Bel Fuse [BELFA] vs Knowles [KN] Detailed Stock Comparison
Bel Fuse
NASDAQ
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Knowles
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Bel Fuse wins in 13 metrics, Knowles wins in 6 metrics, with 0 ties. Bel Fuse appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Bel Fuse | Knowles | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 27.54 | 68.60 | Bel Fuse |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 3.38 | 2.72 | Knowles |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 57.31 | 28.27 | Knowles |
| PEG Ratio | 0.78 | -0.67 | Knowles |
| EV/EBITDA | 15.66 | 19.55 | Bel Fuse |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 8.59% | 4.40% | Bel Fuse |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 15.37% | 12.34% | Bel Fuse |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 15.37% | 12.34% | Bel Fuse |
| Return on Equity | 14.16% | 3.60% | Bel Fuse |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 7.17% | 3.48% | Bel Fuse |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $59.96M | $116.50M | Knowles |
| Dividend Yield | 0.27% | N/A | N/A |
| 1-Year Return | 25.42% | 10.48% | Bel Fuse |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 2.64 | 3.14 | Bel Fuse |
| Enterprise Value | $1.72B | $1.88B | Knowles |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 2.89 | 3.33 | Bel Fuse |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 38.67% | 41.54% | Knowles |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $47 | $6 | Bel Fuse |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $3.92 | $0.30 | Bel Fuse |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.13 | 1.45 | Bel Fuse |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Bel Fuse vs Knowles Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bel Fuse | 4.51% | -4.01% | 18.78% | 66.62% | 28.90% | 23.05% |
| Knowles | 6.09% | -1.45% | 13.31% | 23.56% | 15.76% | 1.70% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bel Fuse | 25.42% | 258.65% | 905.53% | 647.26% | 468.23% | 319.62% |
| Knowles | 10.48% | 27.75% | 33.36% | 25.00% | -29.07% | -29.07% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Bel Fuse vs Knowles
| Metric | BELFA | KN |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $1.57B | $1.77B |
| Market Cap Category | Small cap | Small cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 5,505 | 538,440 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 6,575 | 690,370 |
| Last Close | $114.02 | $21.59 |
| 52 Week Range | $53.95 - $119.30 | $12.19 - $21.69 |
| % from 52W High | -4.43% | -0.46% |
| All-Time High | $119.87 (Aug 07, 2025) | $33.82 (Aug 25, 2014) |
| % from All-Time High | -4.88% | -36.16% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.26% | 0.08% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.43% | 0.08% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.09% | 0.04% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.15% | 0.12% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.14% | 0.04% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 57.31 | 28.27 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $31.96 | $7.57 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $4.68 | $1.20 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $64.58M | $125.60M |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $523,125 | $147.45M |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 0.27% | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.30 | N/A |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Bel Fuse vs Knowles
| Metric | BELFA | KN |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 27.54 | 68.60 |
| Forward P/E | 22.03 | 17.29 |
| PEG Ratio | 0.78 | -0.67 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 2.64 | 3.14 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 3.38 | 2.72 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $1.57B | $1.77B |
| Enterprise Value | $1.72B | $1.88B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 2.89 | 3.33 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 15.66 | 19.55 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.13 | 1.45 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $31.96 | $7.57 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Bel Fuse vs Knowles
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | BELFA | KN |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $152.24M | $132.20M |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $93.42M | $78.90M |
| Gross Profit | $58.82M | $53.30M |
| Research & Development | $7.22M | $9.70M |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $22.09M | $6.40M |
| EBITDA | $31.69M | $14.90M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $23.79M | $800,000 |
| Income Tax | $5.46M | $1.20M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $18.32M | $-2.00M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | BELFA | KN |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $65.93M | $101.90M |
| Total Current Assets | $368.43M | $337.90M |
| Total Current Liabilities | $111.24M | $167.60M |
| Long-Term Debt | $302.34M | $136.30M |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $457.94M | $755.80M |
| Retained Earnings | $362.04M | $-615.60M |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $24.96M | $19.80M |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | BELFA | KN |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $23.27M | $35.00M |
| Capital Expenditures | $-2.73M | N/A |
| Free Cash Flow | $5.36M | $31.30M |
| Debt Repayment | $-12.50M | $-100,000 |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $0 | $-30.00M |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | BELFA | KN |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 18,884 | 3.05M |
| Short Ratio | 2.63 | 4.37 |
| Short % of Float | 0.01% | 0.05% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 5,505 | 538,440 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 6,575 | 690,370 |
| Shares Outstanding | 12.54M | 87.36M |
| Float Shares | 11.81M | 84.25M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.25% | 0.02% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.47% | 1.04% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Bel Fuse vs Knowles
| Metric | BELFA | KN |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.30 | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 0.27% | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $0.26 | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.11% | N/A |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $0.78 | N/A |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Oct 15, 2025 | N/A |