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RPM InternationalRPM -0.78%93 Cash Ratio is 0.15 as of May. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 0.18. GuruFocus rates RPM with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of $120.34 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,579 Chemicals companies, RPM International ranks worse than 80.43% on this metric.
RPM International has a Cash Ratio of 0.15. It indicates that there are more current liabilities than Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities, and the company does not have sufficient cash on hand to pay off its short-term debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for RPM International's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
RPM'
s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.1 Med: 0.18 Max: 0.28
Current: 0.15
During the past 13 years, RPM International's highest Cash Ratio was 0.28. The lowest was 0.10. And the median was 0.18.
RPM's Cash Ratio is ranked worse than 80.43% of 1579
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.5
vs RPM: 0.15
RPM International (NYSE:RPM) Cash Ratio Explanation
The cash ratio is more conservative than other liquidity ratios, such as Quick Ratio and Current Ratio, because it only considers a company's most liquid resources. The numerator of cash ratio only considers Cash, Cash Equivalents and marketable securities. Other current assets, such as accounts receivable and inventories, are not included. The rationale is that these assets may require time to be transformed into cash, and the amount of money received is also uncertain.
The cash ratio shows a company’s ability to pay all current liabilities immediately without selling or liquidating other assets. Generally speaking, a higher cash ratio suggests the company has a stronger ability to cover its short-term debt. However, a high cash ratio could also indicate inefficient management: the company is inefficient in making full utilization of cash to invest protential profitable project. It may also suggest that the company is not confident about future profitability.
In general, the higher the cash ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
RPM International Cash Ratio Related Terms
RPM International Cash Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for RPM International's Cash Ratio 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 Cash Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash Ratio 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 Cash Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, RPM International's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where RPM International's Cash Ratio 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 (RPM) has a Cash Ratio of 0.15 as of May. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on RPM International and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 0.18. Over the past decade, RPM International's Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.10 to 0.28. According to the industry distribution chart, RPM International ranks #1270 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 80.4%.
Is RPM International's Cash Ratio too high?
RPM International's current Cash Ratio of 0.15 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 0.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.10 to a high of 0.28. The Chemicals industry median Cash Ratio is 0.50. RPM International's value of 0.15 is 70% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RPM International ranks #1270 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, RPM International has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RPM International's Cash Ratio compare to ALB and SOLS?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, RPM International ranks #1270 out of 1579 companies for Cash Ratio. This places RPM International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.50. RPM International's value of 0.15 is 70% below this benchmark. Historically, RPM International's own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.10 to 0.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.18 vs. the industry median of 0.50, RPM International has consistently been below 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 Cash Ratio for a Chemicals company?
The median Cash Ratio among Chemicals companies is 0.50, based on 1,579 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. RPM International's current Cash Ratio of 0.15 is 70% below 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 Cash Ratio mean?
A high Cash Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on RPM International and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. RPM International's current Cash Ratio is 0.15, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 0.18. 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 (RPM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $120.34, compared to a current price of $106.99 — trading 11.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 0.15, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 0.18 and 70% below the Chemicals industry median of 0.50. RPM International's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Ratio calculated?
Cash Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For RPM International (RPM), the current Cash Ratio is 0.15 as of May. 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 (RPM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RPM International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $106.99 is trading 11.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $120.34.
GuruFocus considers RPM International to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for RPM:
Cash Ratio: 0.15 (17% below median its 10-year median of 0.18)
GF Value™: $120.34 vs. price of $106.99 (11.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 70% below the Chemicals median (#1270 of 1579)
No single metric tells the full story. See the 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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