Bel Fuse Inc
Bel Fuse Inc operates in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry, generating revenue through the manufacturing and distribution of electronic components.
Business. Bel Fuse Inc (BELFA.O) is a manufacturer of electronic equipment, instruments, and components operating within the Information Technology sector. The company is headquartered in the United States and is primarily listed on the NASDAQ exchange. It generates revenue through the sale of products to various end markets, including automotive, industrial, and medical device sectors. Specific details regarding operating segments and geographic revenue mix are not provided in the available data.
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- EarningsQ3 2026 earnings (expected)2026-10-28 · estimated
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Pre-earnings brief
Bel Fuse Inc (BELFA.O) experienced significant volatility in its institutional ownership structure, marked by major holder changes detected between late June and mid-July 2026. Specifically, investor ID 471 saw their position fluctuate dramatically, shifting from 34,785 shares to 308,048 shares and back again within a short window, while investor ID 929 similarly adjusted their holdings between 4,156 and 51,236 shares. These rapid reversals in share counts, valued at approximately $6.3 million and $10.1 million respectively at their peaks, indicate active trading or reporting adjustments by these specific entities during the period ending March 31, 2026. Despite the turbulence in specific holder positions, the broader ownership landscape remains stable, with the company maintaining a total of 35 top holders. The company’s corporate structure is lean, featuring only one officer, and it currently lacks coverage from any analysts or membership in major indices. This absence of analyst coverage and index inclusion suggests that the recent holder activity is driven by specific institutional strategies rather than broad market sentiment shifts or fundamental re-rating by the wider financial community. Concurrently, the company’s internal analytical framework underwent substantial revisions. The AI-driven narrative, business summary, and conclusion were all modified with low similarity scores to prior versions, indicating a significant shift in the qualitative assessment of the company. Additionally, the key takeaways section expanded by eight new points, suggesting that recent developments or data inputs have prompted a more detailed and potentially altered view of Bel Fuse’s operational or financial standing. The significance of these changes lies in the disconnect between the static public profile and the dynamic internal and ownership data. While the company remains outside the radar of major indices and analysts, the major holder changes and revised AI analysis suggest underlying activity that may not yet be reflected in broader market metrics. Investors should monitor whether these holder adjustments represent a strategic accumulation or distribution phase, especially given the lack of external analyst commentary to provide context for these movements.
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Synthesis
Bel Fuse Inc (BELFA.O) is a manufacturer of electronic equipment, instruments, and components operating within the Information Technology sector. The company is headquartered in the United States and is primarily listed on the NASDAQ exchange. It generates revenue through the sale of products to various end markets, including automotive, industrial, and medical device sectors. Specific details regarding operating segments and geographic revenue mix are not provided in the available data.
Bel Fuse maintains a balanced capital structure with total assets of $935.2 million and total liabilities of $416.5 million. The debt-to-equity ratio stands at 0.46, indicating moderate leverage relative to shareholder equity of $425.5 million. Liquidity is assessed as medium risk, driven by cash and equivalents of $57.8 million against long-term debt of $197.5 million, resulting in a negative net cash position. Operating cash flow of $80.6 million supports capital expenditures of $12.0 million, providing free cash flow generation despite the net debt position.
Profitability metrics show a return on equity of 12.94% and a return on assets of 5.89%. The company generated gross profit of $264.4 million on revenue of $675.5 million, yielding a gross margin of approximately 39.1%. Operating income reached $111.0 million, translating to an operating margin of roughly 16.4%, while net income stood at $61.5 million. These returns reflect efficient asset utilization within the electronic components sector, though specific cohort median comparisons are unavailable for direct benchmarking.
Revenue concentration and geographic exposure details are not provided in the current dataset, limiting segment-level analysis. The company’s total revenue of $675.5 million serves as the baseline for performance evaluation. Without disclosed segment breakdowns, the analysis relies on aggregate financial performance to infer business health.
Growth trajectory analysis is constrained by the absence of historical period data. However, recent analyst estimates suggest expected growth, with mean revenue estimates of $784.5 million compared to the last actual revenue of $675.5 million. Mean EPS estimates of $8.60 exceed the last actual EPS of $7.10, indicating anticipated earnings expansion.
