RPM International Inc. (RPM) — Stock Score Summary

RPM International Inc. (RPM) has a MoatMap StockRank of 69/100 based on Quality (71/100), Value (40/100), and Momentum (42/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. RPM International is a high-quality specialty chemicals compounder with strong pricing power and a long reinvestment runway, benefiting from the US manufacturing reshoring boom (construction of gigafactories and semiconductor fabs). However, the stock trades at a premium valuation, limiting our margin of safety under the Buffett and Lynch lenses.

RPM International Inc. manufactures and markets high-performance specialty coatings, sealants, building materials, and related services for industrial and consumer markets. The company holds a portfolio of strong, established brands like Rust-Oleum, DAP, and Zinsser, commanding leading positions in numerous niche markets. RPM's diversified product offerings and global distribution network provide resilience across economic cycles.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$105.00
Market Cap$13.7B
P/E (TTM)20.07
P/E (Forward)17.62
Price/Book4.23
Return on Equity22.9%
Return on Invested Capital14.1%
Debt/Equity92.06
Gross Margin41.4%
Operating Margin6.4%
Revenue Growth8.9%
Dividend Yield2.1%
Free Cash Flow$381M

RPM International Inc. operates in the Specialty Chemicals industry, part of the Basic Materials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RPM International Inc.’s (RPM) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for RPM International Inc. (RPM) is 69/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (71), Value (40), and Momentum (42) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does RPM International Inc. have an economic moat?
RPM International Inc. (RPM) has a Quality factor score of 71/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is RPM International Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for RPM International Inc. (RPM) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 69/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is RPM International Inc. in?
RPM International Inc. (RPM) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Specialty Chemicals industry (United States).