Belden (STU:QCTA) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Aug. 02, 2026)

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STU:QCTA Belden Inc STU:QCTA
70 GF Score
Price €106.00
GF Value €107.95
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Belden Moat Score?

Belden STU:QCTA +20.45% 70 Moat Score is 6 as of Aug. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:QCTA with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €107.95 (Fairly Valued). Among 2,467 Hardware companies, Belden ranks better than 98.78% on this metric.

Belden has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Belden has Narrow Moat: Belden Inc has a strong narrow moat due to its durable cost advantages and superior distribution network in the industrial and enterprise markets. The company benefits from economies of scale and a strong brand, but lacks the extensive barriers needed for a wide moat.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Belden might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Belden  (STU:QCTA) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Belden Moat Score Related Terms

STU:QCTA vs EXTR, ONDS, VISN: Moat Score Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Belden's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Belden's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Belden's Moat Score falls into.


STU:QCTA
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Belden (STU:QCTA) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Aug. 02, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Belden ranks #30 out of 2467 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 1.2%.
Is Belden's Moat Score too high?
Belden's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Belden ranks #30 out of 2467 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 Moat Score compare to EXTR and ONDS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Belden ranks #30 out of 2467 companies for Moat Score. This places Belden in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Hardware company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Belden's current Moat Score is 6. 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 Moat Score is 6. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Belden (STU:QCTA), the current Moat Score is 6 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:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: €107.95 vs. price of €106.00 (1.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges BDC:USA
Address 1 North Brentwood Boulevard, 15th Floor, St. Louis, MO, USA, 63105
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.
70GF Score

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