RPM INTERNATIONAL INC (RPM) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:RPM • US7496851038

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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.

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1. RPM Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • RPM had positive earnings in the past year.
  • 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.
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 better Return On Assets (8.44%) than 91.57% of its industry peers.
  • RPM has a Return On Equity of 21.22%. This is amongst the best in the industry. RPM outperforms 92.77% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of RPM (11.33%) is better than 86.75% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for RPM is significantly above the industry average of 6.58%.
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

  • RPM's Profit Margin of 8.76% is amongst the best of the industry. RPM outperforms 86.75% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of RPM has grown nicely.
  • RPM's Operating Margin of 11.94% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RPM outperforms 65.06% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of RPM has grown nicely.
  • RPM has a better Gross Margin (41.18%) than 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

  • RPM has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for RPM has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • 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 3.83 indicates that RPM is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • RPM has a Altman-Z score of 3.83. This is amongst the best in the industry. RPM outperforms 86.75% 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.
  • With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 4.32, RPM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.13% of the companies in the same industry.
  • RPM has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.80. This is a neutral value indicating RPM is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • RPM has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.80. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: RPM outperforms 42.17% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.8
Debt/FCF 4.32
Altman-Z 3.83
ROIC/WACC0.81
WACC13.93%
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.
  • RPM has a Current ratio (2.22) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.45 indicates that RPM should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • RPM has a Quick ratio (1.45) which 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. RPM Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for RPM have decreased by -3.01% in the last year.
  • 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.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.01% on average over the past years.
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 7.86% on average over the next years.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.74% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y0.51%
EPS Next 2Y6.65%
EPS Next 3Y7.86%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6%
Revenue Next 2Y5%
Revenue Next 3Y4.74%
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.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
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

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 19.43, RPM is valued on the expensive side.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of RPM indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: RPM is cheaper than 60.24% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • RPM's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 25.35.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.59, RPM is valued correctly.
  • RPM's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • RPM is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.61, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.43
Fwd PE 16.59
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

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of RPM is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, RPM is valued a bit cheaper than 68.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 21.98
EV/EBITDA 13.46
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)37.83
PEG (5Y)1.68
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 2.20%, RPM has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.04, RPM pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • RPM's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.2%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of RPM is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 6.96%!
  • RPM has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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
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 (4/1/2026, 10:10:10 AM)

100.04

+0.64 (+0.64%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)01-08
Earnings (Next)04-08
Inst Owners83.61%
Inst Owner Change-0.14%
Ins Owners1.24%
Ins Owner Change0.34%
Market Cap12.81B
Revenue(TTM)7.58B
Net Income(TTM)663.92M
Analysts77.27
Price Target129.3 (29.25%)
Short Float %1.89%
Short Ratio2.44
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.2%
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)-0.47%
PT rev (3m)-3.53%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.38%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-25.66%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.98%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.06%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.64%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.71%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.43
Fwd PE 16.59
P/S 1.69
P/FCF 21.98
P/OCF 15.55
P/B 4.09
P/tB 20.06
EV/EBITDA 13.46
EPS(TTM)5.15
EY5.15%
EPS(NY)6.03
Fwd EY6.03%
FCF(TTM)4.55
FCFY4.55%
OCF(TTM)6.43
OCFY6.43%
SpS59.2
BVpS24.43
TBVpS4.99
PEG (NY)37.83
PEG (5Y)1.68
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 3.83
F-Score4
WACC13.93%
ROIC/WACC0.81
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 Year6%
Revenue Next 2Y5%
Revenue Next 3Y4.74%
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 Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for RPM stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to RPM.


What is the valuation status for RPM stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to RPM INTERNATIONAL INC (RPM). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is RPM INTERNATIONAL INC (RPM) stock?

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


What is the financial health of RPM INTERNATIONAL INC (RPM) stock?

The financial health rating of RPM INTERNATIONAL INC (RPM) is 6 / 10.


How sustainable is the dividend of RPM INTERNATIONAL INC (RPM) stock?

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