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RPM INTERNATIONAL INC (RPM) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:RPM - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US7496851038 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

115.97  -0.05 (-0.04%)

After market: 115.97 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, RPM scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. RPM was compared to 85 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 quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year RPM was profitable.
In the past year RPM had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years RPM has been profitable.
In the past 5 years RPM always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

1.2 Ratios

RPM's Return On Assets of 9.68% is amongst the best of the industry. RPM outperforms 94.12% of its industry peers.
RPM has a Return On Equity of 23.96%. This is amongst the best in the industry. RPM outperforms 92.94% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 12.27%, RPM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.41% of the companies in the same industry.
RPM had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 11.40%. This is above the industry average of 7.01%.
The 3 year average ROIC (11.40%) for RPM is below the current ROIC(12.27%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 9.68%
ROE 23.96%
ROIC 12.27%
ROA(3y)7.73%
ROA(5y)7.31%
ROE(3y)23.39%
ROE(5y)24.55%
ROIC(3y)11.4%
ROIC(5y)10.86%
RPM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICRPM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 8.78%, RPM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.71% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of RPM has grown nicely.
RPM's Operating Margin of 12.15% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RPM outperforms 65.88% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of RPM has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 41.09%, RPM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.88% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of RPM has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 12.15%
PM (TTM) 8.78%
GM 41.09%
OM growth 3Y-0.18%
OM growth 5Y6.41%
PM growth 3Y-0.74%
PM growth 5Y10.89%
GM growth 3Y1.43%
GM growth 5Y1.83%
RPM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsRPM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

RPM has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
RPM has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, RPM has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, RPM has an improved debt to assets ratio.
RPM Yearly Shares OutstandingRPM Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
RPM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsRPM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 4.73 indicates that RPM is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
RPM has a Altman-Z score of 4.73. This is amongst the best in the industry. RPM outperforms 92.94% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of RPM is 3.71, which is a good value as it means it would take RPM, 3.71 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
RPM has a better Debt to FCF ratio (3.71) than 85.88% of its industry peers.
RPM has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.78. This is a neutral value indicating RPM is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
RPM has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.78) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.78
Debt/FCF 3.71
Altman-Z 4.73
ROIC/WACC1.41
WACC8.68%
RPM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFRPM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 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.
With a decent Current ratio value of 2.22, RPM is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.35% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.38 indicates that RPM should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
RPM has a Quick ratio of 1.38. This is in the better half of the industry: RPM outperforms 61.18% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.22
Quick Ratio 1.38
RPM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesRPM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 8.44% 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 13.18% yearly.
The Revenue for RPM has decreased by -21.98% in the past year. This is quite bad
RPM shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.68% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.44%
EPS 3Y5.9%
EPS 5Y13.18%
EPS Q2Q%-32.69%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-21.98%
Revenue growth 3Y6.3%
Revenue growth 5Y5.68%
Sales Q2Q%-3.05%

3.2 Future

RPM is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.12% yearly.
RPM is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.05% yearly.
EPS Next Y5.55%
EPS Next 2Y6.82%
EPS Next 3Y8.12%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-0.45%
Revenue Next 2Y1.47%
Revenue Next 3Y2.05%
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 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2B 4B 6B
RPM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesRPM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 22.56, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of RPM.
RPM's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.70, RPM is valued at the same level.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.57, the valuation of RPM can be described as rather expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of RPM is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of RPM to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.49), we can say RPM is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.56
Fwd PE 20.57
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

RPM's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. RPM is more expensive than 64.71% of the companies in the same industry.
RPM's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 26.34
EV/EBITDA 15.63
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)4.07
PEG (5Y)1.71
EPS Next 2Y6.82%
EPS Next 3Y8.12%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.78%, RPM has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.70, RPM has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
RPM's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.36.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.78%

5.2 History

The dividend of RPM has a limited annual growth rate of 5.62%.
RPM has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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)5.62%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
RPM Yearly Dividends per shareRPM Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

