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The forward PE ratio is 48.79 as of Thursday, July 9, 2026.

Forward PE Ratio (48.79) = Close Price ($595.61) / Consensus Forward EPS ($12.17)

RBC Forward PE Ratio Metrics

FORWARD PE RATIO

48.79

RBC Competitors' Forward PE Ratio

RBC

RBC Bearings Incorporated

Current

Market Cap

$18.84B

Forward PE Ratio

48.79

LII

Lennox International Inc.

vs RBC

Market Cap

$18.70B

Forward PE Ratio

22.05

FTV

Fortive Corporation

vs RBC

Market Cap

$18.64B

Forward PE Ratio

20.47

EFX

Equifax Inc.

vs RBC

Market Cap

$20.10B

Forward PE Ratio

19.40

BWXT

BWX Technologies, Inc.

vs RBC

Market Cap

$17.13B

Forward PE Ratio

39.17

SNA

Snap-on Incorporated

vs RBC

Market Cap

$20.72B

Forward PE Ratio

20.99

IEX

IDEX Corporation

vs RBC

Market Cap

$16.26B

Forward PE Ratio

25.70

WCC

WESCO International, Inc.

vs RBC

Market Cap

$16.02B

Forward PE Ratio

19.65

STRL

Sterling Infrastructure, Inc.

vs RBC

Market Cap

$21.70B

Forward PE Ratio

34.97

NDSN

Nordson Corporation

vs RBC

Market Cap

$15.96B

Forward PE Ratio

24.47

Trailing vs Forward

Trailing P/E

65.3

reported TTM EPS

Forward P/E

48.8

consensus next-FY EPS

The gap between the two multiples is the consensus growth expectation: analysts' forward EPS of $12.17 implies +33.9% EPS growth vs the reported trailing $9.09.

Forward P/E by Fiscal Year

View All Analyst Estimates

At today's $595.61 close, each upcoming fiscal year's consensus EPS implies a different multiple — how quickly the price is "paid down" by expected earnings if the estimates hold.

Fiscal year endConsensus EPSEstimate rangeAnalystsImplied P/E
2027-03-28$14.38$13.04 – $14.97641.4x
2028-03-28$16.17$15.56 – $16.78436.8x
2029-03-28$17.83$15.27 – $21.22433.4x

Source: FMP analyst consensus estimates, refreshed with the daily precompute. "n/m" = the consensus EPS is not positive, so a multiple is undefined. There is no forward P/E history chart here because charting one would require the estimates as they stood in the past, which we do not store — see the trailing P/E history for how the realized multiple has moved.

Forward PE Ratio Formula & Definition

PE Ratio = Share Price / Diluted EPS (TTM)

The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay for each dollar of trailing earnings. A lower PE can indicate a cheaper valuation; a higher PE implies higher growth expectations.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Forward PE Ratio FAQ

What is the forward PE ratio for RBC Bearings Incorporated (RBC)?
The forward PE ratio for RBC stock is 48.79.

About RBC Bearings Incorporated

RBC Bearings Incorporated (RBC) is a global enterprise specializing in the design, production, and distribution of precisely engineered bearings and a wide array of related mechanical components. The company strategically operates through two core segments: Aerospace/Defense and Industrial, catering to both domestic and international clients. Its diverse product portfolio includes: Plain bearings: Available in self-lubricating or metal-on-metal designs, featuring rod end, spherical plain, and journal bearings. Roller bearings: These anti-friction devices, such as tapered roller, needle roller, needle bearing track rollers, and cam followers, are vital for various industrial uses and military aircraft platforms. Ball bearings: This category encompasses high-precision aerospace, airframe control, thin section, and industrial ball bearings, all engineered with high-precision ball elements to minimize friction in demanding, high-speed applications. Beyond its primary bearing offerings, RBC also provides: Mounted bearing products: Including complete mounted ball, roller, and plain bearing units. Enclosed gearing systems: A comprehensive range featuring Quantis gearmotors, torque arm units, Tigear, MagnaGear & Maxum lines, and controlled start transmissions. Power transmission components: Such as mechanical drive elements, couplings, and conveyor parts. Engineered hydraulics and valves: Specifically developed for aircraft and submarine systems, alongside comprehensive aftermarket services for the aerospace and defense sectors. Fasteners. Precision mechanical components: Applied across diverse general industrial settings. Machine tool collets: Essential for securing circular or rod-shaped workpieces during machining. RBC reaches an extensive customer base across numerous industries, including automotive, tool holding, agricultural and semiconductor machinery, commercial and defense aerospace, ground defense, construction and mining, oil and natural resource extraction, heavy truck, marine, rail and train, packaging, food and beverage, wind energy, and general industrial markets. The company distributes its products via a dedicated direct sales force and a robust network of industrial and aerospace distributors. Established in 1919, RBC Bearings Incorporated maintains its corporate headquarters in Oxford, Connecticut.

Oxford, CT
5,302 employees
Industrials / Manufacturing - Tools & Accessories
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Manufacturing - Tools & Accessories
CEO
Michael J. Hartnett