RPM InternationalMEX:RPM 86 Buyback Yield % is 0.53 as of Jul. 05, 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 0.59. GuruFocus rates MEX:RPM with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,196.20. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 348 Chemicals companies, RPM International ranks better than 63.79% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for RPM International's Buyback Yield % 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.
MEX:RPM vs SOLS, ALB, ESI: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, RPM International's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % 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 Buyback Yield % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, RPM International's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where RPM International's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* 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.
RPM International (MEX:RPM) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.53 as of Jul. 05, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on RPM International and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 0.59. Over the past decade, RPM International's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.16 to 3.50. According to the industry distribution chart, RPM International ranks #126 out of 348 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 36.2%.
Is RPM International's Buyback Yield % too high?
RPM International's current Buyback Yield % of 0.53 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 0.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.16 to a high of 3.50. The Chemicals industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.02. RPM International's value of 0.53 is 3433.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RPM International ranks #126 out of 348 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, RPM International has a GF Score™ of 86/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RPM International's Buyback Yield % compare to SOLS and ALB?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, RPM International ranks #126 out of 348 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts RPM International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.02. RPM International's value of 0.53 is 3433.3% above this benchmark. Historically, RPM International's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.16 to 3.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.59 vs. the industry median of 0.02, RPM International has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Chemicals company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Chemicals companies is 0.02, based on 348 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. RPM International's current Buyback Yield % of 0.53 is 3433.3% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on RPM International and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. RPM International's current Buyback Yield % is 0.53, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 0.59. 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?
RPM International (MEX:RPM) has a current Buyback Yield % of 0.53. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,196.20, compared to a current price of MXN2,060.00 — trading 6.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.53, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 0.59 and 3433.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.02. RPM International's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For RPM International (MEX:RPM), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.53 as of Jul. 05, 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 (MEX:RPM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RPM International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN2,060.00 is trading 6.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,196.20.
Key valuation signals for MEX:RPM:
Buyback Yield %: 0.53 (10% below median its 10-year median of 0.59)
GF Value™: MXN2,196.20 vs. price of MXN2,060.00 (6.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3433.3% above the Chemicals median (#126 of 348)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:RPM 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.
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