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RBC Bearings (RBC) Stock Analysis

This is a peer-relative look at RBC Bearings (RBC): its performance, risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Capital Goods peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.

Company Profile

Company profile fields for RBC Bearings (RBC)
Profile ItemRBC
NameRBC Bearings Incorporated
Country/RegionUnited States
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS Industry GroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
GICS Sub-IndustryIndustrial Machinery & Supplies & Components
Market Capitalization15.02 billion USD
CurrencyUSD
ExchangeNYSE
Listing DateAugust 10, 2005
Security TypeCommon Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

RBC
GSPC
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RBC Bearings (RBC) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for RBC Bearings (RBC) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for RBC Bearings (RBC) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

RBC Bearings (RBC) metric values compared with Capital Goods industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: RBCIndustry group median
Total Return (1Y)13.77%6.84%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)30.63%17.66%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)15.68%9.09%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

RBC
GSPC
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RBC Bearings (RBC) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Return Distribution

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Distribution of monthly total returns for RBC Bearings (RBC) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

RBC Bearings (RBC) metric values compared with Capital Goods industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: RBCIndustry group median
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)29.69%44.38%
Beta (5Y)1.341.19
Max Drawdown (5Y)-34.92%-49.95%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

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Each dot is a stock plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. RBC is highlighted; the dashed line is the Capital Allocation Line from the risk-free rate through the industry median — dots above it are stronger on a risk-adjusted basis.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

RBC Bearings (RBC) metric values compared with Capital Goods industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: RBCIndustry group median
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)0.320.06
Sortino Ratio (1Y)0.450.09

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

RBC Bearings (RBC) posts ROE of 10.51%, roughly around the peer group’s normal range. Shareholders’ equity is producing a return that looks broadly typical for the industry.

RBC

Capital Goods industry group

10.51%

Group distribution
Max
40.55%
Q3
19.29%
Median
12.12%
RBC
10.51%
Q1
4.08%
Min
-17.12%
Largest peers
GEV
93.04%
CAT
56.14%
GE
50.17%
DE
18.24%
RTX
12.85%
RBC
10.51%
BA
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Where RBC Bearings (RBC) stands on ROE within its Capital Goods peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Net Margin (TTM)

RBC Bearings (RBC) keeps 17.51% of revenue as net profit, putting net margin in the upper peer quartile. After operating costs, interest, and taxes, more of each sales dollar reaches shareholders than it does at most industry peers.

RBC

Capital Goods industry group

17.51%

Group distribution
Max
27.47%
RBC
17.51%
Q3
12.10%
Median
6.30%
Q1
1.40%
Min
-12.89%
Largest peers
GEV
23.54%
RBC
17.51%
GE
17.31%
CAT
15.21%
DE
10.17%
RTX
8.75%
BA
8.07%
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Where RBC Bearings (RBC) stands on net margin within its Capital Goods peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Operating Margin (TTM)

RBC Bearings (RBC) turns 24.97% of revenue into operating profit, putting operating margin in the upper peer quartile. Before financing and taxes enter the picture, the day-to-day business keeps more of each sales dollar than most industry peers.

RBC

Capital Goods industry group

24.97%

Group distribution
Max
36.60%
RBC
24.97%
Q3
18.33%
Median
11.12%
Q1
5.14%
Min
-12.63%
Largest peers
RBC
24.97%
CAT
20.19%
GE
18.49%
RTX
15.54%
DE
13.37%
GEV
12.77%
BA
0.30%
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Where RBC Bearings (RBC) stands on operating margin within its Capital Goods peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Profitability Metrics

RBC Bearings (RBC) metric values compared with Capital Goods industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: RBCIndustry group median
ROE (TTM)10.51%12.12%
ROA (TTM)6.06%5.29%
Net Margin (TTM)17.51%6.30%
Operating Margin (TTM)24.97%11.12%
Gross Margin (TTM)45.61%29.63%

Growth

Revenue Growth

RBC Bearings (RBC) grew revenue 14.34%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Top-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.

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RBC Bearings (RBC): Revenue Growth across different time periods, set against Capital Goods industry-group medians.

EPS Growth

RBC Bearings (RBC) grew earnings per share 18.05%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Bottom-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.

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RBC Bearings (RBC): EPS Growth across different time periods, set against Capital Goods industry-group medians.

Growth Metrics

RBC Bearings (RBC) metric values compared with Capital Goods industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: RBCIndustry group median
Revenue Growth (YoY)14.34%8.11%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)8.39%6.45%
EPS Growth (YoY)18.05%5.45%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)22.54%7.15%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

RBC Bearings (RBC) has current ratio of 3.13, above the industry’s typical middle range. Liquidity looks ample versus peers, though an unusually high cushion can also mean idle current assets or inefficient working capital.

