RPM InternationalFRA:RP8 +3.46%84 Net Margin % is 3.19% as of Feb. 2026, which is 54% below its 10-year median of 6.97. 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 1,586 Chemicals companies, RPM International ranks better than 71.75% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for RPM International's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:RP8'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.67 Med: 6.97 Max: 9.34
Current: 8.63
FRA:RP8's Net Margin % is ranked better than 71.75% of 1586
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.905
vs FRA:RP8: 8.63
RPM International (FRA:RP8) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
RPM International Net Margin % Related Terms
RPM International Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for RPM International's Net 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: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, RPM International's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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 Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, RPM International's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where RPM International's Net 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 Net Margin % of 3.19% as of Feb. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on RPM International and its competitors. This is 54% below median its historical median of 6.97. Over the past decade, RPM International's Net Margin % has ranged from 3.67 to 9.34. According to the industry distribution chart, RPM International ranks #448 out of 1586 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 28.2%.
Is RPM International's Net Margin % too high?
RPM International's current Net Margin % of 3.19% is 54% below median its 10-year median of 6.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.67 to a high of 9.34. The Chemicals industry median Net Margin % is 3.91. RPM International's value of 3.19% is 18.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RPM International ranks #448 out of 1586 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 Net Margin % compare to SOLS and WLK?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, RPM International ranks #448 out of 1586 companies for Net Margin %. This puts RPM International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.91. RPM International's value of 3.19% is 18.3% below this benchmark. Historically, RPM International's own Net Margin % has ranged from 3.67 to 9.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.97 vs. the industry median of 3.91, 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 Net Margin % for a Chemicals company?
The median Net Margin % among Chemicals companies is 3.91, based on 1,586 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. RPM International's current Net Margin % of 3.19% is 18.3% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on RPM International and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. RPM International's current Net Margin % is 3.19%, which is 54% below median its own 10-year median of 6.97. 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 Net Margin % of 3.19%. 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 Net Margin % is 3.19%, which is 54% below median its 10-year median of 6.97 and 18.3% below the Chemicals industry median of 3.91. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For RPM International (FRA:RP8), the current Net Margin % is 3.19% 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:
Net Margin %: 3.19% (54% below median its 10-year median of 6.97)
GF Value™: €101.10 vs. price of €95.02 (6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 18.3% below the Chemicals median (#448 of 1586)
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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