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RPM International (RPM)


Market Price (5/11/2026): $100.77 | Market Cap: $12.8 Bil
Sector: Materials | Industry: Specialty Chemicals

RPM International (RPM)


Market Price (5/11/2026): $100.77
Market Cap: $12.8 Bil
Sector: Materials
Industry: Specialty Chemicals

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

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Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 5.2%

Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 10%

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 28%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Advanced Materials, Sustainable & Green Buildings, and Water Infrastructure. Themes include Specialty Chemicals for Performance, Show more.

Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -49%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -50%

Key risks
RPM key risks include [1] potential failure to execute its critical MAP 2025 strategic initiative, Show more.

0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 5.2%
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 10%
2 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 28%
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Advanced Materials, Sustainable & Green Buildings, and Water Infrastructure. Themes include Specialty Chemicals for Performance, Show more.
4 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -49%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -50%
5 Key risks
RPM key risks include [1] potential failure to execute its critical MAP 2025 strategic initiative, Show more.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

Price Chart

Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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RPM International (RPM) stock has lost about 5% since 1/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Lingering Impact of Fiscal Q2 2026 Performance and Cautious Outlook.

RPM International's stock movement since January 31, 2026, was influenced by the fiscal second-quarter 2026 results, reported on January 8, 2026, which showed a 13.7% decrease in adjusted diluted EPS to $1.20 and an 11.2% decline in adjusted EBIT compared to the prior-year record. The company attributed this performance to a prolonged government shutdown, extended lead times on construction projects, and negative consumer sentiment, which created a cautious outlook for subsequent quarters and impacted investor confidence at the onset of the specified period.

2. Persistent Softness in DIY Markets.

A core reason for the stock's struggle was the continued softness in the do-it-yourself (DIY) markets, which consistently impacted RPM's Consumer Group. Despite record overall sales in fiscal third-quarter 2026, this segment experienced an organic decline of 2.4% as ongoing weak demand in DIY markets partially offset growth driven by acquisitions and pricing actions. This sustained softness in a key consumer-facing segment contributed to investor apprehension regarding overall organic growth.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -5.3% change in RPM stock from 1/31/2026 to 5/10/2026 was primarily driven by a -5.2% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)13120265102026Change
Stock Price ($)106.41100.81-5.3%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)7,5827,7141.7%
Net Income Margin (%)8.8%8.6%-1.8%
P/E Multiple20.319.2-5.2%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)1271270.1%
Cumulative Contribution-5.3%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

1/31/2026 to 5/10/2026
ReturnCorrelation
RPM-5.3% 
Market (SPY)3.6%47.4%
Sector (XLB)5.2%72.2%

Fundamental Drivers

The -6.8% change in RPM stock from 10/31/2025 to 5/10/2026 was primarily driven by a -5.7% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)103120255102026Change
Stock Price ($)108.20100.81-6.8%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)7,5187,7142.6%
Net Income Margin (%)9.2%8.6%-5.7%
P/E Multiple20.019.2-3.8%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)1271270.2%
Cumulative Contribution-6.8%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

10/31/2025 to 5/10/2026
ReturnCorrelation
RPM-6.8% 
Market (SPY)5.5%44.5%
Sector (XLB)21.6%72.1%

Fundamental Drivers

The -3.7% change in RPM stock from 4/30/2025 to 5/10/2026 was primarily driven by a -7.3% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)43020255102026Change
Stock Price ($)104.71100.81-3.7%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)7,2997,7145.7%
Net Income Margin (%)8.8%8.6%-2.1%
P/E Multiple20.819.2-7.3%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)1281270.4%
Cumulative Contribution-3.7%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

4/30/2025 to 5/10/2026
ReturnCorrelation
RPM-3.7% 
Market (SPY)30.4%44.7%
Sector (XLB)25.4%66.5%

Fundamental Drivers

The 29.7% change in RPM stock from 4/30/2023 to 5/10/2026 was primarily driven by a 18.5% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)43020235102026Change
Stock Price ($)77.72100.8129.7%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)7,2247,7146.8%
Net Income Margin (%)7.3%8.6%18.5%
P/E Multiple18.819.22.2%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)1271270.4%
Cumulative Contribution29.7%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

4/30/2023 to 5/10/2026
ReturnCorrelation
RPM29.7% 
Market (SPY)78.7%52.6%
Sector (XLB)35.9%66.1%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
RPM Return13%-2%17%12%-14%-2%23%
Peers Return40%-19%27%-1%-9%2%33%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%7%95%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
RPM Win Rate42%50%33%58%33%60% 
Peers Win Rate65%42%50%57%42%68% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%60% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
RPM Max Drawdown-13%-25%-18%-7%-21%-10% 
Peers Max Drawdown-6%-31%-8%-11%-20%-10% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-1%-25%-1%-2%-15%-7% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: SHW, PPG, CSL, AXTA, FUL. See RPM Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 5/8/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventRPMS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-21.2%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven26.9%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven107 days79 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-10.5%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven11.7%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven45 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-22.8%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven29.6%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven69 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-37.0%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven58.7%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven66 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-13.1%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven15.1%23.7%
  Time to Breakeven90 days105 days
2016-2017 Trump Reflation Bond Selloff
  % Loss-12.9%-3.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven14.8%3.9%
  Time to Breakeven26 days6 days

Compare to SHW, PPG, CSL, AXTA, FUL

In The Past

RPM International's stock fell -21.2% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 26.9% gain to breakeven.

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EventRPMS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-21.2%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven26.9%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven107 days79 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-22.8%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven29.6%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven69 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-37.0%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven58.7%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven66 days140 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-22.3%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven28.7%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven80 days123 days
2010 Eurozone Sovereign Debt Crisis / Flash Crash
  % Loss-22.0%-15.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven28.3%18.2%
  Time to Breakeven169 days125 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-52.6%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven110.9%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven216 days1085 days

Compare to SHW, PPG, CSL, AXTA, FUL

In The Past

RPM International's stock fell -21.2% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 26.9% gain to breakeven.

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About RPM International (RPM)

RPM International Inc. manufactures, markets, and sells specialty chemicals for the industrial, specialty, and consumer markets worldwide. It offers waterproofing, coatings, and institutional roofing systems; air barriers, tapes, and foams; residential home weatherization systems; roofing and building maintenance and related services; sealing and bonding, and subfloor preparation, flooring, and in-plant glazing solutions; solutions for fire stopping and intumescent steel coating, and the manufacturing industry; rolled asphalt roofing materials and chemical admixtures; concrete and masonry admixtures, concrete fibers, curing and sealing compounds, structural grouts and mortars, epoxy adhesives, injection resins, polyurethane foams, floor hardeners and toppings, joint fillers, industrial and architectural coatings, decorative color/stains/stamps, and restoration materials; and insulated building cladding materials and concrete form wall systems. It also provides polymer flooring systems; fiberglass reinforced plastic gratings and shapes; corrosion-control coating, containment and railcar lining, fire and sound proofing, and heat and cryogenic insulation products; and specialty construction products; and amine curing agents, reactive diluents, specialty epoxy resins and other intermediates. In addition, it offers fluorescent colorants and pigments; shellac-based-specialty and marine coatings; fire and water damage restoration, and carpet cleaning and disinfecting products; fuel additives; wood treatments, furniture finishes, and touch-up products; and nail enamels, polishes, and coating components. Further, it offers specialty products for paint contractors and the DIYers, concrete restoration and flooring systems, metallic and faux finish coatings, cleaners, and hobby paints and cements; and caulk, sealant, adhesive, insulating foam, spackling, glazing, and patch and repair products. The company was incorporated in 1947 and is headquartered in Medina, Ohio.

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Here are a few analogies to describe RPM International:

  • A Sherwin-Williams, but also a major player in industrial coatings, sealants, adhesives, and concrete chemicals for construction and maintenance.
  • Like 3M, but specialized in chemicals for building, protecting, and maintaining structures and industrial assets.

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  • Building Envelope & Roofing Systems: Offers waterproofing, coatings, institutional roofing systems, air barriers, residential weatherization, rolled asphalt roofing, and insulated building cladding materials.
  • Concrete & Masonry Specialty Products: Provides a broad spectrum of admixtures, fibers, grouts, mortars, epoxy adhesives, repair, and decorative/restoration materials for concrete and masonry.
  • Industrial & Protective Coatings: Develops corrosion-control coatings, containment linings, fireproofing, soundproofing, and heat/cryogenic insulation products.
  • Performance Flooring Systems: Manufactures polymer flooring systems, fiberglass reinforced plastic gratings, and solutions for subfloor preparation and in-plant glazing.
  • Sealants, Adhesives & Construction Chemicals: Produces caulks, sealants, adhesives, insulating foams, spackling, glazing, patch/repair compounds, and chemical admixtures.
  • Specialty Colorants & Chemical Intermediates: Supplies fluorescent colorants, pigments, amine curing agents, reactive diluents, specialty epoxy resins, and other chemical intermediates.
  • Consumer & DIY Coatings & Cleaners: Offers wood treatments, furniture finishes, marine coatings, nail polishes, hobby paints, fuel additives, and products for fire/water damage restoration and carpet cleaning.
  • Building Maintenance Services: Provides professional roofing and general building maintenance, along with related services.

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Frank C. Sullivan, Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer

Frank C. Sullivan was elected Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of RPM International Inc. in October 2008, and President in 2018. He first became CEO in 2002. His career at RPM began in 1987 as a regional sales manager for the joint venture AGR Company. Before joining RPM, he held various commercial lending and corporate finance positions at Harris Bank and First Union National Bank from 1983 to 1987. Mr. Sullivan previously served as RPM's Chief Financial Officer from 1993 to 1995. He is the grandson of RPM's founder, Frank C. Sullivan, and the son of former Chairman and CEO Thomas C. Sullivan. Under his leadership, RPM has completed more than 125 acquisitions, with 68 of these occurring in the last 10 years (as of April 2022). He also serves on the boards of 12 other companies, including The Timken Company.

Russell L. Gordon, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Russell L. Gordon was elected Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in April 2012. He joined RPM in 1995 as the director of corporate development and was elected vice president of corporate planning in October 2007. Prior to his time at RPM, he held various financial positions in corporate treasury and control, as well as in the specialty chemicals division at The B.F. Goodrich Company. Mr. Gordon began his career as an industrial engineer in wafer fabrication operations at VLSI Technology Inc.

David C. Dennsteadt, Executive Vice President

David C. Dennsteadt was elected Executive Vice President on October 2, 2025. In this role, he oversees all corporate administrative functions, including finance, legal, risk management, human resources, manufacturing, and operations. Before this, he served as Group President of RPM’s Performance Coatings Group (PCG). He joined Stonhard, an RPM company, in 1995 as a technical service engineer and has since held various leadership positions, including managing director of Stonhard Europe and vice president of PCG.

Timothy R. Kinser, Vice President – Operations

Timothy R. Kinser serves as the Vice President of Operations for RPM International Inc.

Tracy D. Crandall, Vice President, General Counsel, Secretary & Chief Compliance Officer

Tracy D. Crandall holds the titles of Vice President, General Counsel, Secretary, and Chief Compliance Officer at RPM International Inc.

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The key risks to RPM International Inc.'s business are primarily centered around its operational costs, market demand sensitivity, and competitive landscape.

  1. Raw Material Cost Volatility and Supply Chain Disruptions: RPM International Inc. is exposed to significant risks from fluctuations in the supply and prices of raw materials, which can negatively impact its financial results and operational efficiency. The company has faced challenges with mid-single-digit percentage increases in raw material costs, exacerbated by tariff-related expenses. Supply chain disruptions and material inflation have also led to increased operating costs and lower profitability in the past.
  2. Sensitivity to Economic Downturns and Market Demand Fluctuations: The company's performance is significantly influenced by economic conditions, particularly affecting the construction and industrial sectors, as well as consumer spending in the DIY market. A heavy reliance on North American markets further exposes RPM to regional economic fluctuations. Weak housing trends and declining demand in the Consumer Segment, coupled with softness in non-auto OEM markets for its Specialty Products group, pose ongoing challenges.
  3. Intense Competitive Pressure: RPM International Inc. operates in a highly competitive paints, coatings, and adhesives industry with numerous players. This intense competition and market saturation could lead to price wars and reduced profitability. The company faces strong competition from industry giants like Sherwin-Williams and PPG Industries across various product segments and geographical regions.

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RPM International Inc. operates in several large addressable markets globally for its specialty chemicals, coatings, and building materials.

Specialty Chemicals

The global specialty chemicals market was estimated at USD 885.4 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 1.2 trillion by 2035. Another source valued the global specialty chemicals market at USD 978.97 billion in 2024, with projections to reach USD 1,312.77 billion by 2030. This market is driven by demand across various industries, including construction, automotive, and healthcare.

Paints and Coatings

The global paints and coatings market was valued at approximately USD 220.11 billion in 2025 and is expected to grow to USD 362.31 billion by 2035. Other estimates place the market size at USD 211.89 billion in 2025, reaching USD 319.73 billion by 2035. Asia Pacific currently dominates this market.

