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The historical rank and industry rank for RPM International's Net Cash per Share or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:RPM's Price-to-Net-Cash is not ranked *
in the Chemicals industry.
Industry Median: 9.45 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Cash only.
RPM International (MEX:RPM) Net Cash per Share Explanation
Ben Graham invested in situations where the company's stock price was lower than its net-cash. He assigned some value to the company's other current asset. The value is called Net Current Asset Value (NCAV). One research study, covering the years 1970 through 1983 showed that portfolios picked at the beginning of each year, and held for one year, returned 29.4 percent, on average, over the 13-year period, compared to 11.5 percent for the S&P 500 Index. Other studies of Graham's strategy produced similar results.
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RPM International Net Cash per Share Related Terms
RPM International Net Cash per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for RPM International's Net Cash per Share 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 ALB, SOLS, WLK: Net Cash per Share Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, RPM International's Price-to-Net-Cash, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Cash 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 Price-to-Net-Cash vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, RPM International's Price-to-Net-Cash distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where RPM International's Price-to-Net-Cash falls into.
In the calculation of a company's Net Cash per Share, assets other than cash and short term investments are considered to be worth nothing. But the company has to pay its debt and other liabilities in full. This is an extremely conservative way of valuation. Most companies have negative Net Cash per Share. But sometimes a company's price may be lower than its net-cash.
RPM International's Net Cash per Share 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.
What does a Net Cash per Share of MXN-641.28 mean?
RPM International (MEX:RPM) has a Net Cash per Share of MXN-641.28 as of May. 2026. Net cash per share equals the per-share value of cash and equivalents less total liabilities and minority interest. View historical data on RPM International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, RPM International ranks #999999 out of 297 companies in the Chemicals industry.
Is RPM International's Net Cash per Share too high?
RPM International's current Net Cash per Share is MXN-641.28. Based on the distribution chart, RPM International ranks #999999 out of 297 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, RPM International has a GF Score™ of 92/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RPM International's Net Cash per Share compare to ALB and SOLS?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, RPM International ranks #999999 out of 297 companies for Net Cash per Share. This places RPM International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Cash per Share is 9.45. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Cash per Share for a Chemicals company?
The median Net Cash per Share among Chemicals companies is 9.45, based on 297 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Cash per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Cash per Share 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 Net Cash per Share mean?
A high Net Cash per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net cash per share equals the per-share value of cash and equivalents less total liabilities and minority interest. View historical data on RPM International and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Net Cash per Share is 9.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. RPM International's current Net Cash per Share is MXN-641.28. 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 Net Cash per Share of MXN-641.28. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,504.39, compared to a current price of MXN2,060.00 — trading 17.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Cash per Share is MXN-641.28. RPM International's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Cash per Share calculated?
Net Cash per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For RPM International (MEX:RPM), the current Net Cash per Share is MXN-641.28 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 (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 17.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,504.39.
Key valuation signals for MEX:RPM:
Net Cash per Share: MXN-641.28
GF Value™: MXN2,504.39 vs. price of MXN2,060.00 (17.7% below fair value)
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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