RPM International, Inc. (RPM) Stock Analysis
P/E 19.26×· 5Y range 17.88–30.61×· bottom 3% of history
Sector: Basic Materials · Industry: Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods
AnalystsStrong Buy21 analystsStrengths
- ✓Piotroski F-Score 7/9 — high earnings quality
- ✓Altman Z 3.5 — safe-zone balance sheet
- ✓ROE 21.2% — efficient capital deployment
- ✓P/E 19.3× at bottom 3% of 5-year history
What's happening with RPM
Price History
5-Year Weekly Candlestick Chart
Profile
Strong financial health and earnings quality.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation74/100 · Moderate
- P/E vs own history (3th pct)25/25
- FCF yield (4.5%)12/25
- P/S (1.7x)25/25
- EV/EBIT (18.2x)12/25
- Growth50/100 · Moderate
- Revenue CAGR (4.8%)6/25
- Net income CAGR (8.2%)12/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (8.3%)12/25
- Fwd implied growth (18.5%)20/25
- Profitability57/100 · Moderate
- ROIC (12.1%)12/25
- ROE (21.2%)20/25
- Net margin (8.6%)13/25
- Operating margin (10.7%)12/25
- Financial Health80/100 · Strong
- Altman Z (3.45)25/25
- Current ratio (2.28)25/25
- Interest coverage (6.9x)18/25
- Net cash / debt (D/A 29%)12/25
- Quality76/100 · Strong
- Piotroski F (7/9)22/25
- Beneish M (-2.44)20/25
- FCF conversion (86%)22/25
- Margin stability (σ 8.3%)12/25
About RPM International, Inc.
RPM International Inc manufactures and sells a variety of paints, coatings, and adhesives. Show more
The firm organizes itself into four segments based on product type. The construction products group sells coatings, roofing, insulation, and other products to distributors, contractors, and end consumers globally. The performance coatings group produces coatings that are used in construction and industrial applications like floorings and corrosion control. The consumer group sells paint, finishes, and similar products to individual consumers through hardware and craft stores. The specialty products group sells a line of products ranging from niche applications of the other groups to marine finishes, to edible food colorings. The majority of revenue is from the construction products and North America.
Headquarters: MEDINA, OH · Employees: 17,546 · Website ↗
Insider Transactions
Recent SEC Form 4 filings
- SellOption exercise · filed 2026-08-07-200000 sh2026-08-05
- SellTax withholding · filed 2026-08-07-40753 sh2026-08-05
- SellDisposition · filed 2026-08-07-106529 sh2026-08-05
- BuyOption exercise · filed 2026-08-07+200.0K sh2026-08-05
- SellTax withholding · filed 2026-07-21-670 sh2026-07-19
+3 more recent filings
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot — pillar inputs plus per-share and market context
Valuation
74B+P/E (TTM)19.3xB
Grade B: FairPrice / TTM EPS (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 17.9x–30.6x · 3rd pct
P/FCF18.8xB
Grade B: FairPrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative
FCF Yield4.5%C
Grade C: LowTTM FCF / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: -0.4%–7.3% · 64th pct
P/S (TTM)1.66xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 1.4x–2.5x · 17th pct
EV/EBIT18.2xC
Grade C: ExpensiveEnterprise value / TTM EBIT (D&A not in our data) — capital-structure neutral — vs own 5Y history: 17.1x–26.5x · 4th pct
EV/Sales1.9xA
Grade A: CheapEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E16.3xB
Grade B: FairPrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio4.07xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio2.34C
Grade C: ExpensiveFinnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield2.14%A
Grade A: PaysTTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio41.1%A
Grade A: SafeDividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Profitability
57CROIC12.1%C
Grade C: AverageNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE21.2%A
Grade A: StrongReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA8.3%C
Grade C: AverageReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin8.6%C
Grade C: AverageNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin10.7%C
Grade C: AverageTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin41.4%C
Grade C: AverageGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin7.5%D
Grade D: LowFCF / Revenue
True FCF Margin7.1%C
Grade C: AverageTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost
Financial Health
80AAltman Z-Score3.45A
Grade A: SafeBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio2.28xA
Grade A: HighCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio0.99xC
Grade C: Ok(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage6.9xC
Grade C: OkEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment3.9yC
Grade C: AverageYears to repay net debt via FCF
Net Debt/EBIT2.7xC
Grade C: MedLeverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity0.81xA
Grade A: LowDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt0.12xD
Grade D: ThinCash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Growth
50CRevenue CAGR4.8%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR8.2%C
Grade C: OkCompound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)8.3%C
