BEL FUSE INC-CL A (BELFA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:BELFA - US0773472016 - Common Stock
137.98 USD
+3.4 (+2.53%)
Taking everything into account, BELFA scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BELFA was compared to 124 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. BELFA scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. BELFA is not priced too expensively while it is growing strongly. Keep and eye on this one!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BELFA was profitable.
BELFA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
BELFA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
BELFA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 6.84%, BELFA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.06% of the companies in the same industry.
BELFA's Return On Equity of 15.24% is amongst the best of the industry. BELFA outperforms 84.68% of its industry peers.
BELFA has a better Return On Invested Capital (9.51%) than 81.45% of its industry peers.
BELFA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 13.11%. This is above the industry average of 9.51%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.84% | ||
| ROE | 15.24% | ||
| ROIC | 9.51% |
ROA(3y)8.88%
ROA(5y)6.86%
ROE(3y)17.71%
ROE(5y)14.38%
ROIC(3y)13.11%
ROIC(5y)9.78%
1.3 Margins
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 10.04%, BELFA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.26% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BELFA has grown nicely.
BELFA has a Operating Margin of 14.38%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BELFA outperforms 87.10% of its industry peers.
BELFA's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
BELFA has a Gross Margin of 38.69%. This is in the better half of the industry: BELFA outperforms 66.94% of its industry peers.
BELFA's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.38% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.04% | ||
| GM | 38.69% |
OM growth 3Y44.92%
OM growth 5Y65.85%
PM growth 3Y18.84%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y15.23%
GM growth 5Y11.11%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
BELFA has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
BELFA has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
BELFA has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
BELFA has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
The Debt to FCF ratio of BELFA is 5.04, which is a neutral value as it means it would take BELFA, 5.04 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
BELFA has a Debt to FCF ratio of 5.04. This is in the better half of the industry: BELFA outperforms 63.71% of its industry peers.
BELFA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.53. This is a neutral value indicating BELFA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
BELFA's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.53 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BELFA is outperformed by 71.77% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.53 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.04 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC1.06
WACC8.97%
2.3 Liquidity
BELFA has a Current Ratio of 3.06. This indicates that BELFA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
BELFA has a better Current ratio (3.06) than 62.90% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.75 indicates that BELFA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.75, BELFA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.23% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.06 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.75 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
BELFA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 28.68%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 48.64% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
Looking at the last year, BELFA shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 23.70%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.67% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)28.68%
EPS 3Y48.64%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%111.11%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)23.7%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.54%
Revenue growth 5Y1.67%
Sales Q2Q%44.76%
3.2 Future
BELFA is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 16.83% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, BELFA will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 14.69% on average per year.
EPS Next Y28.92%
EPS Next 2Y16.83%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year30.5%
Revenue Next 2Y17.72%
Revenue Next 3Y14.69%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 20.78 indicates a rather expensive valuation of BELFA.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BELFA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BELFA is cheaper than 78.23% of the companies listed in the same industry.
BELFA is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.13, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
BELFA is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.00.
BELFA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BELFA is cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.35. BELFA is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.78 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BELFA is valued a bit cheaper than 70.97% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BELFA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.55% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 39.16 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.08 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of BELFA may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as BELFA's earnings are expected to grow with 16.83% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.72
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y16.83%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BELFA has a yearly dividend return of 0.17%, which is pretty low.
BELFA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.07.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.39, BELFA's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.17% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BELFA has a limited annual growth rate of 0.04%.
BELFA has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
BELFA has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.04%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years21
5.3 Sustainability
5.31% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BELFA. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of BELFA is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP5.31%
EPS Next 2Y16.83%
EPS Next 3YN/A
NASDAQ:BELFA (11/5/2025, 8:00:02 PM)
137.98
+3.4 (+2.53%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners46.72%
Inst Owner Change-0.38%
Ins Owners22.16%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.75B
Revenue(TTM)649.38M
Net Income(TTM)65.19M
Analysts84.44
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %1.05%
Short Ratio1.81
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.17% |
Yearly Dividend0.27
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.04%
DP5.31%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years21
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)22.66%
Min EPS beat(2)20.49%
Max EPS beat(2)24.82%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)37.43%
Min EPS beat(4)13.97%
Max EPS beat(4)90.44%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)32.3%
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)6.63%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.67%
Max Revenue beat(2)10.59%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)8.85%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.37%
Max Revenue beat(4)21.75%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.86%
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)11.17%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.07%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.78 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19 | ||
| P/S | 2.69 | ||
| P/FCF | 39.16 | ||
| P/OCF | 29.41 | ||
| P/B | 4.08 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.08 |
EPS(TTM)6.64
EY4.81%
EPS(NY)7.26
Fwd EY5.26%
FCF(TTM)3.52
FCFY2.55%
OCF(TTM)4.69
OCFY3.4%
SpS51.29
BVpS33.79
TBVpS-0.64
PEG (NY)0.72
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number71.05
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.84% | ||
| ROE | 15.24% | ||
| ROCE | 11.31% | ||
| ROIC | 9.51% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.22% | ||
| ROICexgc | 23.63% | ||
| OM | 14.38% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.04% | ||
| GM | 38.69% | ||
| FCFM | 6.87% |
ROA(3y)8.88%
ROA(5y)6.86%
ROE(3y)17.71%
ROE(5y)14.38%
ROIC(3y)13.11%
ROIC(5y)9.78%
ROICexc(3y)15.67%
ROICexc(5y)11.77%
ROICexgc(3y)23.26%
ROICexgc(5y)17.27%
ROCE(3y)15.59%
ROCE(5y)11.63%
ROICexgc growth 3Y33.85%
ROICexgc growth 5Y56.02%
ROICexc growth 3Y10.39%
ROICexc growth 5Y40.88%
OM growth 3Y44.92%
OM growth 5Y65.85%
PM growth 3Y18.84%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y15.23%
GM growth 5Y11.11%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.68
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.53 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.04 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.89 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 57.66% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.28% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 6.39 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 49.9% | ||
| Profit Quality | 68.43% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.06 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score3
WACC8.97%
ROIC/WACC1.06
Cap/Depr(3y)78.75%
Cap/Depr(5y)65.07%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.96%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.76%
Profit Quality(3y)112.12%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)28.68%
EPS 3Y48.64%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%111.11%
EPS Next Y28.92%
EPS Next 2Y16.83%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)23.7%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.54%
Revenue growth 5Y1.67%
Sales Q2Q%44.76%
Revenue Next Year30.5%
Revenue Next 2Y17.72%
Revenue Next 3Y14.69%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y26.21%
EBIT growth 3Y44.14%
EBIT growth 5Y68.62%
EBIT Next Year108.9%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-47.36%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y32.72%
OCF growth 1Y-39.16%
OCF growth 3Y151.97%
OCF growth 5Y24.81%
BEL FUSE INC-CL A / BELFA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for BELFA stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to BELFA.
What is the valuation status of BEL FUSE INC-CL A (BELFA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to BEL FUSE INC-CL A (BELFA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of BELFA stock?
BEL FUSE INC-CL A (BELFA) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
What is the valuation of BEL FUSE INC-CL A based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BEL FUSE INC-CL A (BELFA) is 20.78 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.08.
What is the expected EPS growth for BEL FUSE INC-CL A (BELFA) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BEL FUSE INC-CL A (BELFA) is expected to grow by 28.92% in the next year.