The company has significantly strengthened its financial position by reducing its debt-to-equity ratio from 0.49 in 2024Q3 to 0.29 by 2026Q4, though goodwill remains a substantial $2.0 billion component of total assets.
| Metric | Mar'26 | Mar'25 | Mar'24 | Apr'23 | Mar'22 | Mar'21 | Mar'20 | Mar'19 | Mar'18 | Mar'17 | Mar'16 | Mar'15 | Mar'14 | Mar'13 | Mar'12 | Mar'11 | Mar'10 | Mar'09 | Mar'08 | Mar'07 | Mar'06 | Mar'05 | Mar'04 |
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| Total Current Assets | 1.19B | 1.03B | 965.5M | 913.3M | 962.24M | 728.2M | 612.01M | 503.28M | 483.65M | 447.96M | 428.96M | 425.38M | 417.55M | 373.52M | 314.3M | 285.34M | 234.5M | 244.11M | 215.36M | 172.87M | 178.07M | 158.99M | 143.07M |
| Cash & Short-Term Investments | 57.3M | 36.8M | 63.5M | 65.4M | 182.86M | 241.34M | 103.25M | 29.88M | 54.16M | 38.92M | 39.21M | 125.45M | 123.63M | 115.78M | 68.62M | 67.89M | 28.62M | 30.56M | 9.86M | 5.18M | 16.13M | 2.63M | 3.25M |
| Cash Only | 57.3M | 36.8M | 63.5M | 65.4M | 182.86M | 151.09M | 103.25M | 29.88M | 54.16M | 38.92M | 39.21M | 125.45M | 121.21M | 114.48M | 68.62M | 63.98M | 21.39M | 30.56M | 9.86M | 5.18M | 16.13M | 2.63M | 3.25M |
| Short-Term Investments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90.25M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.42M | 1.3M | 0 | 3.91M | 7.23M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Accounts Receivable | 349.9M | 307.6M | 262.1M | 239.6M | 247.49M | 110.47M | 129M | 130.74M | 116.89M | 109.7M | 102.35M | 76.65M | 75.64M | 68.94M | 72.56M | 60.09M | 53.98M | 63.69M | 66.14M | 54.64M | 50.94M | 53.97M | 44.52M |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 68.26 | 68.61 | 61.31 | 59.52 | 95.8 | 66.21 | 64.72 | 67.92 | 63.21 | 65.07 | 62.53 | 62.83 | 65.91 | 62.43 | 66.63 | 65.35 | 71.72 | 65.34 | 73.02 | 65.16 | 67.73 | 81.06 | 86.74 |
| Inventory | 762.8M | 654.5M | 622.8M | 587.2M | 516.14M | 364.15M | 367.49M | 335M | 306.12M | 289.59M | 280.54M | 206.16M | 198.02M | 174.59M | 158.81M | 144.18M | 136.37M | 134.28M | 123.82M | 103.02M | 103.15M | 95.65M | 90.5M |
| Days Inventory Outstanding | 267.53 | 262.46 | 255.48 | 247.92 | 321.6 | 354.53 | 305.99 | 287.12 | 268.33 | 274.42 | 270.39 | 273.49 | 284.46 | 254.77 | 225.6 | 233 | 261.78 | 206.29 | 208.25 | 182.58 | 196.54 | 199.96 | 243.91 |
| Other Current Assets | 19.8M | 11.3M | 17.1M | 21.1M | 3.95M | 5.58M | 2.6M | 1.9M | 1.32M | 0 | 0 | 12.49M | 12.61M | 9.86M | 11.27M | 9.14M | 6.25M | 6.68M | 5.57M | 7.12M | 5.41M | 4.51M | 2.34M |
| Total Non-Current Assets | 3.93B | 3.66B | 3.71B | 3.78B | 3.88B | 706.06M | 709.91M | 644.09M | 659.1M | 660.89M | 669.55M | 206.69M | 203.45M | 168.92M | 145.22M | 140.64M | 141.45M | 137.95M | 121.75M | 100.84M | 97.85M | 91.18M | 91.68M |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | 487.7M | 417.6M | 402.4M | 416.7M | 431.27M | 243.93M | 248.8M | 207.9M | 192.51M | 183.63M | 184.74M | 141.65M | 137.15M | 116.12M | 93.37M | 88.41M | 89.54M | 87.7M | 73.24M | 61.21M | 58.03M | 55.34M | 56.25M |
