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Bel FuseBELFA -0.77%61 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.18 as of Jun. 2026, which is 93% below its 10-year median of 2.62. GuruFocus rates BELFA with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $94.45 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,790 Hardware companies, Bel Fuse ranks better than 82.91% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bel Fuse's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
BELFA'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.61 Med: 2.62 Max: 11.14
Current: 0.26
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Bel Fuse was 11.14. The lowest was -2.61. And the median was 2.62.
BELFA's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 82.91% of 1790
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.71
vs BELFA: 0.26
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
Bel Fuse Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Bel Fuse Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bel Fuse's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
BELFA vs OLED, OSIS, KN: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Bel Fuse's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
Bel Fuse Debt-to-EBITDA vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Bel Fuse's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bel Fuse's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) EBITDA data.
Bel Fuse (BELFA) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.18 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Bel Fuse. This is 93% below median its historical median of 2.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Bel Fuse ranks #306 out of 1790 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 17.1%.
Is Bel Fuse's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Bel Fuse's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.18 is 93% below median its 10-year median of 2.62. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.71. Bel Fuse's value of 0.18 is 89.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bel Fuse ranks #306 out of 1790 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Bel Fuse has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bel Fuse's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to OLED and OSIS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Bel Fuse ranks #306 out of 1790 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Bel Fuse in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.71. Bel Fuse's value of 0.18 is 89.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.62 vs. the industry median of 1.71, Bel Fuse 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 Debt-to-EBITDA for a Hardware company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Hardware companies is 1.71, based on 1,790 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Bel Fuse's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.18 is 89.5% 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 Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Bel Fuse. For the Hardware industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bel Fuse's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.18, which is 93% below median its own 10-year median of 2.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bel Fuse stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bel Fuse (BELFA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $94.45, compared to a current price of $231.74 — trading 145.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.18, which is 93% below median its 10-year median of 2.62 and 89.5% below the Hardware industry median of 1.71. Bel Fuse's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bel Fuse (BELFA), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.18 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 Bel Fuse (BELFA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bel Fuse stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $231.74 is trading 145.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $94.45.
GuruFocus considers Bel Fuse to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BELFA:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.18 (93% below median its 10-year median of 2.62)
GF Value™: $94.45 vs. price of $231.74 (145.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 89.5% below the Hardware median (#306 of 1790)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BELFA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bel Fuse Inc designs and manufactures electronic components that protect and connect electronic circuits. Its product portfolio is divided into three categories: magnetic solutions, power solutions & protection, and connectivity solutions. These products are used for the computer, networking, telecommunications, transportation and defense/aerospace, automotive, medical, and consumer electronics industries. Its geographical segments are the United States, Macao, United Kingdom, Slovakia, Germany, Switzerland, and All other foreign countries. Majority of the revenue is derived from United States.
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