RPM International (MEX:RPM) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 3.62% (As of Feb. 2026)

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MEX:RPM RPM International Inc MEX:RPM
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What is RPM International Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

RPM International MEX:RPM 86 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.62% as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:RPM with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,394.79.

Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt. It is calculated as the positive value of Interest Expense divided by its average total debt. Total debt equals to Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation plus Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation. RPM International's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was MXN1,856 Mil. RPM International's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was MXN51,228 Mil. Therefore, RPM International's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 3.62%.


RPM International  (MEX:RPM) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

Effective Interest Rate on Debt % measures the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt.


RPM International Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


RPM International Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for RPM International's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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.

RPM International Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

RPM International Annual Data
Trend May16 May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.98 3.13 3.81 4.28 3.81

RPM International Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.91 3.78 3.87 3.75 3.62

MEX:RPM vs SOLS, ALB, ESI: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, RPM International's Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, along with its competitors' market caps and Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, RPM International's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where RPM International's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % falls into.


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RPM International Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

RPM International's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2025 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (A: May. 2024 )+Total Debt  (A: May. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -1875.841/( (40928.843+57589.81)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -1875.841/49259.3265
=3.81 %

where

Total Debt  (A: May. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=38614.039 + 2314.804
=40928.843

Total Debt  (A: May. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=57440.373 + 149.437
=57589.81

RPM International's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (Q: Nov. 2025 )+Total Debt  (Q: Feb. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -1856.184/( (52544.642+49911.306)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -1856.184/51227.974
=3.62 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Nov. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=52392.822 + 151.82
=52544.642

Total Debt  (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=49766.945 + 144.361
=49911.306

* 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, the Interest Expense of the last fiscal year and the average total debt over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data, the Interest Expense data used here is four times the quarterly (Feb. 2026) interest expense data. Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

What does a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 3.62% mean?
RPM International (MEX:RPM) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 3.62% as of Feb. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on RPM International and its competitors.
Is RPM International's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
RPM International's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.62%. Overall, RPM International has a GF Score™ of 86/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RPM International's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to SOLS and ALB?
RPM International's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 3.62% can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for a Chemicals company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Effective Interest Rate on Debt % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Effective Interest Rate on Debt % mean?
A high Effective Interest Rate on Debt % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on RPM International and its competitors. RPM International's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.62%. 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 3.62%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,394.79, compared to a current price of MXN2,060.00 — trading 14% below its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.62%. RPM International's overall GF Score™ is 86/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Effective Interest Rate on Debt % calculated?
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For RPM International (MEX:RPM), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.62% 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 (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 14% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,394.79.

Key valuation signals for MEX:RPM:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 3.62%
  • GF Value™: MXN2,394.79 vs. price of MXN2,060.00 (14% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges RPM:USARP8:Germany
Address 2628 Pearl Road, P.O. Box 777, Medina, OH, USA, 44256
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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