RBC BEARINGS INCORPORATED (RBC)

Technology · Ball & Roller Bearings · Price $502.16
Updated: Aug 29, 2026
EPS (TTM)
$10.12
Diluted, Trailing 12 Months
P/E Ratio
49.6x
Price / EPS
Earnings Yield
2.02%
EPS / Price (Inverse P/E)
Growth Rate
50.41%
Log-Linear Regression (16Q)
PEG Ratio
1.84
P/E / Growth Rate

📐 Earnings Surprise (SUE): +1.70 — Positive Surprise

+1.70
−4−20+2+4
Strong missMissIn lineBeatStrong beat

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📈 EPS History (16 Quarters)

🧮 RBC EPS Calculation

EPS = Net Income ÷ Weighted Average Shares Outstanding
Net Income (TTM) $320.6M
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Diluted Shares Outstanding 31.6M
= Earnings Per Share (TTM) $10.12

What is Earnings Per Share (EPS)?

Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share of common stock. It's one of the most important metrics for comparing profitability across companies and is the foundation of the P/E ratio, the most widely used valuation metric in finance.

EPS = Net Income ÷ Weighted Average Shares Outstanding
Diluted EPS accounts for all potential shares from stock options, convertible bonds, etc.

Why EPS Matters for Investors

Comparable Across Companies

EPS normalizes profit to a per-share basis, making it easy to compare companies of different sizes. A $10B company and a $100B company can be compared fairly.

Drives Stock Prices

Over the long term, stock prices follow earnings. EPS growth is the primary driver of share price appreciation for most stocks.

P/E Ratio Foundation

The P/E ratio (Price/EPS) is the most common valuation metric. A P/E of 20x means investors pay $20 for every $1 of annual earnings.

Earnings Yield

Earnings Yield (EPS/Price) is the inverse of P/E. Warren Buffett prefers this format because it can be directly compared to bond yields.

How Zyberno Calculates Growth Rate

Zyberno uses log-linear regression on 16 quarters of historical EPS data to calculate the growth rate. This statistical method provides a more reliable trend than simple year-over-year comparisons, which can be distorted by one-time charges or seasonal variations.

EPS vs Cash Flow Metrics

Owner Earnings: $385.2M →

Buffett's preferred metric focuses on actual cash generation. Unlike EPS, it excludes non-cash charges and accounting adjustments.

Free Cash Flow: $385.2M →

The cash remaining after capital expenditures. EPS can be positive while FCF is negative if the company is investing heavily.

Understanding P/E and PEG Ratios

RBC's current P/E ratio is 49.6x, meaning investors pay $49.62 for every $1 of annual earnings. A P/E above 30 suggests investors expect significant future growth.

The PEG ratio (P/E divided by growth rate) helps determine if a stock is fairly valued for its growth. RBC's PEG is 1.84. A PEG between 1.0-2.0 is generally considered fairly valued.

Summary: RBC Earnings Per Share

RBC BEARINGS INCORPORATED (RBC) earned $10.12 in diluted EPS over the trailing twelve months. EPS grew at 50.41% annually — significantly above the 20% threshold Zyberno associates with high-growth businesses. P/E ratio: 49.6x, earnings yield: 2.02%. For complete financial analysis, view the full RBC stock report on Zyberno.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RBC's current EPS?

RBC BEARINGS INCORPORATED (RBC) earned $10.12 in diluted EPS over the trailing twelve months. EPS grew at 50.41% annually — significantly above the 20% threshold Zyberno associates with high-growth businesses. P/E ratio: 49.6x, earnings yield: 2.02%.

Is RBC's EPS growing?

RBC BEARINGS INCORPORATED (RBC) earned $10.12 in diluted EPS over the trailing twelve months. EPS grew at 50.41% annually — significantly above the 20% threshold Zyberno associates with high-growth businesses. P/E ratio: 49.6x, earnings yield: 2.02%.

What is RBC's P/E ratio?

RBC's P/E ratio is 49.6x, meaning investors pay $49.62 for every $1 of annual earnings. The inverse (Earnings Yield) is 2.02%.

What's the difference between EPS and Free Cash Flow?

EPS is accounting profit divided by shares, while Free Cash Flow is actual cash remaining after capital expenditures. For RBC, EPS is $10.12 compared to FCF of $385.2M.

📊 Valuation Trilogy
Three interconnected metrics built on Owner Earnings
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Intrinsic Value
DCF Fair Value
$379.81
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Margin of Safety
Valuation Gap
-32.2%
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Expected Return
Projected Annual
13.5%
Click any metric for full methodology and detailed analysis

📊 Full RBC Stock Report

See RBC's intrinsic value, margin of safety, DCF valuation, and complete financial analysis with 250+ metrics.

💵 RBC Free Cash Flow

Compare to Free Cash Flow which subtracts all capital expenditures, not just maintenance CapEx.

💰 RBC Owner Earnings

Compare to Buffett's Owner Earnings metric which uses maintenance CapEx instead of total capital expenditures.

📈 RBC Earnings Per Share

Analyze EPS trends, P/E ratio, earnings yield, and per-share profitability metrics.

🎯 RBC Earnings Surprise (SUE)

See whether RBC is beating or missing its own earnings trend — Standardized Unexpected Earnings and post-earnings drift.

📊 RBC Revenue

Analyze revenue trends, growth rate, P/S ratio, and top-line sales performance.

💰 RBC Net Income

Analyze the bottom-line profit, P/E ratio, and net profit margin trends.

🔶 RBC Operating Income

Analyze EBIT, operating margin, and core business profitability before interest and taxes.

💜 RBC Gross Profit

Analyze gross margin, pricing power, and profitability before operating expenses.

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