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BeldenSTU:QCTA +20.45%70 EV-to-FCF is 27.81 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 30% above its 10-year median of 21.35. GuruFocus rates STU:QCTA with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €107.95 (Fairly Valued). Among 1,300 Hardware companies, Belden ranks worse than 56% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Belden's Enterprise Value is €5,049 Mil.
Belden's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €182 Mil. Therefore, Belden's EV-to-FCF for today is 27.81.
The historical rank and industry rank for Belden's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
STU:QCTA'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.84 Med: 21.35 Max: 41.73
Current: 27.43
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Belden was 41.73. The lowest was 12.84. And the median was 21.35.
STU:QCTA's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 56% of 1300
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 22.145
vs STU:QCTA: 27.43
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
As of today (2026-08-02), Belden's stock price is €106.00.
Belden's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €5.287. Therefore, Belden's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 20.05.
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Belden's share price for today is €106.00.
Belden's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 €5.287.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Belden EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Belden EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Belden's EV-to-FCF 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: EV-to-FCF Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Belden's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Belden's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Belden's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Belden's current Enterprise Value is €5,049 Mil.
Belden's Free Cash Flow 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 €182 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 (STU:QCTA) has a EV-to-FCF of 27.81 as of Aug. 02, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Belden and its competitors. This is 30% above median its historical median of 21.35. Over the past decade, Belden's EV-to-FCF has ranged from 12.84 to 41.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Belden ranks #728 out of 1300 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 56%.
Is Belden's EV-to-FCF too high?
Belden's current EV-to-FCF of 27.81 is 30% above median its 10-year median of 21.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.84 to a high of 41.73. The Hardware industry median EV-to-FCF is 22.15. Belden's value of 27.81 is 25.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Belden ranks #728 out of 1300 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below 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 EV-to-FCF compare to EXTR and ONDS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Belden ranks #728 out of 1300 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Belden in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 22.15. Belden's value of 27.81 is 25.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Belden's own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 12.84 to 41.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.35 vs. the industry median of 22.15, Belden has consistently been above 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-FCF for a Hardware company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Hardware companies is 22.15, based on 1,300 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Belden's current EV-to-FCF of 27.81 is 25.6% above 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Belden and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 22.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Belden's current EV-to-FCF is 27.81, which is 30% above median its own 10-year median of 21.35. 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 EV-to-FCF is 27.81, which is 30% above median its 10-year median of 21.35 and 25.6% above the Hardware industry median of 22.15. 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 EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Belden (STU:QCTA), the current EV-to-FCF is 27.81 as of Aug. 02, 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:
EV-to-FCF: 27.81 (30% above median its 10-year median of 21.35)
GF Value™: €107.95 vs. price of €106.00 (1.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 25.6% above the Hardware median (#728 of 1300)
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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