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Taking everything into account, BELFB scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BELFB was compared to 124 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. While BELFB belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. BELFB is not overvalued while it is showing excellent growth. This is an interesting combination. This makes BELFB very considerable for growth investing!
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.
- Each year in the past 5 years BELFB has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years BELFB had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- BELFB has a better Return On Assets (6.84%) than 82.26% of its industry peers.
- BELFB has a Return On Equity of 15.24%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BELFB outperforms 83.06% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 9.32%, BELFB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.65% of the companies in the same industry.
- BELFB had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 13.11%. This is above the industry average of 8.83%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.84% | ||
| ROE | 15.24% | ||
| ROIC | 9.32% |
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
- BELFB's Profit Margin of 10.04% is amongst the best of the industry. BELFB outperforms 83.87% of its industry peers.
- BELFB's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- BELFB has a Operating Margin of 14.09%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BELFB outperforms 86.29% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BELFB has grown nicely.
- BELFB's Gross Margin of 38.69% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BELFB outperforms 66.13% 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) | 10.04% | ||
| 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), BELFB is destroying value.
- BELFB has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for BELFB has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for BELFB is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 4.83 indicates that BELFB is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- BELFB has a Altman-Z score of 4.83. This is in the better half of the industry: BELFB outperforms 68.55% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of BELFB is 5.07, which is a neutral value as it means it would take BELFB, 5.07 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- BELFB's Debt to FCF ratio of 5.07 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BELFB outperforms 61.29% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.53 indicates that BELFB is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- BELFB has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.53. This is in the lower half of the industry: BELFB underperforms 72.58% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.53 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.07 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.83 |
ROIC/WACC0.62
WACC14.98%
2.3 Liquidity
- BELFB has a Current Ratio of 3.06. This indicates that BELFB is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- BELFB's Current ratio of 3.06 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BELFB outperforms 62.90% of its industry peers.
- BELFB has a Quick Ratio of 1.75. This is a normal value and indicates that BELFB is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 1.75, BELFB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.03% of the companies in the same 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.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 48.64% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- BELFB shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 23.70%.
- Measured over the past years, BELFB shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 1.67% on average per year.
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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 16.83% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- 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 Year32.28%
Revenue Next 2Y18.68%
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
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 29.59, the valuation of BELFB can be described as expensive.
- BELFB's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BELFB is cheaper than 65.32% of the companies in the same industry.
- BELFB's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.21.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.06 indicates a quite expensive valuation of BELFB.
- BELFB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BELFB is cheaper than 61.29% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.26, BELFB is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.59 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.06 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BELFB is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 60.48% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BELFB is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 60.48% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 55.77 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 23.08 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- The excellent profitability rating of BELFB may justify a higher PE ratio.
- BELFB's earnings are expected to grow with 16.83% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.02
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y16.83%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- BELFB has a yearly dividend return of 0.13%, which is pretty low.
- BELFB's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 0.46.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.13, BELFB pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.13% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of BELFB has a limited annual growth rate of 0.04%.
- BELFB has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- BELFB has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.04%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years25
5.3 Sustainability
- BELFB pays out 5.31% 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.
DP5.31%
EPS Next 2Y16.83%
EPS Next 3YN/A
BEL FUSE INC-CL B / BELFB FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for BELFB stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to BELFB.
Can you provide the valuation status for BEL FUSE INC-CL B?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to BEL FUSE INC-CL B (BELFB). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of BELFB stock?
BEL FUSE INC-CL B (BELFB) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
How financially healthy is BEL FUSE INC-CL B?
The financial health rating of BEL FUSE INC-CL B (BELFB) is 5 / 10.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for BELFB stock?
The dividend rating of BEL FUSE INC-CL B (BELFB) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 5.31%.