Knowles [KN] vs Bel Fuse [BELFA] Detailed Stock Comparison
Knowles
NYSE
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Bel Fuse
NASDAQ
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Knowles wins in 5 metrics, Bel Fuse wins in 14 metrics, with 0 ties. Bel Fuse appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Knowles | Bel Fuse | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 65.07 | 29.70 | Bel Fuse |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 2.58 | 3.65 | Knowles |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 28.27 | 57.31 | Knowles |
| PEG Ratio | 16.40 | 23.82 | Knowles |
| EV/EBITDA | 18.61 | 16.38 | Bel Fuse |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 4.40% | 8.59% | Bel Fuse |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 12.34% | 15.37% | Bel Fuse |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 12.34% | 15.37% | Bel Fuse |
| Return on Equity | 3.60% | 14.16% | Bel Fuse |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 3.48% | 7.17% | Bel Fuse |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $116.50M | $59.96M | Knowles |
| Dividend Yield | N/A | 0.27% | N/A |
| 1-Year Return | 16.70% | 44.27% | Bel Fuse |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 2.98 | 2.72 | Bel Fuse |
| Enterprise Value | $1.78B | $1.80B | Bel Fuse |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 3.17 | 3.03 | Bel Fuse |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 41.54% | 38.67% | Knowles |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $6 | $47 | Bel Fuse |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $0.30 | $3.93 | Bel Fuse |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.45 | 1.13 | Bel Fuse |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Knowles vs Bel Fuse Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knowles | 1.43% | 0.35% | 10.18% | 21.69% | 9.39% | -0.45% |
| Bel Fuse | -1.04% | 3.84% | 24.20% | 77.59% | 40.75% | 30.70% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knowles | 16.70% | 19.50% | 27.77% | 18.78% | -30.57% | -30.57% |
| Bel Fuse | 44.27% | 275.96% | 875.00% | 701.37% | 478.92% | 365.95% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Knowles vs Bel Fuse
| Metric | KN | BELFA |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $1.68B | $1.62B |
| Market Cap Category | Small cap | Small cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 1,008,550 | 9,506 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 710,627 | 7,895 |
| Last Close | $19.92 | $115.88 |
| 52 Week Range | $12.19 - $21.37 | $53.95 - $119.30 |
| % from 52W High | -6.79% | -2.87% |
| All-Time High | $33.82 (Aug 25, 2014) | $119.87 (Aug 07, 2025) |
| % from All-Time High | -41.10% | -3.33% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.08% | 0.26% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.08% | 0.43% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.04% | 0.09% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.12% | 0.15% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.04% | 0.14% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 28.27 | 57.31 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $7.57 | $31.96 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $1.20 | $4.68 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $125.60M | $64.58M |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $147.45M | $523,125 |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | 0.27% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | $0.30 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Knowles vs Bel Fuse
| Metric | KN | BELFA |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 65.07 | 29.70 |
| Forward P/E | 16.40 | 23.82 |
| PEG Ratio | 16.40 | 23.82 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 2.98 | 2.72 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 2.58 | 3.65 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $1.68B | $1.62B |
| Enterprise Value | $1.78B | $1.80B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 3.17 | 3.03 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 18.61 | 16.38 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.45 | 1.13 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $7.57 | $31.96 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Knowles vs Bel Fuse
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) | KN | BELFA |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $132.20M | $152.24M |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $78.90M | $93.42M |
| Gross Profit | $53.30M | $58.82M |
| Research & Development | $9.70M | $7.22M |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $6.40M | $22.09M |
| EBITDA | $14.90M | $31.69M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $800,000 | $23.79M |
| Income Tax | $1.20M | $5.46M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $-2.00M | $18.32M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | KN | BELFA |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $101.90M | $65.93M |
| Total Current Assets | $337.90M | $368.43M |
| Total Current Liabilities | $167.60M | $111.24M |
| Long-Term Debt | $136.30M | $302.34M |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $755.80M | $457.94M |
| Retained Earnings | $-615.60M | $362.04M |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $19.80M | $24.96M |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | KN | BELFA |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $35.00M | $23.27M |
| Capital Expenditures | N/A | $-2.73M |
| Free Cash Flow | $31.30M | $5.36M |
| Debt Repayment | $-100,000 | $-12.50M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-30.00M | $0 |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | KN | BELFA |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 2.67M | 23,361 |
| Short Ratio | 4.65 | 3.03 |
| Short % of Float | 0.05% | 0.01% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 1,008,550 | 9,506 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 710,627 | 7,895 |
| Shares Outstanding | 87.36M | 12.54M |
| Float Shares | 84.24M | 11.81M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.02% | 0.25% |
| % Held by Institutions | 1.05% | 0.50% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Knowles vs Bel Fuse
| Metric | KN | BELFA |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | $0.30 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | 0.27% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | N/A | $0.26 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | N/A | 0.11% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | N/A | $0.78 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | N/A | Oct 15, 2025 |