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Bel Fuse (BELFA)
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Bel Fuse (BELFA) AI Stock Analysis

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Bel Fuse

(NASDAQ:BELFA)

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Outperform 76 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:76Outperform
Price Target:
$213.00
▲(33.59% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:04/07/26
The score is driven primarily by strengthening fundamentals (material margin improvement, healthier leverage, and improved free cash flow) and very attractive valuation (low P/E and high dividend yield). These positives are tempered by mixed technical momentum and earnings-call commentary pointing to near-term margin pressure from raw-material and FX headwinds.
Positive Factors
Margin Expansion
Sustained gross-margin improvement to ~39% reflects better fixed-cost absorption and a higher-value product mix versus prior years. Higher structural margins increase resilience through cycles, supporting reinvestment, FCF generation and capacity to fund R&D and targeted M&A over the medium term.
Negative Factors
Revenue Volatility
Erratic top-line trends reduce predictability for capacity utilization and investment planning. Even with recent recovery, inconsistent revenue makes margin sustainability and capital allocation harder to forecast across quarters, raising execution risk for multi-quarter product ramps and M&A payoffs.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Margin Expansion
Sustained gross-margin improvement to ~39% reflects better fixed-cost absorption and a higher-value product mix versus prior years. Higher structural margins increase resilience through cycles, supporting reinvestment, FCF generation and capacity to fund R&D and targeted M&A over the medium term.
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Bel Fuse (BELFA) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)

Bel Fuse Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company Description
Bel Fuse Inc. designs, manufactures, markets, and sells products that are used in the networking, telecommunication, high-speed data transmission, commercial aerospace, military, broadcasting, transportation, e-Mobility and broadcasting, and consu...
How the Company Makes Money
Bel Fuse makes money primarily by selling electronic components and related assemblies to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and electronics manufacturing services (EMS) providers. Revenue is generated through (1) Power Solutions: sales of po...

Bel Fuse Earnings Call Summary

Earnings Call Date:Feb 17, 2026
(Q4-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:Apr 29, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call emphasized strong operational execution and robust financial results in 2025 — including record revenue, expanded margins, high book-to-bill, segment-level growth (Power, Connectivity, Magnetic), and meaningful debt reduction — while acknowledging tangible near-term headwinds from raw material inflation, unfavorable FX, some segment-specific softness (rail, e-mobility) and integration/seasonality effects. Management has actions in place (pricing, hedging, operational optimization, M&A pipeline) to mitigate pressures, and the forward guide shows continued demand with cautious margin expectations.
Positive Updates
Record Full-Year Revenue and Earnings
Net sales for FY2025 were $675.5 million, up 26.3% year-over-year, with management reporting record revenue and record GAAP and non-GAAP EPS for the year.
Negative Updates
Raw Material Cost Inflation
Management cited headwinds from higher material pricing—particularly gold, copper and printed circuit boards—that pressured costs during 2025 and are expected to continue into 2026.
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Q4-2025 Updates
Negative
Record Full-Year Revenue and Earnings
Net sales for FY2025 were $675.5 million, up 26.3% year-over-year, with management reporting record revenue and record GAAP and non-GAAP EPS for the year.
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Company Guidance
Management guided Q1 2026 sales of $165 million to $180 million with gross margin of 37%–39%, noting Q1 is typically the weakest quarter due to the Lunar New Year (about 2–3 weeks of downtime) and that the outlook reflects anticipated headwinds from higher raw‑material costs (gold, copper, PCBs) and unfavorable FX (weaker USD; peso, renminbi, shekel) despite partial hedges (roughly half of FX exposure) and planned pricing actions; for context, Bel closed 2025 with net sales of $675.5M (+26.3% YoY), Q4 sales of $175.9M (+17.4% YoY), Q4 gross margin 39.4% (FY gross margin 39.1%), full‑year book‑to‑bill 1.1 (Q4 at 1.3), cash of $57.8M, total debt $197.5M after $90M of debt paydown, cash from operations $80.6M, CapEx $12M, dividends $3.5M, and a weighted‑average debt rate of 4.4%.

