RPM INTERNATIONAL INC (RPM) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:RPM • US7496851038

117.435 USD
+2.34 (+2.04%)
Last: Feb 6, 2026, 02:59 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, RPM scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. RPM was compared to 83 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 does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year RPM was profitable.
  • RPM had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Each year in the past 5 years RPM has been profitable.
  • 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

  • The Return On Assets of RPM (8.44%) is better than 89.16% of its industry peers.
  • RPM's Return On Equity of 21.22% is amongst the best of the industry. RPM outperforms 93.98% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 11.33%, RPM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.75% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for RPM is significantly above the industry average of 6.09%.
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

  • With an excellent Profit Margin value of 8.76%, RPM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.93% of the companies in the same industry.
  • RPM's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • RPM has a better Operating Margin (11.94%) than 65.06% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of RPM has grown nicely.
  • The Gross Margin of RPM (41.18%) is better than 85.54% of its industry peers.
  • RPM's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
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. Health

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
  • Compared to 5 years ago, RPM has less shares outstanding
  • The debt/assets ratio for RPM is higher compared to a year ago.
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 4.09 indicates that RPM is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 4.09, RPM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.75% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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 Debt to FCF ratio of 4.32. This is amongst the best in the industry. RPM outperforms 83.13% of its industry peers.
  • RPM has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.80. This is a neutral value indicating RPM is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • RPM's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.80 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. RPM outperforms 43.37% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.8
Debt/FCF 4.32
Altman-Z 4.09
ROIC/WACC0.8
WACC14.12%
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

  • RPM has a Current Ratio of 2.22. This indicates that RPM is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of RPM (2.22) is better than 60.24% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.45 indicates that RPM should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of RPM (1.45) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for RPM have decreased by -3.01% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, RPM shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 11.54% on average per year.
  • Looking at the last year, RPM shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.23% in the last 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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.99% on average over the next years.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, RPM will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.58% on average per year.
EPS Next Y0.5%
EPS Next 2Y6.9%
EPS Next 3Y7.99%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.98%
Revenue Next 2Y4.97%
Revenue Next 3Y4.58%
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. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.80, RPM is valued on the expensive side.
  • 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 (27.67), we can say RPM is valued inline with the index average.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.39, RPM is valued on the expensive side.
  • RPM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • RPM is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 27.20, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.8
Fwd PE 19.39
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

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, RPM is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 61.45% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of RPM indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: RPM is cheaper than 60.24% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 25.83
EV/EBITDA 15.28
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.
  • The excellent profitability rating of RPM may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)45.54
PEG (5Y)1.98
EPS Next 2Y6.9%
EPS Next 3Y7.99%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • RPM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.00%.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.22, RPM has a dividend in line with 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%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of RPM is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 6.96%!
  • 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

  • 39.88% of the earnings are spent on dividend by RPM. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of RPM is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP39.88%
EPS Next 2Y6.9%
EPS Next 3Y7.99%
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 INTERNATIONAL INC

NYSE:RPM (2/6/2026, 2:59:10 PM)

117.435

+2.34 (+2.04%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)01-08
Earnings (Next)04-06
Inst Owners83.43%
Inst Owner Change-0.95%
Ins Owners1.24%
Ins Owner Change0.3%
Market Cap15.06B
Revenue(TTM)7.58B
Net Income(TTM)663.92M
Analysts76.36
Price Target130.23 (10.9%)
Short Float %1.79%
Short Ratio2.05
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2%
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)-2.84%
PT rev (3m)-4.58%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-25.66%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-25.31%
EPS NY rev (1m)-7%
EPS NY rev (3m)-7.08%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.58%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.45%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.74%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.84%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.8
Fwd PE 19.39
P/S 1.99
P/FCF 25.83
P/OCF 18.28
P/B 4.81
P/tB 23.57
EV/EBITDA 15.28
EPS(TTM)5.15
EY4.39%
EPS(NY)6.06
Fwd EY5.16%
FCF(TTM)4.55
FCFY3.87%
OCF(TTM)6.43
OCFY5.47%
SpS59.13
BVpS24.41
TBVpS4.98
PEG (NY)45.54
PEG (5Y)1.98
Graham Number53.18
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 4.09
F-Score4
WACC14.12%
ROIC/WACC0.8
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 Y0.5%
EPS Next 2Y6.9%
EPS Next 3Y7.99%
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 3Y4.58%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-2.02%
EBIT growth 3Y11.76%
EBIT growth 5Y10.58%
EBIT Next Year25.63%
EBIT Next 3Y14%
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 3 / 10 to RPM INTERNATIONAL INC (RPM). This can be considered as Overvalued.


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 22.8 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.81.


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%.