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BeldenSTU:QCTA +20.45%70 FCF Yield % is 4.37 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 5.84. GuruFocus rates STU:QCTA with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €107.95 (Fairly Valued). Among 2,495 Hardware companies, Belden ranks better than 75.03% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
As of today, Belden's Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow is €182 Mil, and Market Cap is €4,207 Mil. Therefore, Belden's FCF Yield % for today is 4.37%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Belden's FCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:QCTA'
s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.41 Med: 5.84 Max: 13.42
Current: 4.37
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Yield % of Belden was 13.42%. The lowest was 3.41%. And the median was 5.84%.
STU:QCTA's FCF Yield % is ranked better than 75.03% of 2495
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.15
vs STU:QCTA: 4.37
Belden's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 11.81%.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
Belden FCF Yield % Related Terms
Belden FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Belden's FCF Yield % 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: FCF Yield % Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Belden's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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 Yield % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Belden's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Belden's FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % of 4.37 as of Aug. 02, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Belden and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 5.84. Over the past decade, Belden's FCF Yield % has ranged from 3.41 to 13.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Belden ranks #623 out of 2495 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 25%.
Is Belden's FCF Yield % too high?
Belden's current FCF Yield % of 4.37 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 5.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.41 to a high of 13.42. The Hardware industry median FCF Yield % is 0.15. Belden's value of 4.37 is 2813.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Belden ranks #623 out of 2495 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 FCF Yield % compare to EXTR and ONDS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Belden ranks #623 out of 2495 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Belden in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Yield % is 0.15. Belden's value of 4.37 is 2813.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Belden's own FCF Yield % has ranged from 3.41 to 13.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.84 vs. the industry median of 0.15, 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 FCF Yield % for a Hardware company?
The median FCF Yield % among Hardware companies is 0.15, based on 2,495 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Belden's current FCF Yield % of 4.37 is 2813.3% 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 FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Belden and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median FCF Yield % is 0.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Belden's current FCF Yield % is 4.37, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 5.84. 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 FCF Yield % is 4.37, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 5.84 and 2813.3% above the Hardware industry median of 0.15. 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 FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Belden (STU:QCTA), the current FCF Yield % is 4.37 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:
FCF Yield %: 4.37 (25% below median its 10-year median of 5.84)
GF Value™: €107.95 vs. price of €106.00 (1.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2813.3% above the Hardware median (#623 of 2495)
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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