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BeldenSTU:QCTA +20.45%70 Quick Ratio is 1.49 as of Jun. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 1.59. GuruFocus rates STU:QCTA with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €107.95 (Fairly Valued). Among 2,496 Hardware companies, Belden ranks better than 52.48% on this metric.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets excludes Total Inventories divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Belden's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.49.
Belden has a quick ratio of 1.49. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Belden's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STU:QCTA'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.25 Med: 1.59 Max: 2.42
Current: 1.49
During the past 13 years, Belden's highest Quick Ratio was 2.42. The lowest was 1.25. And the median was 1.59.
STU:QCTA's Quick Ratio is ranked better than 52.48% of 2496
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.43
vs STU:QCTA: 1.49
The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.
In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.
The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Belden Quick Ratio Related Terms
Belden Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Belden's Quick Ratio 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: Quick Ratio Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Belden's Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick Ratio 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 Quick Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Belden's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Belden's Quick Ratio falls into.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.
Belden's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Quick Ratio of 1.49 as of Jun. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Belden and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.59. Over the past decade, Belden's Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.25 to 2.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Belden ranks #1186 out of 2496 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 47.5%.
Is Belden's Quick Ratio too high?
Belden's current Quick Ratio of 1.49 is near median its 10-year median of 1.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.25 to a high of 2.42. The Hardware industry median Quick Ratio is 1.43. Belden's value of 1.49 is 4.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Belden ranks #1186 out of 2496 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 Quick Ratio compare to EXTR and ONDS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Belden ranks #1186 out of 2496 companies for Quick Ratio. This puts Belden in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.43. Belden's value of 1.49 is 4.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Belden's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.25 to 2.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.59 vs. the industry median of 1.43, 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 Quick Ratio for a Hardware company?
The median Quick Ratio among Hardware companies is 1.43, based on 2,496 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Belden's current Quick Ratio of 1.49 is 4.2% 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Belden and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Belden's current Quick Ratio is 1.49, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.59. 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 Quick Ratio is 1.49, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.59 and 4.2% above the Hardware industry median of 1.43. 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 Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Belden (STU:QCTA), the current Quick Ratio is 1.49 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:
Quick Ratio: 1.49 (near median its 10-year median of 1.59)
GF Value™: €107.95 vs. price of €106.00 (1.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 4.2% above the Hardware median (#1186 of 2496)
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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