RPM (RPM International) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: $3.67 (As of May. 2026)

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RPM RPM International Inc RPM
93 GF Score
Price $107.07
GF Value $120.34
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is RPM International Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

RPM International RPM -0.70% 93 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $3.67 as of May. 2026. 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.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

RPM International's adjusted free cash flow per share for the three months ended in May. 2026 was $1.402. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is $3.67 for the trailing ten years ended in May. 2026.

During the past 12 months, RPM International's average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 9.20% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 14.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 9.60% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 7.60% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate of RPM International was 45.80% per year. The lowest was -39.00% per year. And the median was 10.15% per year.

As of today (2026-07-31), RPM International's current stock price is $107.07. RPM International's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $3.67. RPM International's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is 29.17.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of RPM International was 43.21. The lowest was 24.97. And the median was 33.93.


RPM International  (NYSE:RPM) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share may underestimate the company's free cash flow. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can seem to be too high even the actual Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, the free cash flow per share of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/FCF calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is also called CAPFCF Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.

RPM International's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
=107.07/3.67
=29.17

* 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.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of RPM International was 43.21. The lowest was 24.97. And the median was 33.93.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real free cash flow value.


RPM International Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


RPM International Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for RPM International's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Chart

RPM International Annual Data
Trend May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25 May26
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
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RPM International Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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RPM vs ALB, SOLS, WLK: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, RPM International's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF 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 Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, RPM International's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where RPM International's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.


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RPM International Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the free cash flow per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 free cash flow per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent free cash flow in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent free cash flow in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 free cash flow in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent free cash flow per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, RPM International's adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share data for the three months ended in May. 2026 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare= Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of May. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (May. 2026)
=1.402/335.1230*335.1230
=1.402

Current CPI (May. 2026) = 335.1230.

RPM International Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201608 -0.077 240.849 -0.107
201611 0.927 241.353 1.287
201702 -0.132 243.603 -0.182
201705 1.121 244.733 1.535
201708 -0.321 245.519 -0.438
201711 0.837 246.669 1.137
201802 -0.015 248.991 -0.020
201805 1.466 251.588 1.953
201808 -0.260 252.146 -0.346
201811 0.956 252.038 1.271
201902 -0.224 252.776 -0.297
201905 0.685 256.092 0.896
201908 0.838 256.558 1.095
201911 0.931 257.208 1.213
202002 0.361 258.678 0.468
202005 0.956 256.394 1.250
202008 2.148 259.918 2.770
202011 1.797 260.229 2.314
202102 0.309 263.014 0.394
202105 0.469 269.195 0.584
202108 0.188 273.567 0.230
202111 0.262 277.948 0.316
202202 -0.419 283.716 -0.495
202205 -0.365 292.296 -0.418
202208 -0.267 296.171 -0.302
202211 0.867 297.711 0.976
202302 0.046 300.840 0.051
202305 1.857 304.127 2.046
202308 2.384 307.026 2.602
202311 2.896 307.051 3.161
202402 0.971 310.326 1.049
202405 0.820 314.069 0.875
202408 1.536 314.796 1.635
202411 1.788 315.493 1.899
202502 0.260 319.082 0.273
202505 0.611 321.465 0.637
202508 1.368 323.976 1.415
202511 2.322 324.122 2.401
202602 0.201 326.785 0.206
202605 1.402 335.123 1.402

Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $3.67 mean?
RPM International (RPM) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $3.67 as of May. 2026. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on RPM International and its competitors.
Is RPM International's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
RPM International's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $3.67. 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to ALB and SOLS?
RPM International's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $3.67 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for a Chemicals company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on RPM International and its competitors. RPM International's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $3.67. 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 $107.07 — trading 11% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $3.67. 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For RPM International (RPM), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $3.67 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 $107.07 is trading 11% below its estimated GF Value™ of $120.34. GuruFocus considers RPM International to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for RPM:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: $3.67
  • GF Value™: $120.34 vs. price of $107.07 (11% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 1 warning sign

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges RP8:Germany
Address 2628 Pearl Road, P.O. Box 777, Medina, OH, USA, 44256
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.
93GF Score

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