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RPM InternationalMEX:RPM 91 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 6.11% as of May. 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 5.03. GuruFocus rates MEX:RPM with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,148.17. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,628 Chemicals companies, RPM International ranks better than 62.04% on this metric.
RPM International's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was MXN307,381 Mil.
RPM International's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was MXN17,750 Mil. RPM International's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 6.11%.
The historical rank and industry rank for RPM International's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:RPM'
s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.39 Med: 5.03 Max: 7.42
Current: 5.61
During the past 13 years, the highest Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) of RPM International was 7.42%. The lowest was 3.39%. And the median was 5.03%.
MEX:RPM's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 62.04% of 1628
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.71
vs MEX:RPM: 5.61
Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield has the same problems the regular earnings yield does. It does not consider the growth of the company. It only looks at one-year's business operation. For cyclical companies, the earnings yield is usually highest at the peak of the business cycle. But these earnings are rarely sustainable.
A better indicator of the attractiveness of an investment which takes growth into account is the Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %. RPM International's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 11.08%. The Forward Rate of Return uses the normalized Free Cash Flow of the past five years, and considers growth. The forward rate of return can be thought of as the return that investors buying the stock today can expect from it in the future.
RPM International (MEX:RPM) Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Explanation
Joel Greenblatt defines the earnings yield using the above equation because it more accurately reflects the company's profitability relative to its stock price. Items like interest payment and tax etc. are not directly related to the company's operational profitability.
Enterprise Value instead of market cap (share price) is used in the calculation because it is the real price stock and bond investors together pay for the company.
Be Aware
Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield has the same problems the regular earnings yield does. It does not consider the growth of the company. It only looks at one-year's business operation. For cyclical companies, the earnings yield is usually highest at the peak of the business cycle. But these earnings are rarely sustainable.
RPM International Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
RPM International Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for RPM International's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % can be seen below:
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RPM International Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, RPM International's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %, along with its competitors' market caps and Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % 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 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, RPM International's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where RPM International's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
RPM International Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Calculation
In his book, The Little That Beat the Market, hedge fund manager Joel Greenblatt defines Earnings Yield as operating income divided by enterprise value.
RPM Internationals Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as
RPM International's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN17,750 Mil.
What does a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 6.11% mean?
RPM International (MEX:RPM) has a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 6.11% as of May. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield equals the ratio of earnings before interest and taxes to enterprise value. View historical data on RPM International and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 5.03. Over the past decade, RPM International's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 3.39 to 7.42. According to the industry distribution chart, RPM International ranks #618 out of 1628 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 38%.
Is RPM International's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
RPM International's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 6.11% is 21% above median its 10-year median of 5.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.39 to a high of 7.42. The Chemicals industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 3.71. RPM International's value of 6.11% is 64.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RPM International ranks #618 out of 1628 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, RPM International has a GF Score™ of 91/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RPM International's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to ALB and SOLS?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, RPM International ranks #618 out of 1628 companies for Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts RPM International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 3.71. RPM International's value of 6.11% is 64.7% above this benchmark. Historically, RPM International's own Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 3.39 to 7.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.03 vs. the industry median of 3.71, 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 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for a Chemicals company?
The median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % among Chemicals companies is 3.71, based on 1,628 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. RPM International's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 6.11% is 64.7% 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 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % mean?
A high Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield equals the ratio of earnings before interest and taxes to enterprise value. View historical data on RPM International and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 3.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. RPM International's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 6.11%, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 5.03. 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 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 6.11%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,148.17, compared to a current price of MXN2,060.00 — trading 4.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 6.11%, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 5.03 and 64.7% above the Chemicals industry median of 3.71. RPM International's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % calculated?
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For RPM International (MEX:RPM), the current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 6.11% 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 4.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,148.17.
Key valuation signals for MEX:RPM:
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 6.11% (21% above median its 10-year median of 5.03)
GF Value™: MXN2,148.17 vs. price of MXN2,060.00 (4.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 64.7% above the Chemicals median (#618 of 1628)
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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