Bel Fuse (BELFB) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Bel Fuse Inc. is a global manufacturer of electronic components that bridge power, data and video applications. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of products, including board-level circuit protection devices such as fuses, positive temperature coefficient (PTC) resistors and inductors; power transformers, modules and supplies; as well as connectivity solutions encompassing USB, HDMI, RJ45, coaxial and fiber-optic connectors. These products serve a wide array of end markets, including telecommunications, data communications, consumer electronics, industrial automation, automotive and renewable energy.

Founded in 1949 and headquartered in Oradell, New Jersey, Bel Fuse has grown through organic expansion and strategic acquisitions. The company operates manufacturing and engineering facilities across North America, Europe and Asia, with additional sales offices serving customers in Latin America, the Middle East and Africa. By maintaining a global footprint, Bel Fuse can tailor its designs and production to meet regional certification standards and customer specifications while ensuring timely delivery and local support.

Bel Fuse’s product development efforts focus on enhancing system reliability, minimizing footprints and improving energy efficiency. Their research and engineering teams collaborate closely with OEMs and contract manufacturers to integrate advanced materials and manufacturing processes. Over its more than seven decades of operation, the company has built a reputation for technical expertise, quality manufacturing and responsive customer service.

Privately led by members of the founding Bel family and supported by a seasoned management team, Bel Fuse emphasizes long-term relationships and continuous innovation. The company’s leadership combines deep industry experience in power electronics and connectivity with a commitment to operational excellence, positioning Bel Fuse to address evolving market requirements in high-speed data transmission and next-generation power solutions.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $141.51 to $151.93
• 50-Day Range: $98.24 to $150.97
• 52-Week Range: $57.99 to $152.45
• Volume: 242,584 shs
• Average Volume: 114,363 shs
• Market Capitalization: $1.80 billion
• P/E Ratio: 34.82
• Dividend Yield: 0.20%
• Price Target: $136.80
• Consensus Rating: Buy

Bel Fuse Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Bel Fuse scored higher than 76% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 196th out of 657 stocks in the computer and technology sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 2.4 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Buy

Consensus Rating

Bel Fuse has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.17, and is based on 5 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Upside/Downside

The consensus price target for Bel Fuse is close to its current price, suggesting limited near-term upside or downside.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Bel Fuse has only been the subject of 4 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 3.1 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 17.28%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Bel Fuse are expected to grow by 17.28% in the coming year, from $4.63 to $5.43 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Bel Fuse is 34.82, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 280.59.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Bel Fuse is 34.82, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Computer and Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 451.83.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Bel Fuse has a PEG Ratio of 1.73. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Bel Fuse has a P/B Ratio of 4.94. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.97% of the float of Bel Fuse has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Bel Fuse has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Bel Fuse has recently decreased by 15.46%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Bel Fuse has a dividend yield of 0.20%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Bel Fuse does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Bel Fuse is 6.86%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Bel Fuse will have a dividend payout ratio of 5.16% next year. This indicates that Bel Fuse will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.97% of the float of Bel Fuse has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Bel Fuse has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Bel Fuse has recently decreased by 15.46%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.7 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.81

News Sentiment

Bel Fuse has a news sentiment score of 0.81. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Computer and Technology companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 10 news articles for Bel Fuse this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

1 people have searched for BELFB on MarketBeat in the last 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

Only 2 people have added Bel Fuse to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Bel Fuse insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $395,684.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 5.37% of the stock of Bel Fuse is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

58.39% of the stock of Bel Fuse is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

BELFB Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have BELFB shares performed this year?

Bel Fuse's stock was trading at $82.47 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, BELFB shares have increased by 72.3% and is now trading at $142.08.

How were Bel Fuse's earnings last quarter?

Bel Fuse Inc. (NASDAQ:BELFB) released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April, 24th. The electronics maker reported $1.35 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.85 by $0.50. The electronics maker earned $152.24 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $147.93 million. Bel Fuse had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 14.12% and a net margin of 8.59%.

Does Bel Fuse have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiaries of Bel Fuse: Power-One, Array Aerospace, TE Connectivity - Transpower Magnetics Business, Transpower Technologies, Fibreco, Powerbox Italia S.r.L, Gigacom Interconnect, and others.

Who are Bel Fuse's major shareholders?

Top institutional shareholders of Bel Fuse include Bessemer Group Inc. (2.57%), Geode Capital Management LLC (2.54%), Wasatch Advisors LP (2.24%) and American Century Companies Inc. (2.09%). Insiders that own company stock include Daniel Bernstein, Peter E Gilbert, Stephen Dawson, Suzanne Kozlovsky, Kenneth Koon Keung Lai, Joseph Francis Berry, Dennis Ackerman, Vincent Vellucci and Farouq Salem Ali Tuweiq.
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How do I buy shares of Bel Fuse?

Shares of BELFB stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 4/24/2025
• Record date for 8/1 Dividend: 7/15/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 8/1 Dividend: 7/15/2025
• Dividend Payable: 8/01/2025
• Today: 9/20/2025
• Record date for 10/31 Dividend: 10/15/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 10/31 Dividend: 10/15/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 10/22/2025
• Dividend Payable: 10/31/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Computer and Technology
• Industry: ELEC PRODS - MISC
• Sub-Industry: Communications Equipment
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:BELFB
• CIK: 729580
• Web: www.belfuse.com
• Phone: (201) 432-0463
• Fax: 201-432-9542
• Employees: 5,370
• Year Founded: 1949

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Bel Fuse: $136.80
• High Price Target: $175.00
• Low Price Target: $110.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: -3.7%
• Consensus Rating: Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 3.17
• Research Coverage: 6 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $4.08
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 34.82
• Forward P/E Ratio: 30.69
• P/E Growth: 1.84
• Net Income: $40.96 million
• Net Margins: 8.59%
• Pretax Margin: 12.80%
• Return on Equity: 14.12%
• Return on Assets: 6.22%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.63
• Current Ratio: 3.05
• Quick Ratio: 1.72

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $534.79 million
• Price / Sales: 3.36
• Cash Flow: $4.32 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 32.89
• Book Value: $28.75 per share
• Price / Book: 4.94

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 12,660,000
• Free Float: 11,984,000
• Market Cap: $1.80 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.59