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Operating Margin: 22.51%

Is the operating margin high or low?

The operating margin of 22.51% is 13% above its 5-year average of 19.89%, near the high end of its 5-year range (5.94%–24.00%).

As of Friday, June 26, 2026. 0.92% below its 12-month average of 22.72%.

Operating Margin

RBC Operating Margin

22.51%

Reported quarterly operating margin; no daily interpolation.

+19.95% 5Y
RBC Operating Margin

RBC Average Operating Margin Chart

RBC Operating Margin

RBC Current vs Average Operating Margin Chart

RBC Operating Margin Metrics

OPERATING MARGIN

22.51%

OPERATING MARGIN AVG TTM

22.72%

OPERATING MARGIN AVG 3Y

22.34%

OPERATING MARGIN AVG 5Y

21.13%

OPERATING MARGIN AVG 10Y

20.38%

OPERATING MARGIN AVG 15Y

20.03%

OPERATING MARGIN AVG 20Y

18.80%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-0.92%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+0.78%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+6.51%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+10.48%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+12.36%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+19.71%

RBC Competitors' Operating Margin

NAMEMARKET CAPOPERATING MARGINTTM3Y5Y
RBC Bearings Incorporated (RBC)$19.94B22.51%22.72%22.34%21.13%
Lennox International Inc. (LII)vs ›$19.48B19.52%19.46%17.17%15.99%
Snap-on Incorporated (SNA)vs ›$20.57B24.71%25.75%25.91%25.40%
Equifax Inc. (EFX)vs ›$19.12B18.26%18.19%18.68%19.04%
Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. (EXPD)vs ›$20.97B9.67%9.66%10.03%10.25%
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (CHRW)vs ›$21.14B4.90%4.34%4.18%4.26%
Fortive Corporation (FTV)vs ›$18.66B17.73%18.27%18.13%17.06%
BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT)vs ›$18.21B10.42%12.09%13.79%14.72%
Veralto Corporation (VLTO)vs ›$21.83B23.12%23.23%23.00%22.67%
IDEX Corporation (IEX)vs ›$16.82B20.80%21.07%22.47%22.73%

Operating Efficiency

Gross Margin

44.4%

Operating Margin

22.5%

Operating Margin Formula & Definition

Operating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue

Operating margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after operating expenses, reflecting operating efficiency.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Operating Margin FAQ

What is the operating margin for RBC Bearings Incorporated (RBC)?
The operating margin for RBC stock is 22.51%.
Is RBC Bearings Incorporated's operating margin high or low?
The operating margin of 22.51% is 13% above its 5-year average of 19.89%, near the high end of its 5-year range (5.94%–24.00%).
What is the TTM average operating margin for RBC Bearings Incorporated (RBC)?
The TTM average operating margin for RBC stock is 22.72%.
What is the 3Y average operating margin for RBC Bearings Incorporated (RBC)?
The 3Y average operating margin for RBC stock is 22.34%.
What is the 5Y average operating margin for RBC Bearings Incorporated (RBC)?
The 5Y average operating margin for RBC stock is 21.13%.
What is the 10Y average operating margin for RBC Bearings Incorporated (RBC)?
The 10Y average operating margin for RBC stock is 20.38%.
What is the 15Y average operating margin for RBC Bearings Incorporated (RBC)?
The 15Y average operating margin for RBC stock is 20.03%.
What is the 20Y average operating margin for RBC Bearings Incorporated (RBC)?
The 20Y average operating margin for RBC stock is 18.80%.

RBC Operating Margin History

DATEOPERATING MARGIN
2026-03-2822.51%
2025-12-2722.86%
2025-09-2721.48%
2025-06-2823.19%
2025-03-2923.55%
2024-12-2821.70%
2024-09-2821.64%
2024-06-2924.00%
2024-03-3022.77%
2023-12-3020.11%
2023-09-3022.77%
2023-07-0121.96%
2023-03-3121.83%
2022-12-3120.02%
2022-10-0119.50%
2022-06-3018.22%
2022-03-3116.12%
2022-01-015.94%
2021-09-3010.30%
2021-06-3018.77%
2021-03-3118.55%
2020-12-3118.20%
2020-09-3018.02%
2020-06-3018.41%
2020-03-3123.42%
2019-12-3121.16%
2019-09-3020.51%
2019-06-3021.07%
2019-03-3122.13%
2018-12-3111.57%
2018-09-3020.75%
2018-06-3020.46%
2018-03-3121.09%
2017-12-3119.95%
2017-09-3015.48%
2017-06-3019.50%
2017-03-3121.46%
2016-12-3114.00%
2016-09-3019.20%
2016-06-3018.90%
2016-03-3119.00%
2015-12-3118.76%
2015-09-3015.87%
2015-06-3015.71%
2015-03-3122.34%
2014-12-3119.36%
2014-09-3016.26%
2014-06-3021.43%
2014-03-3122.14%
2013-12-3119.55%
2013-09-3021.10%
2013-06-3021.72%
2013-03-3115.29%
2012-12-3119.89%
2012-09-3021.12%
2012-06-3021.28%
2012-03-3121.62%
2011-12-3119.14%
2011-09-3018.79%
2011-06-3018.23%
2011-03-3118.06%
2010-12-3115.02%
2010-09-3016.71%
2010-06-3017.05%
2010-03-3114.42%
2009-12-3112.06%
2009-09-3011.37%
2009-06-3012.21%
2009-03-3111.88%
2008-12-3115.00%
2008-09-3016.09%
2008-06-3018.45%
2008-03-3119.50%
2007-12-3118.79%
2007-09-3017.89%
2007-06-3019.77%
2007-03-3114.16%
2006-12-3118.73%
2006-09-3017.22%
2006-06-3017.94%
2006-03-3116.24%
2005-12-3116.01%
2005-09-307.79%
2005-06-3015.75%
2005-03-3114.47%
2004-12-3114.46%
2004-09-3013.05%
2004-06-3010.53%

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