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RPM International Inc. (RPM)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US7496851038
CUSIP
749685103
IPO Date
Mar 26, 1990

Highlights

Market Cap
$12.70B
Enterprise Value
$15.26B
EPS (TTM)
$5.21
PE Ratio
19.07
PEG Ratio
2.12
Total Revenue (TTM)
$7.58B
Gross Profit (TTM)
$3.12B
EBITDA (TTM)
$1.10B
Year Range
$92.92 - $129.12
Target Price
$123.75
ROA (TTM)
8.47%
ROE (TTM)
21.30%

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in RPM International Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

RPM International Inc. (RPM) has returned -3.96% so far this year and -12.41% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, RPM has returned 9.76% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


RPM International Inc.

1D
1.37%
1M
-12.90%
YTD
-3.96%
6M
-14.86%
1Y
-12.41%
3Y*
6.34%
5Y*
3.32%
10Y*
9.76%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 26, 1990, RPM's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.15%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.1 years.

Historically, 55% of months were positive and 45% were negative. The best month was Oct 2001 with a return of +29.9%, while the worst month was Jan 2003 at -27.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, RPM closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +15.9%, while the worst single day was Jan 10, 2003 at -20.5%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20263.34%6.69%-12.90%-3.96%
20253.29%-2.14%-6.63%-7.26%6.64%-3.51%7.38%6.73%-5.93%-6.85%-1.86%-3.03%-13.92%
2024-4.04%8.15%3.12%-9.74%4.85%-3.94%13.25%-4.29%4.09%5.45%9.18%-11.33%12.06%
2023-7.28%-1.42%-1.57%-5.49%-2.73%12.46%15.67%-3.46%-4.94%-3.28%12.78%8.45%16.79%
2022-11.88%-4.56%-3.70%2.27%6.27%-10.65%15.41%3.05%-10.57%14.04%9.57%-5.95%-1.71%
2021-8.76%-3.43%15.33%3.69%-1.38%-5.19%-1.94%-4.97%-5.64%12.84%4.40%10.94%13.24%

Benchmark Metrics

RPM International Inc. has an annualized alpha of 6.20%, beta of 0.88, and R² of 0.31 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 27, 1990.

  • This stock captured 107.26% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 95.58% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
  • R² of 0.31 means the benchmark explains less than half of this stock's behavior — treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
6.20%
Beta
0.88
0.31
Upside Capture
107.26%
Downside Capture
95.58%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

RPM ranks 22 for risk / return — below 22% of stocks on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.


RPM Risk / Return Rank: 2222
Overall Rank
RPM Sharpe Ratio Rank: 2121
Sharpe Ratio Rank
RPM Sortino Ratio Rank: 1919
Sortino Ratio Rank
RPM Omega Ratio Rank: 2020
Omega Ratio Rank
RPM Calmar Ratio Rank: 2727
Calmar Ratio Rank
RPM Martin Ratio Rank: 2424
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for RPM International Inc. (RPM) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


RPMBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

-0.44

0.90

-1.33

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

-0.47

1.39

-1.86

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

0.94

1.21

-0.27

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

-0.42

1.40

-1.82

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

-0.95

6.61

-7.56

Explore RPM risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

RPM International Inc. provided a 2.11% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.10 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 12 consecutive years.


1.60%1.80%2.00%2.20%2.40%$0.00$0.50$1.00$1.50$2.0020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$2.10$2.07$1.89$1.72$1.62$1.54$1.46$1.41$1.31$1.22$1.13$1.06

Dividend yield

2.11%1.99%1.54%1.54%1.66%1.52%1.61%1.84%2.23%2.33%2.09%2.39%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for RPM International Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.54$0.00$0.00$0.54
2025$0.51$0.00$0.00$0.51$0.00$0.00$0.51$0.00$0.00$0.54$0.00$0.00$2.07
2024$0.46$0.00$0.00$0.46$0.00$0.00$0.46$0.00$0.00$0.51$0.00$0.00$1.89
2023$0.42$0.00$0.00$0.42$0.00$0.00$0.42$0.00$0.00$0.46$0.00$0.00$1.72
2022$0.40$0.00$0.00$0.40$0.00$0.00$0.40$0.00$0.00$0.42$0.00$0.00$1.62
2021$0.38$0.00$0.00$0.38$0.00$0.00$0.38$0.00$0.00$0.40$0.00$0.00$1.54

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

RPM International Inc. has a dividend yield of 2.11%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.

Payout Ratio

RPM International Inc. has a payout ratio of 39.72%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that RPM International Inc. strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the RPM International Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the RPM International Inc. was 61.69%, occurring on Mar 6, 2009. Recovery took 461 trading sessions.

The current RPM International Inc. drawdown is 27.47%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-61.69%Jun 6, 2008189Mar 6, 2009461Jan 3, 2011650
-52.32%Apr 1, 1998627Sep 22, 2000319Jan 4, 2002946
-46.38%May 16, 2002203Mar 6, 2003210Jan 5, 2004413
-38.72%Jan 2, 202056Mar 23, 202050Jun 3, 2020106
-31.97%Nov 26, 2024328Mar 20, 2026

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of RPM International Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how RPM International Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Specialty Chemicals industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for RPM, comparing it with other companies in the Specialty Chemicals industry. Currently, RPM has a P/E ratio of 19.1. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for RPM compared to other companies in the Specialty Chemicals industry. RPM currently has a PEG ratio of 2.1. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for RPM relative to other companies in the Specialty Chemicals industry. Currently, RPM has a P/S ratio of 1.7. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for RPM in comparison with other companies in the Specialty Chemicals industry. Currently, RPM has a P/B value of 4.1. This P/B ratio is higher than most companies in the industry. It may suggest the stock is overvalued or that investors expect the company to generate high returns on its assets.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items