BDC
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Belden Inc. (BDC) closed at $112.37 as of 2026-03-20, trading 18.4% above its 200-week moving average of $94.93. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 21.0% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 44, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.4x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.95 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1638 weeks of data, BDC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 23 times. On average, these episodes lasted 25 weeks. Historically, investors who bought BDC at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +19.0%.
With a market cap of $4.4 billion, BDC is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 3.0%. Return on equity stands at 18.6%, a solid level. The stock trades at 3.5x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 9.1% over the past three years.
Over the past 31.5 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in BDC would have grown to $1120, compared to $2377 for the S&P 500. BDC has returned 8.0% annualized vs 10.6% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 7.5% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: BDC vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After BDC Crosses Below the Line?
Across 23 historical episodes, buying BDC when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +23.4% after 12 months (median +20.0%), compared to +13.2% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 61% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +29.5% vs +24.0% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment BDC crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
BDC has crossed below its 200-week MA 23 times with an average 1-year return of +19.0% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1997 | May 1997 | 2 | 10.6% | +107.8% | +632.3% |
| Aug 1998 | Nov 1998 | 15 | 44.6% | +26.5% | +394.7% |
| Dec 1998 | Aug 1999 | 33 | 45.5% | +24.3% | +404.7% |
| Oct 1999 | Nov 1999 | 4 | 9.4% | +69.7% | +368.3% |
| Mar 2001 | Sep 2004 | 183 | 68.5% | -15.4% | +322.0% |
| Oct 2004 | Oct 2004 | 1 | 0.7% | -7.0% | +496.8% |
| Apr 2005 | May 2005 | 4 | 6.8% | +72.2% | +574.3% |
| Jun 2008 | Jul 2008 | 3 | 11.1% | -45.6% | +292.3% |
| Sep 2008 | Nov 2010 | 114 | 75.2% | -32.6% | +259.9% |
| Aug 2011 | Aug 2011 | 1 | 4.6% | +33.3% | +335.7% |
| Sep 2011 | Oct 2011 | 3 | 7.0% | +44.6% | +335.9% |
| Aug 2015 | Oct 2015 | 12 | 19.8% | +30.3% | +108.2% |
| Dec 2015 | Mar 2016 | 16 | 34.6% | +61.7% | +137.3% |
| May 2016 | May 2016 | 2 | 2.7% | +19.3% | +93.3% |
| Jun 2016 | Jul 2016 | 3 | 4.7% | +25.3% | +89.4% |
| Sep 2016 | Sep 2016 | 2 | 1.4% | +20.3% | +81.6% |
| Oct 2016 | Nov 2016 | 2 | 6.0% | +23.4% | +78.0% |
| Mar 2017 | Apr 2017 | 5 | 4.7% | -3.8% | +71.7% |
| May 2017 | May 2017 | 1 | 0.5% | -15.4% | +69.9% |
| Feb 2018 | Feb 2018 | 1 | 4.1% | -19.7% | +70.3% |
| Mar 2018 | Aug 2018 | 22 | 21.6% | -16.6% | +78.5% |
| Oct 2018 | Aug 2021 | 148 | 55.6% | -22.1% | +71.5% |
| Apr 2022 | Apr 2022 | 2 | 2.0% | +56.8% | +128.9% |
| Average | 25 | — | +19.0% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BDC below its 200-week moving average?
No. Belden Inc. (BDC) is currently 18.4% above its 200-week moving average of $94.93. It would need to fall to $94.93 to cross below the line.
What is BDC's 200-week moving average price?
Belden Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $94.93 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when BDC drops below its 200-week moving average?
BDC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 23 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +19.0%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 25 weeks on average.
Is BDC a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about BDC as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 44. Free cash flow yield is 3.0%. Return on equity is 18.6%. Price-to-book is 3.5x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does BDC compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 31.5 years, $100 invested in BDC would have grown to $1120, compared to $2377 for the S&P 500. That's 8.0% annualized vs 10.6% for the index. BDC has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does BDC pay a dividend?
Yes. Belden Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 18.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20