RPM InternationalMEX:RPM 86 Gross Margin % is 39.48% as of Feb. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 38.70. GuruFocus rates MEX:RPM with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,213.06. Among 1,561 Chemicals companies, RPM International ranks better than 83.86% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for RPM International's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:RPM'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 36.27 Med: 38.7 Max: 43.68
Current: 41.36
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of RPM International was 43.68%. The lowest was 36.27%. And the median was 38.70%.
MEX:RPM's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 83.86% of 1561
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.35
vs MEX:RPM: 41.36
RPM International had a gross margin of 39.48% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for RPM International was 1.70% per year.
RPM International (MEX:RPM) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
RPM International had a gross margin of 39.48% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
RPM International Gross Margin % Related Terms
RPM International Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for RPM International's Gross 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.
MEX:RPM vs SOLS, ALB, ESI: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, RPM International's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross 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 Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, RPM International's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where RPM International's Gross 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
RPM International (MEX:RPM) has a Gross Margin % of 39.48% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on RPM International and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 38.70. Over the past decade, RPM International's Gross Margin % has ranged from 36.27 to 43.68. According to the industry distribution chart, RPM International ranks #252 out of 1561 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 16.1%.
Is RPM International's Gross Margin % too high?
RPM International's current Gross Margin % of 39.48% is near median its 10-year median of 38.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 36.27 to a high of 43.68. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.35. RPM International's value of 39.48% is 69.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RPM International ranks #252 out of 1561 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Gross Margin % compare to SOLS and ALB?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, RPM International ranks #252 out of 1561 companies for Gross Margin %. This places RPM International in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.35. RPM International's value of 39.48% is 69.1% above this benchmark. Historically, RPM International's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 36.27 to 43.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 38.70 vs. the industry median of 23.35, 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 Gross Margin % for a Chemicals company?
The median Gross Margin % among Chemicals companies is 23.35, based on 1,561 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. RPM International's current Gross Margin % of 39.48% is 69.1% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on RPM International and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. RPM International's current Gross Margin % is 39.48%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 38.70. 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 Gross Margin % of 39.48%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,213.06, compared to a current price of MXN2,060.00 — trading 6.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 39.48%, which is near median its 10-year median of 38.70 and 69.1% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.35. 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 Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For RPM International (MEX:RPM), the current Gross Margin % is 39.48% 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 6.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,213.06.
Key valuation signals for MEX:RPM:
Gross Margin %: 39.48% (near median its 10-year median of 38.70)
GF Value™: MXN2,213.06 vs. price of MXN2,060.00 (6.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 69.1% above the Chemicals median (#252 of 1561)
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 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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