Belden Inc. (BDC) intrinsic value & 10-year financials

Belden Inc. (BDC) has a Graham intrinsic value of $124.92 per share. At $102.83 on Oct 17, 2026, the stock trades 18% below that value. Over the last 10 fiscal years revenue grew 1.6% a year to $2.7B, with an average return on invested capital of 10.6%.

Graham intrinsic value
$124.92
Share price (Oct 17, 2026)
$102.83
Price vs Graham value
18% below
Market cap
$4.1B
Revenue (FY2025)
$2.7B
Revenue growth (10-yr CAGR)
1.6%
ROIC (10-yr avg)
10.6%
Free cash flow (FY2025)
$218.7M

BDC 10-year financial history

Fiscal year Revenue Net income EPS (diluted) Free cash flow Operating margin ROIC
FY2025 $2.7B $237.5M $5.91 $218.7M 11.6% 12.7%
FY2024 $2.5B $198.4M $4.80 $223.0M 10.8% 11.5%
FY2023 $2.5B $242.8M $5.66 $202.9M 12.6% 15.2%
FY2022 $2.6B $254.7M $5.72 $176.2M 13.9% 17.3%
FY2021 $2.4B $63.9M $1.41 $181.1M 5.2% 4.8%
FY2020 $1.9B -$55.2M -$1.23 $83.1M 6.7% 6.4%
FY2019 $2.1B -$377.0M -$9.37 $166.9M 9.7% 9.3%
FY2018 $2.6B $160.9M $3.08 $191.4M 11.8% 9.2%
FY2017 $2.4B $93.2M $1.37 $191.0M 9.8% 9.4%
FY2016 $2.4B $128.0M $2.65 $260.8M 9.5% 10.0%

Source: annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. Figures in USD.

Executive summary

BELDEN INC. has demonstrated mature, steady growth, with revenue compounding at 1.6% annually over the past decade.

BELDEN INC. returns on capital have been average, hovering around 10.6% ROIC over the decade.

BELDEN INC. has not shown aggressive share repurchases (>10% retirement) or a major balance-sheet leverage increase (>50% net debt growth) over the 10-year window.

Benjamin Graham lens

Under Benjamin Graham's formula using SEC EDGAR fundamentals, BELDEN INC. is modeled at 8.0% normalized earnings growth with a 5.1% bond-yield adjustment. The resulting Graham intrinsic value estimate is $124.92 per share.

BDC stock: frequently asked questions

What is the intrinsic value of Belden Inc. (BDC) stock?

Using Benjamin Graham's revised formula, V = EPS × (8.5 + 2g) × 4.4 / Y, with reported diluted earnings per share, a 8.0% normalized growth rate (capped at 15%) and a 5.1% AAA corporate bond yield, BDC's intrinsic value is about $124.92 per share.

Is BDC stock undervalued?

At $102.83 (close on Oct 17, 2026), BDC trades 18% below its Graham value of $124.92. On Graham's terms that leaves a margin of safety. A formula is a starting point for research, not a recommendation.

How fast has Belden Inc. grown?

Revenue went from $2.4B in fiscal 2016 to $2.7B in fiscal 2025, a compound annual growth rate of 1.6%. Net income was $237.5M in fiscal 2025.

Does Belden Inc. generate free cash flow?

Belden Inc. generated $218.7M of free cash flow (operating cash flow minus capital expenditures) in fiscal 2025. Free cash flow was positive in 10 of the last 10 reported years.

What is BDC's return on invested capital?

Average ROIC over the last 10 fiscal years was 10.6%, and average return on equity was 7.5%. Sustained ROIC above about 15% usually points to a durable competitive advantage.

Where does this BDC data come from?

From Belden Inc.'s annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, most recently filed Jul 30, 2026. Prices are end-of-day snapshots; valuations are formula outputs, not investment advice.

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