RPM InternationalFRA:RP8 +3.46%84 FCF Margin % is 1.59% as of Feb. 2026, which is 75% below its 10-year median of 6.27. GuruFocus rates FRA:RP8 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €101.10. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,582 Chemicals companies, RPM International ranks better than 72.76% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for RPM International's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:RP8'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.65 Med: 6.27 Max: 12.38
Current: 7.46
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of RPM International was 12.38%. The lowest was -0.65%. And the median was 6.27%.
FRA:RP8's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 72.76% of 1582
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.78
vs FRA:RP8: 7.46
RPM International FCF Margin % Related Terms
RPM International FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for RPM International's FCF 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.
FRA:RP8 vs SOLS, WLK, ESI: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, RPM International's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF 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 FCF Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, RPM International's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where RPM International's FCF 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 (FRA:RP8) has a FCF Margin % of 1.59% as of Feb. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on RPM International and its competitors. This is 75% below median its historical median of 6.27. According to the industry distribution chart, RPM International ranks #431 out of 1582 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 27.2%.
Is RPM International's FCF Margin % too high?
RPM International's current FCF Margin % of 1.59% is 75% below median its 10-year median of 6.27. The Chemicals industry median FCF Margin % is 1.78. RPM International's value of 1.59% is 10.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RPM International ranks #431 out of 1582 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, RPM International has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RPM International's FCF Margin % compare to SOLS and WLK?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, RPM International ranks #431 out of 1582 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts RPM International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.78. RPM International's value of 1.59% is 10.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.27 vs. the industry median of 1.78, 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 FCF Margin % for a Chemicals company?
The median FCF Margin % among Chemicals companies is 1.78, based on 1,582 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. RPM International's current FCF Margin % of 1.59% is 10.7% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on RPM International and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. RPM International's current FCF Margin % is 1.59%, which is 75% below median its own 10-year median of 6.27. 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 (FRA:RP8) has a current FCF Margin % of 1.59%. The stock's GF Value™ is €101.10, compared to a current price of €95.02 — trading 6% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 1.59%, which is 75% below median its 10-year median of 6.27 and 10.7% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.78. RPM International's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For RPM International (FRA:RP8), the current FCF Margin % is 1.59% 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 (FRA:RP8) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RPM International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €95.02 is trading 6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €101.10.
Key valuation signals for FRA:RP8:
FCF Margin %: 1.59% (75% below median its 10-year median of 6.27)
GF Value™: €101.10 vs. price of €95.02 (6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 10.7% below the Chemicals median (#431 of 1582)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:RP8 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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