RBC Bearings Incorporated (RBC) P/E Ratio History
Fairly ValuedTrading at 55.0x, near 5Y avg of 58.6x · 65th percentile · In line with own history · Data 2006–2027
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P/E Ratio Analysis
As of September 23, 2026, RBC Bearings Incorporated (RBC) trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 55.0x, with a stock price of $499.88 and trailing twelve-month earnings per share of $10.11.
The current P/E is roughly in line with its 5-year average of 58.6x. Over the past five years, RBC's P/E has ranged from a low of 39.8x to a high of 120.6x, placing the current valuation at the 65th percentile of its historical range.
Compared to the Industrials sector median P/E of 26.4x, RBC trades at a 109% premium to its sector peers. The sector includes 397 companies with P/E ratios ranging from 0.1x to 194.2x.
The PEG ratio of 2.68 (P/E divided by 18% EPS growth) suggests the stock may be expensive relative to its earnings growth. Peter Lynch popularized the rule that a PEG below 1.0 indicates an attractive entry point.
Relative to the broader market, RBC commands a significant premium over the S&P 500 median P/E of 25.5x. Investors should consider the company's growth prospects, competitive position, and earnings quality when evaluating whether the current valuation is justified.
For a comprehensive intrinsic value estimate using discounted cash flow analysis, see our RBC DCF Valuation Calculator →
Note: P/E ratio is just one valuation metric. It does not account for balance sheet strength, cash flow quality, or growth sustainability. Always conduct comprehensive due diligence before making investment decisions.
RBC Cross-Benchmark Valuation
How does the current P/E compare to sector peers and the broader market?
RBC P/E vs Peers
Industrial components and fasteners peers sorted by market cap
| Company | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | PEG Ratio | EPS Growth (1Y) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $8B | 28.1 | 13.96 | -18% | |
| $19B | 34.1 | 0.70Best | -3% | |
| $10B | 636.1 | - | -92% | |
| $4B | 18.4Lowest | 2.53 | -14% | |
| $5B | 24.8 | 7.41 | -15% | |
| $25B | 65.5 | - | +12% | |
| $20B | 38.0 | - | +42%Best |
Lower P/E can signal a discount or weaker growth expectations; PEG adds growth context.
RBC Historical P/E Data (2006–2027)
Quarterly P/E ratios calculated from closing price and TTM EPS
| Quarter | Period End | Price | TTM EPS | P/E Ratio | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2027 Q1 | Jun 27 2026 | $630.36 | $10.12 | 62.3x | +72% |
| FY2026 Q4 | Mar 28 2026 | $532.25 | $9.09 | 58.6x | +61% |
| FY2026 Q3 | Dec 27 2025 | $456.33 | $8.50 | 53.7x | +48% |
| FY2026 Q2 | Sep 27 2025 | $384.82 | $8.19 | 47.0x | +30% |
| FY2026 Q1 | Jun 28 2025 | $381.36 | $7.94 | 48.0x | +32% |
| FY2025 Q4 | Mar 29 2025 | $325.60 | $7.67 | 42.5x | +17% |
| FY2025 Q3 | Dec 28 2024 | $300.19 | $7.28 | 41.2x | +14% |
| FY2025 Q2 | Sep 28 2024 | $299.87 | $6.85 | 43.8x | +21% |
| FY2025 Q1 | Jun 29 2024 | $269.78 | $6.78 | 39.8x | +10% |
| FY2024 Q4 | Mar 30 2024 | $270.35 | $6.40 | 42.2x | +16% |
