Belden Inc. (BDC) P/E Ratio History
Fairly ValuedTrading at 20.9x, near 5Y avg of 21.5x · 55th percentile · In line with own history · Data 1994–2026
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P/E Ratio Analysis
As of June 21, 2026, Belden Inc. (BDC) trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 20.9x, with a stock price of $123.26 and trailing twelve-month earnings per share of $6.01.
The current P/E is roughly in line with its 5-year average of 21.5x. Over the past five years, BDC's P/E has ranged from a low of 12.3x to a high of 46.0x, placing the current valuation at the 55th percentile of its historical range.
Compared to the Technology sector median P/E of 29.0x, BDC trades at a 28% discount to its sector peers. The sector includes 352 companies with P/E ratios ranging from 0.0x to 187.7x.
The PEG ratio of 0.56 (P/E divided by 23% EPS growth) suggests the stock may be undervalued relative to its earnings growth. Peter Lynch popularized the rule that a PEG below 1.0 indicates an attractive entry point.
Relative to the broader market, BDC trades roughly in line with the S&P 500 median P/E of 24.4x. Investors should consider the company's growth prospects, competitive position, and earnings quality when evaluating whether the current valuation is justified.
For a comprehensive intrinsic value estimate using discounted cash flow analysis, see our BDC DCF Valuation Calculator →
Note: P/E ratio is just one valuation metric. It does not account for balance sheet strength, cash flow quality, or growth sustainability. Always conduct comprehensive due diligence before making investment decisions.
BDC Cross-Benchmark Valuation
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BDC P/E vs Peers
Enterprise Networking and Wi-Fi peers sorted by market cap
| Company | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | PEG Ratio | EPS Growth (1Y) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $11B | 314.5 | 68.90 | +225%Best | |
| $8B | 47.9 | 4.91 | +56% | |
| $202B | 49.1 | 1.77 | +74% | |
| $64B | 35.3Lowest | - | -40% | |
| $43B | 51.1 | 0.70Best | +102% | |
| $2B | 58.4 | 2.78 | -15% |
Lower P/E can signal a discount or weaker growth expectations; PEG adds growth context.
BDC Historical P/E Data (1994–2026)
Quarterly P/E ratios calculated from closing price and TTM EPS
| Quarter | Period End | Price | TTM EPS | P/E Ratio | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 Q1 | Mar 29 2026 | $112.88 | $5.94 | 19.0x | -39% |
| FY2025 Q4 | Dec 31 2025 | $116.55 | $5.91 | 19.7x | -37% |
| FY2025 Q3 | Sep 28 2025 | $124.11 | $5.63 | 22.0x | -29% |
| FY2025 Q2 | Jun 29 2025 | $116.41 | $5.52 | 21.1x | -32% |