Grade C: OkCompound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth18.5%C
Grade C: MedImplied 1Y EPS growth from forward P/E vs our TTM EPS. Sparse — only where forward estimates exist
Dilution (5Y)-1.0%B
Grade B: FlatShare count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income4.5%A
Grade A: LowStock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue0.4%A
Grade A: LowTTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Quality
76B+Piotroski F-Score7/9A
Grade A: StrongFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-2.44A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion86.4%A
Grade A: StrongFCF / Net Income
Margin Stability8.3%C
Grade C: AverageEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue3.0%A
Grade A: Asset-lightTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover0.94xC
Grade C: AverageRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
More metrics — Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Per Share
EPS (TTM)$5.21
Own TTM net income / shares — same earnings basis as P/E
Cash / Share$2.47
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$25.94
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$2.55B
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$294.21M
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$2.25B
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$3.15B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability1.66xC
Grade C: AdequateTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$12.82B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta1.03B
Grade B: MarketPrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
Takeaway
Takes ~3.9 years to repay net debt from free cash flow. · Current P/E of 19.3x sits at the 3rd percentile of its historical range.
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Feb 2026 · Ratio snapshot Sep 26, 2026
Key Insights: RPM International, Inc. (RPM)
RPM International, Inc. meets 7 of 9 Piotroski F-Score criteria, placing its fundamental strength in the top tier of US-listed stocks. Altman Z-Score of 3.45 sits comfortably in the safe zone (≥ 2.99), indicating low bankruptcy risk. Beneish M-Score of -2.44 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation. Takes ~3.9 years to repay net debt from free cash flow.
- At a valuation score of 74/100, RPM trades near the cheapest end of its own historical range (P/E 19.3).
- Return on equity of 21.2% is well above the market average.
- The stock currently yields 2.1% in dividends.
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No significant market moves for RPM in the last 30 days.
See RPM move history →Frequently Asked Questions about RPM
Is RPM stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates RPM International, Inc.'s financial health at 80/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is RPM stock overvalued?
RPM International, Inc. trades at a trailing P/E of 19.3 and our valuation score rates it 74/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does RPM International, Inc. report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for RPM. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does RPM International, Inc. operate in?
RPM International, Inc. operates in the Basic Materials sector, within the Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does RPM International, Inc. do?
RPM International Inc manufactures and sells a variety of paints, coatings, and adhesives.
About RPM International, Inc. (RPM) Stock
RPM International, Inc. (RPM) is a US-listed stock operating in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods industry. Real-time pricing data for RPM International, Inc. is available on this page with a market capitalization of $12.8 billion. The financial health score for RPM is 80/100, which indicates excellent financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for RPM stock.
RPM Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
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- Pre-market price & movement: Real-time RPM stock price with percentage change, updated continuously during pre-market and regular trading hours.
- Valuation & P/E history: Historical P/E, P/S, and P/B ratios for RPM with trend analysis and normalized valuation multiples.
- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for RPM International, Inc. across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 80/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for RPM.
- Sector peers: Compare RPM against 10 other basic materials stocks on key financial metrics.
Is RPM a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate RPM International, Inc. (RPM) as an investment. The financial health score of 80/100 suggests excellent financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
Data on this page is sourced from real-time market feeds, Polygon.io, and Finnhub.RPM International, Inc. (RPM) trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. Pre-market trading occurs 4:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET. Regular market hours are 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET.