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RPM International's gross profit for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was $950 Mil. RPM International's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was $3,258 Mil.
RPM International (NYSE:RPM) Gross Profit 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 42.57% for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
RPM International Gross Profit Related Terms
RPM International Gross Profit Historical Data
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The historical data trend for RPM International's Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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 Profit vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, RPM International's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where RPM International's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $3,258 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
* 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 (RPM) has a Gross Profit of $3,258 Mil as of May. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on RPM International and its competitors.
Is RPM International's Gross Profit too high?
RPM International's current Gross Profit is $3,258 Mil. 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 Gross Profit compare to ALB and SOLS?
RPM International's Gross Profit of $3,258 Mil 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 Gross Profit for a Chemicals company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on RPM International and its competitors. RPM International's current Gross Profit is $3,258 Mil. 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 Gross Profit is $3,258 Mil. 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 Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For RPM International (RPM), the current Gross Profit is $3,258 Mil 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:
Gross Profit: $3,258 Mil
GF Value™: $120.79 vs. price of $112.10 (7.2% below fair value)
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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