RBC BearingsRBC +0.87%80 Beneish M-Score is -2.46 as of Jun. 25, 2026. 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 2,926 Industrial Products companies, RBC Bearings ranks better than 50.14% on this metric.
The zones of discrimination for M-Score is as such:
An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.
Good Sign:
Beneish M-Score -2.46 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
The historical rank and industry rank for RBC Bearings's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:
RBC'
s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.75 Med: -2.46 Max: -2.19
Current: -2.46
During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of RBC Bearings was -2.19. The lowest was -2.75. And the median was -2.46.
RBC Bearings Beneish M-Score Related Terms
RBC Bearings Beneish M-Score Historical Data
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The historical data trend for RBC Bearings's Beneish M-Score 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 Beneish M-Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Beneish M-Score 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 Beneish M-Score vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, RBC Bearings's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where RBC Bearings's Beneish M-Score falls into.
The M-score was created by Professor Messod Beneish. Instead of measuring the bankruptcy risk (Altman Z-Score) or business trend (Piotroski F-Score), M-score can be used to detect the risk of earnings manipulation. This is the original research paper on M-score.
The M-Score Variables:
The M-score of RBC Bearings for today is based on a combination of the following eight different indices:
M
=
-4.84
+
0.92 * DSRI
+
0.528 * GMI
+
0.404 * AQI
+
0.892 * SGI
+
0.115 * DEPI
=
-4.84
+
0.92 * 0.9684
+
0.528 * 1
+
0.404 * 0.9724
+
0.892 * 1.1434
+
0.115 * 1.0684
-
0.172 * SGAI
+
4.679 * TATA
-
0.327 * LVGI
-
0.172 * 0.9898
+
4.679 * -0.022488
-
0.327 * 0.9284
=
-2.46
* 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.
Sales growth is not itself a measure of manipulation. However, growth companies are likely to find themselves under pressure to manipulate in order to keep up appearances.
DEPI greater than 1 indicates that assets are being depreciated at a slower rate. This suggests that the firm might be revising useful asset life assumptions upwards, or adopting a new method that is income friendly.
DEPI
=
(Depreciation_t-1 / (Depreciaton_t-1 + PPE_t-1))
/
(Depreciation_t / (Depreciaton_t + PPE_t))
=
(120 / (120 + 417.6))
/
(128.8 / (128.8 + 487.7))
=
0.223214
/
0.208921
=
1.0684
Note: If the Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization data is not available, we assume that the depreciation rate is constant and set the Depreciation Index to 1.
6. SGAI = Sales, General and Administrative expenses Index
Total accruals calculated as the change in working capital accounts other than cash less depreciation.
TATA
=
(IncomefromContinuingOperations_t
-
CashFlowsfromOperations_t)
/
TotalAssets_t
=
(NetIncome_t - NonOperatingIncome_t
-
CashFlowsfromOperations_t)
/
TotalAssets_t
=
(287.6 - -12.9
-
415.7)
/
5122.7
=
-0.022488
An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator. An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.
RBC Bearings has a M-score of -2.46 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
RBC Bearings (RBC) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.46 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on RBC Bearings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, RBC Bearings ranks #1459 out of 2926 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 49.9%.
Is RBC Bearings' Beneish M-Score too high?
RBC Bearings' current Beneish M-Score is -2.46. Based on the distribution chart, RBC Bearings ranks #1459 out of 2926 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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' Beneish M-Score compare to SNA and LECO?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, RBC Bearings ranks #1459 out of 2926 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts RBC Bearings in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beneish M-Score for an Industrial Products company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Beneish M-Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Beneish M-Score mean?
A high Beneish M-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on RBC Bearings and its competitors. RBC Bearings's current Beneish M-Score is -2.46. 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 $638.94 — trading 89.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.46. 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 Beneish M-Score calculated?
Beneish M-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For RBC Bearings (RBC), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.46 as of Jun. 25, 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 $638.94 is trading 89.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $337.42.
GuruFocus considers RBC Bearings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for RBC:
Beneish M-Score: -2.46
GF Value™: $337.42 vs. price of $638.94 (89.4% above fair value)
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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