RBC Bearings [RBC] vs Lincoln Electric [LECO] Detailed Stock Comparison
RBC Bearings
NYSE
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Lincoln Electric
NASDAQ
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: RBC Bearings wins in 7 metrics, Lincoln Electric wins in 12 metrics, with 0 ties. Lincoln Electric appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | RBC Bearings | Lincoln Electric | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 50.79 | 27.43 | Lincoln Electric |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 4.07 | 9.75 | RBC Bearings |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 31.49 | 94.93 | RBC Bearings |
| PEG Ratio | 37.53 | 26.16 | Lincoln Electric |
| EV/EBITDA | 27.21 | 18.05 | Lincoln Electric |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 15.20% | 12.27% | RBC Bearings |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 23.85% | 16.67% | RBC Bearings |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 23.85% | 16.67% | RBC Bearings |
| Return on Equity | 8.56% | 37.35% | Lincoln Electric |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 4.98% | 12.23% | Lincoln Electric |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $243.80M | $482.37M | Lincoln Electric |
| Dividend Yield | N/A | 1.63% | N/A |
| 1-Year Return | 45.76% | 27.57% | RBC Bearings |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 7.65 | 3.28 | Lincoln Electric |
| Enterprise Value | $13.54B | $14.32B | Lincoln Electric |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 8.13 | 3.49 | Lincoln Electric |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 44.77% | 37.25% | RBC Bearings |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $54 | $73 | Lincoln Electric |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $7.95 | $8.89 | Lincoln Electric |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.72 | 1.22 | Lincoln Electric |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
RBC Bearings vs Lincoln Electric Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RBC Bearings | -1.63% | 4.47% | 4.57% | 18.25% | 11.75% | 35.88% |
| Lincoln Electric | -0.78% | -0.90% | 10.84% | 32.97% | 26.18% | 30.59% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RBC Bearings | 45.76% | 38.48% | 320.18% | 456.92% | 593.86% | 1,178.87% |
| Lincoln Electric | 27.57% | 64.24% | 148.29% | 289.90% | 825.52% | 1,214.12% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: RBC Bearings vs Lincoln Electric
| Metric | RBC | LECO |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $12.74B | $13.46B |
| Market Cap Category | Large cap | Large cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 169,980 | 406,250 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 181,273 | 408,800 |
| Last Close | $398.05 | $239.42 |
| 52 Week Range | $272.50 - $416.33 | $161.11 - $246.83 |
| % from 52W High | -4.39% | -3.00% |
| All-Time High | $416.33 (Aug 04, 2025) | $261.13 (Mar 18, 2024) |
| % from All-Time High | -4.39% | -8.31% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.07% | 0.07% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.12% | 0.41% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.15% | 0.12% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.24% | 0.17% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.09% | 0.37% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 31.49 | 94.93 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $99.15 | $25.00 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $4.23 | $5.43 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $316.20M | $624.52M |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $223.34M | $450.80M |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | 1.63% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.00 | $3.71 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: RBC Bearings vs Lincoln Electric
| Metric | RBC | LECO |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 50.79 | 27.43 |
| Forward P/E | 37.53 | 26.16 |
| PEG Ratio | 37.53 | 26.16 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 7.65 | 3.28 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 4.07 | 9.75 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $12.74B | $13.46B |
| Enterprise Value | $13.54B | $14.32B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 8.13 | 3.49 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 27.21 | 18.05 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.72 | 1.22 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $99.15 | $25.00 |
Financial Statements Comparison: RBC Bearings vs Lincoln Electric
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | RBC | LECO |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $437.70M | $1.00B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $244.30M | $638.94M |
| Gross Profit | $193.40M | $365.45M |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $104.00M | $168.78M |
| EBITDA | $131.70M | $193.01M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $87.90M | $153.24M |
| Income Tax | $15.20M | $34.75M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $72.70M | $118.49M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | RBC | LECO |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $36.80M | $394.71M |
| Total Current Assets | $1.03B | $1.73B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $315.30M | $969.85M |
| Long-Term Debt | $1.01B | $1.15B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $3.03B | $1.34B |
| Retained Earnings | $1.45B | $4.07B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $58.60M | N/A |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | RBC | LECO |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $51.00M | $185.69M |
| Capital Expenditures | N/A | $4.65M |
| Free Cash Flow | $55.00M | $158.74M |
| Debt Repayment | $-110.10M | $-169,000 |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-900,000 | $-106.69M |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | RBC | LECO |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 413,934 | 920,984 |
| Short Ratio | 2.26 | 2.16 |
| Short % of Float | 0.01% | 0.02% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 169,980 | 406,250 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 181,273 | 408,800 |
| Shares Outstanding | 31.48M | 56.21M |
| Float Shares | 28.26M | 54.03M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.02% | 0.02% |
| % Held by Institutions | 1.02% | 0.80% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: RBC Bearings vs Lincoln Electric
| Metric | RBC | LECO |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.00 | $3.71 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | 1.63% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $0.00 | $2.99 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | N/A | 0.37% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $0.00 | $8.96 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | N/A | Sep 30, 2025 |