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RPM InternationalMEX:RPM 90 Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.91 as of May. 2026, which is 42% below its 10-year median of 3.28. GuruFocus rates MEX:RPM with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,346.08. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,234 Chemicals companies, RPM International ranks worse than 53% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for RPM International's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:RPM'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.24 Med: 3.28 Max: 4.56
Current: 2.41
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of RPM International was 4.56. The lowest was 2.24. And the median was 3.28.
MEX:RPM's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 53% of 1234
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 2.155
vs MEX:RPM: 2.41
RPM International (MEX:RPM) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
RPM International Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
RPM International Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for RPM International's Debt-to-EBITDA 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: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, RPM International's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA 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 Debt-to-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, RPM International's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where RPM International's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (May. 2026) EBITDA data.
RPM International (MEX:RPM) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.91 as of May. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on RPM International. This is 42% below median its historical median of 3.28. Over the past decade, RPM International's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.24 to 4.56. According to the industry distribution chart, RPM International ranks #654 out of 1234 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 53%.
Is RPM International's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
RPM International's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.91 is 42% below median its 10-year median of 3.28. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.24 to a high of 4.56. The Chemicals industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.16. RPM International's value of 1.91 is 11.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RPM International ranks #654 out of 1234 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, RPM International has a GF Score™ of 90/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RPM International's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to SOLS and ALB?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, RPM International ranks #654 out of 1234 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places RPM International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.16. RPM International's value of 1.91 is 11.4% below this benchmark. Historically, RPM International's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.24 to 4.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.28 vs. the industry median of 2.16, 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 Debt-to-EBITDA for a Chemicals company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Chemicals companies is 2.16, based on 1,234 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. RPM International's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.91 is 11.4% 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 Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on RPM International. For the Chemicals industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. RPM International's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.91, which is 42% below median its own 10-year median of 3.28. 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 Debt-to-EBITDA of 1.91. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,346.08, compared to a current price of MXN2,060.00 — trading 12.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.91, which is 42% below median its 10-year median of 3.28 and 11.4% below the Chemicals industry median of 2.16. RPM International's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For RPM International (MEX:RPM), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.91 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 (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 12.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,346.08.
Key valuation signals for MEX:RPM:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 1.91 (42% below median its 10-year median of 3.28)
GF Value™: MXN2,346.08 vs. price of MXN2,060.00 (12.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 11.4% below the Chemicals median (#654 of 1234)
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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