ST vs ITRI vs REZI vs BDC

For growth investors, Resideo Technologies, Inc.

(REZI) is the stronger pick with 10. 5% revenue growth year-over-year, versus -5. 9% for Sensata Technologies Holding plc (ST). Itron, Inc. (ITRI) offers the better valuation at 12. 5x trailing P/E (13. 5x forward), making it the more compelling value choice. Analysts rate Sensata Technologies Holding plc (ST) a "Buy" — based on 29 analyst ratings — the highest consensus in this comparison. The "better buy" depends entirely on your goals: growth investors should weight revenue trajectory, value investors should weight P/E and PEG, and income investors should weight dividend yield and streak.

On trailing P/E, Itron, Inc.

(ITRI) is the cheapest at 12. 5x versus Sensata Technologies Holding plc at 211. 1x. On forward P/E, Sensata Technologies Holding plc is actually cheaper at 12. 0x — notably different from the trailing picture, reflecting expected earnings growth.

Over the past 5 years, Belden Inc.

(BDC) delivered a total return of +109. 7%, compared to -21. 4% for Sensata Technologies Holding plc (ST). Over 10 years, the gap is even starker: ITRI returned +94. 4% versus ST's +33. 5%. Past returns do not guarantee future results, and the stock with the higher historical return may already have its best growth priced in.

By beta (market sensitivity over 5 years), Belden Inc.

(BDC) is the lower-risk stock at 1. 41β versus Resideo Technologies, Inc. 's 2. 27β — meaning REZI is approximately 61% more volatile than BDC relative to the S&P 500. On balance sheet safety, Itron, Inc. (ITRI) carries a lower debt/equity ratio of 74% versus 117% for Belden Inc. — giving it more financial flexibility in a downturn.

By revenue growth (latest reported year), Resideo Technologies, Inc.

(REZI) is pulling ahead at 10. 5% versus -5. 9% for Sensata Technologies Holding plc (ST). On earnings-per-share growth, the picture is similar: Itron, Inc. grew EPS 25. 7% year-over-year, compared to -718. 0% for Resideo Technologies, Inc.. Over a 3-year CAGR, ITRI leads at 9. 7% annualised revenue growth. Higher growth typically commands a higher valuation multiple — check whether the premium P/E or P/S is justified by the growth rate using the PEG ratio.

Itron, Inc.

(ITRI) is the more profitable company, earning 12. 7% net margin versus -7. 1% for Resideo Technologies, Inc. — meaning it keeps 12. 7% of every revenue dollar as bottom-line profit. Operating margin tells a similar story: ST leads at 13. 9% versus 8. 1% for REZI. At the gross margin level — before operating expenses — ITRI leads at 37. 5%, reflecting greater pricing power or product mix advantage. Stronger margins indicate durable pricing power, lower cost of revenue, or higher mix of software/services. They are one of the clearest signs of business quality.

On forward earnings alone, Sensata Technologies Holding plc (ST) trades at 12.

0x forward P/E versus 14. 2x for Belden Inc. — 2. 1x cheaper on a one-year earnings basis. Analyst consensus price targets imply the most upside for ITRI: 68. 8% to $137. 00.

In this comparison, ST (1.

1% yield), REZI (0. 6% yield), BDC (0. 2% yield) pay a dividend. ITRI does not pay a meaningful dividend and should not be held primarily for income.

For long-horizon retirement investors, Belden Inc.

(BDC) is the stronger choice — it scores higher on the combination of lower volatility, dividend reliability, and long-term compounding. Itron, Inc. (ITRI) carries a higher beta of 1. 53 — meaning larger drawdowns in market downturns, which matters significantly when you cannot wait years for a recovery. Both have compounded well over 10 years (BDC: +91. 1%, ITRI: +94. 4%), confirming both are viable long-term holds — but the lower-volatility option typically results in less emotional selling during corrections. Retirement portfolios generally favour predictability over maximum returns. Consult a financial advisor before making allocation decisions.

These companies operate in different sectors (ST (Technology) and ITRI (Technology) and REZI (Industrials) and BDC (Technology)), which means they face different economic cycles, regulatory environments, and macro sensitivities — making direct comparison nuanced.

In terms of investment character: ST is a small-cap quality compounder stock; ITRI is a small-cap deep-value stock; REZI is a small-cap quality compounder stock; BDC is a small-cap quality compounder stock. ST, REZI pay a dividend while ITRI, BDC do not, making them suitable for different income and tax situations. These fundamental differences mean investors should not choose between them on a single metric — the "better stock" depends entirely on which of these characteristics aligns with your investment strategy.