(RPM) RPM International - Overview

Sector: Basic Materials | Industry: Specialty Chemicals | Exchange: NYSE (USA) | Market Cap: 12.198m USD | Total Return: -8.6% in 12m

Specialty Coatings, Sealants, Adhesives, Building Materials, Roofing
Total Rating 48
Safety 85
Buy Signal -0.07
Specialty Chemicals
Industry Rotation: -2.6
Market Cap: 12.2B
Avg Turnover: 75.0M
Risk 3d forecast
Volatility25.9%
VaR 5th Pctl4.11%
VaR vs Median-3.78%
Reward TTM
Sharpe Ratio-0.39
Rel. Str. IBD15.2
Rel. Str. Peer Group7.6
Character TTM
Beta0.774
Beta Downside1.009
Hurst Exponent0.552
Drawdowns 3y
Max DD31.97%
CAGR/Max DD0.29
CAGR/Mean DD0.85
EPS (Earnings per Share) EPS (Earnings per Share) of RPM over the last years for every Quarter: "2021-05": 1.28, "2021-08": 1.08, "2021-11": 0.79, "2022-02": 0.38, "2022-05": 1.42, "2022-08": 1.47, "2022-11": 1.1, "2023-02": 0.37, "2023-05": 1.36, "2023-08": 1.64, "2023-11": 1.22, "2024-02": 0.52, "2024-05": 1.56, "2024-08": 1.84, "2024-11": 1.39, "2025-02": 0.35, "2025-05": 1.72, "2025-08": 1.88, "2025-11": 1.2, "2026-02": 0.57,
EPS CAGR: 7.98%
EPS Trend: 90.7%
Last SUE: 1.77
Qual. Beats: 1
Revenue Revenue of RPM over the last years for every Quarter: 2021-05: 1744.307, 2021-08: 1650.42, 2021-11: 1639.538, 2022-02: 1433.879, 2022-05: 1983.89, 2022-08: 1932.32, 2022-11: 1791.708, 2023-02: 1516.176, 2023-05: 2016.21, 2023-08: 2011.857, 2023-11: 1792.275, 2024-02: 1522.982, 2024-05: 2008.163, 2024-08: 1968.789, 2024-11: 1845.318, 2025-02: 1476.562, 2025-05: 2081.975, 2025-08: 2113.743, 2025-11: 1909.895, 2026-02: 1607.949,
Rev. CAGR: 1.62%
Rev. Trend: 79.2%
Last SUE: 1.39
Qual. Beats: 1

Warnings

Below Avwap Earnings

Tailwinds

No distinct edge detected

Description: RPM RPM International

RPM International Inc. is a global specialty chemicals company serving industrial, construction, and consumer markets through four primary business segments: Construction Products Group (CPG), Performance Coatings Group (PCG), Consumer Group, and Specialty Products Group (SPG). Its extensive portfolio includes waterproofing systems, sealants, resin flooring, and fire-protection coatings, as well as household brands for DIY maintenance and repair.

The specialty chemicals sector is characterized by high product differentiation and technical specifications, which often allow manufacturers to command higher margins compared to commodity chemical producers. RPM utilizes a decentralized business model, acquiring independent niche brands and providing them with centralized financial and operational resources while maintaining their individual market identities.

Investors can further evaluate these operational segments and historical performance trends on ValueRay.

Founded in 1947 and headquartered in Medina, Ohio, the company maintains a broad geographical footprint, supplying materials ranging from industrial marine coatings and fuel additives to residential wood finishes and insulation foams.

Headlines to Watch Out For
  • Raw material cost fluctuations impact margins across specialized chemical product segments
  • MAP 2025 operational restructuring program drives long-term efficiency and earnings growth
  • Global construction activity levels dictate demand for industrial coatings and sealants
  • DIY consumer spending trends influence retail segment revenue and organic growth volume
  • Interest rate environment affects residential and commercial building maintenance project frequency
Piotroski VR-10 (Strict) 6.5
Net Income: 665.9m TTM > 0 and > 6% of Revenue
FCF/TA: 0.07 > 0.02 and ΔFCF/TA -1.25 > 1.0
NWC/Revenue: 22.23% < 20% (prev 20.76%; Δ 1.47% < -1%)
CFO/TA 0.10 > 3% & CFO 805.9m > Net Income 665.9m
Net Debt (2.60b) to EBITDA (1.13b): 2.30 < 3
Current Ratio: 2.28 > 1.5 & < 3
Outstanding Shares: last quarter (127.7m) vs 12m ago -0.35% < -2%
Gross Margin: 41.36% > 18% (prev 0.41%; Δ 4.09k% > 0.5%)
Asset Turnover: 106.4% > 50% (prev 110.3%; Δ -3.90% > 0%)
Interest Coverage Ratio: 8.39 > 6 (EBITDA TTM 1.13b / Interest Expense TTM 110.2m)
Altman Z'' 4.36
A: 0.22 (Total Current Assets 3.05b - Total Current Liabilities 1.34b) / Total Assets 7.88b
B: 0.44 (Retained Earnings 3.43b / Total Assets 7.88b)
C: 0.13 (EBIT TTM 925.1m / Avg Total Assets 7.25b)
D: 0.62 (Book Value of Equity 2.95b / Total Liabilities 4.74b)
Altman-Z'' = 4.36 = AA
Beneish M -3.17
DSRI: 1.08 (Receivables 1.26b/1.11b, Revenue 7.71b/7.30b)
GMI: 0.99 (GM 41.36% / 41.09%)
AQI: 0.61 (AQ_t 0.20 / AQ_t-1 0.32)
SGI: 1.06 (Revenue 7.71b / 7.30b)
TATA: -0.02 (NI 665.9m - CFO 805.9m) / TA 7.88b)
Beneish M = -3.17 (Cap -4..+1) = AA
What is the price of RPM shares?