Construction Chemicals

The global construction chemicals market size was calculated at USD 53.02 billion in 2025 and is predicted to hit around USD 72.7 billion by 2034. Another report indicates a market size of USD 46.1 billion in 2025, with an estimated increase to USD 71.5 billion by 2034. Asia-Pacific is the leading region in this sector.

Roofing Materials

The global roofing materials market size was valued at USD 143.87 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow to USD 199.55 billion by 2034. This market is driven by increasing residential and commercial construction worldwide.

Concrete Admixtures

A sub-segment of construction chemicals, the global concrete admixtures market was estimated at USD 20.07 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 38.34 billion by 2033. The demand is increasing due to urbanization and large-scale infrastructure development.

Building Insulation

The global building insulation market size was estimated at USD 35.84 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 58.91 billion by 2033. This growth is fueled by accelerated global construction activity and a focus on energy efficiency. The broader global insulation market is expected to grow from USD 74.1 billion in 2025 to approximately USD 145.8 billion by 2035.

Floor Coatings

The global floor coatings market size was estimated at USD 3.42 billion in 2024. For more specific segments, the global industrial floor coatings market was valued at USD 6.1 billion in 2025 and is expected to grow to USD 12.3 billion by 2035. The global concrete floor coating market is projected to reach USD 8.36 billion by 2032, from USD 5.03 billion in 2023.

Adhesives and Sealants

The global adhesives and sealants market size was valued at USD 86.62 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 130.06 billion by 2034. This market benefits from increasing demand for high-performance bonding solutions across various sectors like automotive and construction.

Cleaning Products

The global cleaning products market size was estimated at USD 315.9 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow to USD 497.5 billion by 2034. The global commercial cleaning products market alone was estimated at USD 121.29 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 202.32 billion by 2030.

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RPM International (symbol: RPM) is expected to drive future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years through several key strategies and market trends:

  1. Strategic Acquisitions: Acquisitions have historically been a significant contributor to RPM's sales growth and are expected to continue boosting revenue, particularly within its consumer segment and in international markets such as Europe. This ongoing strategy is an embedded expectation in the company's long-term revenue projections.
  2. Operational Efficiency and Cost Optimization: Through initiatives like the MAP 2025 program and the upcoming MAP 3.0, RPM is focused on enhancing profitability by driving operational efficiencies, reducing costs, and strategically targeting high-growth areas. Specifically, SG&A (Selling, General, and Administrative) optimization actions are projected to generate approximately $100 million in annual benefits, with some savings realized in fiscal year 2026 and the full impact in fiscal year 2027.
  3. Leverage to Infrastructure Spending and Specialized Non-Residential Construction: RPM is strategically positioned to capitalize on increased infrastructure spending, particularly in roads and bridges, which is anticipated to accelerate in 2026. The company also benefits from its involvement in high-value non-residential construction projects, including data centers, pharmaceutical plants, and specialized factories.
  4. Product Innovation and High-Performance Solutions: A core element of RPM's growth strategy involves continuous investment in innovation. The development and enhancement of high-performance products and engineered solutions, such as advanced waterproofing technologies and water-based bond breakers for construction, are crucial for expanding its offerings across various segments.
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Share Repurchases

  • RPM International Inc. repurchased $69.999 million in shares in fiscal 2025, $54.978 million in fiscal 2024, and $50 million in fiscal 2023.
  • During the three months ended November 30, 2025 (fiscal Q2 2026), the company repurchased approximately $17.5 million of common stock.
  • As of August 31, 2025 (fiscal Q1 2026), approximately $174.8 million remained available for repurchase under the company's stock repurchase program, which was extended beyond its original May 31, 2021, expiration date.

Outbound Investments

  • In January 2026, RPM International acquired Kalzip, a manufacturer of aluminum roofing and facade systems.
  • The company acquired Star Brands Group in fiscal 2025 to strengthen its Consumer Group segment, and TMP Convert SAS in October 2024 to enhance its decking and landscaping product range.
  • Acquisitions are a key component of RPM's growth strategy, focusing on expanding brand portfolios, market reach, and innovation.

Capital Expenditures

  • Capital expenditures were $111.8 million for the first six months of fiscal 2026, an increase from $100.7 million in the comparable prior-year period.
  • For the first three months of fiscal 2026, capital expenditures totaled $62.5 million, compared to $50.7 million in the fiscal year 2025 period.
  • These capital expenditures are primarily driven by growth investments, including the purchase of a new Malaysian plant, and focused investments in high-performance buildings, business intelligence, and innovation.

