Belden Competitors

Eaton (NYSE:ETN) and Belden (NYSE:BDC) are both industrial products companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, risk, dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings and profitability.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Eaton and Belden's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Eaton has higher revenue and earnings than Belden. Belden is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Eaton, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Profitability

This table compares Eaton and Belden's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Risk & Volatility

Eaton has a beta of 1.12, suggesting that its share price is 12% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Belden has a beta of 1.57, suggesting that its share price is 57% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

Eaton pays an annual dividend of $2.92 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Belden pays an annual dividend of $0.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. Eaton pays out 51.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Belden pays out 4.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Eaton has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Belden has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings and price targets for Eaton and Belden, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Eaton currently has a consensus price target of $122.3889, suggesting a potential downside of 10.92%. Belden has a consensus price target of $41.8125, suggesting a potential downside of 6.06%. Given Belden's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Belden is more favorable than Eaton.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

77.9% of Eaton shares are held by institutional investors. 0.5% of Eaton shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.2% of Belden shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Eaton beats Belden on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

Emerson Electric (NYSE:EMR) and Belden (NYSE:BDC) are both industrial products companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, risk, dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings and profitability.

Profitability

This table compares Emerson Electric and Belden's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Dividends

Emerson Electric pays an annual dividend of $2.02 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. Belden pays an annual dividend of $0.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. Emerson Electric pays out 58.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Belden pays out 4.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Emerson Electric has increased its dividend for 59 consecutive years and Belden has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Emerson Electric is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

73.6% of Emerson Electric shares are held by institutional investors. 0.5% of Emerson Electric shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.2% of Belden shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Risk & Volatility

Emerson Electric has a beta of 1.55, suggesting that its share price is 55% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Belden has a beta of 1.57, suggesting that its share price is 57% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Emerson Electric and Belden's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Emerson Electric has higher revenue and earnings than Belden. Belden is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Emerson Electric, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current ratings and price targets for Emerson Electric and Belden, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Emerson Electric currently has a consensus price target of $82.8571, suggesting a potential downside of 8.99%. Belden has a consensus price target of $41.8125, suggesting a potential downside of 6.06%. Given Belden's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Belden is more favorable than Emerson Electric.

Summary

Emerson Electric beats Belden on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Belden (NYSE:BDC) and Roper Technologies (NYSE:ROP) are both industrial products companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends and profitability.

Profitability

This table compares Belden and Roper Technologies' net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Dividends

Belden pays an annual dividend of $0.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. Roper Technologies pays an annual dividend of $2.25 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.6%. Belden pays out 4.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Roper Technologies pays out 17.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Belden has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Roper Technologies has increased its dividend for 29 consecutive years. Roper Technologies is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

91.7% of Roper Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. 1.2% of Belden shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.9% of Roper Technologies shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Volatility and Risk

Belden has a beta of 1.57, suggesting that its stock price is 57% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Roper Technologies has a beta of 1.03, suggesting that its stock price is 3% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Belden and Roper Technologies' top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Roper Technologies has higher revenue and earnings than Belden. Belden is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Roper Technologies, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent recommendations for Belden and Roper Technologies, as provided by MarketBeat.

Belden currently has a consensus target price of $41.8125, suggesting a potential downside of 6.06%. Roper Technologies has a consensus target price of $414.1250, suggesting a potential upside of 9.86%. Given Roper Technologies' higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Roper Technologies is more favorable than Belden.

Summary

Roper Technologies beats Belden on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Belden (NYSE:BDC) and Rockwell Automation (NYSE:ROK) are both industrial products companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends and profitability.

Profitability

This table compares Belden and Rockwell Automation's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Dividends

Belden pays an annual dividend of $0.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. Rockwell Automation pays an annual dividend of $4.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. Belden pays out 4.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Rockwell Automation pays out 55.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Belden has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Rockwell Automation has increased its dividend for 11 consecutive years. Rockwell Automation is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

76.2% of Rockwell Automation shares are held by institutional investors. 1.2% of Belden shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Rockwell Automation shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Volatility and Risk

Belden has a beta of 1.57, suggesting that its stock price is 57% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Rockwell Automation has a beta of 1.37, suggesting that its stock price is 37% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Belden and Rockwell Automation's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Rockwell Automation has higher revenue and earnings than Belden. Belden is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Rockwell Automation, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent recommendations for Belden and Rockwell Automation, as provided by MarketBeat.

Belden currently has a consensus target price of $41.8125, suggesting a potential downside of 6.06%. Rockwell Automation has a consensus target price of $234.4667, suggesting a potential downside of 7.36%. Given Belden's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Belden is more favorable than Rockwell Automation.

Summary

Rockwell Automation beats Belden on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Belden (NYSE:BDC) and AMETEK (NYSE:AME) are both industrial products companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends and profitability.

Profitability

This table compares Belden and AMETEK's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Volatility and Risk

Belden has a beta of 1.57, suggesting that its stock price is 57% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, AMETEK has a beta of 1.36, suggesting that its stock price is 36% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

85.7% of AMETEK shares are held by institutional investors. 1.2% of Belden shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of AMETEK shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Belden and AMETEK's top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

AMETEK has higher revenue and earnings than Belden. Belden is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than AMETEK, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Dividends

Belden pays an annual dividend of $0.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. AMETEK pays an annual dividend of $0.72 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.6%. Belden pays out 4.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. AMETEK pays out 17.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Belden has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and AMETEK has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of recent recommendations for Belden and AMETEK, as provided by MarketBeat.

Belden currently has a consensus target price of $41.8125, suggesting a potential downside of 6.06%. AMETEK has a consensus target price of $109.75, suggesting a potential downside of 10.22%. Given Belden's higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Belden is more favorable than AMETEK.

Summary

AMETEK beats Belden on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

Belden (NYSE:BDC) and Generac (NYSE:GNRC) are both industrial products companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, earnings, profitability and institutional ownership.

Profitability

This table compares Belden and Generac's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Risk & Volatility

Belden has a beta of 1.57, indicating that its stock price is 57% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Generac has a beta of 0.91, indicating that its stock price is 9% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

90.4% of Generac shares are held by institutional investors. 1.2% of Belden shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.9% of Generac shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Belden and Generac's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Generac has higher revenue and earnings than Belden. Belden is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Generac, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent ratings for Belden and Generac, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Belden currently has a consensus target price of $41.8125, suggesting a potential downside of 6.06%. Generac has a consensus target price of $298.5833, suggesting a potential downside of 2.75%. Given Generac's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Generac is more favorable than Belden.

Summary

Generac beats Belden on 13 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.