As of May 24, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 99.21 with a total of 741,075 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +5.94%, over one month by -5.28%, over three months by -12.58% and over the past year by -8.56%.

Is RPM a buy, sell or hold?

RPM International has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.93. Therefore, it is recommended to buy RPM.

  • StrongBuy: 7
  • Buy: 1
  • Hold: 6
  • Sell: 1
  • StrongSell: 0

What are the forecasts/targets for the RPM price?
Analysts Target Price 128.1 29.1%
RPM International (RPM) - Fundamental Data Overview as of 24 May 2026
P/E Trailing = 18.3507
P/E Forward = 17.094
P/S = 1.5814
P/B = 4.0888
P/EG = 1.7086
Revenue TTM = 7.71b USD
EBIT TTM = 925.1m USD
EBITDA TTM = 1.13b USD
Long Term Debt = 2.55b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 8.38m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 2.90b USD (from shortLongTermDebtTotal, last quarter) + Leases 342.8m
Net Debt = 2.60b USD (calculated: Debt 2.90b - CCE 294.2m)
Enterprise Value = 14.8b USD (12.2b + Debt 2.90b - CCE 294.2m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 8.39 (Ebit TTM 925.1m / Interest Expense TTM 110.2m)
EV/FCF = 25.73x (Enterprise Value 14.8b / FCF TTM 575.2m)
FCF Yield = 3.89% (FCF TTM 575.2m / Enterprise Value 14.8b)
FCF Margin = 7.46% (FCF TTM 575.2m / Revenue TTM 7.71b)
Net Margin = 8.63% (Net Income TTM 665.9m / Revenue TTM 7.71b)
Gross Margin = 41.36% ((Revenue TTM 7.71b - Cost of Revenue TTM 4.52b) / Revenue TTM)
Gross Margin QoQ = 39.48% (prev 40.85%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 1.88 (Enterprise Value 14.8b / Total Assets 7.88b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 3.80% (Interest Expense 110.2m / Debt 2.90b)
Taxrate = 25.53% (17.7m / 69.3m)
NOPAT = 688.9m (EBIT 925.1m * (1 - 25.53%))
Current Ratio = 2.28 (Total Current Assets 3.05b / Total Current Liabilities 1.34b)
Debt / Equity = 0.92 (Debt 2.90b / totalStockholderEquity, last quarter 3.15b)
Debt / EBITDA = 2.30 (Net Debt 2.60b / EBITDA 1.13b)
Debt / FCF = 4.53 (Net Debt 2.60b / FCF TTM 575.2m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 3.05b (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = 9.18% (Net Income 665.9m / Total Assets 7.88b)
RoE = 21.80% (Net Income TTM 665.9m / Total Stockholder Equity 3.05b)
RoCE = 16.52% (EBIT 925.1m / Capital Employed (Equity 3.05b + L.T.Debt 2.55b))
RoIC = 10.51% (NOPAT 688.9m / Invested Capital 6.55b)
WACC = 7.58% (E(12.2b)/V(15.1b) * Re(8.71%) + D(2.90b)/V(15.1b) * Rd(3.80%) * (1-Tc(0.26)))
Discount Rate = 8.71% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Shares (quarterly) Correlation: -60.0 | Cagr: -0.19%
[DCF] Terminal Value 75.67% ; FCFF base≈571.3m ; Y1≈581.9m ; Y5≈634.4m
[DCF] Fair Price = 56.68 (EV 9.84b - Net Debt 2.60b = Equity 7.23b / Shares 127.6m; r=8.35% [WACC [floored]]; 5y FCF grow 1.74% → 2.50% )
EPS Correlation: 90.70 | EPS CAGR: 7.98% | SUE: 1.77 | # QB: 1
Revenue Correlation: 79.24 | Revenue CAGR: 1.62% | SUE: 1.39 | # QB: 1
EPS next Quarter (2026-08-31): EPS=1.89 | Chg30d=-6.67% | Revisions=-43% | Analysts=8
EPS current Year (2026-05-31): EPS=5.47 | Chg30d=-0.23% | Revisions=+76% | GrowthEPS=+3.3% | GrowthRev=+5.9%
EPS next Year (2027-05-31): EPS=5.86 | Chg30d=+0.00% | Revisions=-43% | GrowthEPS=+7.1% | GrowthRev=+5.3%
[Analyst] Revisions Ratio: +76%