Belden Inc.
BDCTechnologyNASDAQCommunication Equipment · Last scanned Jun 1, 2026
Scan Results
Daily timeframeHeadquartered within the technology sector, Belden Inc. focuses on Communication Equipment services and products. Belden Inc. provides connection solutions to bring data infrastructure into alignment to unlock new possibilities for its customers. The $4.09B market capitalization puts BDC squarely in mid-cap range for its industry. The company provides copper cable and connectivity solutions, fiber cable and connectivity solutions, interconnect panels, racks and enclosures, and signal extension and matrix switching systems for use in local area networks, data centers, access control, 5G, fiber to the home, and building automation applications.
Market Cap
$4.09B
Beta
1.18
P/E (TTM)
17.69
P/E (Fwd)
11.82
EPS (TTM)
$5.94
EPS (Fwd)
$8.89
ROE
18.9%
ROA
6.0%
Cash
$272.2M
Total Debt
$1.38B
Free CF
$81.4M
52W Change
0.4%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Belden Inc. carries $1.38B in total debt against $272.2M in cash reserves — debt is roughly 5.1x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. Free cash flow comes in at $81.4M, providing flexibility for reinvestment, buybacks, or dividends. Consistent free cash flow generation is often considered a sign of operational health. Return on equity stands at 18.9%, which is strong for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. An ROA of 6.0% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $2.61B (2022) to $2.72B (2025).
The debt-to-cash ratio suggests meaningful leverage on the balance sheet, a factor worth monitoring if credit conditions tighten. It is important to consider these factors alongside broader market conditions and individual financial goals when reviewing BDC.