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RPM InternationalRPM -0.92%93 Debt-to-Equity is 0.87 as of May. 2026, which is 39% below its 10-year median of 1.42. 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 1,419 Chemicals companies, RPM International ranks worse than 79.63% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for RPM International's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
RPM'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.87 Med: 1.42 Max: 2.21
Current: 0.87
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of RPM International was 2.21. The lowest was 0.87. And the median was 1.42.
RPM's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 79.63% of 1419
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.36
vs RPM: 0.87
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
RPM International Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
RPM International Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for RPM International's Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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-Equity vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, RPM International's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where RPM International's Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity of 0.87 as of May. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on RPM International and its competitors. This is 39% below median its historical median of 1.42. Over the past decade, RPM International's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.87 to 2.21. According to the industry distribution chart, RPM International ranks #1130 out of 1419 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 79.6%.
Is RPM International's Debt-to-Equity too high?
RPM International's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.87 is 39% below median its 10-year median of 1.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.87 to a high of 2.21. The Chemicals industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36. RPM International's value of 0.87 is 141.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RPM International ranks #1130 out of 1419 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 Debt-to-Equity compare to ALB and SOLS?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, RPM International ranks #1130 out of 1419 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places RPM International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36. RPM International's value of 0.87 is 141.7% above this benchmark. Historically, RPM International's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.87 to 2.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.42 vs. the industry median of 0.36, 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 Debt-to-Equity for a Chemicals company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Chemicals companies is 0.36, based on 1,419 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. RPM International's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.87 is 141.7% 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on RPM International and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. RPM International's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.87, which is 39% below median its own 10-year median of 1.42. 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 $106.84 — trading 11.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.87, which is 39% below median its 10-year median of 1.42 and 141.7% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.36. 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 Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For RPM International (RPM), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.87 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 $106.84 is trading 11.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $120.34.
GuruFocus considers RPM International to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for RPM:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.87 (39% below median its 10-year median of 1.42)
GF Value™: $120.34 vs. price of $106.84 (11.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 141.7% above the Chemicals median (#1130 of 1419)
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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