RBC Bearings Incorporated (RBC)vsTimken Company (TKR)
RBC
RBC Bearings Incorporated
$590.09
+0.06%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $20.22B
TKR
Timken Company
$137.60
-1.37%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $9.52B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Timken Company generates 150% more annual revenue ($4.67B vs $1.87B). RBC leads profitability with a 15.4% profit margin vs 6.6%. RBC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.40. RBC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C+).
RBC
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C+
TKR
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Strong operational efficiency at 25.5%
18.3% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 25.6% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 26.1% YoY
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
6.6% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
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 15.4% and operating margin at 25.5%. Revenue growth of 18.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : TKR
The strongest argument for TKR centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : RBC
The primary concerns for RBC are P/E Ratio. A P/E of 70.4x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : TKR
The primary concerns for TKR are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Profit Margin.
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 1.43 — expect wider price swings.
RBC is growing revenue faster at 18.3% — sustainability is the question.
RBC generates stronger free cash flow (68M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
RBC scores higher overall (60/100 vs 59/100), backed by strong 15.4% margins and 18.3% 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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