| FY2025 Q1 | Mar 30 2025 | $100.89 | $5.18 | 19.5x | -37% |
| FY2024 Q4 | - | $112.61 | $4.81 | 23.4x | -25% |
| FY2024 Q3 | Sep 29 2024 | $115.87 | $4.30 | 26.9x | -13% |
| FY2024 Q2 | Jun 30 2024 | $93.80 | $4.70 | 20.0x | -36% |
| FY2024 Q1 | Mar 31 2024 | $92.61 | $5.11 | 18.1x | -42% |
| FY2023 Q4 | Dec 31 2023 | $77.25 | $5.66 | 13.6x | -56% |
| FY2023 Q3 | Oct 01 2023 | $96.55 | $6.15 | 15.7x | -50% |
| FY2023 Q2 | Jul 02 2023 | $95.65 | $6.80 | 14.1x | -55% |
| FY2023 Q1 | Apr 02 2023 | $86.77 | $6.51 | 13.3x | -57% |
| FY2022 Q4 | Dec 31 2022 | $71.90 | $5.85 | 12.3x | -61% |
| FY2022 Q3 | Oct 02 2022 | $60.02 | $3.36 | 17.9x | -43% |
| FY2022 Q2 | Jul 03 2022 | $53.00 | $1.92 | 27.6x | -11% |
| FY2022 Q1 | Apr 03 2022 | $54.93 | $1.58 | 34.8x | +12% |
| FY2021 Q4 | Dec 31 2021 | $65.73 | $1.43 | 46.0x | +48% |
| FY2021 Q3 | Oct 03 2021 | $59.01 | $2.67 | 22.1x | -29% |
| FY2021 Q2 | Jul 04 2021 | $50.88 | $2.14 | 23.8x | -24% |
| FY2019 Q2 | Jun 30 2019 | $59.57 | $3.93 | 15.2x | -51% |
| FY2019 Q1 | Mar 31 2019 | $53.70 | $3.58 | 15.0x | -52% |
| FY2018 Q4 | Dec 31 2018 | $41.77 | $3.01 | 13.9x | -55% |
| FY2018 Q3 | Sep 30 2018 | $71.41 | $2.65 | 26.9x | -13% |
| FY2018 Q2 | Jul 01 2018 | $61.12 | $0.67 | 91.2x | +193% |
| FY2018 Q1 | Apr 01 2018 | $68.94 | $1.02 | 67.6x | +117% |
| FY2017 Q4 | Dec 31 2017 | $77.17 | $1.77 | 43.6x | +40% |
| FY2017 Q3 | Oct 01 2017 | $80.53 | $1.85 | 43.5x | +40% |
| FY2017 Q2 | Jul 02 2017 | $75.43 | $2.71 | 27.8x | -11% |
| FY2017 Q1 | Apr 02 2017 | $69.19 | $2.85 | 24.3x | -22% |
| FY2016 Q4 | Dec 31 2016 | $74.77 | $2.64 | 28.3x | -9% |
| FY2016 Q3 | Oct 02 2016 | $68.99 | $3.22 | 21.4x | -31% |
| FY2016 Q2 | Jul 03 2016 | $59.59 | $2.88 | 20.7x | -34% |
| FY2016 Q1 | Apr 03 2016 | $62.19 | $2.40 | 25.9x | -17% |
| FY2015 Q4 | - | $47.68 | $1.55 | 30.8x | -1% |
| FY2015 Q3 | Sep 27 2015 | $46.96 | $0.74 | 63.5x | +104% |
| FY2015 Q2 | Jun 28 2015 | $84.25 | $1.17 | 72.0x | +131% |
| FY2015 Q1 | Mar 29 2015 | $91.03 | $0.67 | 135.8x | +336% |
| FY2014 Q4 | Dec 31 2014 | $78.81 | $1.69 | 46.6x | +50% |
| FY2014 Q3 | Sep 28 2014 | $66.08 | $1.84 | 35.9x | +15% |
| FY2014 Q2 | Jun 29 2014 | $78.83 | $1.72 | 45.8x | +47% |
| FY2014 Q1 | Mar 30 2014 | $68.19 | $2.38 | 28.7x | -8% |
| FY2013 Q4 | - | $70.45 | $2.31 | 30.5x | -2% |
| FY2013 Q3 | Sep 29 2013 | $63.95 | $5.50 | 11.6x | -63% |
| FY2013 Q2 | Jun 30 2013 | $49.93 | $3.98 | 12.5x | -60% |
| FY2013 Q1 | Mar 31 2013 | $51.65 | $4.24 | 12.2x | -61% |
| FY2012 Q4 | Dec 31 2012 | $44.99 | $4.27 | 10.5x | -66% |
| FY2012 Q3 | Sep 30 2012 | $36.88 | $1.12 | 32.9x | +6% |
| FY2012 Q2 | Jul 01 2012 | $33.35 | $2.64 | 12.6x | -59% |
