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Cash from financing is the cash generated/spent from financial activities such as share issuance (buy back), debt issuance (repayment), and dividends paid to preferred and common stockholders.
For the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026,
RPM International paidMXN321 Mil more to buy back shares than it received from issuing new shares.
It receivedMXN379 Mil from issuing more debt.
It paidMXN0 Mil more to buy back preferred shares than it received from issuing preferred shares.
It spentMXN1,189 Mil paying cash dividends to shareholders.
It spentMXN42 Mil on other financial activities.
In all, RPM InternationalspentMXN1,174 Mil on financial activities for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026.
RPM International (MEX:RPM) Cash Flow from Financing Explanation
Cash from financing contains six items:
1. Issuance of Stock:
A company may raise cash from issuing new shares. Issuance of stock represents the cash inflow from offering common stock, which is the additional capital contribution to the entity during the period.
RPM International's issuance of stock for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was MXN0 Mil.
2. Repurchase of Stock:
A company may raise cash from issuing new shares. It can also use cash to buy back shares. Repurchase of stock represents the cash outflow to reacquire common stock during the period.
RPM International's repurchase of stock for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was MXN-321 Mil.
3. Net Issuance of Debt:
Net issuance of debt is the cash a company received or spent through debt related activities such as debt issuance or debt repayment. If a company pays down its debt during the period, this number will be negative. If a company issued more debt, it receives cash and this number is positive.
RPM International's net issuance of debt for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was MXN379 Mil.
RPM International receivedMXN379 Mil from issuing more debt.
4. Net Issuance of Preferred Stock:
A company may raise cash from issuing new preferred shares. It can also use cash to buy back preferred shares. If this number is positive, it means that the company has received more cash from issuing preferred shares than it has paid to buy back preferred shares. If this number is negative, it means that company has paid more cash to buy back preferred shares than it has received for issuing preferred shares.
RPM International's net issuance of preferred for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was MXN0 Mil.
RPM International paidMXN0 Mil more to buy back preferred shares than it received from issuing preferred shares.
5. Cash Flow for Dividends:
Cash flow for dividends refers to the payment of cash to shareholders as dividends when the company generates income.
RPM International's cash flow for dividends for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was MXN-1,189 Mil.
RPM International spentMXN1,189 Mil paying cash dividends to shareholders.
6. Other Financing:
Money spent or earned by company from other financial activities.
RPM International's other financing for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was MXN-42 Mil.
RPM International spentMXN42 Mil on other financial activities.
RPM International Cash Flow from Financing Related Terms
RPM International Cash Flow from Financing Historical Data
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The historical data trend for RPM International's Cash Flow from Financing 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.
RPM International Cash Flow from Financing Calculation
This is the cash generated/spent from financial activities such as share issuance (buy back), debt issuance (repayment), and dividends paid to preferred and common stockholders. In the calculation of free cash flow, cash from financing is not calculated because it is not related to operating activities.
RPM International's Cash from Financing for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2025 is calculated as:
Cash Flow from Financing for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN1,420 Mil.
* 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.
What does a Cash Flow from Financing of MXN1,420 Mil mean?
RPM International (MEX:RPM) has a Cash Flow from Financing of MXN1,420 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Cash Flow from Financing is the amount of cash earned or paid from financing operations. View historical data for RPM International and its competitors.
Is RPM International's Cash Flow from Financing too high?
RPM International's current Cash Flow from Financing is MXN1,420 Mil. 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 Cash Flow from Financing compare to SOLS and ALB?
RPM International's Cash Flow from Financing of MXN1,420 Mil 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 Cash Flow from Financing for a Chemicals company?
A good Cash Flow from Financing depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Cash Flow from Financing 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 Cash Flow from Financing mean?
A high Cash Flow from Financing can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow from Financing is the amount of cash earned or paid from financing operations. View historical data for RPM International and its competitors. RPM International's current Cash Flow from Financing is MXN1,420 Mil. 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 Cash Flow from Financing of MXN1,420 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,420.95, compared to a current price of MXN2,060.00 — trading 14.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow from Financing is MXN1,420 Mil. RPM International's overall GF Score™ is 86/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Flow from Financing calculated?
Cash Flow from Financing is calculated from a company's financial statements. For RPM International (MEX:RPM), the current Cash Flow from Financing is MXN1,420 Mil as of Feb. 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 14.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,420.95.
Key valuation signals for MEX:RPM:
Cash Flow from Financing: MXN1,420 Mil
GF Value™: MXN2,420.95 vs. price of MXN2,060.00 (14.9% below fair value)
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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