RBC BEARINGS INC (RBC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:RBC • US75524B1044
504.29 USD
-7.69 (-1.5%)
Last: Jan 30, 2026, 11:47 AM
Overall RBC gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated RBC against 132 industry peers in the Machinery industry. While RBC belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. RBC is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- RBC had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year RBC had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years RBC has always been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years RBC had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- RBC's Return On Assets of 5.05% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. RBC outperforms 59.85% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of RBC (8.10%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The Return On Invested Capital of RBC (6.57%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for RBC is below the industry average of 10.24%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (6.57%) for RBC is above the 3 year average (6.19%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.05% | ||
| ROE | 8.1% | ||
| ROIC | 6.57% |
ROA(3y)4.02%
ROA(5y)3.84%
ROE(3y)6.72%
ROE(5y)5.86%
ROIC(3y)6.19%
ROIC(5y)5.66%
1.3 Margins
- RBC has a better Profit Margin (14.98%) than 87.12% of its industry peers.
- RBC's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- RBC has a better Operating Margin (22.68%) than 96.21% of its industry peers.
- RBC's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of RBC (44.34%) is better than 84.85% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of RBC has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 22.68% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.98% | ||
| GM | 44.34% |
OM growth 3Y11.81%
OM growth 5Y0.94%
PM growth 3Y46.67%
PM growth 5Y-3.77%
GM growth 3Y5.42%
GM growth 5Y2.23%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- RBC has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- RBC has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, RBC has more shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for RBC has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- RBC has an Altman-Z score of 6.26. This indicates that RBC is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- RBC's Altman-Z score of 6.26 is amongst the best of the industry. RBC outperforms 85.61% of its industry peers.
- RBC has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.54. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as RBC would need 3.54 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.54, RBC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.88% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.34 indicates that RBC is not too dependend on debt financing.
- RBC has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.34. This is in the better half of the industry: RBC outperforms 60.61% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.34 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.54 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.26 |
ROIC/WACC0.69
WACC9.56%
2.3 Liquidity
- RBC has a Current Ratio of 3.18. This indicates that RBC is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 3.18, RBC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.55% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.13 indicates that RBC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- RBC's Quick ratio of 1.13 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. RBC outperforms 45.45% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.18 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.13 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- RBC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 19.02%, which is quite good.
- RBC shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 14.51% yearly.
- The Revenue has grown by 8.27% in the past year. This is quite good.
- RBC shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 17.60% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)19.02%
EPS 3Y36.99%
EPS 5Y14.51%
EPS Q2Q%25.76%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.27%
Revenue growth 3Y20.17%
Revenue growth 5Y17.6%
Sales Q2Q%14.43%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 15.46% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 10.99% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y20.07%
EPS Next 2Y16.56%
EPS Next 3Y15.46%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year13.35%
Revenue Next 2Y12.18%
Revenue Next 3Y10.99%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
- The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- RBC is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 46.31.
- RBC's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. RBC is more expensive than 65.91% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 28.39. RBC is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 37.12, which means the current valuation is very expensive for RBC.
- 65.91% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than RBC, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 25.72. RBC is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 46.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 37.12 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of RBC indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: RBC is more expensive than 73.48% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- RBC's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. RBC is more expensive than 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 52.33 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 33.46 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates RBC does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- The decent profitability rating of RBC may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as RBC's earnings are expected to grow with 15.46% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)2.31
PEG (5Y)3.19
EPS Next 2Y16.56%
EPS Next 3Y15.46%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for RBC!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
RBC BEARINGS INC / RBC FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for RBC BEARINGS INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to RBC.
What is the valuation status for RBC stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to RBC BEARINGS INC (RBC). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of RBC stock?
RBC BEARINGS INC (RBC) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for RBC BEARINGS INC (RBC) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of RBC BEARINGS INC (RBC) is expected to grow by 20.07% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for RBC stock?
The dividend rating of RBC BEARINGS INC (RBC) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 2.21%.