Bel Fuse Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Profitability has improved materially (TTM gross margin ~39.1% and EBIT margin ~14.4% vs much lower levels in 2020), leverage has de-risked meaningfully (debt-to-equity ~0.24 TTM), and free cash flow is up strongly in TTM. Offsetting this, revenue has been volatile (notable decline in 2024 with only modest TTM growth) and cash conversion has been uneven at times (operating cash flow vs EBIT ~0.47 TTM).
Income Statement
78
Positive
Balance Sheet
72
Positive
Cash Flow
69
Positive
BreakdownDec 2025Dec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue675.46M534.79M639.81M654.23M543.49M
Gross Profit264.42M202.36M215.85M183.45M134.38M
EBITDA136.39M82.34M99.46M77.30M47.73M
Net Income61.54M40.96M73.83M52.69M24.82M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets935.20M949.79M571.63M560.47M511.85M
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments57.80M69.20M126.92M70.27M61.76M
Total Debt237.26M318.21M82.10M118.67M134.05M
Total Liabilities416.53M508.63M231.07M298.12M303.10M
Stockholders Equity425.51M360.58M340.56M262.35M208.74M
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow67.93M59.96M96.22M31.43M-4.76M
Operating Cash Flow79.93M74.06M108.35M40.26M4.63M
Investing Cash Flow-3.25M-297.89M-53.53M-7.00M-18.88M
Financing Cash Flow-93.47M206.26M-38.60M-21.26M-8.40M

Bel Fuse Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Positive
Last Price159.44
Price Trends
50DMA
197.42
Negative
100DMA
173.46
Positive
200DMA
143.28
Positive
Market Momentum
MACD
-0.76
Negative
RSI
53.29
Neutral
STOCH
50.92
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For BELFA, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 159.44 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 190.26, below the 50-day MA of 197.42, and above the 200-day MA of 143.28, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -0.76 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 53.29 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 50.92 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for BELFA.

Bel Fuse Risk Analysis

Bel Fuse disclosed 29 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Bel Fuse reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks

Bel Fuse Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
77
Outperform
$7.25B41.3518.74%11.55%1745.46%
76
Outperform
$2.63B5.8315.06%0.15%23.70%14.78%
68
Neutral
$1.42B19.3711.94%0.36%3.70%1.68%
68
Neutral
$1.92B91.57-5.07%-4.87%-235.48%
62
Neutral
$2.03B61.392.25%1.44%-2.93%-40.33%
61
Neutral
$37.18B12.37-10.20%1.83%8.50%-7.62%
47
Neutral
$207.98M-4.46-9.42%5.93%-9.51%29.57%
* Technology Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
BELFA
Bel Fuse
196.85
129.01
190.19%
BHE
Benchmark Electronics
57.03
21.20
59.15%
CTS
CTS
49.46
11.21
29.31%
MEI
Methode Electronics
5.87
0.20
3.51%
ROG
Rogers
107.49
45.57
73.59%
VICR
Vicor
159.83
110.67
225.12%

Bel Fuse Corporate Events

Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
Bel Fuse realigns into two focused business units
Positive
Apr 6, 2026
On March 31, 2026, Bel Fuse Inc. announced a strategic realignment from a product-centric to an end-market-centric structure, consolidating its operations into two business units: Aerospace, Defense Rugged Solutions and Industrial Technology Dat...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
Bel Fuse Announces New Connectivity Solutions Leadership
Positive
Jan 15, 2026
On January 12, 2026, Bel Fuse’s board approved the retirement of Pete Bittner, longtime President of Connectivity Solutions, effective April 3, 2026, and the appointment of industry veteran Thomas Smelker as Vice President and President of B...
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This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Apr 07, 2026