RPM International (MEX:RPM) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.95 (As of Feb. 2026) — 126% Above Median

What is RPM International Dividend Payout Ratio?

RPM International MEX:RPM 86 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.95 as of Feb. 2026, which is 126% above its 10-year median of 0.42. GuruFocus rates MEX:RPM with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,202.71. Among 907 Chemicals companies, RPM International ranks worse than 55.02% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. RPM International's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Feb. 2026 was 0.95.

The historical rank and industry rank for RPM International's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:RPM' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.36 Med: 0.42 Max: 0.51
Current: 0.38

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of RPM International was 0.51. The lowest was 0.36. And the median was 0.42.

MEX:RPM's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
55.02% of 907 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.36 vs MEX:RPM: 0.38

As of today (2026-07-01), the Dividend Yield % of RPM International is 0.00%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of RPM International was 2.87%. The lowest was 1.33%. And the median was 1.88%.

RPM International's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Feb. 2026 was MXN9.30.

During the past 12 months, RPM International's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.20% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.60% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.50% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of RPM International was 14.50% per year. The lowest was 2.00% per year. And the median was 6.90% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

RPM International (MEX:RPM) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

RPM International Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

RPM International Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for RPM International's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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RPM International Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

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MEX:RPM vs SOLS, ALB, ESI: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, RPM International's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, RPM International's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where RPM International's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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RPM International Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

RPM International's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: May. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: May. 2025 )
	=	38.666	/	102.98
	=	0.38

RPM International's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Feb. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Feb. 2026 )
	=	9.299	/	9.816
	=	0.95

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.95 mean?

RPM International (MEX:RPM) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.95 as of Feb. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on RPM International and its competitors. This is 126% above median its historical median of 0.42. Over the past decade, RPM International's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.36 to 0.51. According to the industry distribution chart, RPM International ranks #499 out of 907 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 55%.

Is RPM International's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

RPM International's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.95 is 126% above median its 10-year median of 0.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.36 to a high of 0.51. The Chemicals industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. RPM International's value of 0.95 is 163.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RPM International ranks #499 out of 907 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio compare to SOLS and ALB?

According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, RPM International ranks #499 out of 907 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places RPM International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. RPM International's value of 0.95 is 163.9% above this benchmark. Historically, RPM International's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.36 to 0.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.42 vs. the industry median of 0.36, 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Chemicals company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Chemicals companies is 0.36, based on 907 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. RPM International's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.95 is 163.9% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?

A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on RPM International and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. RPM International's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.95, which is 126% above median its own 10-year median of 0.42. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.95. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,202.71, compared to a current price of MXN2,060.00 — trading 6.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.95, which is 126% above median its 10-year median of 0.42 and 163.9% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.36. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?

Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For RPM International (MEX:RPM), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.95 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 6.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,202.71.

Key valuation signals for MEX:RPM:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.95 (126% above median its 10-year median of 0.42)
GF Value™: MXN2,202.71 vs. price of MXN2,060.00 (6.5% below fair value)
GF Score™: 86/100
Industry Position: 163.9% above the Chemicals median (#499 of 907)

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 Business Description

Industry Basic Materials Chemicals

Comparable Companies SOLS ALB ESI LYB DD WLK IFF EMN AXTA NEU LIN XPAR:AI SHW ECL APD SHSE:603256 XSWX:GIVN TPE:1303 XSWX:SIKA SHSE:600309

Other Exchanges RPM:USA RP8:Germany

Address 2628 Pearl Road, P.O. Box 777, Medina, OH, USA, 44256

Website https://www.rpminc.com

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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