BEL FUSE INC-CL B (BELFB) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:BELFB - Nasdaq - US0773473006 - Common Stock
Taking everything into account, BELFB scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BELFB was compared to 126 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making BELFB a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. BELFB has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BELFB was profitable.
In the past year BELFB had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years BELFB 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years BELFB had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
BELFB's Return On Assets of 9.38% is amongst the best of the industry. BELFB outperforms 89.26% of its industry peers.
BELFB has a better Return On Equity (14.92%) than 83.47% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of BELFB (13.49%) is better than 89.26% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BELFB is above the industry average of 9.03%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (13.49%) for BELFB is above the 3 year average (12.96%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.38% | ||
| ROE | 14.92% | ||
| ROIC | 13.49% |
ROA(3y)9.05%
ROA(5y)5.63%
ROE(3y)17.88%
ROE(5y)11.07%
ROIC(3y)12.96%
ROIC(5y)8.9%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of BELFB (10.44%) is better than 84.30% of its industry peers.
BELFB's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
BELFB's Operating Margin of 14.09% is amongst the best of the industry. BELFB outperforms 90.08% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BELFB has grown nicely.
BELFB's Gross Margin of 37.59% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BELFB outperforms 66.12% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BELFB has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.09% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.44% | ||
| GM | 37.59% |
OM growth 3Y57.4%
OM growth 5Y24.41%
PM growth 3Y61.33%
PM growth 5Y25.03%
GM growth 3Y9.5%
GM growth 5Y5.83%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
BELFB has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, BELFB has less shares outstanding
BELFB has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, BELFB has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 5.52 indicates that BELFB is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 5.52, BELFB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.86% of the companies in the same industry.
BELFB has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.73. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.73 years to pay back of all of its debts.
BELFB has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.73. This is amongst the best in the industry. BELFB outperforms 82.64% of its industry peers.
BELFB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.16. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
BELFB has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.16) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.16 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.73 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.52 |
ROIC/WACC1.31
WACC10.32%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 4.00 indicates that BELFB has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
BELFB has a better Current ratio (4.00) than 71.07% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.71 indicates that BELFB has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of BELFB (2.71) is better than 66.12% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.71 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
BELFB shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -17.44%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 27.58% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
BELFB shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -21.53%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.14% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-17.44%
EPS 3Y87.72%
EPS 5Y27.58%
EPS Q2Q%-41.07%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-21.53%
Revenue growth 3Y11.16%
Revenue growth 5Y3.14%
Sales Q2Q%-22.08%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 0.51% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.24% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-25.87%
EPS Next 2Y-16%
EPS Next 3Y0.51%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-22.43%
Revenue Next 2Y-11.59%
Revenue Next 3Y2.24%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.50, BELFB is valued correctly.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BELFB indicates a rather cheap valuation: BELFB is cheaper than 90.91% of the companies listed in the same industry.
BELFB's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.96.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.85, BELFB is valued on the expensive side.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BELFB is valued a bit cheaper than 78.51% of the companies in the same industry.
BELFB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 24.11.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.85 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of BELFB indicates a rather cheap valuation: BELFB is cheaper than 83.47% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BELFB is valued cheaper than 89.26% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.2 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.88 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The excellent profitability rating of BELFB may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.56
EPS Next 2Y-16%
EPS Next 3Y0.51%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.28%, BELFB is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.88, BELFB pays a better dividend. On top of this BELFB pays more dividend than 80.99% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.29, BELFB's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.28% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BELFB has a limited annual growth rate of 0.12%.
BELFB has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
BELFB has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.12%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years25
5.3 Sustainability
BELFB pays out 6.37% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of BELFB is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP6.37%
EPS Next 2Y-16%
EPS Next 3Y0.51%
BEL FUSE INC-CL B
NASDAQ:BELFB (1/17/2025, 8:00:00 PM)
After market: 79.99 0 (0%)79.99
+0.27 (+0.34%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners47.77%
Inst Owner Change-0.01%
Ins Owners24.51%
Ins Owner Change-0.92%
Market Cap1.00B
Analysts84.44
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %20.26%
Short Ratio4.82
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.28% |
Yearly Dividend0.27
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.12%
DP6.37%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years25
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)44.16%
Min EPS beat(2)16.36%
Max EPS beat(2)71.95%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)27.17%
Min EPS beat(4)-3.83%
Max EPS beat(4)71.95%
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
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)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.12%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.8%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.04%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.12%
Min Revenue beat(4)-9.68%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.04%
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
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)-44.09%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.74%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-21.64%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.24%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.85 | ||
| P/S | 1.91 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.2 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.84 | ||
| P/B | 2.73 | ||
| P/tB | 3.41 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.88 |
EPS(TTM)5.16
EY6.45%
EPS(NY)4.48
Fwd EY5.6%
FCF(TTM)6.56
FCFY8.19%
OCF(TTM)7.38
OCFY9.23%
SpS41.83
BVpS29.27
TBVpS23.47
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.56
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.38% | ||
| ROE | 14.92% | ||
| ROCE | 15.18% | ||
| ROIC | 13.49% | ||
| ROICexc | 20.32% | ||
| ROICexgc | 26.21% | ||
| OM | 14.09% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.44% | ||
| GM | 37.59% | ||
| FCFM | 15.67% |
ROA(3y)9.05%
ROA(5y)5.63%
ROE(3y)17.88%
ROE(5y)11.07%
ROIC(3y)12.96%
ROIC(5y)8.9%
ROICexc(3y)15.76%
ROICexc(5y)10.9%
ROICexgc(3y)20.21%
ROICexgc(5y)14.25%
ROCE(3y)14.58%
ROCE(5y)10.02%
ROICexcg growth 3Y51.44%
ROICexcg growth 5Y18.8%
ROICexc growth 3Y59.49%
ROICexc growth 5Y21.56%
OM growth 3Y57.4%
OM growth 5Y24.41%
PM growth 3Y61.33%
PM growth 5Y25.03%
GM growth 3Y9.5%
GM growth 5Y5.83%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.9
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.16 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.73 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.68 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 73.5% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.98% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 18.5 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 105.15% | ||
| Profit Quality | 150.13% | ||
| Current Ratio | 4 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.71 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.52 |
F-Score7
WACC10.32%
ROIC/WACC1.31
Cap/Depr(3y)68.76%
Cap/Depr(5y)59.94%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.66%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.63%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-17.44%
EPS 3Y87.72%
EPS 5Y27.58%
EPS Q2Q%-41.07%
EPS Next Y-25.87%
EPS Next 2Y-16%
EPS Next 3Y0.51%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-21.53%
Revenue growth 3Y11.16%
Revenue growth 5Y3.14%
Sales Q2Q%-22.08%
Revenue Next Year-22.43%
Revenue Next 2Y-11.59%
Revenue Next 3Y2.24%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-17.97%
EBIT growth 3Y74.97%
EBIT growth 5Y28.32%
EBIT Next Year-1.19%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y320.8%
FCF growth 3Y33.29%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y204.63%
OCF growth 3Y32.95%
OCF growth 5Y60.73%