Risk assessment highlights medium liquidity risk and unknown dilution risk due to missing share count data. Key flags indicate that net cash is negative after subtracting total debt, and dilution risk could not be assessed. The absence of basic and diluted share counts prevents a comprehensive evaluation of potential equity dilution impacts.
Recent events include a sector contamination re-analysis via the sector classification direct path, audited on 2026-07-13, which corrected classification data. This administrative update ensures accurate industry alignment but does not directly impact operational performance. ESG scores show an overall rating of 30.72, with the social pillar scoring highest at 35.64.
Bel Fuse Inc (BELFA.O) experienced significant volatility in its institutional ownership structure, marked by major holder changes detected between late June and mid-July 2026. Specifically, investor ID 471 saw their position fluctuate dramatically, shifting from 34,785 shares to 308,048 shares and back again within a short window, while investor ID 929 similarly adjusted their holdings between 4,156 and 51,236 shares. These rapid reversals in share counts, valued at approximately $6.3 million and $10.1 million respectively at their peaks, indicate active trading or reporting adjustments by these specific entities during the period ending March 31, 2026. Despite the turbulence in specific holder positions, the broader ownership landscape remains stable, with the company maintaining a total of 35 top holders. The company’s corporate structure is lean, featuring only one officer, and it currently lacks coverage from any analysts or membership in major indices. This absence of analyst coverage and index inclusion suggests that the recent holder activity is driven by specific institutional strategies rather than broad market sentiment shifts or fundamental re-rating by the wider financial community. Concurrently, the company’s internal analytical framework underwent substantial revisions. The AI-driven narrative, business summary, and conclusion were all modified with low similarity scores to prior versions, indicating a significant shift in the qualitative assessment of the company. Additionally, the key takeaways section expanded by eight new points, suggesting that recent developments or data inputs have prompted a more detailed and potentially altered view of Bel Fuse’s operational or financial standing. The significance of these changes lies in the disconnect between the static public profile and the dynamic internal and ownership data. While the company remains outside the radar of major indices and analysts, the major holder changes and revised AI analysis suggest underlying activity that may not yet be reflected in broader market metrics. Investors should monitor whether these holder adjustments represent a strategic accumulation or distribution phase, especially given the lack of external analyst commentary to provide context for these movements.
- Moderate leverage with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46 and negative net cash position.
- Strong profitability with 12.94% ROE and 16.4% operating margin.
- Analyst estimates project revenue growth to $784.5 million and EPS to $8.60.
- Medium liquidity risk due to cash constraints relative to long-term debt.
- Unknown dilution risk due to missing share count data.
- Recent classification correction ensures accurate industry alignment.
Bull / Bear case
Generated · model-assistedFree cash flow surged 77.3% year-over-year to $85.2 million in FY2026, demonstrating exceptional cash generation capabilities.
Net income grew at a 25.5% CAGR over four years, outpacing the 5.6% revenue growth rate.
Cash conversion ratio of 1.46 ranks in the top quartile of the electronic equipment cohort.
Long-term debt spiked to $293.9 million in FY2025, a sharp increase from $62.0 million in FY2024.
Debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46 places the company in the bottom quartile of its peer cohort.
Revenue declined to $534.8 million in FY2025, marking a contraction from the $639.8 million recorded in FY2024.
The company faces a medium level of liquidity risk according to internal risk flag assessments.
In focus — financials by report
Revenue $178.5M, +17,2% YoY; Operating income −5,4% YoY.
- ▍Revenue $178.5M, +17,2% YoY
- ▍Operating income −5,4% YoY
- ▍Net income −36,3% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow −15,2% YoY
- ▍Net margin 6.4%
Revenue $175.9M, +17,4% YoY; Operating income +108,3% YoY.
- ▍Revenue $175.9M, +17,4% YoY
- ▍Operating income +108,3% YoY
- ▍Net income −202,7% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow +75,4% YoY
- ▍Net margin -3.1%
Revenue $179.0M, +44,8% YoY; Operating income +165,0% YoY.
