RPM INTERNATIONAL INC (RPM) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:RPM - US7496851038 - Common Stock
104.64 USD
-2.26 (-2.11%)
RPM gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 81 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. RPM has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. RPM has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. Finally RPM also has an excellent dividend rating. With these ratings, RPM could be worth investigating further 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.
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.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of RPM (8.63%) is better than 90.12% of its industry peers.
RPM's Return On Equity of 22.45% is amongst the best of the industry. RPM outperforms 91.36% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of RPM (11.27%) is better than 87.65% 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 6.15%.
| 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
The Profit Margin of RPM (9.12%) is better than 82.72% of its industry peers.
RPM's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of RPM (12.09%) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
RPM's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
RPM has a better Gross Margin (41.33%) than 86.42% 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), RPM is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for RPM has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
RPM has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, RPM has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
RPM has an Altman-Z score of 3.87. This indicates that RPM is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
RPM has a better Altman-Z score (3.87) than 87.65% of its industry peers.
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's Debt to FCF ratio of 5.17 is amongst the best of the industry. RPM outperforms 80.25% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.87 indicates that RPM is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
RPM's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.87 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. RPM outperforms 41.98% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.87 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.17 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.87 |
ROIC/WACC1.35
WACC8.36%
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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.26, RPM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.96% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
The Quick ratio of RPM (1.51) is better than 62.96% of its industry peers.
| 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 11.54% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
RPM shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -19.20%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.01% on average over the past years.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.37% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.68% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y8.16%
EPS Next 2Y9.32%
EPS Next 3Y8.37%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.87%
Revenue Next 2Y5.11%
Revenue Next 3Y4.68%
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 19.60, RPM is valued on the expensive side.
RPM's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of RPM to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.11), we can say RPM is valued slightly cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.52 indicates a correct valuation of RPM.
RPM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
RPM is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.21, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.6 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.52 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of RPM indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: RPM is more expensive than 60.49% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, RPM is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 60.49% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 26 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.51 |
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.
The excellent profitability rating of RPM may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.4
PEG (5Y)1.7
EPS Next 2Y9.32%
EPS Next 3Y8.37%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
RPM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.02%.
RPM's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.88.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, RPM has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.02% |
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 2Y9.32%
EPS Next 3Y8.37%
NYSE:RPM (12/2/2025, 1:15:10 PM)
104.64
-2.26 (-2.11%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners84.78%
Inst Owner Change-1.92%
Ins Owners1.21%
Ins Owner Change1.04%
Market Cap13.42B
Revenue(TTM)7.52B
Net Income(TTM)685.88M
Analysts75.45
Price Target135.13 (29.14%)
Short Float %1.49%
Short Ratio2.13
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.02% |
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)-1.45%
PT rev (3m)-1.45%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.13%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.61%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.51%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.36%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.01%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.6 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.52 | ||
| P/S | 1.78 | ||
| P/FCF | 26 | ||
| P/OCF | 17.71 | ||
| P/B | 4.39 | ||
| P/tB | 23.73 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.51 |
EPS(TTM)5.34
EY5.1%
EPS(NY)6.33
Fwd EY6.05%
FCF(TTM)4.02
FCFY3.85%
OCF(TTM)5.91
OCFY5.65%
SpS58.63
BVpS23.83
TBVpS4.41
PEG (NY)2.4
PEG (5Y)1.7
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
WACC8.36%
ROIC/WACC1.35
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 Y8.16%
EPS Next 2Y9.32%
EPS Next 3Y8.37%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-19.2%
Revenue growth 3Y3.2%
Revenue growth 5Y6.01%
Sales Q2Q%7.36%
Revenue Next Year6.87%
Revenue Next 2Y5.11%
Revenue Next 3Y4.68%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-23.98%
EBIT growth 3Y11.76%
EBIT growth 5Y10.58%
EBIT Next Year34.35%
EBIT Next 3Y14.4%
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 8.16% 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%.