RPM Stock Analysis: RPM International | NYSE

Specialty Chemicals | NYSE, USA | Market Cap: 13.016m USD | 12M Return: -9.5% | Charts, Fundamentals & Technical Analysis

Coatings, Sealants, Adhesives, Roofing
Total Rating 50
Safety 85
Buy Signal -0.30
Specialty Chemicals
Industry Rotation: -2.4
Market Cap: 13.0B
Avg Turnover: 103M
Risk 3d forecast
Volatility28.3%
VaR 5th Pctl4.58%
VaR vs Median-1.70%
Reward TTM
Sharpe Ratio-0.39
Rel. Str. IBD26.7
Rel. Str. Peer Group14.9
Character TTM
Beta0.717
Beta Downside0.888
Hurst Exponent0.545
Drawdowns 3y
Max DD31.97%
CAGR/Max DD0.10
CAGR/Mean DD0.27
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, "2026-05": 1.89,
EPS CAGR: 6.95%
EPS Trend: 90.2%
Last SUE: 0.35
Qual. Beats: 0
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, 2026-05: 2231.835,
Rev. CAGR: 2.25%
Rev. Trend: 81.6%
Last SUE: 1.22
Qual. Beats: 2

Warnings

Choppy

Tailwinds

No distinct edge detected

Seasonality 10.5 years of data

Jan -2.7% 50
Feb -2.4% 27
Mar -1.6% 27
Apr +1.2% 11
May +2.4% 29
Jun -0.9% 14
Jul +9.8% 47
Aug -0.3% 8
Sep -4.0% 29
Oct +0.9% 20
Nov +4.5% 53
Dec -0.5% 8

How good or bad each month usually is (without trend). The score below shows how much you can trust it: 0 = pure chance, >40 gets interesting and >55 is strong.

Description: RPM RPM International

RPM International Inc. is a U.S.-based specialty chemicals manufacturer serving the construction, industrial, specialty, and consumer markets. The company is organized into four operating segments-Construction Products Group (CPG), Performance Coatings Group (PCG), Consumer, and Specialty Products Group (SPG)-and offers a broad portfolio that includes roofing systems, sealants, air barriers, flooring and concrete repair products, fire-stopping and intumescent coatings, corrosion-control solutions, restoration and cleaning products, and DIY home repair items. RPM was incorporated in 1947 and is headquartered in Medina, Ohio.

The specialty chemicals industry focuses on formulated, application-specific products sold on performance rather than commodity composition, which typically supports higher margins and more stable demand than bulk chemicals. Companies in this sub-industry, including RPM, commonly pursue growth through a decentralized, multi-brand acquisition strategy, acquiring niche product leaders and operating them as autonomous units within a holding-company structure.

Headlines to Watch Out For
  • CPG segment margins expand on raw material deflation and pricing
  • M&A activity accelerates in fireproofing and specialty sealants categories
  • Roofing demand softens amid housing market weakness
Piotroski VR-10 (Strict) 9.0
Net Income: 661.4m TTM > 0 and > 6% of Revenue
FCF/TA: 0.11 > 0.02 and ΔFCF/TA 4.45 > 1.0
NWC/Revenue: 17.78% < 20% (prev 23.10%; Δ -5.32% < -1%)
CFO/TA 0.14 > 3% & CFO 1.17b > Net Income 661.4m
Net Debt (2.90b) to EBITDA (1.33b): 2.18 < 3
Current Ratio: 1.68 > 1.5 & < 3
Outstanding Shares: last quarter (127.6m) vs 12m ago -0.25% < -2%
Gross Margin: 41.44% > 18% (prev 41.38%; Δ 0.06% > 0.5%)
Asset Turnover: 97.56% > 50% (prev 94.81%; Δ 2.74% > 0%)
Interest Coverage Ratio: 9.15 > 6 (EBIT TTM 1.02b / Interest Expense TTM 111.5m)
Altman Z'' 4.04
A: 0.17 (Total Current Assets 3.46b - Total Current Liabilities 2.06b) / Total Assets 8.34b
B: 0.43 (Retained Earnings 3.58b / Total Assets 8.34b)
C: 0.13 (EBIT TTM 1.02b / Avg Total Assets 8.06b)
D: 0.66 (Book Value of Equity 3.31b / Total Liabilities 5.03b)
Altman-Z'' = 4.04 = AA
Beneish M -3.22
DSRI: 1.06 (Receivables 1.70b/1.51b, Revenue 7.86b/7.37b)
GMI: 1.00 (GM 41.38% / 41.44%)
AQI: 0.53 (AQ_t 0.19 / AQ_t-1 0.36)
SGI: 1.07 (Revenue 7.86b / 7.37b)
TATA: -0.06 (NI 661.4m - CFO 1.17b) / TA 8.34b)
Beneish M = -3.22 (Cap -4..+1) = AA
What is the price of RPM shares?

