Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-24), RPM International's Beta is 1.2588.
RPM International (STU:RP8) Beta Explanation
Beta is a measure of the volatility, or systematic risk, of a security or a portfolio in comparison to the market as a whole. We usually compare beta to 1. A beta of 1 indicates that the security's price will move with the market. A beta of less than 1 means that the security will be less volatile than the market. A beta of greater than 1 indicates that the security's price will be more volatile than the market.
Beta is primarily used in the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) to calculate the Cost of Equity, which can be used in the calculation of WACC %. The formula of Cost of Equity is:
Cost of Equity = Risk-Free Rate of Return + Beta of Asset * (Expected Return of the Market - Risk-Free Rate of Return)
RPM International Beta Related Terms
RPM International Beta Historical Data
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The historical data trend for RPM International's Beta can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, RPM International's Beta, along with its competitors' market caps and Beta data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
RPM International Beta vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, RPM International's Beta distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where RPM International's Beta falls into.
Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. A stock's beta can be calculated by dividing the product of the covariance of the individual stock's returns and the market's returns by the variance of the market's returns over a specified period. Basically, GuruFocus uses the returns calculated over three-year period.
RPM International (STU:RP8) has a Beta of 1.2588 as of Jun. 24, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for RPM International and its competitors.
Is RPM International's Beta too high?
RPM International's current Beta is 1.2588. Overall, RPM International has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RPM International's Beta compare to SOLS and WLK?
RPM International's Beta of 1.2588 can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beta for a Chemicals company?
A good Beta depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Beta should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Beta mean?
A high Beta can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for RPM International and its competitors. RPM International's current Beta is 1.2588. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is RPM International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RPM International (STU:RP8) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €104.10, compared to a current price of €92.88 — trading 10.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 1.2588. RPM International's overall GF Score™ is 82/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beta calculated?
Beta is calculated from a company's financial statements. For RPM International (STU:RP8), the current Beta is 1.2588 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is RPM International (STU:RP8) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RPM International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €92.88 is trading 10.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €104.10.
GuruFocus considers RPM International to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:RP8:
Beta: 1.2588
GF Value™: €104.10 vs. price of €92.88 (10.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:RP8 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
RPM International Inc manufactures and sells a variety of paints, coatings, and adhesives. The firm organizes itself into four segments based on product type. The construction products group sells coatings, roofing, insulation, and other products to distributors, contractors, and end consumers globally. The performance coatings group produces coatings that are used in construction and industrial applications like floorings and corrosion control. The consumer group sells paint, finishes, and similar products to individual consumers through hardware and craft stores. The specialty products group sells a line of products ranging from niche applications of the other groups to marine finishes, to edible food colorings. The majority of revenue is from the construction products and North America.
82GF Score
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