| Fixed Asset Turnover | 3.84x | 3.92x | 3.88x | 3.53x | 2.19x | 2.50x | 2.92x | 3.38x | 3.51x | 3.35x | 3.23x | 3.14x | 3.05x | 3.47x | 4.26x | 3.80x | 3.07x | 4.06x | 4.51x | 5.00x | 4.73x | 4.39x | 3.33x |
| Goodwill | 2B | 1.87B | 1.87B | 1.87B | 1.9B | 277.54M | 277.78M | 261.43M | 268.12M | 268.04M | 267.26M | 43.44M | 43.45M | 34.71M | 34.71M | 34.71M | 34.71M | 33M | 31.82M | 29.63M | 25.15M | 0 | 25.15M |
| Intangible Assets | 1.38B | 1.33B | 1.39B | 1.45B | 1.51B | 154.4M | 162.75M | 155.64M | 183.76M | 196.8M | 207.25M | 12.03M | 14.62M | 11.16M | 11.38M | 12.12M | 12.66M | 12.67M | 11.4M | 7M | 8.21M | 28.48M | 2.85M |
| Long-Term Investments | 0 | 0 | 600K | 600K | 700K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Non-Current Assets | 63.6M | 43M | 43.3M | 37.1M | 37.61M | 30.2M | 20.58M | 19.12M | 14.7M | 12.42M | 10.3M | 9.57M | 8.22M | 6.93M | 5.75M | 5.4M | 4.54M | 4.58M | 5.29M | 3M | 6.46M | 7.35M | 7.43M |
| Total Assets | 5.12B | 4.69B | 4.68B | 4.69B | 4.85B | 1.43B | 1.32B | 1.15B | 1.14B | 1.11B | 1.1B | 632.07M | 620.99M | 542.44M | 459.52M | 425.98M | 375.95M | 382.07M | 337.11M | 273.71M | 275.92M | 250.17M | 234.75M |
| Asset Turnover | 0.37x | 0.35x | 0.33x | 0.31x | 0.19x | 0.42x | 0.55x | 0.61x | 0.59x | 0.55x | 0.54x | 0.70x | 0.67x | 0.74x | 0.87x | 0.79x | 0.73x | 0.93x | 0.98x | 1.12x | 0.99x | 0.97x | 0.80x |
| Asset Growth % | 9.34% | 0.14% | -0.25% | -3.2% | 237.83% | 8.5% | 15.21% | 0.4% | 3.06% | 0.94% | 73.79% | 1.78% | 14.48% | 18.05% | 7.87% | 13.31% | -1.6% | 13.34% | 23.16% | -0.8% | 10.29% | 6.57% | - |
| Total Current Liabilities | 546.2M | 315.3M | 294.3M | 309.3M | 313.5M | 88.24M | 103.75M | 90.13M | 105.2M | 93.14M | 88.32M | 42.02M | 42.82M | 46.57M | 43.86M | 69.55M | 31.79M | 38.21M | 39.09M | 33.9M | 31.46M | 38.34M | 37.52M |
| Accounts Payable | 147M | 138.4M | 116.2M | 146.8M | 158.6M | 36.34M | 51.04M | 49.59M | 45.19M | 34.39M | 35.6M | 23.46M | 24.33M | 25.26M | 24.72M | 24.25M | 18.9M | 20.52M | 24.85M | 21.3M | 19.44M | 19.24M | 13.62M |
| Days Payables Outstanding | 51.56 | 55.5 | 47.67 | 61.98 | 98.82 | 35.38 | 42.5 | 42.5 | 39.61 | 32.59 | 34.31 | 31.12 | 34.94 | 36.86 | 35.12 | 39.18 | 36.28 | 31.53 | 41.8 | 37.75 | 37.03 | 40.23 | 36.7 |
| Short-Term Debt | 190.1M | 1.7M | 3.8M | 1.5M | 1.5M | 2.61M | 6.43M | 467K | 19.24M | 14.21M | 10.49M | 1.23M | 1.27M | 1.24M | 1.04M | 30.55M | 1.45M | 1.15M | 750K | 919K | 3.45M | 8.47M | 10.42M |
