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RBC Bearings Inc (RBC)

Overvalued
IndustrialsTools & AccessoriesUnited States

Fundamental

71

Price

$506.39

Market Cap

$15.96B

Part 1 · What the company is worth

Overview

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.

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Balance Sheet & Liquidity

Revenue

$1.95B

Trailing 12 months (through 6/27/2026)

Net Income

$321M

Trailing 12 months (through 6/27/2026)

Free Cash Flow

-

Total Equity

$3.36B

Total Liabilities

$1.76B

Current Ratio

2.53

Interest Coverage

8.88

Debt/EBITDA

1.69

Earnings Per Share

Revenue & Net Income

Free Cash Flow

Income Breakdown

Historical statement

Margins over time

Debt over time

How heavy the debt is

Growth grid

Growth — Revenue

Fair Value Estimation

General caseOvervalued

Fair Value

$406.07

Current Price

$506.39

Margin of Safety

-24.7%

Fair Value Range

$263.95 - $548.20

Spread across the valuation methods used, not a statistically calibrated confidence interval.

Estimation Methods

Analyst price target:$630.67
Discounted cash flow (DCF):$150.33
Earnings multiple (P/E):$340.27
Graham growth formula:$437.67
Earnings power value (EPV):$94.04
Justified P/B:$73.31
Dividend discount (Gordon):$7.07
P/FFO, funds from operations:$210.44
Mid-cycle earnings:$257.82
Revenue multiple:$175.25
Analyst Consensus:Strong Buy (10B / 2H / 0S)
Last Earnings Surprise:+12.14%

Valuation Metrics

P/E Ratio

49.33

ROE

8.6%

P/B Ratio

4.57

P/FCF

-

Gross Margin

45.2%

ROIC

7.8%

Profitability Radar

Value Creation (Economic Moat)

ROIC

7.8%

WACC

11.8%

ROIC − WACC

-4.0 pp

ROIC is below the cost of capital — the company is destroying value for every dollar invested.

Fundamental Analysis Criteria

Passed (19)

  • EPS shows upward trend
  • EPS CAGR 10.84%
  • Price CAGR 18.22%
  • ROIC 7.8%
  • Gross Margin 45.2%
  • Debt/Equity ratio
  • Operating Margin 23.6%
  • Current Ratio
  • Interest Coverage
  • Debt/EBITDA
  • Return on Tangible Assets
  • ROE 9.7%
  • Revenue Growth 5Y 25.2%
  • Analyst Consensus 83% Buy
  • Earnings Surprise avg 7.4%
  • Earnings Quality (OCF/NI) 1.46
  • Share Dilution -1.0%
  • Net Margin Trend 16.4% vs 15.2%
  • Piotroski F-Score 7/9

Failed (5)

  • P/B Ratio 4.57
  • Low reliance on intangibles
  • Price below Graham Number
  • DCF valuation (Overvalued)
  • PEG Ratio 2.45

Unavailable (4)

  • P/FCF NaN
  • Dividend Payout NaN%
  • Positive Free Cash Flow
  • CapEx intensity

Piotroski F-Score

7/9

Strong financial health

score
criteria

Earnings Quality

1.46

High quality: earnings backed by cash

Share Dilution

-1.0%

Buying back shares. Shareholder friendly

Institutional Holdings

Governance

Executive Team

NameTitleAge
Dr. Michael J. Hartnett Ph.D.Chairman, President & CEO79
Mr. Robert M. Sullivan CPAVP & CFO41
Mr. Daniel A. BergeronVP, COO & Director65
Mr. John J. Feeney J.D.VP, General Counsel & Secretary56
Mr. Richard J. EdwardsVP & GM69
Mr. David GilbertPresident of Dodge Industrial, Inc.-
Matthew J. TiftCorporate Controller-

Audit Risk

6

Board Risk

8

Compensation Risk

5

Shareholder Rights Risk

5

Part 2 · The price and when to enter

This part won't tell you whether the company is worth owning: it helps you choose when to buy it, once the fundamentals have convinced you. Inside: technical analysis, potential, historical drawdowns, gamma exposure.

Documents

  • Annual Report (10-K)

    A yearly overview of the business, its financial results, and the risks it faces.

    Filed on 2026-05-15

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  • Quarterly Report (10-Q)

    A snapshot of financial performance for the most recent three-month period.

    Filed on 2026-07-31

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  • Current Report (8-K)

    An announcement of a major event, such as a leadership change or big news.

    Filed on 2026-09-09

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Income History

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Latest News

Recent headlines for RBC, sourced from Markets Gazette.

  • 5/15/2026POSITIVE
    RBC Bearings Likely To Report Higher Q4 Earnings; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call

    RBC Bearings is poised to report higher earnings for its fourth quarter, with analysts projecting earnings per share of $3.32 and revenue of $506.59 million. The consensus estimate suggests a positive performance, potentially exceeding previous expectations. While specific analyst ratings from 2021 are provided, the forward-looking nature of the earnings forecast and the upcoming earnings call on May 15th are key indicators for investors. This anticipated earnings beat could signal operational strength and efficient cost management, potentially leading to an upward revision in stock valuation.

  • 5/15/2026NEUTRAL
    RBC Bearings, Applied Materials And 3 Stocks To Watch Heading Into Friday

    US stock futures are indicating a lower open for Friday's trading session. Among the key companies to watch are RBC Bearings, Applied Materials, Surgepays, Nu Holdings, and Figma. Figma is highlighted for reporting strong first-quarter results, suggesting positive performance for the company. However, the broader market sentiment appears cautious, with futures pointing downwards, indicating potential headwinds across the market. Investors will be monitoring these individual stock movements against the backdrop of a generally subdued futures market.

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