| FY2024 Q3 | Dec 30 2023 | $284.89 | $5.98 | 47.6x | +31% |
| FY2024 Q2 | Sep 30 2023 | $234.13 | $5.64 | 41.5x | +14% |
| FY2024 Q1 | Jul 01 2023 | $217.47 | $5.37 | 40.5x | +12% |
| FY2023 Q4 | Mar 31 2023 | $232.73 | $4.94 | 47.1x | +30% |
| FY2023 Q3 | Dec 31 2022 | $209.35 | $4.36 | 48.0x | +32% |
| FY2023 Q2 | Oct 01 2022 | $207.81 | $3.13 | 66.4x | +83% |
| FY2023 Q1 | - | $184.95 | $1.75 | 105.9x | +192% |
| FY2022 Q4 | - | $193.88 | $1.61 | 120.6x | +233% |
| FY2022 Q3 | Jan 01 2022 | $201.97 | $1.69 | 119.7x | +230% |
| FY2022 Q2 | - | $150.34 | $2.73 | 55.1x | +52% |
| FY2022 Q1 | Jun 30 2021 | $133.51 | $3.62 | 36.9x | +2% |
| FY2021 Q4 | Mar 31 2021 | $142.68 | $3.58 | 39.9x | +10% |
| FY2021 Q3 | - | $122.81 | $3.94 | 31.2x | -14% |
| FY2021 Q2 | Sep 30 2020 | $93.87 | $4.30 | 21.8x | -40% |
| FY2021 Q1 | - | $87.32 | $4.74 | 18.4x | -49% |
| FY2020 Q4 | - | $62.95 | $5.06 | 12.4x | -66% |
| FY2020 Q3 | - | $85.61 | $4.98 | 17.2x | -53% |
| FY2020 Q2 | Sep 30 2019 | $72.85 | $4.41 | 16.5x | -54% |
| FY2020 Q1 | Jun 30 2019 | $81.71 | $4.37 | 18.7x | -48% |
| FY2019 Q4 | Mar 31 2019 | $81.87 | $4.26 | 19.2x | -47% |
| FY2019 Q3 | Dec 31 2018 | $70.05 | $4.08 | 17.2x | -53% |
| FY2019 Q2 | Sep 30 2018 | $82.45 | $4.40 | 18.7x | -48% |
| FY2019 Q1 | Jun 30 2018 | $81.80 | $3.79 | 21.6x | -40% |
| FY2018 Q4 | Mar 31 2018 | $73.35 | $3.57 | 20.5x | -43% |
| FY2018 Q3 | Dec 31 2017 | $76.60 | $3.38 | 22.7x | -38% |
| FY2018 Q2 | Sep 30 2017 | $79.00 | $2.95 | 26.8x | -26% |
| FY2018 Q1 | Jun 30 2017 | $81.55 | $3.11 | 26.2x | -28% |
| FY2017 Q4 | Mar 31 2017 | $75.65 | $2.97 | 25.5x | -30% |
| FY2017 Q3 | Dec 31 2016 | $69.25 | $2.88 | 24.0x | -34% |
| FY2017 Q2 | Sep 30 2016 | $59.49 | $3.07 | 19.4x | -47% |
| FY2017 Q1 | - | $55.05 | $2.92 | 18.9x | -48% |
| FY2016 Q4 | - | $63.09 | $2.73 | 23.1x | -36% |
| FY2016 Q3 | - | $58.52 | $2.56 | 22.9x | -37% |
| FY2016 Q2 | Sep 30 2015 | $56.45 | $2.43 | 23.2x | -36% |
| FY2016 Q1 | - | $72.59 | $2.38 | 30.5x | -16% |
| FY2015 Q4 | - | $79.92 | $2.50 | 32.0x | -12% |
| FY2015 Q3 | Dec 31 2014 | $75.20 | $2.64 | 28.5x | -21% |
| FY2015 Q2 | - | $64.25 | $2.59 | 24.8x | -32% |
| FY2015 Q1 | Jun 30 2014 | $78.56 | $2.63 | 29.9x | -18% |
| FY2014 Q4 | Mar 31 2014 | $72.71 | $2.59 | 28.1x | -23% |
| FY2014 Q3 | - | $73.72 | $2.27 | 32.5x | -10% |
| FY2014 Q2 | Sep 30 2013 | $67.93 | $2.25 | 30.2x | -17% |
| FY2014 Q1 | Jun 30 2013 | $64.84 | $2.37 | 27.4x | -25% |
| FY2013 Q4 | Mar 31 2013 | $81.56 | $2.48 | 32.9x | -9% |
| FY2013 Q3 | Dec 31 2012 | $70.47 | $2.71 | 26.0x | -28% |
| FY2013 Q2 | Sep 30 2012 | $70.48 | $2.72 | 25.9x | -29% |
| FY2013 Q1 | Jun 30 2012 | $62.26 | $2.51 | 24.8x | -32% |
| FY2012 Q4 | Mar 31 2012 | $65.55 | $2.23 | 29.4x | -19% |
| FY2012 Q3 | Dec 31 2011 | $50.97 | $1.99 | 25.6x | -29% |
| FY2012 Q2 | Sep 30 2011 | $45.38 | $1.78 | 25.5x | -30% |
| FY2012 Q1 | - | $66.77 | $1.65 | 40.5x | +12% |
| FY2011 Q4 | - | $73.83 | $1.58 | 46.7x | +29% |
| FY2011 Q3 | Dec 31 2010 | $66.76 | $1.57 | 42.5x | +17% |
| FY2011 Q2 | - | $58.69 | $1.48 | 39.7x | +9% |
