RPM INTERNATIONAL INC (RPM) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:RPM - US7496851038 - Common Stock
107.85 USD
+0.7 (+0.65%)
Taking everything into account, RPM scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. RPM was compared to 82 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. RPM scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. RPM has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing. RPM also has an excellent dividend rating. This makes RPM very considerable for dividend investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year RPM was profitable.
RPM had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years RPM has always been profitable.
RPM had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
RPM has a better Return On Assets (8.63%) than 91.46% of its industry peers.
RPM's Return On Equity of 22.45% is amongst the best of the industry. RPM outperforms 92.68% of its industry peers.
RPM's Return On Invested Capital of 11.27% is amongst the best of the industry. RPM outperforms 87.80% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for RPM is significantly above the industry average of 6.05%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.63% | ||
| ROE | 22.45% | ||
| ROIC | 11.27% |
ROA(3y)8.25%
ROA(5y)8%
ROE(3y)23.12%
ROE(5y)24.52%
ROIC(3y)12.55%
ROIC(5y)12.2%
1.3 Margins
RPM has a Profit Margin of 9.12%. This is amongst the best in the industry. RPM outperforms 84.15% of its industry peers.
RPM's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
RPM has a better Operating Margin (12.09%) than 67.07% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of RPM has grown nicely.
RPM's Gross Margin of 41.33% is amongst the best of the industry. RPM outperforms 85.37% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of RPM has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 12.09% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.12% | ||
| GM | 41.33% |
OM growth 3Y8.29%
OM growth 5Y4.32%
PM growth 3Y8.58%
PM growth 5Y11.13%
GM growth 3Y4.49%
GM growth 5Y1.71%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so RPM is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for RPM has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for RPM has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for RPM is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.87 indicates that RPM is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.87, RPM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.80% of the companies in the same industry.
RPM has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.17. This is a neutral value as RPM would need 5.17 years to pay back of all of its debts.
RPM has a better Debt to FCF ratio (5.17) than 80.49% of its industry peers.
RPM has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.87. This is a neutral value indicating RPM is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.87, RPM perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.46% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.87 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.17 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.87 |
ROIC/WACC1.34
WACC8.4%
2.3 Liquidity
RPM has a Current Ratio of 2.26. This indicates that RPM is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
RPM has a better Current ratio (2.26) than 63.41% of its industry peers.
RPM has a Quick Ratio of 1.51. This is a normal value and indicates that RPM is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.51, RPM is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.41% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.26 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.51 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.89% over the past year.
RPM shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 11.54% yearly.
The Revenue for RPM has decreased by -19.20% in the past year. This is quite bad
Measured over the past years, RPM shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.01% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)3.89%
EPS 3Y13.03%
EPS 5Y11.54%
EPS Q2Q%2.17%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-19.2%
Revenue growth 3Y3.2%
Revenue growth 5Y6.01%
Sales Q2Q%7.36%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, RPM will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.67% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, RPM will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.56% on average per year.
EPS Next Y8.12%
EPS Next 2Y9.3%
EPS Next 3Y8.67%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.83%
Revenue Next 2Y5.09%
Revenue Next 3Y4.56%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 20.20, the valuation of RPM can be described as rather expensive.
RPM's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of RPM to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.76), we can say RPM is valued slightly cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.03, RPM is valued on the expensive side.
RPM's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of RPM to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.96), we can say RPM is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.03 |
4.2 Price Multiples
RPM's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
RPM's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. RPM is cheaper than 62.20% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 26.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.54 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates RPM does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
RPM has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.49
PEG (5Y)1.75
EPS Next 2Y9.3%
EPS Next 3Y8.67%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
RPM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.06%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.98, RPM has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
RPM's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.06% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of RPM grows each year by 6.96%, which is quite nice.