RPM pays out 38.91% 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.
DP38.91%
EPS Next 2Y6.82%
EPS Next 3Y8.12%
RPM Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendRPM Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M
RPM Dividend Payout.RPM Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.RPM Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

RPM INTERNATIONAL INC

NYSE:RPM (5/19/2025, 8:10:13 PM)

After market: 115.97 0 (0%)

115.97

-0.05 (-0.04%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)04-08 2025-04-08/bmo
Earnings (Next)07-23 2025-07-23/amc
Inst Owners84.52%
Inst Owner Change0.99%
Ins Owners1.18%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap14.89B
Analysts70.48
Price Target122.1 (5.29%)
Short Float %1.56%
Short Ratio2.6
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.78%
Yearly Dividend1.8
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.62%
DP38.91%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date04-17 2025-04-17 (0.51)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-13.57%
Min EPS beat(2)-29.89%
Max EPS beat(2)2.76%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-5.85%
Min EPS beat(4)-29.89%
Max EPS beat(4)4.31%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.63%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)1.6%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)2.65%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.43%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.99%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.12%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.27%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.25%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.12%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.86%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)8.35%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)6.78%
PT rev (1m)-11.23%
PT rev (3m)-11.32%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.23%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-9.85%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.07%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.24%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.15%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.09%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.5%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.56
Fwd PE 20.57
P/S 2.04
P/FCF 26.34
P/OCF 18.61
P/B 5.57
P/tB 18.49
EV/EBITDA 15.63
EPS(TTM)5.14
EY4.43%
EPS(NY)5.64
Fwd EY4.86%
FCF(TTM)4.4
FCFY3.8%
OCF(TTM)6.23
OCFY5.37%
SpS56.84
BVpS20.82
TBVpS6.27
PEG (NY)4.07
PEG (5Y)1.71
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 9.68%
ROE 23.96%
ROCE 16.5%
ROIC 12.27%
ROICexc 12.85%
ROICexgc 20.2%
OM 12.15%
PM (TTM) 8.78%
GM 41.09%
FCFM 7.75%
ROA(3y)7.73%
ROA(5y)7.31%
ROE(3y)23.39%
ROE(5y)24.55%
ROIC(3y)11.4%
ROIC(5y)10.86%
ROICexc(3y)11.92%
ROICexc(5y)11.39%
ROICexgc(3y)19.49%
ROICexgc(5y)19.06%
ROCE(3y)15.33%
ROCE(5y)14.61%
ROICexcg growth 3Y1.72%
ROICexcg growth 5Y1.48%
ROICexc growth 3Y4.55%
ROICexc growth 5Y6.26%
OM growth 3Y-0.18%
OM growth 5Y6.41%
PM growth 3Y-0.74%
PM growth 5Y10.89%
GM growth 3Y1.43%
GM growth 5Y1.83%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.1
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.78
Debt/FCF 3.71
Debt/EBITDA 1.95
Cap/Depr 127.14%
Cap/Sales 3.22%
Interest Coverage 9.07
Cash Conversion 74.66%
Profit Quality 88.22%
Current Ratio 2.22
Quick Ratio 1.38
Altman-Z 4.73
F-Score6
WACC8.68%
ROIC/WACC1.41
Cap/Depr(3y)144.81%
Cap/Depr(5y)127.14%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.25%
Cap/Sales(5y)3%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.44%
EPS 3Y5.9%
EPS 5Y13.18%
EPS Q2Q%-32.69%
EPS Next Y5.55%
EPS Next 2Y6.82%
EPS Next 3Y8.12%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-21.98%
Revenue growth 3Y6.3%
Revenue growth 5Y5.68%
Sales Q2Q%-3.05%
Revenue Next Year-0.45%
Revenue Next 2Y1.47%
Revenue Next 3Y2.05%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-21.99%
EBIT growth 3Y6.11%
EBIT growth 5Y12.46%
EBIT Next Year26.09%
EBIT Next 3Y14.21%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y1470%
FCF growth 3Y14.26%
FCF growth 5Y42.22%
OCF growth 1Y180.04%
OCF growth 3Y13.57%
OCF growth 5Y30.82%