RPM International Inc. (RPM) Financial Ratios
30 years of historical data (1996–2025) · Basic Materials · Chemicals - Specialty
EV/EBITDA
↓
14.99
-6% vs avg
5yr avg: 15.98
30Y Low7.7·High20.1
P/FCF
↑
25.70
+9% vs avg
5yr avg: 23.65
30Y Low9.3·High77.5
P/B Ratio
↓
4.80
↓-15% vs avg
5yr avg: 5.65
30Y Low1.3·High7.7
ROE
↓
25.5%
-5% vs avg
5yr avg: 26.8%
30Y Low-8%·High33%
Debt/EBITDA
↓
2.69
↓-10% vs avg
5yr avg: 2.99
30Y Low2.2·High6.8
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
RPM Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
RPM International Inc. trades at 20.2x earnings, 12% below its 5-year average of 22.9x, sitting at the 48th percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Basic Materials sector median P/E of 23.6x, the stock trades at a discount of 14%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 25.7x P/FCF, 9% above the 5-year average of 23.7x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $13.8B | $14.6B | $14.4B | $10.3B | $11.4B | $12.1B | $9.7B | $7.2B | $6.8B | $7.3B | $6.9B |
| Enterprise Value | $16.5B | $17.3B | $16.6B | $13.0B | $14.2B | $14.4B | $12.3B | $9.5B | $8.7B | $9.1B | $8.2B |
| P/E Ratio → | 20.19 | 21.28 | 24.58 | 21.45 | 23.25 | 24.17 | 31.96 | 27.03 | 20.12 | 39.87 | 19.08 |
| P/S Ratio | 1.88 | 1.98 | 1.96 | 1.42 | 1.70 | 1.97 | 1.76 | 1.29 | 1.28 | 1.48 | 1.43 |
| P/B Ratio | 4.80 | 5.06 | 5.73 | 4.80 | 5.75 | 6.92 | 7.69 | 5.10 | 4.16 | 5.09 | 4.99 |
| P/FCF | 25.70 | 27.11 | 15.84 | 31.85 | — | 19.80 | 24.17 | 46.03 | 24.62 | 28.19 | 19.19 |
| P/OCF | 18.01 | 19.00 | 12.82 | 17.81 | 63.87 | 15.74 | 17.67 | 24.54 | 17.39 | 18.98 | 14.45 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
RPM EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
RPM International Inc.'s enterprise value stands at 15.0x EBITDA, 6% below its 5-year average of 16.0x. The Basic Materials sector median is 11.0x, placing the stock at a 36% premium on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 2.34 | 2.26 | 1.80 | 2.11 | 2.37 | 2.23 | 1.71 | 1.64 | 1.83 | 1.71 |
| EV / EBITDA | 14.99 | 15.69 | 15.70 | 13.91 | 18.09 | 16.51 | 17.25 | 14.89 | 13.29 | 14.12 | 12.16 |
| EV / EBIT | 18.20 | 19.40 | 18.28 | 16.96 | 20.49 | 19.25 | 24.12 | 21.46 | 16.72 | 26.57 | 14.32 |
| EV / FCF | — | 32.06 | 18.23 | 40.39 | — | 23.73 | 30.51 | 60.78 | 31.62 | 34.88 | 23.04 |
RPM Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
RPM International Inc. earns an operating margin of 12.3%, roughly in line with the Basic Materials sector average. Operating margins have expanded from 10.8% to 12.3% over the past 3 years, signaling improving operational efficiency. ROE of 25.5% indicates solid capital efficiency. ROIC of 13.3% represents solid returns on invested capital.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 41.4% | 41.4% | 41.1% | 37.9% | 35.9% | 39.4% | 38.3% | 40.6% | 41.0% | 43.7% | 43.4% |
| Operating Margin | 12.3% | 12.3% | 12.0% | 10.8% | 9.4% | 11.9% | 10.1% | 8.9% | 9.9% | 10.6% | 11.8% |
| Net Profit Margin | 9.3% | 9.3% | 8.0% | 6.6% | 7.3% | 8.2% | 5.5% | 4.8% | 6.3% | 3.7% | 7.4% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 25.5% | 25.5% | 25.3% | 23.2% | 26.4% | 33.4% | 22.8% | 17.5% | 22.0% | 12.9% | 26.6% |
| ROA | 9.6% | 9.6% | 8.8% | 7.1% | 7.6% | 8.5% | 5.5% | 5.0% | 6.5% | 3.7% | 7.5% |
| ROIC | 13.3% | 13.3% | 13.8% | 12.2% | 10.7% | 13.7% | 11.0% | 10.2% | 11.7% | 13.3% | 15.4% |
| ROCE | 15.9% | 15.9% | 17.0% | 15.7% | 13.1% | 15.4% | 13.1% | 12.1% | 13.0% | 13.8% | 15.0% |
RPM Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
RPM International Inc. carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 2.7x, which is moderately leveraged (11% above the sector average of 2.4x). Net debt stands at $2.7B ($3.0B total debt minus $302M cash). Interest coverage of 9.4x is adequate, though a cyclical earnings downturn could tighten the margin of safety.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 1.03 | 1.03 | 0.96 | 1.39 | 1.49 | 1.51 | 2.20 | 1.79 | 1.33 | 1.45 | 1.19 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 2.69 | 2.69 | 2.28 | 3.17 | 3.77 | 3.01 | 3.91 | 3.96 | 3.31 | 3.25 | 2.42 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.92 | 0.86 | 1.28 | 1.39 | 1.37 | 2.02 | 1.63 | 1.18 | 1.21 | 1.00 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 2.42 | 2.42 | 2.06 | 2.94 | 3.51 | 2.73 | 3.59 | 3.61 | 2.94 | 2.71 | 2.03 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 4.95 | 2.39 | 8.53 | — | 3.93 | 6.34 | 14.74 | 7.00 | 6.69 | 3.85 |
| Interest Coverage | 9.39 | 9.39 | 7.49 | 6.57 | 7.44 | 8.88 | 5.49 | 4.84 | 5.05 | 5.42 | 6.17 |
RPM Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