RPM has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
RPM has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.96%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
5.3 Sustainability
RPM pays out 38.08% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
RPM's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP38.08%
EPS Next 2Y9.3%
EPS Next 3Y8.67%
NYSE:RPM (12/12/2025, 2:20:09 PM)
107.85
+0.7 (+0.65%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners83.34%
Inst Owner Change-1.82%
Ins Owners1.24%
Ins Owner Change1.16%
Market Cap13.83B
Revenue(TTM)7.52B
Net Income(TTM)685.88M
Analysts75.45
Price Target135.13 (25.29%)
Short Float %1.49%
Short Ratio2.13
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.06% |
Yearly Dividend1.99
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.96%
DP38.08%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)3.12%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.98%
Max EPS beat(2)7.22%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-5.22%
Min EPS beat(4)-29.89%
Max EPS beat(4)7.22%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.94%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)1.54%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)2.83%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.11%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.77%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.46%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.84%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.99%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.46%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.61%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)8.59%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)6.89%
PT rev (1m)-1%
PT rev (3m)-1.45%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.13%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.59%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.04%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.55%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.26%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.97%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.03 | ||
| P/S | 1.84 | ||
| P/FCF | 26.8 | ||
| P/OCF | 18.25 | ||
| P/B | 4.53 | ||
| P/tB | 24.46 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.54 |
EPS(TTM)5.34
EY4.95%
EPS(NY)6.33
Fwd EY5.87%
FCF(TTM)4.02
FCFY3.73%
OCF(TTM)5.91
OCFY5.48%
SpS58.63
BVpS23.83
TBVpS4.41
PEG (NY)2.49
PEG (5Y)1.75
Graham Number53.51
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.63% | ||
| ROE | 22.45% | ||
| ROCE | 13.92% | ||
| ROIC | 11.27% | ||
| ROICexc | 11.81% | ||
| ROICexgc | 19.66% | ||
| OM | 12.09% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.12% | ||
| GM | 41.33% | ||
| FCFM | 6.86% |
ROA(3y)8.25%
ROA(5y)8%
ROE(3y)23.12%
ROE(5y)24.52%
ROIC(3y)12.55%
ROIC(5y)12.2%
ROICexc(3y)13.15%
ROICexc(5y)12.78%
ROICexgc(3y)21.16%
ROICexgc(5y)21.22%
ROCE(3y)15.51%
ROCE(5y)15.07%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-0.33%
ROICexgc growth 5Y2.51%
ROICexc growth 3Y1.42%
ROICexc growth 5Y3.45%
OM growth 3Y8.29%
OM growth 5Y4.32%
PM growth 3Y8.58%
PM growth 5Y11.13%
GM growth 3Y4.49%
GM growth 5Y1.71%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.95
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.87 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.17 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.4 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 121.36% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.21% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 9.5 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 68.37% | ||
| Profit Quality | 75.23% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.26 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.51 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.87 |
F-Score5
WACC8.4%
ROIC/WACC1.34
Cap/Depr(3y)135.92%
Cap/Depr(5y)132.01%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.18%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.09%
Profit Quality(3y)100.41%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)3.89%
EPS 3Y13.03%
EPS 5Y11.54%
EPS Q2Q%2.17%
EPS Next Y8.12%
EPS Next 2Y9.3%
EPS Next 3Y8.67%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-19.2%
Revenue growth 3Y3.2%
Revenue growth 5Y6.01%
Sales Q2Q%7.36%
Revenue Next Year6.83%
Revenue Next 2Y5.09%
Revenue Next 3Y4.56%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-23.98%
EBIT growth 3Y11.76%
EBIT growth 5Y10.58%
EBIT Next Year32.07%
EBIT Next 3Y14.45%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-22.28%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y6.01%
OCF growth 1Y-16.99%
OCF growth 3Y62.59%
OCF growth 5Y6.91%
RPM INTERNATIONAL INC / RPM FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for RPM stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to RPM.
Can you provide the valuation status for RPM INTERNATIONAL INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to RPM INTERNATIONAL INC (RPM). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of RPM stock?
RPM INTERNATIONAL INC (RPM) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for RPM INTERNATIONAL INC (RPM) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of RPM INTERNATIONAL INC (RPM) is expected to grow by 8.12% in the next year.
Is the dividend of RPM INTERNATIONAL INC sustainable?
The dividend rating of RPM INTERNATIONAL INC (RPM) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 38.08%.