- ▍Revenue $179.0M, +44,8% YoY
- ▍Operating income +165,0% YoY
- ▍Net income +175,4% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow +264,4% YoY
- ▍Net margin 12.4%
Revenue $168.3M, +26,4% YoY; Operating income +32,0% YoY.
- ▍Revenue $168.3M, +26,4% YoY
- ▍Operating income +32,0% YoY
- ▍Net income +42,8% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow +42,8% YoY
- ▍Net margin 16.0%
Revenue $152.2M; Operating income $25.0M.
- ▍Revenue $152.2M
- ▍Operating income $25.0M
- ▍Net margin 11.7%
Revenue $149.9M; Operating income $12.4M.
- ▍Revenue $149.9M
- ▍Operating income $12.4M
- ▍Net margin -1.2%
Revenue $123.6M; Operating income $11.4M.
- ▍Revenue $123.6M
- ▍Operating income $11.4M
- ▍Net margin 6.5%
Revenue $133.2M; Operating income $22.6M.
- ▍Revenue $133.2M
- ▍Operating income $22.6M
- ▍Net margin 14.1%
Revenue $675.5M, +26,3% YoY; Operating income +72,6% YoY.
- ▍Revenue $675.5M, +26,3% YoY
- ▍Operating income +72,6% YoY
- ▍Net income +50,2% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow +77,2% YoY
- ▍Net margin 9.1%
Revenue $534.8M, −16,4% YoY; Operating income −26,9% YoY.
- ▍Revenue $534.8M, −16,4% YoY
- ▍Operating income −26,9% YoY
- ▍Net income −44,5% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow −32,8% YoY
- ▍Net margin 7.7%
Revenue $639.8M, −2,2% YoY; Operating income +35,0% YoY.
- ▍Revenue $639.8M, −2,2% YoY
- ▍Operating income +35,0% YoY
- ▍Net income +40,1% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow +29,2% YoY
- ▍Net margin 11.5%
Revenue $654.2M, +20,4% YoY; Operating income +108,4% YoY.
- ▍Revenue $654.2M, +20,4% YoY
- ▍Operating income +108,4% YoY
- ▍Net income +112,3% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow +91,5% YoY
- ▍Net margin 8.1%
Valuation TTM
Revenue by segment
Business relationships
Supply chain
Peer comparison
Market position
Stress test
Predictor forecast
| Metric | Our forecast | Guidance | Consensus |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | —no estimate | —no estimate | 8,60 |
| Revenue | —no estimate | —no estimate | 784,5M USD |
| Operating income | —no estimate | —no estimate | 131,6M USD |
Options
Short squeeze
Earnings-call key lines
Consensus distribution
sell-side coverageEstimate revisions
consensus EPS · 26-week trendSell-side observations
Themes
ESG
Risk factors
- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Benchmarks vs cohort
Corporate actions / M&A
FX exposure
Comparable transactions
Derivatives & instruments
Actions
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- Reference data
- Capex To Revenuecapital_expenditure / revenue
- Debt To Equity(short_term_debt + long_term_debt) / total_equity
- Market Priceinput from market-data provider (delayed close or quote-shim mid)
- Return On Assetsnet_income / total_assets
- Return On Equitynet_income / total_equity
- Net Cashcash_and_equivalents + short_term_investments - short_term_debt - long_term_debt
- BEL FUSE INC /NJ Market data — financials · 2026-07-13
- sector_fix_batch (sector_fix_batch) on BELFA.O · 2026-07-13
- Bel Fuse Inc Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-07-13
- Bel Fuse Inc Market data — ESG · 2026-07-13
Ownership & reference
Top holders
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-311,58 %$25M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,08 %$0M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,07 %$151M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,02 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$43M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$51M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$24M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$11M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$23M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$61M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$6M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$7M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$19M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$21M
- Funds · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$15M
- Investment Managers · as of 2025-12-310,00 %$154M
