Belden [BDC] vs Lumentum Holdings [LITE] Detailed Stock Comparison
Belden
NYSE
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Lumentum Holdings
NASDAQ
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Belden wins in 15 metrics, Lumentum Holdings wins in 3 metrics, with 0 ties. Belden appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Belden | Lumentum Holdings | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 22.59 | 318.81 | Belden |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 3.99 | 7.26 | Belden |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 113.38 | 229.86 | Belden |
| PEG Ratio | 16.24 | -4.83 | Lumentum Holdings |
| EV/EBITDA | 14.15 | 127.37 | Belden |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 8.60% | 1.57% | Belden |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 11.74% | -0.23% | Belden |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 11.74% | N/A | N/A |
| Return on Equity | 18.34% | 2.48% | Belden |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 5.63% | -2.75% | Belden |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $222.98M | $-104.70M | Belden |
| Dividend Yield | 0.14% | N/A | N/A |
| 1-Year Return | 16.39% | 98.46% | Lumentum Holdings |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 1.88 | 5.01 | Belden |
| Enterprise Value | $6.02B | $9.96B | Lumentum Holdings |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 2.30 | 6.06 | Belden |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 38.48% | 28.81% | Belden |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $65 | $24 | Belden |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $5.50 | $0.37 | Belden |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.28 | 1.34 | Belden |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Belden vs Lumentum Holdings Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belden | 5.65% | -1.12% | -2.70% | 13.65% | 11.34% | 9.70% |
| Lumentum Holdings | 1.64% | 2.45% | 13.09% | 54.61% | 60.10% | 37.18% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belden | 16.39% | 83.73% | 261.51% | 144.88% | 443.46% | 515.67% |
| Lumentum Holdings | 98.46% | 35.40% | 37.75% | 489.51% | 590.76% | 590.76% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Belden vs Lumentum Holdings
| Metric | BDC | LITE |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $4.92B | $8.23B |
| Market Cap Category | Mid cap | Mid cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 255,960 | 4,037,610 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 317,943 | 2,770,597 |
| Last Close | $131.20 | $119.36 |
| 52 Week Range | $83.18 - $132.99 | $45.65 - $129.98 |
| % from 52W High | -1.35% | -8.17% |
| All-Time High | $132.99 (Jul 29, 2025) | $121.99 (Aug 14, 2025) |
| % from All-Time High | -1.35% | -2.16% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.11% | 0.56% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.24% | 0.16% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.09% | 0.02% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.12% | 0.00% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.18% | 0.02% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 113.38 | 229.86 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $31.15 | $16.26 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $7.61 | $12.57 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $355.87M | $16.50M |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $-110,773,376 | $-384,000,000 |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 0.14% | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.15 | N/A |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Belden vs Lumentum Holdings
| Metric | BDC | LITE |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 22.59 | 318.81 |
| Forward P/E | 16.24 | 31.97 |
| PEG Ratio | 16.24 | -4.83 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 1.88 | 5.01 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 3.99 | 7.26 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $4.92B | $8.23B |
| Enterprise Value | $6.02B | $9.96B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 2.30 | 6.06 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 14.15 | 127.37 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.28 | 1.34 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $31.15 | $16.26 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Belden vs Lumentum Holdings
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) | BDC | LITE |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $624.86M | $480.70M |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $379.02M | $320.80M |
| Gross Profit | $245.84M | $159.90M |
| Research & Development | $28.42M | $79.50M |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $72.19M | $-3.20M |
| EBITDA | $101.97M | $66.10M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $62.08M | $-11.40M |
| Income Tax | $10.14M | $-224.70M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $51.94M | $213.30M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | BDC | LITE |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $259.00M | $520.70M |
| Total Current Assets | $1.13B | $1.72B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $588.23M | $392.80M |
| Long-Term Debt | $1.28B | $2.59B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $1.22B | $1.13B |
| Retained Earnings | $1.23B | $-861.20M |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $621.77M | $54.40M |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | BDC | LITE |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $48.35M | $67.20M |
| Capital Expenditures | $106,000 | $-6.10M |
| Free Cash Flow | $-24.76M | $10.10M |
| Debt Repayment | $-422,000 | $-2.70M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-84.49M | N/A |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | BDC | LITE |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 667,520 | 10.40M |
| Short Ratio | 2.16 | 4.74 |
| Short % of Float | 0.03% | 0.20% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 255,960 | 4,037,610 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 317,943 | 2,770,597 |
| Shares Outstanding | 40.21M | 67.90M |
| Float Shares | 39.06M | 68.97M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.02% | 0.01% |
| % Held by Institutions | 1.04% | 1.21% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Belden vs Lumentum Holdings
| Metric | BDC | LITE |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.15 | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 0.14% | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $0.18 | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.06% | N/A |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $0.55 | N/A |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 13, 2025 | N/A |