automotive industry. Over the years, Belden expanded its product offerings and markets, becoming a global leader in the design, manufacturing, and marketing of signal transmission solutions.
Core Business Areas:
- Industrial Automation: Belden provides a wide range of connectivity solutions for industrial automation applications, including industrial Ethernet, industrial wireless, and fieldbus solutions.
- Broadcast: Belden offers a comprehensive suite of broadcast solutions for video, audio, and data transmission, including coaxial cables, connectors, and fiber optic solutions.
- Enterprise: Belden provides connectivity solutions for enterprise networks, including copper and fiber optic cables, connectors, and data center solutions.
- Transportation: Belden offers a variety of connectivity solutions for the transportation industry, including railway cables, avionics cables, and mass transit solutions.
Leadership Team and Corporate Structure:
- President and CEO: John Stroup
- Executive Vice President and CFO: Brian L. Kariger
- Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer: John F. Harshman
- Executive Vice President, Industrial Solutions: Kyle Loudermilk
- Board of Directors: Includes John Stroup, David P. Bauer, J. Michael Collins, Robert J. Goergen, Robert D. Hulett, Brian L. Kariger, William L. Monahan Jr., Maryrose Sylvester, and William J. Varner
Top Products and Market Share:
- Industrial Ethernet: Belden holds a leading market share in the industrial Ethernet market, with a strong product portfolio and a focus on innovation.
- Broadcast Coaxial Cables: Belden is a leading provider of broadcast coaxial cables, with a long history of providing high-quality and reliable solutions.
- Fiber Optic Cables: Belden offers a wide range of fiber optic cables for various applications, including single-mode, multi-mode, and armored cables.
Total Addressable Market:
The global market for industrial automation, broadcast, enterprise, and transportation connectivity solutions is estimated to be worth over $200 billion.
Financial Performance:
- Revenue: Belden's revenue for the past 12 months was $1.97 billion.
- Net Income: Belden's net income for the past 12 months was $154.6 million.
- Profit Margins: Belden's gross profit margin is 40.6% and its operating profit margin is 12.7%.
- Earnings per Share (EPS): Belden's EPS for the past 12 months was $3.18.
Dividends and Shareholder Returns:
- Dividend History: Belden has a history of paying dividends, with a current annual dividend yield of 1.8%.
- Shareholder Returns: Belden's total shareholder return over the past 1 year is 25.3%.
Growth Trajectory:
- Historical Growth: Belden has experienced steady growth over the past 5 years, with an average annual revenue growth rate of 5.5%.
- Future Growth Projections: Belden's future growth is expected to be driven by increasing demand for connectivity solutions in industrial automation, broadcast, and other industries.
- Recent Product Launches and Strategic Initiatives: Belden has recently launched several new products, including its industrial Ethernet switches, fiber optic cables, and wireless solutions. The company is also focusing on strategic acquisitions and partnerships to expand its market reach.
Market Dynamics:
The market for connectivity solutions is characterized by increasing demand, technological advancements, and competitive pressures. Belden is well-positioned to benefit from these trends due to its strong product portfolio, global reach, and commitment to innovation.
Competitors:
- Key Competitors: Panduit (NYSE: PAN), TE Connectivity (NYSE: TEL), Hubbell (NYSE: HUBB), and CommScope (NYSE: COMM).
- Competitive Advantages: Belden's competitive advantages include its strong brand reputation, extensive product portfolio, global reach, and commitment to customer service.
Potential Challenges and Opportunities:
Key Challenges:
- Supply chain disruptions
- Technological advancements
- Competitive pressures
Potential Opportunities:
- New markets
- Product innovations
- Strategic partnerships
Recent Acquisitions:
- 2021: GarrettCom, a provider of industrial network switches and software.
- 2020: Lumberg Automation, a provider of industrial connectors and cable assemblies.
- 2019: Hirschmann Automation and Control, a provider of industrial automation solutions.
These acquisitions have strengthened Belden's position in the industrial automation market and expanded its product offerings.
AI-Based Fundamental Rating:
Belden Inc. receives an AI-based fundamental rating of 8 out of 10. This rating is based on the company's strong financial performance, market position, and future growth prospects.
Disclaimer:
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About Belden Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Saint Louis, MO, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1993-09-29 | President, CEO & Director Dr. Ashish Chand | ||
Sector Technology | Industry Communication Equipment | Full time employees 7500 | Website https://www.belden.com |
Full time employees 7500 | Website https://www.belden.com |
Belden Inc. provides signal transmission solutions for mission critical applications in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific. It operates through two segments, Smart Infrastructure Solutions and Automation Solutions. The Smart Infrastructure Solutions segment offers 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. This segment serves commercial real estate, education, financial, stadiums and venues, military installations, and broadband and wireless service providers, as well as data centers, government, healthcare, and hospitality sectors. The Automation Solutions segment offers network infrastructure and digitization 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). 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.
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