| Deferred Revenue (Current) | 59.3M | 32.7M | 22.5M | 20.6M | 19.6M | 17M | 11.12M | 10.12M | 13.61M | 17.97M | 7.72M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Current Liabilities | 75.4M | 52.6M | 52.3M | 43.9M | 45.6M | 20.49M | 26.46M | 23.98M | 23M | 22.52M | 22.42M | 13.8M | 13.44M | 15.78M | 8.2M | 6.54M | 5.45M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Current Ratio | 2.18x | 3.26x | 3.28x | 2.95x | 3.07x | 8.25x | 5.90x | 5.58x | 4.60x | 4.81x | 4.86x | 10.12x | 9.75x | 8.02x | 7.17x | 4.10x | 7.38x | 6.39x | 5.51x | 5.10x | 5.66x | 4.15x | 3.81x |
| Quick Ratio | 0.78x | 1.18x | 1.16x | 1.05x | 1.42x | 4.13x | 2.36x | 1.87x | 1.69x | 1.70x | 1.68x | 5.22x | 5.13x | 4.27x | 3.54x | 2.03x | 3.09x | 2.87x | 2.34x | 2.06x | 2.38x | 1.65x | 1.40x |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 284.24 | 275.58 | 269.12 | 245.46 | 318.58 | 385.37 | 328.22 | 312.54 | 291.93 | 306.9 | 298.61 | 305.2 | 315.43 | 280.34 | 257.11 | 259.17 | 297.22 | 240.1 | 239.47 | 209.99 | 227.23 | 240.79 | 293.95 |
| Total Non-Current Liabilities | 1.22B | 1.34B | 1.63B | 1.85B | 2.16B | 113.92M | 100.16M | 88.67M | 203M | 298.67M | 389.25M | 40.62M | 39.72M | 33.68M | 29.84M | 26.36M | 60.62M | 87.85M | 74.11M | 71.64M | 171.12M | 219.59M | 213.51M |
| Long-Term Debt | 701.7M | 918.4M | 1.19B | 1.39B | 1.69B | 13.49M | 16.58M | 43.18M | 154.12M | 255.59M | 353.21M | 7.96M | 9.17M | 9.06M | 0 | 750K | 37M | 67M | 57M | 58.66M | 162.53M | 211.83M | 204.8M |
| Capital Lease Obligations | 99.6M | 93.7M | 82M | 82.4M | 84.7M | 29.98M | 23.4M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 457K | 0 | 456K | 170K | 170K | 225K |
| Deferred Tax Liabilities | 267.3M | 257.8M | 284.2M | 309.7M | 315.5M | 33.69M | 36.5M | 26.72M | 31.93M | 25.53M | 17.06M | 15.77M | 15.77M | 10.96M | 18.06M | 6.59M | 5.92M | 14.49M | 6.06M | 6.48M | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Non-Current Liabilities | 67.4M | 56.5M | 58.2M | 39.8M | 62M | 33M | 21.26M | 18.19M | 16.95M | 17.55M | 18.98M | 16.88M | 14.78M | 13.66M | 11.78M | 19.02M | 17.7M | 6.35M | 11.05M | 6.05M | 8.42M | 7.55M | 8.49M |
| Total Liabilities | 1.76B | 1.65B | 1.93B | 2.15B | 2.47B | 202.16M | 203.91M | 178.8M | 308.2M | 391.8M | 477.56M | 82.64M | 82.54M | 80.25M | 73.7M | 95.92M | 92.41M | 126.06M | 113.2M | 105.54M | 202.58M | 257.93M | 251.03M |
| Total Debt | 991.4M | 1.03B | 1.29B | 1.49B | 1.78B | 51.81M | 52.12M | 43.65M | 173.35M | 269.8M | 363.7M | 9.2M | 10.45M | 10.3M | 1.04M | 31.3M | 38.45M | 68.15M | 57.75M | 60.03M | 166.15M | 220.51M | 215.65M |
| Net Debt | 934.1M | 992.1M | 1.22B | 1.42B | 1.6B | -99.27M | -51.14M | 13.76M | 119.19M | 230.88M | 324.49M | -116.26M | -110.76M | -104.18M | -67.58M | -32.68M | 17.06M | 37.59M | 47.89M | 54.85M | 150.03M | 217.88M | 212.4M |
| Debt / Equity | 0.29x | 0.34x | 0.47x | 0.59x | 0.75x | 0.04x | 0.05x | 0.05x | 0.21x | 0.38x | 0.59x | 0.02x | 0.02x | 0.02x | 0.00x | 0.09x | 0.14x | 0.27x | 0.26x | 0.36x | 2.27x | - | - |
