RBC BearingsRBC -0.02%86 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.17 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 48% above its 10-year median of 5.51. GuruFocus rates RBC with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $339.58 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,294 Industrial Products companies, RBC Bearings ranks worse than 85.7% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for RBC Bearings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
RBC'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.15 Med: 5.51 Max: 8.77
Current: 8.17
During the past years, RBC Bearings's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 8.77. The lowest was 3.15. And the median was 5.51.
RBC's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than 85.7% of 2294
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.29
vs RBC: 8.17
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.
RBC Bearings's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $106.243. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $72.90 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.
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RBC Bearings (NYSE:RBC) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation
Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.
If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.
RBC Bearings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
RBC Bearings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for RBC Bearings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
RBC vs SNA, LECO, SWK: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, RBC Bearings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
RBC Bearings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, RBC Bearings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where RBC Bearings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
RBC Bearings Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation
Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.
RBC Bearings's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.
What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 8.17 mean?
RBC Bearings (RBC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 8.17 as of Jul. 11, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on RBC Bearings and its competitors. This is 48% above median its historical median of 5.51. Over the past decade, RBC Bearings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.15 to 8.77. According to the industry distribution chart, RBC Bearings ranks #1966 out of 2294 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 85.7%.
Is RBC Bearings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
RBC Bearings' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 8.17 is 48% above median its 10-year median of 5.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.15 to a high of 8.77. The Industrial Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.29. RBC Bearings' value of 8.17 is 256.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RBC Bearings ranks #1966 out of 2294 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, RBC Bearings has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RBC Bearings' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to SNA and LECO?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, RBC Bearings ranks #1966 out of 2294 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places RBC Bearings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.29. RBC Bearings' value of 8.17 is 256.8% above this benchmark. Historically, RBC Bearings' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.15 to 8.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.51 vs. the industry median of 2.29, RBC Bearings has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for an Industrial Products company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 2.29, based on 2,294 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. RBC Bearings's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 8.17 is 256.8% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on RBC Bearings and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. RBC Bearings's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.17, which is 48% above median its own 10-year median of 5.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is RBC Bearings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RBC Bearings (RBC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $339.58, compared to a current price of $595.49 — trading 75.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.17, which is 48% above median its 10-year median of 5.51 and 256.8% above the Industrial Products industry median of 2.29. RBC Bearings' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For RBC Bearings (RBC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.17 as of Jul. 11, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is RBC Bearings (RBC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RBC Bearings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $595.49 is trading 75.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $339.58.
GuruFocus considers RBC Bearings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for RBC:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 8.17 (48% above median its 10-year median of 5.51)
GF Value™: $339.58 vs. price of $595.49 (75.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 256.8% above the Industrial Products median (#1966 of 2294)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RBC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
RBC Bearings is an international manufacturer and marketer of engineered precision bearings, components, and essential systems for the industrial, defense, and aerospace industries. The offering includes plain bearings, roller bearings, ball bearings, and engineered products. The company has two reportable segments: industrial, which generates the most revenue, and aerospace and defense. The A&D segment represents the end markets for the company's engineered bearings and precision components used in commercial aerospace, defense aerospace, and sea and ground defense applications; and the industrial segment represents the end markets for its products used in various industrial applications. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from the United States.
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