RPM INTERNATIONAL INC (RPM) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:RPM • US7496851038

102.63 USD
-0.01 (-0.01%)
Last: Mar 10, 2026, 01:37 PM
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This RPM fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

6

Overall RPM gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated RPM against 83 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. RPM gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. RPM is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing. Finally RPM also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings could make RPM a good candidate for dividend investing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. RPM Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year RPM was profitable.
  • In the past year RPM had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • RPM had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • Each year in the past 5 years RPM had a positive operating cash flow.
RPM Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFRPM Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

1.2 Ratios

  • RPM has a Return On Assets of 8.44%. This is amongst the best in the industry. RPM outperforms 91.57% of its industry peers.
  • RPM has a better Return On Equity (21.22%) than 92.77% of its industry peers.
  • RPM's Return On Invested Capital of 11.33% is amongst the best of the industry. RPM outperforms 86.75% of its industry peers.
  • RPM had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 12.55%. This is significantly above the industry average of 6.35%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.44%
ROE 21.22%
ROIC 11.33%
ROA(3y)8.25%
ROA(5y)8%
ROE(3y)23.12%
ROE(5y)24.52%
ROIC(3y)12.55%
ROIC(5y)12.2%
RPM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICRPM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 8.76%, RPM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.54% of the companies in the same industry.
  • RPM's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • RPM has a Operating Margin of 11.94%. This is in the better half of the industry: RPM outperforms 65.06% of its industry peers.
  • RPM's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • RPM has a Gross Margin of 41.18%. This is amongst the best in the industry. RPM outperforms 85.54% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of RPM has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 11.94%
PM (TTM) 8.76%
GM 41.18%
OM growth 3Y8.29%
OM growth 5Y4.32%
PM growth 3Y8.58%
PM growth 5Y11.13%
GM growth 3Y4.49%
GM growth 5Y1.71%
RPM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsRPM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40

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2. RPM Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so RPM is destroying value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, RPM has less shares outstanding
  • RPM has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, RPM has a worse debt to assets ratio.
RPM Yearly Shares OutstandingRPM Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
RPM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsRPM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 3.88 indicates that RPM is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • RPM's Altman-Z score of 3.88 is amongst the best of the industry. RPM outperforms 87.95% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of RPM is 4.32, which is a neutral value as it means it would take RPM, 4.32 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • RPM has a better Debt to FCF ratio (4.32) than 83.13% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.80 indicates that RPM is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • RPM has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.80) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.8
Debt/FCF 4.32
Altman-Z 3.88
ROIC/WACC0.82
WACC13.82%
RPM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFRPM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 2.22 indicates that RPM has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • RPM's Current ratio of 2.22 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RPM outperforms 60.24% of its industry peers.
  • RPM has a Quick Ratio of 1.45. This is a normal value and indicates that RPM is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • RPM has a Quick ratio (1.45) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.22
Quick Ratio 1.45
RPM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesRPM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

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3. RPM Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • RPM shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -3.01%.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 11.54% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.23% in the past year.
  • 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)-3.01%
EPS 3Y13.03%
EPS 5Y11.54%
EPS Q2Q%-13.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.23%
Revenue growth 3Y3.2%
Revenue growth 5Y6.01%
Sales Q2Q%3.5%

3.2 Future

  • RPM is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.86% yearly.
  • RPM is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.61% yearly.
EPS Next Y0.51%
EPS Next 2Y6.65%
EPS Next 3Y7.86%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.98%
Revenue Next 2Y4.97%
Revenue Next 3Y4.61%
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.
RPM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesRPM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2B 4B 6B 8B
RPM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesRPM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2 4 6

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4. RPM Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 19.93 indicates a rather expensive valuation of RPM.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of RPM is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • RPM's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.45.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.02, RPM is valued on the expensive side.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of RPM is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.65. RPM is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.93
Fwd PE 17.02
RPM Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsRPM Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as RPM.
  • RPM's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. RPM is cheaper than 65.06% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 22.55
EV/EBITDA 13.83
RPM Per share dataRPM EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40 50

