RBC Bearings Incorporated (RBC) Stock Fundamentals, Analysis & Risk Signals

Health score, price, valuation, risk signals, and key metrics at a glance.

RBC Bearings Incorporated

NYSE•Industrials•Tools & Accessories

$471.98-6.05(-0.01%)Pre-market

Market Cap

$14.95B

P/E

42.2x

P/S

7.4x

P/B

4.2x

RBC Bearings Incorporated manufactures and markets engineered precision bearings, components, and systems in the United States and internationally. It operates through two segments: Aerospace/Defense and Industrial. The company produces plain bearings with self-lubricating or metal-to-metal designs, including rod end bearings, spherical plain bearings, and journal bearings; roller bearings, such as tapered roller bearings, needle roller bearings, and needle bearing track rollers and cam followers, which are anti-friction products that are used in industrial applications and military aircraft platforms; and ball bearings that include high precision aerospace, airframe control, thin section, and industrial ball bearings that utilize high precision ball elements to reduce friction in high-speed applications. In addition, it offers mounted bearing products include mounted ball bearings, mounted roller bearings, and mounted plain bearings; and enclosed gearing product lines, including quantis gearmotor, torque arm, tigear, magnagear and maxum, and controlled start transmission. Further, the company's power transmission components include mechanical drive components, couplings, and conveyor components; engineered hydraulics and valves for aircraft and submarine applications, and aerospace and defense aftermarket services; fasteners; precision mechanical components, for use in various general industrial applications; and machine tool collets that are used for holding circulars or rod-like pieces. It serves commercial and defense aerospace,, construction, mining, forestry, energy, agricultural, food and beverage, metals and mining material handling, chemicals, oil and gas production, warehousing and logistics, semiconductor equipment, waste and water management, and rail and transportation applications through its direct sales force, and a network of industrial and aerospace distributors. The company was founded in 1919 and is based in Oxford, Connecticut.

How this company scores

ExcellentMetricSide Score: 80.5/100

Strongest: Growth (22.5/25); weakest: Cash & Earnings Quality (18/25).

Profitability18/25

Growth22.5/25

Balance Sheet & Red Flags22/25

Cash & Earnings Quality18/25

Strengths

Growing revenueStrong marginsRising earningsLow leverage

No red flags in the last 8 quarters.

Valuation vs. 5-year range

Today's multiple positioned against its own trailing range — a visual premium/discount check.

P/E · 42.2x5y range 25.5x – 112.6x

Currently near its 19-quarter median.

P/S · 7.4x5y range 3.5x – 11.7x

Currently near its 19-quarter median.

P/B · 4.2x5y range 2.9x – 5.8x

Price & Volume

Market Cap $14.95B

Metrics at a Glance

as of September 2026

Revenue & Profit

Revenue, EBITDA, operating income, net income, EPS, and shares

TTM Revenue: $2.02B
Q. Revenue: $524.60M
TTM EBITDA: $628.20M
TTM Op. Income: $494.50M
Q. Op. Income: $131.60M
TTM Net Income: $354.40M
Q. Net Income: $93.80M
EPS: $2.97
Shares Out.: $31.60M

$2.02B in TTM revenue grew 17.4% YoY, reaching $524.60M last quarter. TTM EBITDA of $628.20M and TTM operating income of $494.50M show growth is flowing through to the bottom line. TTM net income of $354.40M means revenue is converting into profit. Across the last 8 quarters, TTM revenue has risen for 6 consecutive quarters — an improving trend.

Margins

Gross, EBITDA, operating, and net margin trends

Gross Margin: 45.6%
EBITDA Margin: 31.6%
Op. Margin: 25.1%
Net Margin: 17.9%

Op. margin of 25.1% is up 3.6% YoY — cost efficiency is improving. Net margin at 17.9% and gross margin of 45.6% show how much of each revenue dollar survives to profit. Over the past year, operating margin is up 17% — a weakening trend.

Price Ratios

P/E, P/S, P/B, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and earnings yield

P/E Ratio: 42.2x
P/S Ratio: 7.4x
P/B Ratio: 4.2x

At 42.2x P/E, the stock trades above typical market levels — the market expects above-average growth. P/S of 7.4x and P/B of 4.2x provide additional context. Use the growth and margin sections to judge whether the multiple is justified. Over the past year, P/E is down 10% — an improving trend.

Assets & Liabilities

Total assets, cash, debt, book value, and leverage

Total Assets: $5.19B
Cash: $89.30M
Long-Term Debt: $709.80M
Book Value: $3.56B
D/E Ratio: 0.2
Debt/EBITDA: 4.3

With $5.19B in assets and $709.80M in long-term debt, D/E is 0.2and book value is $3.56B — a conservative capital structure with a cushion to weather downturns. Across the last 8 quarters, debt/equity has fallen for 4 consecutive quarters — an improving trend.

Cash Flow

Operating cash flow, free cash flow, FCF margin, and earnings quality

Op. Cash Flow: $106.40M
TTM Free Cash Flow: $399.20M
FCF Margin: 19.7%
FCF / Net Income: 1.1

TTM FCF of $399.20M on $106.40M in operating cash flow. The FCF / Net Income ratio of 1.1x means free cash flow covers net income — earnings are backed by cash. Across the last 8 quarters, free cash flow has risen for 3 consecutive quarters — an improving trend.