| Debt / EBITDA | 2.35x | 2.10x | 2.79x | 3.65x | 9.57x | 0.35x | 0.29x | 0.27x | 1.10x | 1.90x | 2.81x | 0.09x | 0.10x | 0.11x | 0.01x | 0.45x | 0.83x | 1.02x | 0.79x | 0.97x | 3.38x | 5.19x | 6.89x |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 2.22x | 2.03x | 2.65x | 3.49x | 8.59x | -0.67x | -0.28x | 0.09x | 0.76x | 1.63x | 2.50x | -1.12x | -1.07x | -1.12x | -0.74x | -0.47x | 0.37x | 0.56x | 0.65x | 0.89x | 3.06x | 5.13x | 6.78x |
| Interest Coverage | 8.45x | 6.22x | 4.33x | 3.73x | 2.90x | 79.79x | 78.57x | 25.37x | 16.97x | 13.05x | 11.87x | 81.15x | 87.12x | 93.38x | 73.71x | 30.52x | 20.97x | 15.40x | 21.15x | 7.07x | 2.68x | 1.18x | 1.08x |
| Total Equity | 3.36B | 3.03B | 2.75B | 2.54B | 2.37B | 1.23B | 1.12B | 968.57M | 834.55M | 717.04M | 620.95M | 549.43M | 538.45M | 462.19M | 385.81M | 330.07M | 283.55M | 256.01M | 223.91M | 168.17M | 73.34M | -7.76M | -16.29M |
| Equity Growth % | 10.87% | 10.16% | 8.52% | 6.92% | 92.84% | 10.01% | 15.43% | 16.06% | 16.39% | 15.48% | 13.02% | 2.04% | 16.5% | 19.8% | 16.89% | 16.41% | 10.76% | 14.34% | 33.14% | 129.3% | 1045.22% | 52.35% | - |
| Book Value per Share | 106.24 | 99.87 | 94.28 | 87.23 | 86.85 | 49.10 | 44.86 | 39.19 | 34.25 | 30.15 | 26.41 | 23.50 | 23.16 | 20.26 | 17.23 | 14.95 | 13.04 | 11.78 | 10.27 | 7.88 | 5.07 | -0.71 | -2.63 |
| Total Shareholders' Equity | 3.36B | 3.03B | 2.75B | 2.54B | 2.37B | 1.23B | 1.12B | 968.57M | 834.55M | 717.04M | 620.95M | 549.43M | 538.45M | 462.19M | 385.81M | 330.07M | 283.55M | 256.01M | 223.91M | 168.17M | 73.34M | -7.76M | -16.29M |
| Common Stock | 300K | 300K | 300K | 300K | 300K | 261K | 259K | 256K | 251K | 248K | 241K | 238K | 235K | 233K | 223K | 221K | 219K | 218K | 218K | 214K | 170K | 62K | 62K |
| Retained Earnings | 1.74B | 1.45B | 1.22B | 1.03B | 886.1M | 843.46M | 769.22M | 641.89M | 536.98M | 448.69M | 378.07M | 314.18M | 301.94M | 241.73M | 185.39M | 135.4M | 100.53M | 76.14M | 41.69M | 1.72M | -26.75M | -39.19M | -46.45M |
| Treasury Stock | -115M | -100.6M | -91.1M | -80.1M | -72.4M | -63.83M | -56.98M | -44.77M | -39.54M | -34.55M | -29.79M | -19.3M | -12.24M | -10.45M | -6.2M | -5.57M | -5.02M | -4.16M | -3.59M | -1.05M | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Accumulated OCI | 2.1M | -1.4M | 700K | -4.1M | -5.8M | -10.41M | -6.9M | -7.47M | -2.29M | -9.82M | -6.99M | -7.77M | 2.37M | -3.47M | 1.07M | 2.38M | -1.67M | -3M | 1.31M | -2.21M | -3.39M | -2.88M | -3.34M |
| Minority Interest | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Acquisition-related intangible asset concentration
According to the provided quarterly balance sheet data, RBC has successfully reduced its debt-to-equity ratio from 0.49 in 2024Q3 to 0.29 by 2026Q4, signaling a consistent trend of balance sheet strengthening that supports the company's ability to navigate cyclical industrial demand and potential future capital allocation opportunities.