| FY2012 Q1 | Apr 01 2012 | $37.91 | $2.44 | 15.5x | -50% |
| FY2011 Q4 | Dec 31 2011 | $33.28 | $2.37 | 14.0x | -55% |
| FY2011 Q3 | Oct 02 2011 | $25.79 | $3.00 | 8.6x | -72% |
| FY2011 Q2 | Jul 03 2011 | $36.51 | $2.78 | 13.1x | -58% |
| FY2011 Q1 | Apr 03 2011 | $37.70 | $2.47 | 15.3x | -51% |
| FY2010 Q4 | Dec 31 2010 | $36.82 | $2.27 | 16.2x | -48% |
| FY2010 Q3 | Oct 03 2010 | $26.50 | $1.52 | 17.4x | -44% |
| FY2010 Q2 | Jul 04 2010 | $22.33 | $0.93 | 24.0x | -23% |
| FY2010 Q1 | Apr 04 2010 | $27.78 | $0.42 | 66.1x | +113% |
| FY2008 Q3 | Sep 28 2008 | $32.54 | $2.53 | 12.9x | -59% |
| FY2008 Q2 | Jun 29 2008 | $34.09 | $2.85 | 12.0x | -62% |
| FY2008 Q1 | Mar 30 2008 | $34.73 | $2.55 | 13.6x | -56% |
| FY2007 Q4 | Dec 31 2007 | $44.50 | $2.71 | 16.4x | -47% |
| FY2007 Q3 | Sep 23 2007 | $50.15 | $2.22 | 22.6x | -27% |
| FY2007 Q2 | Jun 24 2007 | $57.13 | $1.71 | 33.4x | +7% |
| FY2007 Q1 | Mar 25 2007 | $55.21 | $1.55 | 35.6x | +14% |
| FY2006 Q4 | Dec 31 2006 | $39.09 | $1.31 | 29.8x | -4% |
| FY2006 Q3 | Sep 24 2006 | $38.23 | $1.29 | 29.6x | -5% |
| FY2006 Q2 | Jun 30 2006 | $33.05 | $0.93 | 35.5x | +14% |
| FY2006 Q1 | Mar 26 2006 | $26.95 | $0.85 | 31.7x | +2% |
| FY2005 Q4 | Dec 31 2005 | $24.43 | $0.89 | 27.4x | -12% |
| FY2005 Q3 | Sep 30 2005 | $19.43 | $0.96 | 20.2x | -35% |
| FY2005 Q2 | - | $21.20 | $0.97 | 21.9x | -30% |
| FY2005 Q1 | - | $22.21 | $0.46 | 48.3x | +55% |
| FY2004 Q4 | Dec 31 2004 | $23.20 | $0.33 | 70.3x | +126% |
| FY2003 Q1 | Apr 30 2003 | $13.82 | $0.04 | 369.5x | +1087% |
| FY2002 Q4 | Jan 31 2003 | $11.26 | $0.12 | 95.9x | +208% |
| FY2002 Q2 | Jul 31 2002 | $12.90 | $0.19 | 67.9x | +118% |
| FY2001 Q3 | Oct 31 2001 | $25.56 | $0.48 | 53.3x | +71% |
| FY2001 Q2 | - | $30.10 | $1.04 | 28.9x | -7% |
| FY2001 Q1 | Apr 30 2001 | $29.72 | $2.21 | 13.4x | -57% |
| FY2000 Q4 | Jan 31 2001 | $41.30 | $2.64 | 15.6x | -50% |
| FY2000 Q3 | - | $46.13 | $2.61 | 17.7x | -43% |
| FY2000 Q2 | Jul 31 2000 | $47.00 | $2.49 | 18.9x | -39% |
| FY2000 Q1 | Apr 30 2000 | $45.67 | $2.35 | 19.4x | -38% |
| FY1999 Q4 | Jan 31 2000 | $30.67 | $2.14 | 14.3x | -54% |
| FY1999 Q3 | Oct 31 1999 | $25.33 | $1.88 | 13.5x | -57% |
| FY1999 Q2 | Jul 31 1999 | $24.17 | $1.82 | 13.3x | -57% |
| FY1999 Q1 | Apr 30 1999 | $19.83 | $1.54 | 12.9x | -59% |
| FY1998 Q4 | Jan 31 1999 | $25.50 | $1.58 | 16.1x | -48% |
| FY1998 Q3 | Oct 31 1998 | $22.00 | $1.78 | 12.4x | -60% |
| FY1998 Q2 | Jul 31 1998 | $28.00 | $1.74 | 16.1x | -48% |
| FY1998 Q1 | - | $35.50 | $1.84 | 19.3x | -38% |
| FY1997 Q4 | Jan 31 1998 | $37.08 | $1.78 | 20.8x | -33% |
| FY1997 Q3 | Oct 31 1997 | $34.89 | $1.70 | 20.5x | -34% |
| FY1997 Q2 | - | $30.28 | $1.56 | 19.4x | -38% |
