RPM International Inc.
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PositoAI's own ratios from RPM International Inc.'s yearly results (2023–2026), compared with Basic Materials companies in United States. Tap ? on any ratio for what it means.
What stands out
- Steadiness Ratio: Sales grew in 3 of the last 3 years; profit grew in 2 of 3. Steadier than 92% of Basic Materials companies in United States.
- Self-Funding Ratio: Over the last 3 years its own operating cash covered its investment spending (capex) 4.2 times. Higher than 91% of Basic Materials companies in United States.
Where $100 of sales goes
Latest year (May 2026). Taxes and other income are not shown, so the parts need not add up to 100.
Cash quality
Profit Cash Ratio
$144Over the last 3 years, every $100 of reported profit came with $144 of operating cash.
Lower than 69% of Basic Materials companies in United States.
Self-Funding Ratio
4.2×Over the last 3 years its own operating cash covered its investment spending (capex) 4.2 times.
Higher than 91% of Basic Materials companies in United States.
Cash Locked Ratio
$24For every $100 of sales, $24 is tied up in day-to-day operations (money owed by customers + stock − money owed to suppliers), against $27 tied up three years earlier.
More money tied up than 66% of Basic Materials companies in United States.
Growth quality
Steadiness Ratio
3/3 · 2/3Sales grew in 3 of the last 3 years; profit grew in 2 of 3.
Steadier than 92% of Basic Materials companies in United States.
Growth Efficiency Ratio
$30Sales grew 8% in 3 years; of every extra $100 of sales, $30 became extra profit.
Higher than 55% of Basic Materials companies in United States.
Asset Productivity Ratio
+8% / +23%In 3 years sales changed by +8% while total assets changed by +23%. Assets grew faster than sales.
Balance-sheet strength
Debt Due Cover Ratio
2.2×Debt due within a year is covered 2.2 times by its yearly operating cash.
Lower than 58% of Basic Materials companies in United States.
Cash Cushion Ratio
−20%Debt, after subtracting cash, equals 20% of its market value (net debt).
Lower than 63% of Basic Materials companies in United States.
Tangible Assets Ratio
70%Of every $100 the company owns, $70 is in tangible assets such as plants, cash, stock and receivables; the rest is goodwill and other intangibles.
Less tangible than 77% of Basic Materials companies in United States.
Tangible Net Worth Ratio
24%Of every $100 of net worth, $24 is tangible; the rest is goodwill and other intangibles, often from buying other companies.
Less tangible than 77% of Basic Materials companies in United States.
Shareholders
Standard fundamentals
P/E, P/B, ROE, debt, growth and more (14)
RPM International Inc. owes $0.60 for every $1 it owns. Net profit fell 4% in the year to May 2026, and grew 11% a year on average over 3 years.
Compared with Basic Materials companies in United States · latest annual results May 2026.
P/E ratio
18.8Investors pay $18.8 for every $1 of RPM International Inc.'s yearly profit, lower than 66% of Basic Materials companies in United States.
P/B ratio
3.92The share price is 3.92 times RPM International Inc.'s book value per share, higher than 78% of Basic Materials companies in United States.
Market cap
$13.0 BThe total market value of all of RPM International Inc.'s shares at today's price (share price × number of shares), larger than 86% of Basic Materials companies in United States. PosiCap size class: Tito Cap.
Net worth (book value)
$3.3 BWhat RPM International Inc. would have left on paper if it sold everything it owns and paid everything it owes, from its latest balance sheet (31 May 2026).
Book value per share
$25.97Net worth divided by the number of shares. The share price of $101.72 is 3.9 times this, which is the P/B above.
Return on equity (ROE)
21.1%RPM International Inc. earned 21.1% on its shareholders' money over the last year, higher than 84% of Basic Materials companies in United States.
Owes vs Owns
0.60×RPM International Inc. owes $0.60 for every $1 it owns (moderate), higher than 74% of Basic Materials companies in United States.
Dividend yield
2.28%RPM International Inc. pays 2.28% of its share price as dividends a year, higher than 63% of dividend-paying Basic Materials companies in United States.
Revenue growth
+7%Revenue rose 7% in the year to May 2026, and grew 3% a year on average over 3 years.
Profit growth
-4%Net profit fell 4% in the year to May 2026, and grew 11% a year on average over 3 years.
Profit margin
8.4%RPM International Inc. keeps $8 of every $100 of revenue as net profit.
Cash quality
1.4×Cash from RPM International Inc.'s business was 1.4× its reported profit in the year to May 2026 — its profit turned into cash.
Interest cover
8.7×RPM International Inc.'s operating profit covered its interest costs 8.7 times in the year to May 2026.
Cash vs debt
Net debtRPM International Inc. had $2.6 B more debt than cash (net debt) at May 2026.
Questions
What is RPM International Inc.'s P/E ratio?
Investors pay $18.8 for every $1 of RPM International Inc.'s yearly profit, lower than 66% of Basic Materials companies in United States.
How is P/B calculated on PositoAI?
P/B is market cap divided by net worth from the latest balance sheet. For RPM International Inc.: $13.0 B ÷ $3.3 B (31 May 2026) = 3.9.
What is RPM International Inc.'s return on equity?
RPM International Inc. earned 21.1% on its shareholders' money over the last year, higher than 84% of Basic Materials companies in United States.
How much does RPM International Inc. owe compared with what it owns?
RPM International Inc. owes $0.60 for every $1 it owns (moderate), higher than 74% of Basic Materials companies in United States.
Does RPM International Inc. pay a dividend?
Yes. RPM International Inc. pays 2.28% of its share price as dividends a year, higher than 63% of dividend-paying Basic Materials companies in United States.
Is RPM International Inc.'s revenue growing?
Revenue rose 7% in the year to May 2026, and grew 3% a year on average over 3 years.
Figures from the company's yearly results and PositoAI's own data. Full tables are on the Go Deep tab. What each figure means. PositoAI is for research and education only and is not investment advice.