What is Bel Fuse's equity method investment, impairment?

Bel Fuse (BELFB) reported equity method investment, impairment of $13.1M in Q4 2025.

What does equity method investment, impairment mean?

This represents a non-cash charge recognized when the carrying value of an investment in an unconsolidated entity exceeds its fair value and the decline is deemed permanent. It serves as an indicator of potential distress or underperformance within the company's strategic partnerships or minority-owned ventures. Frequent or large charges may signal poor capital allocation or deteriorating value in external business interests.

Bel Fuse BELFB Equity method investment, impairment

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Other financials

Income statement

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Revenue$178.5M+17.2%

Gross profit$66.1M+30.7%

Operating income$27.7M+72.6%

Net income$15.0M-2.6%

EPS (diluted)$1.23+49.4%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$59.4M-9.8%

Total debt$226.1M-26.1%

Total equity$438.9M+16.5%

Total assets$951.9M+62.9%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$13.8M+69.7%

CapEx$2.6M-5.3%

Free cash flow$11.2M+109%

Valuation

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Market cap$4.11B+167%

Profitability

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Gross margin39.1%+1.3pp

Operating margin16.4%+4.4pp

Net margin8.7%+0.5pp

FCF margin10.6%-0.5pp

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity15%+2.2pp

Debt / equity0.5×-0.3×

Current ratio3.2×-0.1×

Where this comes from

Reported directly by Bel Fuse in its filing.

Tagged under the XBRL concept us-gaap:EquityMethodInvestmentOtherThanTemporaryImpairment.

The official record: Bel Fuse’s 10-K, filed February 24, 2026, on SEC EDGAR. View the filing →

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What is Bel Fuse's equity method investment, impairment?: Bel Fuse (BELFB) reported equity method investment, impairment of $13.1M in Q4 2025.
What does equity method investment, impairment mean?: This represents a non-cash charge recognized when the carrying value of an investment in an unconsolidated entity exceeds its fair value and the decline is deemed permanent. It serves as an indicator of potential distress or underperformance within the company's strategic partnerships or minority-owned ventures. Frequent or large charges may signal poor capital allocation or deteriorating value in external business interests.