RBC BearingsRBC -1.06%86 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 20.97% as of Mar. 2026, which is 51% above its 10-year median of 13.93. GuruFocus rates RBC with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $338.98 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,071 Industrial Products companies, RBC Bearings ranks better than 95.8% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. RBC Bearings's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $367 Mil. RBC Bearings's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,750 Mil. Therefore, RBC Bearings's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 20.97%.
The historical rank and industry rank for RBC Bearings's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
RBC'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.49 Med: 13.93 Max: 17.81
Current: 17.32
During the past 13 years, RBC Bearings's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 17.81%. The lowest was 4.49%. And the median was 13.93%.
RBC's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 95.8% of 3071
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 3.24
vs RBC: 17.32
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
RBC Bearings Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
RBC Bearings Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for RBC Bearings's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, RBC Bearings's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, RBC Bearings's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where RBC Bearings's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 20.97% mean?
RBC Bearings (RBC) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 20.97% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on RBC Bearings and its competitors. This is 51% above median its historical median of 13.93. Over the past decade, RBC Bearings' Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 4.49 to 17.81. According to the industry distribution chart, RBC Bearings ranks #129 out of 3071 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 4.2%.
Is RBC Bearings' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
RBC Bearings' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 20.97% is 51% above median its 10-year median of 13.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.49 to a high of 17.81. The Industrial Products industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.24. RBC Bearings' value of 20.97% is 547.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RBC Bearings ranks #129 out of 3071 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 86/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RBC Bearings' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to SNA and LECO?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, RBC Bearings ranks #129 out of 3071 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places RBC Bearings in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.24. RBC Bearings' value of 20.97% is 547.2% above this benchmark. Historically, RBC Bearings' own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 4.49 to 17.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.93 vs. the industry median of 3.24, 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset for an Industrial Products company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Industrial Products companies is 3.24, based on 3,071 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. RBC Bearings's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 20.97% is 547.2% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on RBC Bearings and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. RBC Bearings's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 20.97%, which is 51% above median its own 10-year median of 13.93. 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 $338.98, compared to a current price of $593.89 — trading 75.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 20.97%, which is 51% above median its 10-year median of 13.93 and 547.2% above the Industrial Products industry median of 3.24. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For RBC Bearings (RBC), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 20.97% 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 $593.89 is trading 75.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $338.98.
GuruFocus considers RBC Bearings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for RBC:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 20.97% (51% above median its 10-year median of 13.93)
GF Value™: $338.98 vs. price of $593.89 (75.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 547.2% above the Industrial Products median (#129 of 3071)
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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