RBC Bearings Incorporated (RBC)vsTimken Company (TKR)
RBC
RBC Bearings Incorporated
$500.26
+0.08%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $15.65B
TKR
Timken Company
$115.52
+0.59%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $7.98B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Timken Company generates 144% more annual revenue ($4.76B vs $1.95B). RBC leads profitability with a 16.4% profit margin vs 5.4%. TKR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.28. RBC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
RBC
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
TKR
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Strong operational efficiency at 27.2%
19.2% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 47.5% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
5.4% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 63.4%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : RBC
The strongest argument for RBC centers on Debt/Equity, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.4% and operating margin at 27.2%. Revenue growth of 19.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : TKR
The strongest argument for TKR centers on Price/Book. PEG of 1.28 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : RBC
The primary concerns for RBC are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 48.1x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : TKR
The primary concerns for TKR are P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
RBC profiles as a growth stock while TKR is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
RBC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.40 — expect wider price swings.
RBC is growing revenue faster at 19.2% — sustainability is the question.
RBC generates stronger free cash flow (147M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RBC scores higher overall (63/100 vs 53/100), backed by strong 16.4% margins and 19.2% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
RBC Bearings Incorporated
INDUSTRIALS · TOOLS & ACCESSORIES · USA
Regal Beloit Corporation designs, manufactures and sells electric motors, electric motion controls, and power generation and transmission products worldwide. The company is headquartered in Beloit, Wisconsin.
Timken Company
INDUSTRIALS · TOOLS & ACCESSORIES · USA
The Timken Company designs, manufactures and manages engineered bearings and power transmission products and services globally. The company is headquartered in North Canton, Ohio.
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