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RPM InternationalRPM -1.51%91 Equity-to-Asset is 0.40 as of May. 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 0.30. GuruFocus rates RPM with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of $120.79 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,615 Chemicals companies, RPM International ranks worse than 79.07% on this metric.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. RPM International's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $3,312 Mil. RPM International's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $8,345 Mil.
Therefore, RPM International's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 0.40.
The historical rank and industry rank for RPM International's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
RPM'
s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.22 Med: 0.3 Max: 0.4
Current: 0.4
During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of RPM International was 0.40. The lowest was 0.22. And the median was 0.30.
RPM's Equity-to-Asset is ranked worse than 79.07% of 1615
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.6
vs RPM: 0.40
RPM International (NYSE:RPM) Equity-to-Asset Explanation
Equity to Asset ratio can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A company with smaller Equity to Asset ratio (more leveraged) may have higher ROE % because of the leverage.
For banks, the required minimum Equity to Asset ratio by regulation is 5%. Some stronger banks may have Equity to Asset Ratio of more than 10%.
RPM International Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
RPM International Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for RPM International's Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, RPM International's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where RPM International's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.
RPM International's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as
* 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 Equity-to-Asset of 0.40 as of May. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on RPM International and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 0.30. Over the past decade, RPM International's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.22 to 0.40. According to the industry distribution chart, RPM International ranks #1277 out of 1615 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 79.1%.
Is RPM International's Equity-to-Asset too high?
RPM International's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.40 is 33% above median its 10-year median of 0.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.22 to a high of 0.40. The Chemicals industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.60. RPM International's value of 0.40 is 33.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RPM International ranks #1277 out of 1615 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, RPM International has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RPM International's Equity-to-Asset compare to ALB and SOLS?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, RPM International ranks #1277 out of 1615 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places RPM International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.60. RPM International's value of 0.40 is 33.3% below this benchmark. Historically, RPM International's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.22 to 0.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.30 vs. the industry median of 0.60, 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 Equity-to-Asset for a Chemicals company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Chemicals companies is 0.60, based on 1,615 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. RPM International's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.40 is 33.3% 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 Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on RPM International and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. RPM International's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.40, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 0.30. 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 $120.79, compared to a current price of $112.10 — trading 7.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.40, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 0.30 and 33.3% below the Chemicals industry median of 0.60. RPM International's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For RPM International (RPM), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.40 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 $112.10 is trading 7.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $120.79.
GuruFocus considers RPM International to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for RPM:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.40 (33% above median its 10-year median of 0.30)
GF Value™: $120.79 vs. price of $112.10 (7.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 33.3% below the Chemicals median (#1277 of 1615)
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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