Belden Inc. (BDC)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Belden Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Belden Inc. (BDC) has returned -1.44% so far this year and 14.73% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, BDC has returned 6.65% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 24, 1993, BDC's average daily return is +0.09%, while the average monthly return is +1.75%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.3 years.

Historically, 55% of months were positive and 45% were negative. The best month was Nov 2002 with a return of +65.3%, while the worst month was Jan 2009 at -37.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, BDC closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 4, 2002 with a return of +28.7%, while the worst single day was Oct 23, 2008 at -26.8%.

Belden Inc. has an annualized alpha of 8.49%, beta of 1.37, and R² of 0.27 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 26, 1993.

• This stock captured 178.46% of S&P 500 Index gains and 151.12% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
• R² of 0.27 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

BDC ranks 52 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Belden Inc. (BDC) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

Belden Inc. provided a 0.17% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.20 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 24 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Belden Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Belden Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Belden Inc. was 85.69%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 1099 trading sessions.

The current Belden Inc. drawdown is 23.88%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Belden Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Belden Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Electrical Equipment & Parts industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.