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Peer Comparisons

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Financials

RPMSHWPPGCSLAXTAFULMedian
NameRPM Inte.Sherwin-.PPG Indu.Carlisle.Axalta C.H.B. Ful. 
Mkt Price100.81316.82109.61360.3929.1361.25105.21
Mkt Cap12.877.824.514.76.23.413.8
Rev LTM7,71423,93616,1214,9765,1093,4566,411
Op Inc LTM9403,8452,213999705383970
FCF LTM5752,9051,227925488145750
FCF 3Y Avg7282,4981,210921479175825
CFO LTM8063,6521,9921,055691312931
CFO 3Y Avg9543,3931,9071,0466403121,000

Growth & Margins

RPMSHWPPGCSLAXTAFULMedian
NameRPM Inte.Sherwin-.PPG Indu.Carlisle.Axalta C.H.B. Ful. 
Rev Chg LTM5.7%3.9%2.8%-0.5%-2.6%-2.6%1.1%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg2.2%2.0%0.9%-2.0%0.8%-2.2%0.9%
Rev Chg Q8.9%6.8%6.7%-4.0%-0.6%-2.3%3.0%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM1.7%1.5%1.5%-0.9%-0.2%-0.5%0.7%
Op Inc Chg LTM6.0%1.4%0.1%-9.3%-7.4%11.4%0.8%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg6.1%7.1%11.3%-1.7%16.5%3.2%6.6%
Op Mgn LTM12.2%16.1%13.7%20.1%13.8%11.1%13.8%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg12.1%16.1%14.0%21.6%13.2%10.6%13.6%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM0.3%-0.0%0.1%0.1%-0.6%0.2%0.1%
CFO/Rev LTM10.4%15.3%12.4%21.2%13.5%9.0%12.9%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg12.8%14.5%12.0%21.3%12.4%8.9%12.6%
FCF/Rev LTM7.5%12.1%7.6%18.6%9.6%4.2%8.6%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg9.8%10.7%7.6%18.8%9.3%5.0%9.5%

Valuation

RPMSHWPPGCSLAXTAFULMedian
NameRPM Inte.Sherwin-.PPG Indu.Carlisle.Axalta C.H.B. Ful. 
Mkt Cap12.877.824.514.76.23.413.8
P/S1.73.31.53.01.21.01.6
P/Op Inc13.620.211.114.78.88.812.4
P/EBIT13.720.210.614.39.09.412.2
P/E19.229.915.520.316.921.019.8
P/CFO15.921.312.313.99.010.713.1
Total Yield5.2%4.3%9.0%6.2%5.9%5.9%5.9%
Dividend Yield0.0%1.0%2.6%1.2%0.0%1.1%1.1%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg5.1%3.0%4.3%5.9%7.0%4.6%4.8%
D/E0.20.20.30.20.50.60.3
Net D/E0.20.20.20.10.40.60.2

Returns

RPMSHWPPGCSLAXTAFULMedian
NameRPM Inte.Sherwin-.PPG Indu.Carlisle.Axalta C.H.B. Ful. 
1M Rtn-7.2%-5.7%-0.7%3.2%1.0%-3.5%-2.1%
3M Rtn-13.4%-12.3%-12.9%-10.5%-13.8%-6.9%-12.6%
6M Rtn-5.2%-6.4%15.4%13.9%0.5%6.7%3.6%
12M Rtn-7.0%-9.2%2.8%-6.6%-6.3%14.1%-6.5%
3Y Rtn32.0%41.3%-15.0%79.4%-3.8%-3.1%14.5%
1M Excs Rtn-17.1%-14.0%-8.5%-5.6%-6.2%-11.8%-10.2%
3M Excs Rtn-20.1%-19.0%-19.6%-17.3%-20.6%-13.6%-19.3%
6M Excs Rtn-14.2%-14.1%6.5%1.3%-4.5%-2.0%-3.3%
12M Excs Rtn-37.4%-40.5%-26.0%-36.5%-39.5%-14.2%-37.0%
3Y Excs Rtn-50.0%-40.3%-96.2%-6.1%-83.5%-83.0%-66.5%

Comparison Analyses

Financials

Segment Financials

Assets by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Consumer Segment2,2832,3852,4062,3872,067
Construction Products Group (CPG) Segment2,1602,2062,1601,8151,623
Performance Coatings Group (PCG) Segment1,1641,2101,1161,051926
Specialty Products Group (SPG) Segment734805839773728
Corporate/Other245176187227287
Total6,5876,7826,7086,2535,631


