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Bel Fuse A Inc

NASDAQ: BELFA · TECHNOLOGY · ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS

$270.76
-5.96% today

Updated 2026-06-05

Market cap
$3.32B
P/E ratio
62.97
P/S ratio
4.74x
EPS (TTM)
$4.15
Dividend yield
0.09%
52W range
$79 – $276
Volume
0.1M

Bel Fuse A Inc (BELFA) Stock Valuation Analysis

Fair value estimate, historical valuation range, and quality signals for BELFA.

WallStSmart Verdict
Overvalued

Current price exceeds what fundamentals support. Risk/reward skewed unfavorably.

Smart Value Score: 42 / 100
P/E (TTM)
63.0x
vs 5Y median of 23.4x
PEG
2.17
Elevated vs growth
Margin of Safety
-12.30%
Fair value $196.92 vs $270.76
EV / EBITDA
0.0x

BELFA historical valuation range

Where current P/E sits in BELFA's own 5Y range.

NOW
7.7x
5Y Low
9.5x
25th
23.4x
Median
50.2x
75th
65.2x
5Y High
BELFA is trading more expensive than 97% of the last 5Y.
97th percentile · Historically expensive

BELFA intrinsic value (DCF)

DCF-based fair value estimate vs current market price.

Current price
$270.76
Market value
Intrinsic value
$196.92
DCF estimate
Margin of safety
-12.30%
-27.3% upside to fair value

Intrinsic value calculated using discounted cash flow (DCF) model based on projected free cash flows, discount rate, and terminal growth assumptions. A positive margin of safety indicates the current price is below estimated fair value, providing a cushion against estimation error.

BELFA valuation signals

Quick-read green flags, caution flags, and risks based on current metrics.

PEG above 2.0
PEG of 2.17 suggests price is running ahead of growth rate. Caution warranted.
P/E near 5Y high
Current P/E sits in the 97th percentile of its 5Y range. Historically expensive relative to its own history.
Premium to fair value
Price exceeds DCF intrinsic value by 12.3%. Limited downside protection.
Strong financial quality
Piotroski F-Score of 7/9 indicates robust fundamentals supporting the current valuation.

P/E Ratio — History

Current: 62.97x

P/S Ratio — History

Current: 4.74x

Is BELFA overvalued in 2026?

Bel Fuse A Inc (BELFA) currently trades at $270.76 per share with a market capitalization of $3,324,698,000.00. Based on our multi-factor framework, the stock appears richly valued with a Smart Value Score of 42/100. This score blends growth quality, financial health, and price attractiveness into a single institutional-grade read.

The stock trades at a P/E ratio of 63.0x, above its 5-year median of 23.4x. The PEG ratio of 2.17 indicates the price has run ahead of the underlying growth rate.

Looking at its own history, BELFA is currently trading more expensive than 97% of the last 5Y on P/E. This places it in the 97th percentile of its historical range, a zone where forward returns have typically been muted.

Our discounted cash flow model estimates BELFA's intrinsic value at $196.92 per share, against the current market price of $270.76. This implies a premium to fair value of -12.30%. The current price sits well above what projected cash flows justify, implying investors are paying for growth that has not yet materialized.

Balance sheet and operating quality look strong. A Piotroski F-Score of 7/9 points to improving profitability, declining leverage, and healthy operating efficiency.

Bottom line: BELFA appears richly valued on our framework, with a Smart Value Score of 42/100. At current levels the risk/reward is skewed against the buyer. A materially lower price or significant operational improvement would be needed to change the picture.

Frequently asked questions

Is BELFA overvalued?

BELFA scores 42/100 on our Smart Value Score (Grade D), a weak overall profile. On valuation specifically, the DCF puts intrinsic value below the current price, so the stock is expensive on cash flow today. The score reflects growth and quality carrying it, not a cheap entry point.

What is BELFA's fair value?

Our DCF model estimates BELFA's intrinsic value at $196.92 per share, versus the current price of $270.76, a margin of safety of -12.30%. Fair value is the present value of the cash flows we project the business to produce, so a price above it means the market is paying up for growth the model does not yet assume.

What P/E ratio does BELFA trade at?

BELFA trades at a P/E of 63.0x on trailing twelve-month earnings, against a 5-year median of 23.4x. P/E is what you pay per dollar of profit, and sitting above its own median means the stock is pricier than usual relative to its earnings.

Is BELFA a buy based on valuation?

Our Smart Value rating for BELFA is Sell, from a Smart Value Score of 42/100 that blends growth, quality, and valuation. The profile skews cautious, and a better price or clearer operating improvement would strengthen the case. This is research to inform your decision, not personalized financial advice.

How does BELFA's valuation compare to its history?

On P/E, BELFA sits in the 97th percentile of its own 5Y range, historically expensive relative to where it has traded. A high percentile means today's multiple is near the top of its historical band.

What is BELFA's Smart Value Score?

BELFA's Smart Value Score is 42/100. It is a proprietary WallStSmart metric blending growth quality, financial health, and valuation into a single 0-100 read, and scores above 75 are rare, signaling strong multi-factor alignment.