RBC

Capital Goods industry group

3.13

Group distribution
Max
5.22
RBC
3.13
Q3
2.95
Median
2.08
Q1
1.43
Min
0.36
Largest peers
RBC
3.13
DE
2.13
CAT
1.42
BA
1.13
RTX
1.05
GE
0.98
GEV
0.83
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Where RBC Bearings (RBC) stands on current ratio within its Capital Goods peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

RBC Bearings (RBC) has debt-to-equity ratio of 0.22, in the lower-leverage quartile for its industry. Borrowing is modest relative to equity compared with most peers, which can leave more flexibility through a cycle.

RBC

Capital Goods industry group

0.22

Group distribution
Max
2.33
Q3
1.12
Median
0.60
Q1
0.29
RBC
0.22
Min
0.00
Largest peers
BA
7.39
DE
2.30
CAT
2.10
GE
1.16
RTX
0.55
GEV
0.30
RBC
0.22
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Where RBC Bearings (RBC) stands on debt-to-equity ratio within its Capital Goods peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Financial Strength Metrics

RBC Bearings (RBC) metric values compared with Capital Goods industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: RBCIndustry group median
Current Ratio (MRQ)3.132.08
Debt / Equity (MRQ)0.220.60
Net Debt / EBITDA1.091.78

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

RBC Bearings (RBC) pays no dividend, leaving dividend yield at 0.00% this period. Shareholders may still receive value through reinvestment or buybacks, but there is no dividend income to compare here.

RBC

Capital Goods industry group

0.00%

Group distribution
Max
2.66%
Q3
1.14%
Median
0.24%
RBC
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Largest peers
RTX
1.47%
CAT
1.13%
DE
0.98%
GE
0.56%
GEV
0.26%
RBC
0.00%
BA
0.00%
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Where RBC Bearings (RBC) stands on dividend yield within its Capital Goods peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

RBC Bearings (RBC) paid no earnings out as dividends this period, leaving payout ratio at 0.00%. There is no dividend payout to size against earnings.

RBC

Capital Goods industry group

0.00%

Group distribution
Max
67.39%
Q3
28.02%
Median
6.86%
RBC
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Largest peers
RTX
45.85%
DE
36.02%
CAT
24.18%
GE
20.23%
GEV
4.59%
RBC
0.00%
BA
0.00%
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Where RBC Bearings (RBC) stands on payout ratio within its Capital Goods peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Metrics

RBC Bearings (RBC) metric values compared with Capital Goods industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: RBCIndustry group median
Dividend Yield (TTM)0.00%0.24%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)0.00%6.86%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

RBC Bearings (RBC) trades at P/E ratio of 42.44, in the richer earnings-multiple quartile for its industry. That premium needs support from growth, durable earnings, or stronger business quality.

RBC

Capital Goods industry group

42.44

Group distribution
Max
59.38
RBC
42.44
Q3
35.92
Median
25.41
Q1
19.47
Min
3.03
Largest peers
RBC
42.44
DE
37.33
GE
36.94
RTX
30.82
CAT
21.92
GEV
20.32
BA
17.89
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Where RBC Bearings (RBC) stands on P/E ratio within its Capital Goods peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

RBC Bearings (RBC) trades at 7.42 on P/S ratio, in the higher sales-valuation quartile. Investors are paying up for each dollar of revenue, so stronger margins, growth, or revenue quality need to carry that price.

RBC

Capital Goods industry group

7.42

Group distribution
Max
7.54
RBC
7.42
Q3
3.76
Median
2.15
Q1
1.03
Min
0.03
Largest peers
RBC
7.42
GE
6.38
GEV
4.65
DE
3.78
CAT
3.29
RTX
2.66
BA
1.45
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Where RBC Bearings (RBC) stands on P/S ratio within its Capital Goods peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

RBC Bearings (RBC) trades at 4.21 on P/B ratio, roughly in line with the industry’s normal price-to-book range. Its balance sheet is not being priced at a clear discount or premium versus peers.

RBC

Capital Goods industry group

4.21

Group distribution
Max
9.66
Q3
5.00
RBC
4.21
Median
3.12
Q1
1.81
Min
-1.08
Largest peers
BA
20.99
GE
19.06
GEV
18.00
CAT
11.90
DE
6.47
RBC
4.21
RTX
3.69
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Where RBC Bearings (RBC) stands on P/B ratio within its Capital Goods peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Valuation Metrics

RBC Bearings (RBC) metric values compared with Capital Goods industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: RBCIndustry group median
P/E Ratio (TTM)42.4425.41
P/S Ratio (TTM)7.422.15
P/B Ratio (MRQ)4.213.12
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)2.22%3.03%