As of July 29, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 107.77 with a total of 876,189 shares traded. Over the past week, the price has changed by +6.04%, over one month by -2.07%, over three months by +3.19% and over the past year by -9.53%.

Current recommended Stop Loss: 103.30 (which is 4.1% or 1.2 ATR below the current price).

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 128.8 19.5%
RPM International (RPM) - Fundamental Data Overview as of 25 July 2026
Market Cap USD = 13.0b (13.0b USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
P/E Trailing = 20.7877
P/E Forward = 18.0505
P/S = 1.7426
P/B = 4.1404
P/EG = 1.8055
Revenue TTM = 7.86b USD
EBIT TTM = 1.02b USD
EBITDA TTM = 1.33b USD
Long Term Debt = 2.13b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 407.8m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 3.22b USD (from shortLongTermDebtTotal, last quarter) + Leases 341.3m
Net Debt = 2.90b USD (calculated: Debt 3.22b - CCE 315.2m)
Enterprise Value = 15.9b USD (13.0b + Debt 3.22b - CCE 315.2m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 9.15 (Ebit TTM 1.02b / Interest Expense TTM 111.5m)
EV/FCF = 16.78x (Enterprise Value 15.9b / FCF TTM 948.7m)
FCF Yield = 5.96% (FCF TTM 948.7m / Enterprise Value 15.9b)
FCF Margin = 12.06% (FCF TTM 948.7m / Revenue TTM 7.86b)
Net Margin = 8.41% (Net Income TTM 661.4m / Revenue TTM 7.86b)
Gross Margin = 41.44% ((Revenue TTM 7.86b - Cost of Revenue TTM 4.61b) / Revenue TTM)
Gross Margin QoQ = 42.57% (prev 39.48%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 1.91 (Enterprise Value 15.9b / Total Assets 8.34b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 3.47% (Interest Expense 111.5m / Debt 3.22b)
Taxrate = 24.01% (208.9m / 870.3m)
NOPAT = 775.8m (EBIT 1.02b * (1 - 24.01%))
Current Ratio = 1.68 (Total Current Assets 3.46b / Total Current Liabilities 2.06b)
Debt / Equity = 0.97 (Debt 3.22b / totalStockholderEquity, last quarter 3.31b)
Debt / EBITDA = 2.18 (Net Debt 2.90b / EBITDA 1.33b)
Debt / FCF = 3.06 (Net Debt 2.90b / FCF TTM 948.7m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 3.16b (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = 8.21% (Net Income 661.4m / Total Assets 8.34b)
RoE = 20.93% (Net Income TTM 661.4m / Total Stockholder Equity 3.16b)
RoCE = 19.31% (EBIT 1.02b / Capital Employed (Equity 3.16b + L.T.Debt 2.13b))
RoIC = 12.17% (NOPAT 775.8m / Invested Capital 6.38b)
WACC = 7.35% (E(13.0b)/V(16.2b) * Re(8.51%) + D(3.22b)/V(16.2b) * Rd(3.47%) * (1-Tc(0.24)))
Discount Rate = 8.51% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Shares (quarterly) Correlation: -94.68 | Cagr: -0.27%
[DCF] Terminal Value 77.97% ; FCFF base≈784.5m ; Y1≈899.3m ; Y5≈1.32b
[DCF] Fair Price = 133.3 (EV 19.9b - Net Debt 2.90b = Equity 17.0b / Shares 127.6m; r=8.35% [WACC [floored]]; 5y FCF grow 15.0% → 2.50% )
EPS Correlation: 90.23 | EPS CAGR: 6.95% | SUE: 0.35 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: 81.65 | Revenue CAGR: 2.25% | SUE: 1.22 | # QB: 2
EPS current Quarter (2026-08-31): EPS=1.89 | Chg30d=-1.64% | Revisions=+0% | Analysts=7
EPS next Quarter (2026-11-30): EPS=1.29 | Chg30d=-8.38% | Revisions=+0% | Analysts=7
EPS current Year (2027-05-31): EPS=5.85 | Chg30d=-1.04% | Revisions=+40% | GrowthEPS=+5.8% | GrowthRev=+4.5%
EPS next Year (2028-05-31): EPS=6.60 | Chg30d=-0.03% | Revisions=+40% | GrowthEPS=+12.8% | GrowthRev=+3.7%
[Analyst] Revisions Ratio: +36% (up=6, down=2)