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BeldenBDC -1.15%87 EV-to-EBIT is 17.07 as of Aug. 21, 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 16.90. GuruFocus rates BDC with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $130.71 (Fairly Valued). Among 1,788 Hardware companies, Belden ranks better than 53.41% on this metric.
EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Belden's Enterprise Value is $5,756 Mil.
Belden's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $337 Mil. Therefore, Belden's EV-to-EBIT for today is 17.07.
The historical rank and industry rank for Belden's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:
BDC'
s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.44 Med: 16.9 Max: 29.22
Current: 17.07
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Belden was 29.22. The lowest was 8.44. And the median was 16.90.
BDC's EV-to-EBIT is ranked better than 53.41% of 1788
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 19.44
vs BDC: 17.07
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Belden's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $5,644 Mil.
Belden's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $337 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Belden EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Belden's EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Belden's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Belden's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Belden's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Belden's current Enterprise Value is $5,756 Mil.
Belden's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $337 Mil.
* 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 (BDC) has a EV-to-EBIT of 17.07 as of Aug. 21, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Belden and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 16.90. Over the past decade, Belden's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 8.44 to 29.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Belden ranks #833 out of 1788 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 46.6%.
Is Belden's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Belden's current EV-to-EBIT of 17.07 is near median its 10-year median of 16.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.44 to a high of 29.22. The Hardware industry median EV-to-EBIT is 19.44. Belden's value of 17.07 is 12.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Belden ranks #833 out of 1788 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Belden has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Belden's EV-to-EBIT compare to EXTR and ONDS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Belden ranks #833 out of 1788 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Belden in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 19.44. Belden's value of 17.07 is 12.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Belden's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 8.44 to 29.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.90 vs. the industry median of 19.44, 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Hardware company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Hardware companies is 19.44, based on 1,788 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Belden's current EV-to-EBIT of 17.07 is 12.2% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Belden and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 19.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Belden's current EV-to-EBIT is 17.07, which is near median its own 10-year median of 16.90. 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 (BDC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $130.71, compared to a current price of $122.46 — trading 6.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 17.07, which is near median its 10-year median of 16.90 and 12.2% below the Hardware industry median of 19.44. Belden's overall GF Score™ is 87/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Belden (BDC), the current EV-to-EBIT is 17.07 as of Aug. 21, 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 (BDC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Belden stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $122.46 is trading 6.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $130.71.
GuruFocus considers Belden to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BDC:
EV-to-EBIT: 17.07 (near median its 10-year median of 16.90)
GF Value™: $130.71 vs. price of $122.46 (6.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 12.2% below the Hardware median (#833 of 1788)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BDC 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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