RPM InternationalRPM +3.45%84 EBITDA Margin % is 9.24% as of Feb. 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 12.68. GuruFocus rates RPM with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $118.85 (Fairly Valued). Among 1,584 Chemicals companies, RPM International ranks better than 69.13% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. RPM International's EBITDA for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was $149 Mil. RPM International's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Feb. 2026 was $1,608 Mil. Therefore, RPM International's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 9.24%.
RPM International (NYSE:RPM) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
RPM International EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
RPM International EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for RPM International's EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, RPM International's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where RPM International's EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % of 9.24% as of Feb. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on RPM International and its competitors. This is 27% below median its historical median of 12.68. Over the past decade, RPM International's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 9.24 to 14.86. According to the industry distribution chart, RPM International ranks #489 out of 1584 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 30.9%.
Is RPM International's EBITDA Margin % too high?
RPM International's current EBITDA Margin % of 9.24% is 27% below median its 10-year median of 12.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.24 to a high of 14.86. The Chemicals industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.64. RPM International's value of 9.24% is 4.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RPM International ranks #489 out of 1584 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, RPM International has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RPM International's EBITDA Margin % compare to SOLS and WLK?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, RPM International ranks #489 out of 1584 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts RPM International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.64. RPM International's value of 9.24% is 4.1% below this benchmark. Historically, RPM International's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 9.24 to 14.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.68 vs. the industry median of 9.64, 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 EBITDA Margin % for a Chemicals company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Chemicals companies is 9.64, based on 1,584 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. RPM International's current EBITDA Margin % of 9.24% is 4.1% 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on RPM International and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 9.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. RPM International's current EBITDA Margin % is 9.24%, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 12.68. 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 $118.85, compared to a current price of $109.70 — trading 7.7% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 9.24%, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 12.68 and 4.1% below the Chemicals industry median of 9.64. RPM International's overall GF Score™ is 84/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For RPM International (RPM), the current EBITDA Margin % is 9.24% as of Feb. 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 $109.70 is trading 7.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $118.85.
GuruFocus considers RPM International to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for RPM:
EBITDA Margin %: 9.24% (27% below median its 10-year median of 12.68)
GF Value™: $118.85 vs. price of $109.70 (7.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 4.1% below the Chemicals median (#489 of 1584)
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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