- Brokerage Firms · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$7M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$11M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$10M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$7M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$48M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$3M
- Investment Managers · as of 2024-06-300,00 %$54M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$14M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$12M
- Investment Managers · as of 2024-12-310,00 %$2M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$2M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$6M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Brokerage Firms · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
Leadership
- Daniel J. BernsteinPresident, Chief Executive Officer, Director
Insider activity
- Global Head of People · Class B Common StockSold 33 @ $266,98$9K · 2026-06-01
- Global Head of People · Class B Common StockSold 92 @ $269,68$25K · 2026-06-01
- Global Head of People · Class B Common StockSold 310 @ $270,51$84K · 2026-06-01
- Global Head of People · Class B Common StockSold 46 @ $271,56$12K · 2026-06-01
- Global Head of People · Class B Common StockSold 214 @ $272,42$58K · 2026-06-01
- Global Head of People · Class B Common StockSold 36 @ $274,91$10K · 2026-06-01
- Global Head of People · Class B Common StockSold 214 @ $203,21$43K · 2026-03-16
- Director, 10% owner · Class B Common StockSold 6 667 @ $203,21$1,4M · 2026-03-16
- Pres. - Power Solutions · Class B Common StockSold 3 444 @ $203,21$700K · 2026-03-16
- VP of Asia Operations · Class B Common StockSold 552 @ $203,21$112K · 2026-03-16
- Director · Class B Common StockOther 1 030 · 2026-03-15
- Global Head of People · Class B Common StockOther 437 · 2026-03-15
- Pres. - Connectivity Solution · Class B Common StockOther 3 049 · 2026-03-15
- Director, 10% owner · Class B Common StockOther 1 429 · 2026-03-15
- Pres. - Connectivity Solution · Class A Common StockOther 62 · 2026-03-15
- Pres. - Power Solutions · Class B Common StockOther 920 · 2026-03-15
- Director · Class B Common StockOther 1 030 · 2026-03-15
- Director · Class B Common StockOther 1 965 · 2026-03-15
- VP, Pres of Magnetic Solutions · Class B Common StockOther 419 · 2026-03-15
- VP of Asia Operations · Class B Common StockOther 329 · 2026-03-15
- Director · Class B Common StockOther 1 965 · 2026-03-15
- Director, President and CEO · Class B Common StockOther 5 081 · 2026-03-15
- Pres. - Connectivity Solution · Class B Common StockOther 762 · 2026-03-15
- Director · Class B Common StockOther 1 030 · 2026-03-15
- Chief Financial Officer · Class B Common StockOther 695 · 2026-03-15
Short positioning
Geographic breakdown
Intel & risk
no material change vs prior analysis (walked 17 fields; 4 schema-expansion field(s) excluded)
- Narrative— → —medium
- Business summary— → —medium
- Conclusion— → —medium
- Key takeaways— → —medium
Evidence & claims
From filings & derived data- Capex (annual): USD 12MUnknown
- R&D expense (annual): USD 30.87MUnknown
- Net income (annual): USD 74.11MUnknown
- Total assets (annual): USD 935.2MUnknown
- Gross profit (annual): USD 264.42MUnknown
- Cash & equivalents (annual): USD 57.8MUnknown
- Shareholders' equity (annual): USD 425.51MUnknown
- Operating cash flow (annual): USD 80.61MUnknown
- Long-term debt (annual): USD 197.5MUnknown
- Current liabilities (annual): USD 127.44MUnknown
- Pre-tax income (annual): USD 95.05MUnknown
- Current assets (annual): USD 384.76MUnknown
- Total liabilities (annual): USD 416.53MUnknown
- Operating income (annual): USD 111MUnknown
- Cost of revenue (annual): USD 411.04MUnknown
- Revenue (annual): USD 675.46MUnknown
- Return on equity (FY 2025-12-31): 17.4%Derived (calculated)
- Net margin (FY 2025-12-31): 11.0%Derived (calculated)
- Gross margin (FY 2025-12-31): 39.1%Derived (calculated)
- Return on assets (FY 2025-12-31): 7.9%Derived (calculated)
- Current ratio (FY 2025-12-31): 3.02xDerived (calculated)
- Debt-to-equity (FY 2025-12-31): 0.98xDerived (calculated)
- Capex (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -14.9%Derived (calculated)
- Cash & equivalents (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -15.3%Derived (calculated)