RBC BearingsRBC -2.56%86 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 38.42% as of Mar. 2026, which is 61% above its 10-year median of 23.91. GuruFocus rates RBC with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $338.53 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,061 Industrial Products companies, RBC Bearings ranks better than 83.21% on this metric.
Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits). He defines ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % as EBIT divided by the total of Property, Plant and Equipment and net working capital. RBC Bearings's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 38.42%.
The historical rank and industry rank for RBC Bearings's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
RBC'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.4 Med: 23.91 Max: 35.4
Current: 35.4
During the past 13 years, RBC Bearings's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 35.40%. The lowest was 15.40%. And the median was 23.91%.
RBC's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 83.21% of 3061
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 11.69
vs RBC: 35.40
RBC Bearings's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 19.10% per year.
The way Joel Greenblatt defines Return on Capital is a more accurate measure of how efficiently the company generates returns onthe capital actually invested in the business. EBIT is used instead of net income because the tax and interest payment may be affected by factors other than the core business operation. Intangible assets are not included in the calculation because they don't need to be replaced.
RBC Bearings ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
RBC Bearings ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for RBC Bearings's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, RBC Bearings's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, RBC Bearings's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where RBC Bearings's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits) . He defines Return on Capital as follows:
EBIT stands for Earnings Before Interest and Taxes.
Fixed Assets are also known as non-current assets. They include the Property, Plant and Equipment that the firm needs in its operation.
GuruFocus calculates net working capital as: (Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Deferred Revenue + Other Current Liabilities). We're trying to account for OPERATING assets and liabilities (part of daily business) when calculating working capital. Cash and marketable securities are considered NON-OPERATING assets and are not included in calculation. We will also back out all interest bearing debt, short term debt and the portion of long term debt that is due in the current period from the current liabilities. This debt will be considered when computing cost of capital and it would be inappropriate to count it twice.
Note:
The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.
* 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.
What does a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 38.42% mean?
RBC Bearings (RBC) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 38.42% as of Mar. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on RBC Bearings and its competitors. This is 61% above median its historical median of 23.91. Over the past decade, RBC Bearings' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 15.40 to 35.40. According to the industry distribution chart, RBC Bearings ranks #514 out of 3061 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 16.8%.
Is RBC Bearings' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
RBC Bearings' current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 38.42% is 61% above median its 10-year median of 23.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.40 to a high of 35.40. The Industrial Products industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.69. RBC Bearings' value of 38.42% is 228.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RBC Bearings ranks #514 out of 3061 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' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to SNA and LECO?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, RBC Bearings ranks #514 out of 3061 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places RBC Bearings in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.69. RBC Bearings' value of 38.42% is 228.7% above this benchmark. Historically, RBC Bearings' own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 15.40 to 35.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.91 vs. the industry median of 11.69, 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for an Industrial Products company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Industrial Products companies is 11.69, based on 3,061 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. RBC Bearings's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 38.42% is 228.7% 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % mean?
A high ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on RBC Bearings and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. RBC Bearings's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 38.42%, which is 61% above median its own 10-year median of 23.91. 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 $338.53, compared to a current price of $604.56 — trading 78.6% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 38.42%, which is 61% above median its 10-year median of 23.91 and 228.7% above the Industrial Products industry median of 11.69. 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % calculated?
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For RBC Bearings (RBC), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 38.42% 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 $604.56 is trading 78.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $338.53.
GuruFocus considers RBC Bearings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for RBC:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 38.42% (61% above median its 10-year median of 23.91)
GF Value™: $338.53 vs. price of $604.56 (78.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 228.7% above the Industrial Products median (#514 of 3061)
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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