BeldenBDC -0.45%83 FCF Margin % is -9.06% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BDC with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $122.43 (Fairly Valued). Among 2,469 Hardware companies, Belden ranks better than 72.17% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Belden's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-63 Mil. Belden's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $696 Mil. Therefore, Belden's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -9.06%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Belden's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BDC'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.75 Med: 8.07 Max: 11.07
Current: 6.47
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Belden was 11.07%. The lowest was 4.75%. And the median was 8.07%.
BDC's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 72.17% of 2469
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.63
vs BDC: 6.47
Belden FCF Margin % Related Terms
Belden FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Belden's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Belden's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Belden's FCF Margin % 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 (BDC) has a FCF Margin % of -9.06% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Belden and its competitors. Over the past decade, Belden's FCF Margin % has ranged from 4.75 to 11.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Belden ranks #687 out of 2469 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 27.8%.
Is Belden's FCF Margin % too high?
Belden's current FCF Margin % is -9.06%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.75 to a high of 11.07. Based on the distribution chart, Belden ranks #687 out of 2469 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Belden has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Belden's FCF Margin % compare to EXTR and VISN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Belden ranks #687 out of 2469 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Belden in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 0.63. Historically, Belden's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 4.75 to 11.07 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a Hardware company?
The median FCF Margin % among Hardware companies is 0.63, based on 2,469 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Belden and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median FCF Margin % is 0.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Belden's current FCF Margin % is -9.06%. 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 $122.43, compared to a current price of $117.91 — trading 3.7% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -9.06%. Belden's overall GF Score™ is 83/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Belden (BDC), the current FCF Margin % is -9.06% as of Mar. 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 $117.91 is trading 3.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $122.43.
GuruFocus considers Belden to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BDC:
FCF Margin %: -9.06%
GF Value™: $122.43 vs. price of $117.91 (3.7% below fair value)
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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