Belden Inc (BDC)vsCisco Systems Inc (CSCO)
BDC
Belden Inc
$106.22
-4.06%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.48B
CSCO
Cisco Systems Inc
$121.64
-0.77%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $498.59B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Cisco Systems Inc generates 2080% more annual revenue ($60.75B vs $2.79B). CSCO leads profitability with a 19.7% profit margin vs 8.5%. BDC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.99. CSCO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
BDC
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
CSCO
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 24 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 25.0%
Earnings expanding 37.1% YoY
Generating 3.6B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
2.4% earnings growth
Elevated debt levels
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 9.8x book value
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BDC
The strongest argument for BDC centers on PEG Ratio. Revenue growth of 11.4% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.99 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : CSCO
The strongest argument for CSCO centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.7% and operating margin at 25.0%. Revenue growth of 12.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BDC
The primary concerns for BDC are EPS Growth, Debt/Equity, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : CSCO
The primary concerns for CSCO are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 42.2x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BDC profiles as a value stock while CSCO is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
BDC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.15 — expect wider price swings.
CSCO is growing revenue faster at 12.0% — sustainability is the question.
CSCO generates stronger free cash flow (3.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CSCO scores higher overall (68/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 19.7% margins and 12.0% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Belden Inc
TECHNOLOGY · COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT · USA
Belden Inc. is a signal transmission solutions company in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
Cisco Systems Inc
TECHNOLOGY · COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT · USA
Cisco Systems, Inc. is an American multinational technology conglomerate headquartered in San Jose, California, in the center of Silicon Valley. Cisco develops, manufactures and sells networking hardware, software, telecommunications equipment and other high-technology services and products. Through its numerous acquired subsidiaries, such as OpenDNS, Webex, Jabber and Jasper, Cisco specializes in specific tech markets, such as the Internet of Things (IoT), domain security and energy management. On January 25, 2021, Cisco reincorporated in Delaware.
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