RBC
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RBC Bearings Incorporated (RBC) closed at $531.11 as of 2026-03-20, trading 78.1% above its 200-week moving average of $298.23. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 81.0% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 69, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.1x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.86 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1027 weeks of data, RBC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 9 times. On average, these episodes lasted 12 weeks. Historically, investors who bought RBC at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +59.7%.
With a market cap of $16.8 billion, RBC is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 1.3%. Return on equity stands at 8.7%. The stock trades at 5.2x book value.
Share count has increased 9.0% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 19.8 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in RBC would have grown to $2516, compared to $731 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 17.7% vs 10.6% for the index — confirming RBC as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 17.4% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: RBC vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After RBC Crosses Below the Line?
Across 9 historical episodes, buying RBC when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +50.8% after 12 months (median +58.0%), compared to +27.0% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 89% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +75.3% vs +34.6% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment RBC crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
RBC has crossed below its 200-week MA 9 times with an average 1-year return of +59.7% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2008 | Mar 2010 | 76 | 55.6% | -5.9% | +2080.5% |
| May 2010 | Jun 2010 | 5 | 4.9% | +32.4% | +1943.7% |
| Jun 2010 | Jul 2010 | 3 | 7.0% | +38.7% | +2007.2% |
| Jan 2016 | Jan 2016 | 1 | 1.4% | +58.9% | +888.8% |
| Mar 2020 | May 2020 | 9 | 31.1% | +132.7% | +559.9% |
| Jul 2020 | Aug 2020 | 1 | 4.0% | +93.4% | +355.5% |
| Aug 2020 | Aug 2020 | 1 | 0.5% | +77.7% | +336.3% |
| Sep 2020 | Nov 2020 | 9 | 8.6% | +74.2% | +346.7% |
| May 2022 | May 2022 | 1 | 0.9% | +35.5% | +238.7% |
| Average | 12 | — | +59.7% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is RBC below its 200-week moving average?
No. RBC Bearings Incorporated (RBC) is currently 78.1% above its 200-week moving average of $298.23. It would need to fall to $298.23 to cross below the line.
What is RBC's 200-week moving average price?
RBC Bearings Incorporated's 200-week moving average is $298.23 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when RBC drops below its 200-week moving average?
RBC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 9 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +59.7%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 12 weeks on average.
Is RBC a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about RBC as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 69. Free cash flow yield is 1.3%. Return on equity is 8.7%. Price-to-book is 5.2x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does RBC compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 19.8 years, $100 invested in RBC would have grown to $2516, compared to $731 for the S&P 500. That's 17.7% annualized vs 10.6% for the index. RBC has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20