RPM InternationalMEX:RPM 86 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.21% as of Feb. 2026, which is 58% below its 10-year median of 26.51. GuruFocus rates MEX:RPM with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,374.30. Among 1,602 Chemicals companies, RPM International ranks better than 86.45% on this metric.
Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits). He defines ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % as EBIT divided by the total of Property, Plant and Equipment and net working capital. RPM International's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 11.21%.
The historical rank and industry rank for RPM International's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:RPM'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 20.62 Med: 26.51 Max: 36.92
Current: 28.7
During the past 13 years, RPM International's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 36.92%. The lowest was 20.62%. And the median was 26.51%.
MEX:RPM's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 86.45% of 1602
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 9.385
vs MEX:RPM: 28.70
RPM International's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 2.40% per year.
RPM International (MEX:RPM) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Explanation
The way Joel Greenblatt defines Return on Capital is a more accurate measure of how efficiently the company generates returns onthe capital actually invested in the business. EBIT is used instead of net income because the tax and interest payment may be affected by factors other than the core business operation. Intangible assets are not included in the calculation because they don't need to be replaced.
RPM International ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
RPM International ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for RPM International's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, RPM International's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, RPM International's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where RPM International's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
RPM International ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Calculation
Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits) . He defines Return on Capital as follows:
EBIT stands for Earnings Before Interest and Taxes.
Fixed Assets are also known as non-current assets. They include the Property, Plant and Equipment that the firm needs in its operation.
GuruFocus calculates net working capital as: (Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Deferred Revenue + Other Current Liabilities). We're trying to account for OPERATING assets and liabilities (part of daily business) when calculating working capital. Cash and marketable securities are considered NON-OPERATING assets and are not included in calculation. We will also back out all interest bearing debt, short term debt and the portion of long term debt that is due in the current period from the current liabilities. This debt will be considered when computing cost of capital and it would be inappropriate to count it twice.
Note:
The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Feb. 2026) EBIT data.
* 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 11.21% mean?
RPM International (MEX:RPM) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 11.21% as of Feb. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on RPM International and its competitors. This is 58% below median its historical median of 26.51. Over the past decade, RPM International's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 20.62 to 36.92. According to the industry distribution chart, RPM International ranks #217 out of 1602 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 13.5%.
Is RPM International's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
RPM International's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 11.21% is 58% below median its 10-year median of 26.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.62 to a high of 36.92. The Chemicals industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 9.39. RPM International's value of 11.21% is 19.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RPM International ranks #217 out of 1602 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to SOLS and ALB?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, RPM International ranks #217 out of 1602 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places RPM International in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 9.39. RPM International's value of 11.21% is 19.4% above this benchmark. Historically, RPM International's own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 20.62 to 36.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.51 vs. the industry median of 9.39, 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for a Chemicals company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Chemicals companies is 9.39, based on 1,602 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. RPM International's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 11.21% is 19.4% 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % mean?
A high ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on RPM International and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 9.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. RPM International's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.21%, which is 58% below median its own 10-year median of 26.51. 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 11.21%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,374.30, compared to a current price of MXN2,060.00 — trading 13.2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.21%, which is 58% below median its 10-year median of 26.51 and 19.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 9.39. 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % calculated?
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For RPM International (MEX:RPM), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.21% 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 13.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,374.30.
Key valuation signals for MEX:RPM:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 11.21% (58% below median its 10-year median of 26.51)
GF Value™: MXN2,374.30 vs. price of MXN2,060.00 (13.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 19.4% above the Chemicals median (#217 of 1602)
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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