The steady decline in leverage suggests that management is prioritizing the repayment of debt incurred during the Dodge acquisition. This trajectory implies a maturing capital structure that may provide the company with increased capacity for future strategic investments or shareholder returns.
As reported in financial statements, goodwill accounts for approximately $2.0 billion of the company's $5.1 billion in total assets as of 2026Q4, indicating that a significant portion of the balance sheet is tied to acquisition premiums rather than tangible manufacturing infrastructure or liquid assets.
The high concentration of goodwill warrants careful monitoring, as it suggests that the company's asset base is sensitive to the long-term performance of its acquired business units. Investors should consider whether the carrying value of these intangibles remains supported by the underlying cash-generating capacity of the segments.
Based on the reported figures for 2026Q4, RBC maintains a current ratio of 2.18, which, while lower than the peak of 3.48 observed in 2025Q2, continues to provide a sufficient buffer against short-term operational shocks or fluctuations in working capital requirements within the aerospace supply chain.
The moderation in the current ratio appears to reflect a more efficient deployment of working capital rather than a deterioration in liquidity. This level of coverage suggests the company is well-positioned to meet its near-term obligations without relying on external financing.
As disclosed in recent balance sheet filings, deferred revenue has climbed to $138.8 million in 2026Q4 from $42.4 million in 2024Q4, which may indicate an expanding backlog of long-cycle aerospace and defense orders that provides improved visibility into future revenue recognition patterns.
The significant increase in unearned revenue suggests that the company is successfully securing long-term commitments from its OEM partners. This trend implies a more predictable revenue stream, though it also necessitates monitoring of the company's ability to convert these obligations into finished goods amidst potential supply chain constraints.
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying RBC stock.
As of 2026, RBC Bearings Incorporated (RBC) had total assets of $5.12B including $1.19B in current assets.
RBC Bearings Incorporated (RBC) carries total debt of $991.4M, offset by $57.3M in cash and short-term investments. Comparing total debt to cash helps evaluate the company's debt burden and net leverage.
RBC Bearings Incorporated (RBC) has total shareholders' equity (book value) of $3.36B ($106.24 book value per share). Book value represents the net worth of the company belonging to common stock holders.
RBC Bearings Incorporated (RBC) reported a current ratio of 2.18x. A current ratio above 1.0x indicates that the company has more current assets than current liabilities, suggesting sufficient short-term liquidity.