Belden (STU:QCTA) OCF Yield %: 7.76 (As of Aug. 02, 2026) — 13% Below Median

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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 OCF Yield %?

Belden STU:QCTA +20.45% 70 OCF Yield % is 7.76 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 8.89. 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 74.91% on this metric.

OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

As of today, Belden's Trailing 12-Month Cash Flow from Operations is €322 Mil, and Market Cap is €4,207 Mil. Therefore, Belden's OCF Yield % for today is 7.76%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Belden's OCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:

STU:QCTA' s OCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.95   Med: 8.89   Max: 21.34
Current: 7.76


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Yield % of Belden was 21.34%. The lowest was 5.95%. And the median was 8.89%.

STU:QCTA's OCF Yield % is ranked better than
74.91% of 2495 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.39 vs STU:QCTA: 7.76

Belden's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was %.


Belden OCF Yield % Explanation

Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF 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 operating 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 OCF Yield % Related Terms


Belden OCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Belden's OCF 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.

Belden OCF Yield % Chart

Belden Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
OCF Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 10.11 7.74 7.90

Belden Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
OCF Yield % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 7.42 8.93 14.28 -1.68 10.96

STU:QCTA vs EXTR, ONDS, VISN: OCF Yield % Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Belden's OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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 OCF Yield % vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Belden's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Belden's OCF Yield % falls into.


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Belden OCF Yield % Calculation

OCF Yield % is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

Belden's OCF Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Yield %=Cash Flow from Operations / Market Cap
=303.054 / 3836.2795
=7.90%

Belden's annualized OCF Yield % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

OCF Yield %=Cash Flow from Operations * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=112.166 * 4 / 4092.48
=10.96%

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about OCF Yield % →
What does a OCF Yield % of 7.76 mean?
Belden (STU:QCTA) has a OCF Yield % of 7.76 as of Aug. 02, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Belden and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 8.89. Over the past decade, Belden's OCF Yield % has ranged from 5.95 to 21.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Belden ranks #626 out of 2495 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 25.1%.
Is Belden's OCF Yield % too high?
Belden's current OCF Yield % of 7.76 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 8.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.95 to a high of 21.34. The Hardware industry median OCF Yield % is 2.39. Belden's value of 7.76 is 224.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Belden ranks #626 out of 2495 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above 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 OCF Yield % compare to EXTR and ONDS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Belden ranks #626 out of 2495 companies for OCF Yield %. This puts Belden in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 2.39. Belden's value of 7.76 is 224.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Belden's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 5.95 to 21.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.89 vs. the industry median of 2.39, 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 Yield % for a Hardware company?
The median OCF Yield % among Hardware companies is 2.39, based on 2,495 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Belden's current OCF Yield % of 7.76 is 224.7% 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 Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Belden and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median OCF Yield % is 2.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Belden's current OCF Yield % is 7.76, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 8.89. 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 Yield % is 7.76, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 8.89 and 224.7% above the Hardware industry median of 2.39. 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 Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Belden (STU:QCTA), the current OCF Yield % is 7.76 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:

  • OCF Yield %: 7.76 (13% below median its 10-year median of 8.89)
  • GF Value™: €107.95 vs. price of €106.00 (1.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100
  • Industry Position: 224.7% above the Hardware median (#626 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 Business Description

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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.
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