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BeldenSTU:QCTA +20.45%70 Days Inventory is 84.17 as of Jun. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 74.20. GuruFocus rates STU:QCTA with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €107.95 (Fairly Valued). Among 2,415 Hardware companies, Belden ranks better than 57.52% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Belden's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was €366 Mil. Belden's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was €396 Mil.
Hence, Belden's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 84.17.
The historical rank and industry rank for Belden's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
STU:QCTA'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 51.27 Med: 74.2 Max: 84.22
Current: 82.9
During the past 13 years, Belden's highest Days Inventory was 84.22. The lowest was 51.27. And the median was 74.20.
STU:QCTA's Days Inventory is ranked better than 57.52% of 2415
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 94.3
vs STU:QCTA: 82.90
Belden's Days Inventory
declined
from Jun. 2025 (86.83) to Jun. 2026 (84.17).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Belden's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.08.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Belden's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.56.
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Belden's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Belden's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Belden Days Inventory Related Terms
Belden Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Belden's Days Inventory can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
STU:QCTA vs EXTR, ONDS, VISN: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Belden's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Belden Days Inventory vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Belden's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Belden's Days Inventory falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Belden (STU:QCTA) has a Days Inventory of 84.17 as of Jun. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Belden and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 74.20. Over the past decade, Belden's Days Inventory has ranged from 51.27 to 84.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Belden ranks #1026 out of 2415 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 42.5%.
Is Belden's Days Inventory too high?
Belden's current Days Inventory of 84.17 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 74.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 51.27 to a high of 84.22. The Hardware industry median Days Inventory is 94.30. Belden's value of 84.17 is 10.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Belden ranks #1026 out of 2415 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Belden has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Belden's Days Inventory compare to EXTR and ONDS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Belden ranks #1026 out of 2415 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Belden in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 94.30. Belden's value of 84.17 is 10.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Belden's own Days Inventory has ranged from 51.27 to 84.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 74.20 vs. the industry median of 94.30, Belden has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Inventory for a Hardware company?
The median Days Inventory among Hardware companies is 94.30, based on 2,415 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Belden's current Days Inventory of 84.17 is 10.7% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Belden and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Days Inventory is 94.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Belden's current Days Inventory is 84.17, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 74.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Belden stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Belden (STU:QCTA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €107.95, compared to a current price of €106.00 — trading 1.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 84.17, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 74.20 and 10.7% below the Hardware industry median of 94.30. Belden's overall GF Score™ is 70/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Belden (STU:QCTA), the current Days Inventory is 84.17 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Belden (STU:QCTA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Belden stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €106.00 is trading 1.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €107.95.
GuruFocus considers Belden to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:QCTA:
Days Inventory: 84.17 (13% above median its 10-year median of 74.20)
GF Value™: €107.95 vs. price of €106.00 (1.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 10.7% below the Hardware median (#1026 of 2415)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:QCTA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Belden Inc is a supplier of complete connection solutions. It has two segments, Smart Infrastructure Solutions and Automation Solutions. Smart Infrastructure Solutions provides network infrastructure and broadband solutions, serving markets such as data centers, government, healthcare, and broadband and wireless service providers, with products including copper and fiber cable and connectivity solutions. Automation Solutions provides digitization and automation solutions that enable IT OT convergence and support acquisition, transmission, orchestration, and management, serving markets including Warehousing and Logistics, Energy, Transportation, and Discrete Manufacturing. The company operates in the Americas, EMEA, and APAC, with maximum revenue coming from the Americas.
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