| FY1997 Q1 | Apr 30 1997 | $16.89 | $1.48 | 11.4x | -63% |
| FY1996 Q4 | Jan 31 1997 | $27.00 | $0.86 | 31.4x | +1% |
| FY1996 Q3 | - | $23.11 | $0.80 | 28.9x | -7% |
| FY1996 Q2 | Jul 31 1996 | $26.00 | $0.74 | 35.1x | +13% |
| FY1996 Q1 | - | $29.33 | $0.60 | 48.9x | +57% |
| FY1995 Q4 | Jan 31 1996 | $39.11 | $1.02 | 38.3x | +23% |
| FY1995 Q3 | - | $19.41 | $0.88 | 22.1x | -29% |
| FY1995 Q2 | Jul 31 1995 | $13.33 | $0.76 | 17.5x | -44% |
| FY1995 Q1 | Apr 30 1995 | $10.81 | $0.58 | 18.6x | -40% |
| FY1994 Q4 | - | $10.22 | $0.52 | 19.7x | -37% |
| FY1994 Q3 | Oct 31 1994 | $11.26 | $0.44 | 25.6x | -18% |
| FY1994 Q2 | Jul 31 1994 | $7.85 | $0.34 | 23.1x | -26% |
Average P/E for displayed period: 31.1x
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BDC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying BDC stock.
What is BDC's P/E ratio?
Belden Inc. (BDC) trailing twelve-month P/E ratio is 20.9x, based on TTM diluted EPS of $6.01. The 5-year average P/E is 21.5x and the historical range spans 12.3x to 46.0x.
Is BDC stock overvalued or undervalued?
BDC trades at 20.9x P/E, near its 5-year average of 21.5x. The 55th percentile ranking within the 12.3x–46.0x historical range places valuation within normal bounds.
Is BDC stock expensive?
BDC is fairly valued relative to its own history. The current P/E of 20.9x is near the 5-year average of 21.5x (55th percentile of historical range).
What is BDC's historical P/E range?
Over the past 5 years, BDC's P/E ratio has ranged from 12.3x to 46.0x, with a median of 20.0x and an average of 21.5x. The current P/E of 20.9x places the stock at the 55th percentile of this range. Full historical data spans 1994–2026.
How does BDC's P/E compare to the S&P 500?
BDC trades at 20.9x P/E versus the S&P 500 median of 24.4x. The 14% discount to the market suggests lower growth expectations or perceived higher risk.
How does BDC's valuation compare to Technology peers?
Belden Inc. P/E of 20.9x compares to the Technology sector median of 29.0x. The discount suggests lower growth expectations, weaker margins, or higher perceived risk relative to peers. See the peer comparison table on this page for ticker-by-ticker P/E and PEG.
What is BDC's PEG ratio?
BDC PEG ratio is 0.56, based on a P/E of 20.9x and EPS growth of 23.1%. A PEG below 1.0 indicates the valuation is supported by the earnings growth rate — typically considered attractive.
What is BDC's earnings yield?
BDC earnings yield is 4.79%, the inverse of its 20.9x P/E ratio. Earnings yield represents the percentage of each dollar invested that the company earns. It can be compared directly to bond yields to assess relative attractiveness of stocks versus fixed income.