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
  • RPM has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)38.81
PEG (5Y)1.73
EPS Next 2Y6.65%
EPS Next 3Y7.86%

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5. RPM Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.06%, RPM has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.09, RPM pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, RPM has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector 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 its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.96%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
RPM Yearly Dividends per shareRPM Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

  • RPM pays out 39.88% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
  • RPM's earnings are growing around the same pace than its dividend. As long as the earnings growth is kept the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP39.88%
EPS Next 2Y6.65%
EPS Next 3Y7.86%
RPM Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendRPM Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M 600M 800M
RPM Dividend Payout.RPM Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.RPM Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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RPM Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

RPM INTERNATIONAL INC

NYSE:RPM (3/10/2026, 1:37:02 PM)

102.63

-0.01 (-0.01%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)01-08
Earnings (Next)04-06
Inst Owners83.61%
Inst Owner Change-0.14%
Ins Owners1.24%
Ins Owner Change0.34%
Market Cap13.14B
Revenue(TTM)7.58B
Net Income(TTM)663.92M
Analysts77.27
Price Target129.92 (26.59%)
Short Float %2.21%
Short Ratio2.45
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.06%
Yearly Dividend1.99
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.96%
DP39.88%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date01-16
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-8.5%
Min EPS beat(2)-16.02%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.98%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-9.92%
Min EPS beat(4)-29.89%
Max EPS beat(4)7.22%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-2.8%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)0.31%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)2.18%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.07%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.91%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.77%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.17%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.99%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.46%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.43%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.2%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)6.45%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-3.86%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.38%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-25.03%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)-7.03%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.45%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.8%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.93
Fwd PE 17.02
P/S 1.73
P/FCF 22.55
P/OCF 15.95
P/B 4.2
P/tB 20.57
EV/EBITDA 13.83
EPS(TTM)5.15
EY5.02%
EPS(NY)6.03
Fwd EY5.87%
FCF(TTM)4.55
FCFY4.43%
OCF(TTM)6.43
OCFY6.27%
SpS59.2
BVpS24.43
TBVpS4.99
PEG (NY)38.81
PEG (5Y)1.73
Graham Number53.21
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.44%
ROE 21.22%
ROCE 14%
ROIC 11.33%
ROICexc 11.92%
ROICexgc 20.04%
OM 11.94%
PM (TTM) 8.76%
GM 41.18%
FCFM 7.69%
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-Score4
Asset Turnover0.96
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.8
Debt/FCF 4.32
Debt/EBITDA 2.26
Cap/Depr 117.79%
Cap/Sales 3.18%
Interest Coverage 8.94
Cash Conversion 74.24%
Profit Quality 87.8%
Current Ratio 2.22
Quick Ratio 1.45
Altman-Z 3.88
F-Score4
WACC13.82%
ROIC/WACC0.82
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)-3.01%
EPS 3Y13.03%
EPS 5Y11.54%
EPS Q2Q%-13.67%
EPS Next Y0.51%
EPS Next 2Y6.65%
EPS Next 3Y7.86%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.23%
Revenue growth 3Y3.2%
Revenue growth 5Y6.01%
Sales Q2Q%3.5%
Revenue Next Year5.98%
Revenue Next 2Y4.97%
Revenue Next 3Y4.61%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-2.02%
EBIT growth 3Y11.76%
EBIT growth 5Y10.58%
EBIT Next Year25.11%
EBIT Next 3Y14.21%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-36.9%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y6.01%
OCF growth 1Y-28.6%
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.


What is the valuation status of RPM INTERNATIONAL INC (RPM) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to RPM INTERNATIONAL INC (RPM). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for RPM INTERNATIONAL INC?

RPM INTERNATIONAL INC (RPM) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.


What is the valuation of RPM INTERNATIONAL INC based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for RPM INTERNATIONAL INC (RPM) is 19.93 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.2.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for RPM stock?

The dividend rating of RPM INTERNATIONAL INC (RPM) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 39.88%.