| FY2011 Q1 | Jun 30 2010 | $55.78 | $1.29 | 43.2x | +19% |
| FY2010 Q4 | Mar 31 2010 | $59.41 | $1.11 | 53.5x | +48% |
| FY2010 Q3 | - | $51.94 | $0.97 | 53.5x | +48% |
| FY2010 Q2 | Sep 30 2009 | $45.71 | $1.08 | 42.3x | +17% |
| FY2010 Q1 | - | $39.72 | $1.32 | 30.1x | -17% |
| FY2009 Q4 | - | $30.64 | $1.58 | 19.4x | -47% |
| FY2009 Q3 | Dec 31 2008 | $37.99 | $1.83 | 20.8x | -43% |
| FY2009 Q2 | - | $42.52 | $1.92 | 22.1x | -39% |
| FY2009 Q1 | Jun 30 2008 | $42.25 | $1.88 | 22.5x | -38% |
| FY2008 Q4 | Mar 31 2008 | $36.63 | $1.84 | 19.9x | -45% |
| FY2008 Q3 | Dec 31 2007 | $44.95 | $1.60 | 28.1x | -23% |
| FY2008 Q2 | Sep 30 2007 | $47.89 | $1.60 | 29.9x | -17% |
| FY2008 Q1 | Jun 30 2007 | $46.54 | $1.55 | 30.0x | -17% |
| FY2007 Q4 | Mar 31 2007 | $46.38 | $1.34 | 34.6x | -5% |
| FY2007 Q3 | Dec 31 2006 | $52.51 | $1.44 | 36.5x | +1% |
| FY2007 Q2 | Sep 30 2006 | $43.50 | $1.29 | 33.7x | -7% |
| FY2007 Q1 | Jun 30 2006 | $44.15 | $0.76 | 58.1x | +60% |
| FY2006 Q4 | Mar 31 2006 | $42.27 | $0.71 | 59.5x | +64% |
| FY2006 Q3 | Dec 31 2005 | $35.40 | $1.02 | 34.7x | -4% |
Average P/E for displayed period: 36.3x
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RBC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying RBC stock.
What is RBC's P/E ratio?
RBC Bearings Incorporated (RBC) trailing twelve-month P/E ratio is 55.0x, based on TTM diluted EPS of $10.11. The 5-year average P/E is 58.6x and the historical range spans 39.8x to 120.6x.
Is RBC stock overvalued or undervalued?
RBC trades at 55.0x P/E, near its 5-year average of 58.6x. The 65th percentile ranking within the 39.8x–120.6x historical range places valuation within normal bounds.
Is RBC stock expensive?
RBC is fairly valued relative to its own history. The current P/E of 55.0x is near the 5-year average of 58.6x (65th percentile of historical range).
What is RBC's historical P/E range?
Over the past 5 years, RBC's P/E ratio has ranged from 39.8x to 120.6x, with a median of 48.0x and an average of 58.6x. The current P/E of 55.0x places the stock at the 65th percentile of this range. Full historical data spans 2006–2027.
How does RBC's P/E compare to the S&P 500?
RBC trades at 55.0x P/E versus the S&P 500 median of 25.5x. The 116% premium to the market typically reflects higher expected earnings growth or quality.
How does RBC's valuation compare to Industrials peers?
RBC Bearings Incorporated P/E of 55.0x compares to the Industrials sector median of 26.4x. The premium reflects expected growth above peers or stronger fundamentals. See the peer comparison table on this page for ticker-by-ticker P/E and PEG.
What is RBC's PEG ratio?
RBC PEG ratio is 2.68, based on a P/E of 55.0x and EPS growth of 18.1%. A PEG above 2.0 indicates a premium valuation relative to earnings growth — typically considered expensive.
What is RBC's earnings yield?
RBC earnings yield is 1.82%, the inverse of its 55.0x P/E ratio. Earnings yield represents the percentage of each dollar invested that the company earns. It can be compared directly to bond yields to assess relative attractiveness of stocks versus fixed income.