BEL FUSE INC-CL A (BELFA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:BELFA - US0773472016 - Common Stock
131.37 USD
-0.31 (-0.24%)
Taking everything into account, BELFA scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BELFA was compared to 123 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. While BELFA has a great profitability rating, 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.
In the past 5 years BELFA has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years BELFA had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 6.84%, BELFA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.93% of the companies in the same industry.
BELFA has a Return On Equity of 15.24%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BELFA outperforms 83.74% of its industry peers.
BELFA has a Return On Invested Capital of 9.51%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BELFA outperforms 80.49% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BELFA is above the industry average of 9.58%.
| 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 10.04%, BELFA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.11% of the companies in the same industry.
BELFA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
BELFA has a better Operating Margin (14.38%) than 86.99% of its industry peers.
BELFA's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 38.69%, BELFA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BELFA has grown nicely.
| 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so BELFA is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, BELFA has less shares outstanding
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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 5.04, BELFA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.60% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.53 indicates that BELFA is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.53, BELFA is doing worse than 72.36% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.53 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.04 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC1.06
WACC8.94%
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 62.60% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.75 indicates that BELFA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
BELFA has a Quick ratio (1.75) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.06 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.75 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 28.68% over the past year.
BELFA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 48.64% yearly.
BELFA shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, 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
Based on estimates for the next years, BELFA will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 16.83% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 14.69% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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
Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 19.78 indicates a rather expensive valuation of BELFA.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BELFA is valued a bit cheaper than 78.05% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.34. BELFA is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.09 indicates a rather expensive valuation of BELFA.
BELFA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BELFA is cheaper than 77.24% of the companies in the same industry.
BELFA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 34.43.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.78 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.09 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of BELFA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BELFA is cheaper than 70.73% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BELFA is valued a bit cheaper than 67.48% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 37.28 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.41 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
BELFA's 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)0.68
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 2.13.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, 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 (11/12/2025, 8:00:01 PM)
131.37
-0.31 (-0.24%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners46.72%
Inst Owner Change0.36%
Ins Owners22.16%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.66B
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)9.43%
EPS NQ rev (3m)9.43%
EPS NY rev (1m)8.4%
EPS NY rev (3m)20.5%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.17%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.17%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.14%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.78 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.09 | ||
| P/S | 2.56 | ||
| P/FCF | 37.28 | ||
| P/OCF | 28 | ||
| P/B | 3.89 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.41 |
EPS(TTM)6.64
EY5.05%
EPS(NY)7.26
Fwd EY5.53%
FCF(TTM)3.52
FCFY2.68%
OCF(TTM)4.69
OCFY3.57%
SpS51.29
BVpS33.79
TBVpS-0.64
PEG (NY)0.68
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
WACC8.94%
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 19.78 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.89.
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.