BDC Belden PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Dec 20, 2024, the Belden stock's PE ratio is 25.97. This results from the current EPS of $4.38 and stock price of $113.74. The P/E ratio has an increase of 34% from the past four quarters average of 19.3.
BDC PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Belden has averaged 34.9 over the last ten years. The current PE ratio of 25.97 is 26% below the historical average. Over the past ten years, BDC's PE ratio was at its highest in the Mar 2015 quarter at 131.93, when the stock price was $91.03 and the EPS was $0.69. The lowest value was in the Dec 2022 quarter, when it reached 12.38 with a price of $71.9 and an EPS of $5.81.
Belden PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 99.71% in 2017
Maximum annual decrease: -75.91% in 2018
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 13.43 | 8.48% |
| 2022 | 12.38 | -73.07% |
| 2021 | 45.97 | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | N/A |
| 2018 | 13.47 | -75.91% |
| 2017 | 55.92 | 99.71% |
| 2016 | 28 | -8.38% |
| 2015 | 30.56 | -33.3% |
| 2014 | 45.82 | 53.5% |
BDC average PE ratio chart
BDC's current P/E ratio is above the 3 and 5-year historical averages, but it is below the 10-year average.
BDC PE vs peers
Compared to its peers APH and BGC, BDC's PE ratio stands lower, however it is higher than HLIT's and PLPC's. Belden's PE ratio is trading below the peer group average of 27.38.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| HLIT Harmonic Inc | 17.53 | $1.55B |
| PLPC Preformed Line Products Co | 18.43 | $608.23M |
| BDC Belden Inc | 25.97 | $4.59B |
| BGC BGC Group Inc | 35 | $4.2B |
| APH Amphenol Corp | 38.57 | $85.09B |
| RFIL R F Industries Ltd | N/A | $38.41M |
| EMKR Emcore Corp | N/A | $27.2M |
| CLFD Clearfield Inc | N/A | $430.23M |
| COMM CommScope Holding Company Inc | N/A | $1.2B |
| OCC Optical Cable Corp | N/A | $17.26M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Belden's PE ratio?
BDC stock has a price to earnings ratio of 25.97 as of Dec 20, 2024.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Belden (BDC)?
The average PE ratio for BDC stock over the past 3 years is 21.57.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Belden (BDC)?
The average PE ratio for BDC stock over the past 5 years is 21.73.
What is the highest PE ratio for BDC?
In the last ten years, the Mar 2015 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 131.93.
How does the current PE ratio for BDC compare to its historical average?
BDC's price to earnings ratio is currently 26% below its 10-year historical average.
How is BDC's PE ratio calculated (Belden PE ratio formula)?
To determine the PE ratio, divide the most recent stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (Dec 20, 2024), Belden's stock price is $113.74. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $4.38. Therefore, Belden's P/E ratio for today is 25.97. PE RATIO(25.97) = STOCK PRICE($113.74) / TTM EPS($4.38)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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