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BeldenSTU:QCTA +20.45%70 OCF Margin % is 17.23% as of Jun. 2026, which is 34% above its 10-year median of 12.86. GuruFocus rates STU:QCTA with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €107.95 (Fairly Valued). Among 2,477 Hardware companies, Belden ranks better than 75.94% on this metric.
The historical data trend for Belden's OCF 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.
STU:QCTA vs EXTR, ONDS, VISN: OCF Margin % Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Belden's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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 OCF Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Belden's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Belden's OCF 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 (STU:QCTA) has a OCF Margin % of 17.23% as of Jun. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Belden and its competitors. This is 34% above median its historical median of 12.86. Over the past decade, Belden's OCF Margin % has ranged from 9.89 to 14.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Belden ranks #596 out of 2477 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 24.1%.
Is Belden's OCF Margin % too high?
Belden's current OCF Margin % of 17.23% is 34% above median its 10-year median of 12.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.89 to a high of 14.31. The Hardware industry median OCF Margin % is 5.17. Belden's value of 17.23% is 233.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Belden ranks #596 out of 2477 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 OCF Margin % compare to EXTR and ONDS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Belden ranks #596 out of 2477 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Belden in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 5.17. Belden's value of 17.23% is 233.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Belden's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 9.89 to 14.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.86 vs. the industry median of 5.17, 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 OCF Margin % for a Hardware company?
The median OCF Margin % among Hardware companies is 5.17, based on 2,477 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Belden's current OCF Margin % of 17.23% is 233.3% 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Belden and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median OCF Margin % is 5.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Belden's current OCF Margin % is 17.23%, which is 34% above median its own 10-year median of 12.86. 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 OCF Margin % is 17.23%, which is 34% above median its 10-year median of 12.86 and 233.3% above the Hardware industry median of 5.17. 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 OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Belden (STU:QCTA), the current OCF Margin % is 17.23% as of Jun. 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:
OCF Margin %: 17.23% (34% above median its 10-year median of 12.86)
GF Value™: €107.95 vs. price of €106.00 (1.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 233.3% above the Hardware median (#596 of 2477)
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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