RPM InternationalRPM +1.59%84 PB Ratio is 4.53 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 5.60. GuruFocus rates RPM with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $118.85 (Fairly Valued). Among 1,583 Chemicals companies, RPM International ranks worse than 82.56% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for RPM International's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
RPM'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.79 Med: 5.6 Max: 8.79
Current: 4.53
During the past 13 years, RPM International's highest PB Ratio was 8.79. The lowest was 3.79. And the median was 5.60.
RPM's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 82.56% of 1583
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.79
vs RPM: 4.53
During the past 12 months, RPM International's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 18.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 13.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 16.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of RPM International was 19.50% per year. The lowest was -3.20% per year. And the median was 6.30% per year.
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
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Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
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RPM International PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for RPM International's PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB 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 PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, RPM International's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where RPM International's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
RPM International (RPM) has a PB Ratio of 4.53 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on RPM International and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 5.60. Over the past decade, RPM International's PB Ratio has ranged from 3.79 to 8.79. According to the industry distribution chart, RPM International ranks #1307 out of 1583 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 82.6%.
Is RPM International's PB Ratio too high?
RPM International's current PB Ratio of 4.53 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 5.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.79 to a high of 8.79. The Chemicals industry median PB Ratio is 1.79. RPM International's value of 4.53 is 153.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RPM International ranks #1307 out of 1583 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, RPM International has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RPM International's PB Ratio compare to SOLS and WLK?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, RPM International ranks #1307 out of 1583 companies for PB Ratio. This places RPM International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.79. RPM International's value of 4.53 is 153.1% above this benchmark. Historically, RPM International's own PB Ratio has ranged from 3.79 to 8.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.60 vs. the industry median of 1.79, 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 PB Ratio for a Chemicals company?
The median PB Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.79, based on 1,583 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. RPM International's current PB Ratio of 4.53 is 153.1% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on RPM International and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. RPM International's current PB Ratio is 4.53, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 5.60. 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 $118.85, compared to a current price of $111.44 — trading 6.2% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 4.53, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 5.60 and 153.1% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.79. RPM International's overall GF Score™ is 84/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For RPM International (RPM), the current PB Ratio is 4.53 as of Jun. 25, 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 $111.44 is trading 6.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $118.85.
GuruFocus considers RPM International to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for RPM:
PB Ratio: 4.53 (19% below median its 10-year median of 5.60)
GF Value™: $118.85 vs. price of $111.44 (6.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 153.1% above the Chemicals median (#1307 of 1583)
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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