RPM International RPM
RPM International manufactures and sells coatings, sealants and specialty chemicals for maintenance and construction, with brands such as Rust-Oleum and DAP, targeting industrial and consumer markets. RPM International shows solid financial health with a 21.37% ROE and a 15.31% operating margin, although earnings growth is slightly negative (-1.40%) and momentum is weak (26th percentile in 52 weeks). The $700 million buyback and record results support confidence, but valuation is not particularly attractive.
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RPM International manufactures and sells coatings, sealants and specialty chemicals for maintenance and construction, with brands such as Rust-Oleum and DAP, targeting industrial and consumer markets. RPM International shows solid financial health with a 21.37% ROE and a 15.31% operating margin, although earnings growth is slightly negative (-1.40%) and momentum is weak (26th percentile in 52 weeks). The $700 million buyback and record results support confidence, but valuation is not particularly attractive.
Score by category
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Financial health | 6.3 |
| Quality / Moat | 7.0 |
| Valuation | 5.8 |
| Growth | 5.2 |
| Dividend | 6.9 |
| Momentum | 2.4 |
| Risk & Context | 5.9 |
OVERALL SCORE: 6.0/10
Context and risks
RPM has relevant international exposure, but its US domicile with solid governance limits jurisdictional risk. The rise in 10-year Treasury yields (5.17%) affects its valuation as a medium-duration company, though its moderate leverage (Net Debt/EBITDA 2.20) mitigates the impact.
News considered in the analysis
- RPM International Expands Waterproofing Portfolio With Volteco Deal — Adquisición pequeña que amplía la cartera de impermeabilización; refuerza la oferta de productos pero no altera materialmente los fundamentales.
- RPM International (RPM) Up 5.3% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue? — Artículo especulativo sobre el movimiento post-resultados; sin información nueva.
- RPM International (RPM) Reliance on International Sales: What Investors Need to Know — Análisis genérico sobre la exposición internacional; sin hechos concretos que afecten a la valoración.
- Is RPM International (RPM) Undervalued As Record Earnings And A $700 Million Buyback Land? — Resultados récord y recompra de 700 millones de dólares; señal positiva de confianza de la dirección y apoyo al BPA.
- How Investors May Respond To RPM International (RPM) Record Q4 Beat, Buyback Increase And New COO — Superación de expectativas en Q4, aumento de recompra y nuevo COO; refuerza la confianza en la gestión.
Verdict: Hold; business quality is good, but flat growth and weak momentum limit upside potential in the short term.
Main risk: Negative earnings growth (-1.40%) and reliance on international markets could hinder revaluation if global demand weakens.
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