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RPM InternationalRPM +0.63%85 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 9.30% as of May. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 8.90. GuruFocus rates RPM with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $120.53 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,406 Chemicals companies, RPM International ranks better than 65.65% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, RPM International's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 10.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 9.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 7.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 9.30% 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 average EBITDA per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of RPM International was 33.70% per year. The lowest was -19.50% per year. And the median was 8.90% per year.
RPM International (NYSE:RPM) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Explanation
EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
RPM International 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
RPM vs ALB, SOLS, WLK: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, RPM International's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, RPM International's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where RPM International's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
RPM International 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
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 average EBITDA per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 9.30% mean?
RPM International (RPM) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 9.30% as of May. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for RPM International and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.90. According to the industry distribution chart, RPM International ranks #483 out of 1406 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 34.4%.
Is RPM International's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
RPM International's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 9.30% is near median its 10-year median of 8.90. The Chemicals industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.80. RPM International's value of 9.30% is 1062.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RPM International ranks #483 out of 1406 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, RPM International has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RPM International's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to ALB and SOLS?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, RPM International ranks #483 out of 1406 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This puts RPM International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.80. RPM International's value of 9.30% is 1062.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.90 vs. the industry median of 0.80, 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a Chemicals company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Chemicals companies is 0.80, based on 1,406 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. RPM International's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 9.30% is 1062.5% 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for RPM International and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. RPM International's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 9.30%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.90. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $120.53, compared to a current price of $116.66 — trading 3.2% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 9.30%, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.90 and 1062.5% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.80. RPM International's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For RPM International (RPM), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 9.30% 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 $116.66 is trading 3.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $120.53.
GuruFocus considers RPM International to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for RPM:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 9.30% (near median its 10-year median of 8.90)
GF Value™: $120.53 vs. price of $116.66 (3.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1062.5% above the Chemicals median (#483 of 1406)
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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