RPM International Inc.'s current ratio of 2.16x is well above the 1.0 safety threshold, indicating strong short-term liquidity with ample room to cover current liabilities. The quick ratio of 1.45x is notably lower than the current ratio, indicating a significant portion of current assets is tied up in inventory.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.16 | 2.16 | 1.97 | 2.14 | 1.56 | 2.09 | 2.22 | 1.64 | 2.45 | 1.94 | 2.13 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.45 | 1.45 | 1.32 | 1.37 | 0.96 | 1.38 | 1.47 | 1.09 | 1.63 | 1.30 | 1.45 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0.16 | 0.14 | 0.10 | 0.19 | 0.21 | 0.14 | 0.24 | 0.28 | 0.26 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.95 | 1.11 | 1.07 | 1.00 | 0.98 | 0.98 | 1.02 | 1.01 | 0.97 | 1.01 |
| Inventory Turnover | 4.17 | 4.17 | 4.52 | 3.97 | 3.55 | 3.94 | 4.19 | 3.92 | 3.76 | 3.54 | 3.98 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 74.71 | 70.63 | 75.60 | 77.96 | 76.56 | 75.42 | 80.83 | 76.39 | 73.27 | 73.03 |
RPM Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
RPM International Inc. returns 2.5% to shareholders annually — split between a 1.8% dividend yield and 0.6% buyback yield. The payout ratio of 37.1% is conservative, leaving significant room for dividend growth or reinvestment. The earnings yield of 5.0% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 2.1% |
| Payout Ratio | 37.1% | 37.1% | 39.4% | 44.7% | 41.6% | 38.7% | 60.8% | 68.1% | 49.6% | 86.2% | 40.7% |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 5.0% | 4.7% | 4.1% | 4.7% | 4.3% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 3.7% | 5.0% | 2.5% | 5.2% |
| FCF Yield | 3.9% | 3.7% | 6.3% | 3.1% | — | 5.1% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 4.1% | 3.5% | 5.2% |
| Buyback Yield | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.5% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 2.5% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 3.4% | 5.6% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 3.1% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $128M | $128M | $129M | $130M | $129M | $130M | $134M | $137M | $135M | $137M |
Peer Comparison
Compare RPM with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 RPMYou | $14B | 20.2 | 15.0 | 25.7 | 41.4% | 12.3% | 25.5% | 13.3% | 2.7 |
 SHW | $79B | 31.2 | 21.3 | 29.8 | 48.9% | 16.1% | 59.4% | 16.5% | 3.3 |
 PPG | $26B | 17.1 | 11.8 | 22.7 | 38.0% | 13.7% | 92.2% | 23.5% | 2.8 |
 AXTA | $7B | 20.0 | 9.6 | 16.4 | 32.6% | 14.9% | 17.4% | 11.4% | 3.2 |
 HXL | $7B | 71.3 | 28.2 | 24.0 | 23.0% | 9.1% | 7.9% | 6.0% | 3.4 |
 ITW | $76B | 25.2 | 18.3 | 28.1 | 44.1% | 26.3% | 93.7% | 29.0% | 1.9 |
 GGG | $13B | 24.7 | 16.8 | 19.8 | 52.5% | 27.3% | 19.9% | 22.6% | 0.1 |
 FAST | $53B | 42.1 | 31.9 | 50.1 | 45.0% | 20.2% | 33.3% | 31.2% | 0.3 |
 SWK | $13B | 32.7 | 12.4 | 19.6 | 29.9% | 7.6% | 4.5% | 5.8% | 3.8 |
 TREX | $5B | 26.5 | 16.0 | 36.4 | 39.2% | 22.0% | 20.2% | 16.4% | 0.7 |
 LYB | $19B | -25.6 | 30.0 | 50.4 | 9.0% | -1.1% | -6.5% | -1.1% | 15.0 |
| Basic Materials Median | — | 23.6 | 11.0 | 29.0 | 30.9% | 10.3% | -0.0% | 4.6% | 2.4 |
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RPM — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying RPM stock.
What is RPM International Inc.'s P/E ratio?
RPM International Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 20.2x. The historical average is 23.8x. This places it at the 48th percentile of its historical range.
What is RPM International Inc.'s EV/EBITDA?
RPM International Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 15.0x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 12.1x.
What is RPM International Inc.'s ROE?
RPM International Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 25.5%. This is above the typical threshold of 15-20% considered good for most companies. The historical average is 15.9%.
Is RPM stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, RPM International Inc. is trading at a P/E of 20.2x. This is at the 48th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is RPM International Inc.'s dividend yield?
RPM International Inc.'s current dividend yield is 1.85% with a payout ratio of 37.1%.
What are RPM International Inc.'s profit margins?
RPM International Inc. has 41.4% gross margin and 12.3% operating margin. Operating margin between 10-20% is typical for established companies.
How much debt does RPM International Inc. have?
RPM International Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 2.7x, indicating moderate leverage. A ratio between 2-4x is manageable but warrants monitoring.