Belden Inc.

BDC: Is Belden Inc. Halal?

Belden Inc.

NYSETechnologyUS

$109.43

+5.99%

Market Cap: 4.3B

Compliance Status

Doubtful

Screened on Sep 1, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

B+

Good

71Score

Is Belden Inc. (BDC) halal? Doubtful. Based on AAOIFI screening, Belden Inc. passes the business activity screen but has financial ratios approaching AAOIFI limits with a compliance score of 71/100 (Grade: B+).

Quote this verdict

HalalScreener rates Belden Inc. (BDC) Doubtful, 71/100, grade B+ under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Sep 1, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/BDC

Business activity

What the company sells is permissible.

Passed

Company debt

Close to the limit

How much the company borrows, compared to its total value. AAOIFI allows up to 30%.

27.5% of 30.0% limit

What this means for you

You may own BDC, with caution

Its numbers sit close to AAOIFI limits. Cautious investors may prefer alternatives or ask a scholar first.

Purification amount is Pro

We have screened BDC's prohibited income, but the exact share you would need to purify is part of Pro.

About Belden Inc.

Belden Inc. provides portfolio of signal transmission solutions in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific. It operates in two segments, Enterprise Solutions and Industrial Solutions. The Enterprise Solutions segment offers copper cable and connectivity solutions, fiber cable and connectivity solutions, interconnect panels, racks and enclosures, and signal extension and matrix switching systems for use in applications, such as local area networks, data centers, access control, 5G, fiber, and home and building automation. It also provides power, cooling, and airflow management products for mission-critical data center operations; and end-to-end copper and fiber network systems. This segment serves commercial real estate, hospitality, healthcare, education, financial, government, and broadband and wireless service providers, as well as end-markets, including sport venues, stadiums, data centers, military installations, and academia. The Industrial Solutions segment offers infrastructure components and on-machine connectivity systems; and industrial Ethernet switches, network management software, routers, firewalls, gateways, input/output (I/O) connectors/systems, industrial Ethernet cables, optical fiber industrial Ethernet cables, Fieldbus cables, IP and networking cables, I/O modules, distribution boxes, and customer specific wiring solutions. This segment provides its products for use in applications comprising network and fieldbus infrastructure; sensor and actuator connectivity; and power, control, and data transmission; and supplies heat-shrinkable tubing and wire management products to protect and organize wire and cable assemblies. It serves distributors, original equipment manufacturers, installers, and end-users. The company was formerly known as Belden CDT Inc. and changed its name to Belden Inc. in May 2007. Belden Inc. was founded in 1902 and is based in St. Louis, Missouri.

Sector: Technology · Industry: Communication Equipment

Why This Stock Is Doubtful

  • Debt is 27.5% of market cap, only 2.5 points below the 30% AAOIFI limit

Stocks are marked Doubtful when financial ratios pass but approach AAOIFI thresholds. Consider consulting a qualified scholar for a definitive ruling.

Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Sep 1, 2026

Compliance History

  1. Doubtfulnow

    since Aug 2026

  2. Halal

    until the change above

  3. Doubtful

    until the change above

  4. Not Halal

    until the change above

  5. Doubtful

    until the change above

  6. Not Halal

    until the change above

Tracked since Jun 2026. Updates automatically on each re-screen.

Fiscal: Q2 2026Data source: EDGAR
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Belden Inc. (BDC) halal to invest in?
Belden Inc. (BDC) is rated Doubtful under AAOIFI Standard 21. It passes the business activity screen but one or more financial ratios are approaching (though not yet exceeding) the AAOIFI thresholds (30% for debt and interest deposits, 5% for prohibited income). Consult a qualified Islamic finance scholar for a personal ruling.
Why did Belden Inc. get a B+ compliance rating?
Belden Inc. (BDC) received a grade of B+ (Good) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 27.5% (limit 30%). The grade reflects the margin of safety across all three ratios relative to their thresholds.
What could change Belden Inc.'s Shariah verdict?
Belden Inc.'s verdict is re-evaluated at each annual re-screen. Three events could change it: (1) the debt-to-market-cap ratio crossing 30%, typically from new debt issuance or a major drop in share price; (2) interest-bearing deposits exceeding 30% of market cap; or (3) prohibited revenue (alcohol, gambling, conventional finance, etc.) exceeding 5% of total revenue. Verdict flips are tracked in the compliance history section above.
How often is Belden Inc. re-screened for Shariah compliance?
Belden Inc. (BDC) is re-screened annually using the most recent full-year financial data from SEC filings. HalalScreener also triggers an on-demand re-screen whenever the stored data is more than 7 days old, ensuring the ratios reflect the latest available financial statements. Last screened: Sep 1, 2026.

Screened according to AAOIFI Standard No. 21 · For informational purposes only. Consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before investing.

Disclaimer: This screening is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or religious advice. Compliance is evaluated using AAOIFI financial standards (debt, deposits, and prohibited income ratios) and publicly available data. Ethical, political, social, or environmental considerations are outside the scope of this screening. Individual scholars and methodologies may differ. Always consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before making investment decisions.