RBC (RBC Bearings) EV-to-EBITDA: 35.86 (As of Jul. 22, 2026) — 60% Above Median

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RBC RBC Bearings Inc RBC
86 GF Score
Price $591.50
GF Value $340.80
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is RBC Bearings EV-to-EBITDA?

RBC Bearings RBC +1.05% 86 EV-to-EBITDA is 35.86 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 60% above its 10-year median of 22.38. GuruFocus rates RBC with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $340.80 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,473 Industrial Products companies, RBC Bearings ranks worse than 76.47% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, RBC Bearings's enterprise value is $19,646 Mil. RBC Bearings's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $548 Mil. Therefore, RBC Bearings's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 35.86.

The historical rank and industry rank for RBC Bearings's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

RBC' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.49   Med: 22.38   Max: 53.74
Current: 35.86

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of RBC Bearings was 53.74. The lowest was 11.49. And the median was 22.38.

RBC's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
76.47% of 2473 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 15.46 vs RBC: 35.86

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-07-22), RBC Bearings's stock price is $591.50. RBC Bearings's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $9.090. Therefore, RBC Bearings's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 65.07.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


RBC Bearings  (NYSE:RBC) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

RBC Bearings's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=591.50/9.090
=65.07

RBC Bearings's share price for today is $591.50.
RBC Bearings's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $9.090.

* 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.

Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


RBC Bearings EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


RBC Bearings EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for RBC Bearings's EV-to-EBITDA 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 Bearings EV-to-EBITDA Chart

RBC Bearings Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-EBITDA
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RBC Bearings Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EV-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 22.62 26.30 26.31 28.80 33.06

RBC vs SNA, LECO, SWK: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, RBC Bearings's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, RBC Bearings's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where RBC Bearings's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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RBC Bearings EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

RBC Bearings's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=19646.413/547.9
=35.86

RBC Bearings's current Enterprise Value is $19,646 Mil.
RBC Bearings's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $548 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 35.86 mean?
RBC Bearings (RBC) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 35.86 as of Jul. 22, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on RBC Bearings. This is 60% above median its historical median of 22.38. Over the past decade, RBC Bearings' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 11.49 to 53.74. According to the industry distribution chart, RBC Bearings ranks #1891 out of 2473 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 76.5%.
Is RBC Bearings' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
RBC Bearings' current EV-to-EBITDA of 35.86 is 60% above median its 10-year median of 22.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.49 to a high of 53.74. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.46. RBC Bearings' value of 35.86 is 132% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RBC Bearings ranks #1891 out of 2473 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' EV-to-EBITDA compare to SNA and LECO?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, RBC Bearings ranks #1891 out of 2473 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places RBC Bearings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.46. RBC Bearings' value of 35.86 is 132% above this benchmark. Historically, RBC Bearings' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 11.49 to 53.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.38 vs. the industry median of 15.46, 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 EV-to-EBITDA for an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Industrial Products companies is 15.46, based on 2,473 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. RBC Bearings's current EV-to-EBITDA of 35.86 is 132% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on RBC Bearings. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. RBC Bearings's current EV-to-EBITDA is 35.86, which is 60% above median its own 10-year median of 22.38. 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 $340.80, compared to a current price of $591.50 — trading 73.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 35.86, which is 60% above median its 10-year median of 22.38 and 132% above the Industrial Products industry median of 15.46. 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 EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For RBC Bearings (RBC), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 35.86 as of Jul. 22, 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 $591.50 is trading 73.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $340.80. GuruFocus considers RBC Bearings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for RBC:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 35.86 (60% above median its 10-year median of 22.38)
  • GF Value™: $340.80 vs. price of $591.50 (73.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 132% above the Industrial Products median (#1891 of 2473)

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges B1X:Germany
Address One Tribology Center, Oxford, CT, USA, 06478
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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