RBC vs. GS

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

RBC (RBC Bearings Incorporated) and GS (The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.) are both stocks. RBC operates in Tools & Accessories (Industrials), while GS operates in Capital Markets (Financial Services). Over the past 10 years, RBC returned 23.36%/yr vs 23.72%/yr for GS. At a 0.46 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

RBC vs. GS - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in RBC Bearings Incorporated (RBC) and The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, RBC achieves a 28.97% return, which is significantly higher than GS's 22.29% return. Both investments have delivered pretty close results over the past 10 years, with RBC having a 23.36% annualized return and GS not far ahead at 23.72%.

RBC

• 1D: 2.15%
• 1M: -2.92%
• YTD: 28.97%
• 6M: 31.43%
• 1Y: 56.22%
• 3Y*: 40.56%
• 5Y*: 24.83%
• 10Y*: 23.36%

GS

• 1D: 1.53%
• 1M: 15.76%
• YTD: 22.29%
• 6M: 31.86%
• 1Y: 81.39%
• 3Y*: 52.24%
• 5Y*: 25.32%
• 10Y*: 23.72%

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

RBC vs. GS - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
RBC RBC Bearings Incorporated	28.97%	49.91%	5.00%	36.08%	4.19%	17.32%	14.10%	21.72%	3.72%	36.19%
GS The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.	22.29%	56.64%	52.03%	15.91%	-7.87%	47.61%	17.45%	40.48%	-33.53%	7.73%

Correlation

The correlation between RBC and GS is 0.42, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.42
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.46
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.48
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.50
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Aug 11, 2005	0.46

The correlation between RBC and GS has been stable across timeframes, ranging from 0.42 to 0.50 - a consistent structural relationship.

Fundamentals

Market Cap RBC : $18.34B GS : $327.89B
EPS RBC : $9.09 GS : $57.41
PE Ratio RBC : 63.59 GS : 18.54
PEG Ratio RBC : 0.90 GS : 2.40
PS Ratio RBC : 9.78 GS : 3.02
PB Ratio RBC : 5.46 GS : 2.67
Total Revenue (TTM) RBC : $1.87B GS : $110.77B
Gross Profit (TTM) RBC : $830.20M GS : $61.53B
EBITDA (TTM) RBC : $510.20M GS : $24.94B

Return for Risk

RBC vs. GS — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

RBC

RBC Risk / Return Rank: 89
RBC Sharpe Ratio Rank: 89
RBC Sortino Ratio Rank: 88
RBC Omega Ratio Rank: 85
RBC Calmar Ratio Rank: 91
RBC Martin Ratio Rank: 91

GS

GS Risk / Return Rank: 92
GS Sharpe Ratio Rank: 94
GS Sortino Ratio Rank: 92
GS Omega Ratio Rank: 92
GS Calmar Ratio Rank: 88
GS Martin Ratio Rank: 92

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

RBC vs. GS - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for RBC Bearings Incorporated (RBC) and The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

	RBC	GS	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	2.21	3.02	-0.81
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	3.02	3.62	-0.60
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.38	1.48	-0.10
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	5.02	4.16	+0.86
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	13.84	13.99	-0.16
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

RBC vs. GS - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current RBC Sharpe Ratio is 2.21, which is comparable to the GS Sharpe Ratio of 3.02. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of RBC and GS, calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance relative to the risk-free rate.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	RBC	GS	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	2.21	3.02	-0.81
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.79	0.91	-0.12
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.62	0.80	-0.18
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.51	0.34	+0.17

Drawdowns

RBC vs. GS - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum RBC drawdown since its inception was -71.79%, smaller than the maximum GS drawdown of -78.84%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for RBC and GS.

Drawdown Indicators

	RBC	GS	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-71.79%	-78.84%	+7.05%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-11.56%	-19.42%	+7.86%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-17.81%	-30.90%	+13.09%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-35.26%	-32.84%	-2.42%
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-55.06%	-48.75%	-6.31%
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-7.20%	0.00%	-7.20%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-12.75%	-22.63%	+9.88%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	4.20%	5.78%	-1.58%

Volatility

RBC vs. GS - Volatility Comparison

RBC Bearings Incorporated (RBC) has a higher volatility of 11.18% compared to The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (GS) at 8.10%. This indicates that RBC's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than GS based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	RBC	GS	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	11.18%	8.10%	+3.08%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	19.72%	22.02%	-2.30%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	25.60%	27.14%	-1.54%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	31.50%	27.85%	+3.65%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	37.62%	29.76%	+7.86%

Dividends

RBC vs. GS - Dividend Comparison

RBC has not paid dividends to shareholders, while GS's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.60%.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
GS The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.	1.60%	1.59%	2.01%	2.72%	2.62%	1.70%	1.90%	1.80%	1.89%	1.14%	1.09%	1.41%
RBC RBC Bearings Incorporated	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.49%	4.10%	0.67%	0.75%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Financials

RBC vs. GS - Profitability Comparison

The chart below illustrates the profitability comparison between RBC Bearings Incorporated and The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Gross Profit Margin, Operating Margin, and Net Profit Margin.

RBC - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, RBC Bearings Incorporated reported a gross profit of 251.00M and revenue of 518.00M. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 48.5%.

GS - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. reported a gross profit of 16.91B and revenue of 17.23B. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 98.2%.

RBC - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, RBC Bearings Incorporated reported an operating income of 116.60M and revenue of 518.00M, resulting in an operating margin of 22.5%.

GS - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. reported an operating income of 6.49B and revenue of 17.23B, resulting in an operating margin of 37.7%.

RBC - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, RBC Bearings Incorporated reported a net income of 91.70M and revenue of 518.00M, resulting in a net margin of 17.7%.

GS - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. reported a net income of 5.63B and revenue of 17.23B, resulting in a net margin of 32.7%.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both RBC and GS in my portfolio?

RBC and GS have a correlation of 0.42, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, RBC or GS?

RBC has higher volatility (11.18%) compared to GS (8.10%). In terms of maximum drawdown, RBC dropped -71.79% vs GS's -78.84%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

GS currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (3.02 vs 2.21), meaning it's delivered slightly more return per unit of risk over the trailing 12 months. However, this ranking shifts over time - use the Risk/Return Score above for a more comprehensive view that combines Sharpe, Sortino, and other measures used by quantitative funds.