Is It Time To Consider Buying Belden Inc. (NYSE:BDC)?

Belden Inc. (NYSE:BDC), is not the largest company out there, but it saw a double-digit share price rise of over 10% in the past couple of months on the NYSE. As a mid-cap stock with high coverage by analysts, you could assume any recent changes in the company’s outlook is already priced into the stock. But what if there is still an opportunity to buy? Let’s examine Belden’s valuation and outlook in more detail to determine if there’s still a bargain opportunity.

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What's The Opportunity In Belden?

Good news, investors! Belden is still a bargain right now. According to my valuation, the intrinsic value for the stock is $129.05, but it is currently trading at US$88.16 on the share market, meaning that there is still an opportunity to buy now. What’s more interesting is that, Belden’s share price is quite volatile, which gives us more chances to buy since the share price could sink lower (or rise higher) in the future. This is based on its high beta, which is a good indicator for how much the stock moves relative to the rest of the market.

What does the future of Belden look like?

Investors looking for growth in their portfolio may want to consider the prospects of a company before buying its shares. Although value investors would argue that it’s the intrinsic value relative to the price that matter the most, a more compelling investment thesis would be high growth potential at a cheap price. Though in the case of Belden, it is expected to deliver a negative earnings growth of -3.6%, which doesn’t help build up its investment thesis. It appears that risk of future uncertainty is high, at least in the near term.

What This Means For You

Are you a shareholder? Although BDC is currently undervalued, the negative outlook does bring on some uncertainty, which equates to higher risk. Consider whether you want to increase your portfolio exposure to BDC, or whether diversifying into another stock may be a better move for your total risk and return.

Are you a potential investor? If you’ve been keeping an eye on BDC for a while, but hesitant on making the leap, I recommend you research further into the stock. Given its current undervaluation, now is a great time to make a decision. But keep in mind the risks that come with negative growth prospects in the future.

So while earnings quality is important, it's equally important to consider the risks facing Belden at this point in time. Case in point: We've spotted 2 warning signs for Belden you should be aware of.

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