RPM InternationalMEX:RPM 86 Pretax Margin % is 4.31% as of Feb. 2026, which is 52% below its 10-year median of 9.00. GuruFocus rates MEX:RPM with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,202.71. Among 1,579 Chemicals companies, RPM International ranks better than 70.55% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for RPM International's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:RPM'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.93 Med: 9 Max: 10.95
Current: 10.72
MEX:RPM's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 70.55% of 1579
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.33
vs MEX:RPM: 10.72
RPM International (MEX:RPM) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
RPM International Pretax Margin % Related Terms
RPM International Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for RPM International's Pretax 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.
MEX:RPM vs SOLS, ALB, ESI: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, RPM International's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, RPM International's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where RPM International's Pretax 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 (MEX:RPM) has a Pretax Margin % of 4.31% as of Feb. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on RPM International and its competitors. This is 52% below median its historical median of 9.00. Over the past decade, RPM International's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 4.93 to 10.95. According to the industry distribution chart, RPM International ranks #465 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 29.4%.
Is RPM International's Pretax Margin % too high?
RPM International's current Pretax Margin % of 4.31% is 52% below median its 10-year median of 9.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.93 to a high of 10.95. The Chemicals industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. RPM International's value of 4.31% is 19.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RPM International ranks #465 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above 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 Pretax Margin % compare to SOLS and ALB?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, RPM International ranks #465 out of 1579 companies for Pretax Margin %. This puts RPM International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. RPM International's value of 4.31% is 19.1% below this benchmark. Historically, RPM International's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 4.93 to 10.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.00 vs. the industry median of 5.33, 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 Pretax Margin % for a Chemicals company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Chemicals companies is 5.33, based on 1,579 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. RPM International's current Pretax Margin % of 4.31% is 19.1% 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on RPM International and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. RPM International's current Pretax Margin % is 4.31%, which is 52% below median its own 10-year median of 9.00. 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 Pretax Margin % of 4.31%. 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 Pretax Margin % is 4.31%, which is 52% below median its 10-year median of 9.00 and 19.1% below the Chemicals industry median of 5.33. 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 Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For RPM International (MEX:RPM), the current Pretax Margin % is 4.31% 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:
Pretax Margin %: 4.31% (52% below median its 10-year median of 9.00)
GF Value™: MXN2,202.71 vs. price of MXN2,060.00 (6.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 19.1% below the Chemicals median (#465 of 1579)
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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