RBC BearingsRBC +3.93%80 Gross Margin % is 44.40% as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 39.56. GuruFocus rates RBC with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $337.42 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,003 Industrial Products companies, RBC Bearings ranks better than 83.85% on this metric.
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
RBC Bearings had a gross margin of 44.40% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
RBC Bearings Gross Margin % Related Terms
RBC Bearings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for RBC Bearings's Gross Margin % 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.
For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, RBC Bearings's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % 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 Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, RBC Bearings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where RBC Bearings's Gross Margin % falls into.
* 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
RBC Bearings (RBC) has a Gross Margin % of 44.40% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on RBC Bearings and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 39.56. Over the past decade, RBC Bearings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 37.41 to 44.37. According to the industry distribution chart, RBC Bearings ranks #485 out of 3003 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 16.2%.
Is RBC Bearings' Gross Margin % too high?
RBC Bearings' current Gross Margin % of 44.40% is 12% above median its 10-year median of 39.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 37.41 to a high of 44.37. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.79. RBC Bearings' value of 44.40% is 65.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RBC Bearings ranks #485 out of 3003 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, RBC Bearings has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RBC Bearings' Gross Margin % compare to SNA and LECO?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, RBC Bearings ranks #485 out of 3003 companies for Gross Margin %. This places RBC Bearings in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.79. RBC Bearings' value of 44.40% is 65.7% above this benchmark. Historically, RBC Bearings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 37.41 to 44.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 39.56 vs. the industry median of 26.79, 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 Gross Margin % for an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.79, based on 3,003 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. RBC Bearings's current Gross Margin % of 44.40% is 65.7% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on RBC Bearings and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. RBC Bearings's current Gross Margin % is 44.40%, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 39.56. 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 $337.42, compared to a current price of $664.08 — trading 96.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 44.40%, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 39.56 and 65.7% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.79. RBC Bearings' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For RBC Bearings (RBC), the current Gross Margin % is 44.40% as of Mar. 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 $664.08 is trading 96.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $337.42.
GuruFocus considers RBC Bearings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for RBC:
Gross Margin %: 44.40% (12% above median its 10-year median of 39.56)
GF Value™: $337.42 vs. price of $664.08 (96.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 65.7% above the Industrial Products median (#485 of 3003)
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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