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$100.81 
Market Cap ($ Bil)12.8 
First Trading Date03/26/1990 
Distance from 52W High-20.2% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$102.46$110.03
DMA Trendindeterminatedown
Distance from DMA-1.6%-8.4%
 3M1YR
Volatility36.7%28.1%
Downside Capture0.830.58
Upside Capture65.2871.26
Correlation (SPY)52.1%42.8%
RPM Betas & Captures as of 4/30/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta2.321.611.161.011.000.90
Up Beta2.702.712.492.021.590.98
Down Beta1.770.670.640.450.470.67
Up Capture87%91%65%68%67%76%
Bmk +ve Days15223166141428
Stock +ve Days9162958119362
Down Capture352%170%85%89%105%100%
Bmk -ve Days4183056108321
Stock -ve Days13273567133390

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with RPM
RPM-6.1%28.2%-0.23-
Sector ETF (XLB)26.5%16.6%1.2466.5%
Equity (SPY)29.0%12.5%1.8343.9%
Gold (GLD)39.8%27.0%1.2211.7%
Commodities (DBC)50.6%18.0%2.21-30.5%
Real Estate (VNQ)13.0%13.5%0.6651.0%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-17.4%42.1%-0.348.5%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with RPM
RPM2.7%26.3%0.10-
Sector ETF (XLB)6.2%18.9%0.2366.9%
Equity (SPY)12.8%17.1%0.5958.4%
Gold (GLD)20.9%17.9%0.958.2%
Commodities (DBC)13.8%19.1%0.59-1.6%
Real Estate (VNQ)3.4%18.8%0.0856.1%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)7.0%56.0%0.3417.9%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with RPM
RPM9.3%26.7%0.36-
Sector ETF (XLB)10.4%20.6%0.4569.6%
Equity (SPY)15.1%17.9%0.7264.1%
Gold (GLD)13.4%15.9%0.696.8%
Commodities (DBC)9.3%17.8%0.4411.9%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.8%20.7%0.2458.1%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)67.8%66.9%1.0711.6%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date4152026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity2.4 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 3312026-10.5%
Average Daily Volume1.3 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest1.9 days
Basic Shares Quantity127.0 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares1.9%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
4/8/202612.4%12.4%6.4%
1/8/20261.7%6.1%12.1%
7/24/20258.6%5.1%10.1%
4/8/2025-9.1%-0.8%3.0%
1/7/20251.1%2.9%3.0%
7/25/20246.8%9.5%3.1%
4/4/2024-5.8%-6.6%-8.2%
1/4/2024-3.0%-0.1%-0.2%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive131415
# Negative987
Median Positive3.6%4.7%6.4%
Median Negative-3.7%-3.0%-4.7%
Max Positive12.4%13.0%12.2%
Max Negative-13.1%-9.3%-9.2%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
02/28/202604/08/202610-Q
11/30/202501/08/202610-Q
08/31/202510/01/202510-Q
05/31/202507/24/202510-K
02/28/202504/08/202510-Q
11/30/202401/07/202510-Q
08/31/202410/02/202410-Q
05/31/202407/25/202410-K
02/29/202404/04/202410-Q
11/30/202301/04/202410-Q
08/31/202310/04/202310-Q
05/31/202307/26/202310-K
02/28/202304/06/202310-Q
11/30/202201/05/202310-Q
08/31/202210/05/202210-Q
05/31/202207/25/202210-K

Recent Forward Guidance [BETA]

Latest: Q3 2026 Earnings Reported 4/8/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q4 2026 Sales Growth4.0%5.0% 0.0%0.0%AffirmedGuidance: 5.0% for Q4 2026
Q4 2026 Adjusted EBIT Growth1.0%5.0% -9.1%-0.5%LoweredGuidance: 5.5% for Q4 2026
Q4 2026 Optimization Benefits 20.00 Mil 0.0% AffirmedGuidance: 20.00 Mil for Q4 2026
2027 Optimization Benefits 75.00 Mil 0.0% AffirmedGuidance: 75.00 Mil for 2027

Prior: Q2 2026 Earnings Reported 1/8/2026

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Insider Activity

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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Kinser, Timothy RVP-OperationsDirectSell1222026110.313,441379,5602,343,761Form
2Nance, Frederick R DirectSell11132025107.9879285,517864,024Form
3Fazzolari, Salvatore D DirectSell11042025107.6737540,3762,323,303Form
4Nance, Frederick R DirectSell8072025119.361,000119,360882,548Form