The historical rank and industry rank for RPM International's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:RP8'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.95 Med: 24.26 Max: 33.47
Current: 22.36
During the past 13 years, RPM International's highest ROE % was 33.47%. The lowest was 12.95%. And the median was 24.26%.
FRA:RP8's ROE % is ranked better than 94.72% of 1591
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.19
vs FRA:RP8: 22.36
RPM International (FRA:RP8) ROE % Explanation
ROE % measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' equity (also known as net assets or assets minus liabilities). ROE % shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. ROE %s between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
The factors that affect a company's ROE % can be illustrated with the three-step DuPont Analysis:
Note:
The net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Feb. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Feb. 2026) revenue data. The same rule applies to Pre-Tax Income and Operating Income.
* In the five-step DuPont Analysis, Operating Income is only available for non-financial companies. Thus, for Insurance companies, we use EBIT as a substitution of Operating Income. For Banks, both Operating Income and EBIT is unavailable. Thus we combined Interest Burden and Operating Margin % into Pretax Margin %, and the DuPont Analysis is divided into four components instead.
* 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.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the equity multiplier when investing in high ROE % companies. Like ROA %, ROE % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their ROE %s can be extremely high.
RPM International ROE % Related Terms
RPM International ROE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for RPM International's ROE % 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 ROE %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % 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 ROE % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, RPM International's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where RPM International's ROE % 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.
In the calculation of annual ROE %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Feb. 2026) net income data.
ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
RPM International (FRA:RP8) has a ROE % of 6.47% as of Feb. 2026. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on RPM International and its competitors. This is 73% below median its historical median of 24.26. Over the past decade, RPM International's ROE % has ranged from 12.95 to 33.47. According to the industry distribution chart, RPM International ranks #84 out of 1591 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 5.3%.
Is RPM International's ROE % too high?
RPM International's current ROE % of 6.47% is 73% below median its 10-year median of 24.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.95 to a high of 33.47. The Chemicals industry median ROE % is 5.19. RPM International's value of 6.47% is 24.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RPM International ranks #84 out of 1591 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 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RPM International's ROE % compare to SOLS and WLK?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, RPM International ranks #84 out of 1591 companies for ROE %. This places RPM International in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROE % is 5.19. RPM International's value of 6.47% is 24.7% above this benchmark. Historically, RPM International's own ROE % has ranged from 12.95 to 33.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.26 vs. the industry median of 5.19, 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 ROE % for a Chemicals company?
The median ROE % among Chemicals companies is 5.19, based on 1,591 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. RPM International's current ROE % of 6.47% is 24.7% 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 ROE % mean?
A high ROE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on RPM International and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median ROE % is 5.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. RPM International's current ROE % is 6.47%, which is 73% below median its own 10-year median of 24.26. 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 ROE % of 6.47%. The stock's GF Value™ is €101.92, compared to a current price of €96.44 — trading 5.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 6.47%, which is 73% below median its 10-year median of 24.26 and 24.7% above the Chemicals industry median of 5.19. 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 ROE % calculated?
ROE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For RPM International (FRA:RP8), the current ROE % is 6.47% 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 €96.44 is trading 5.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €101.92.
Key valuation signals for FRA:RP8:
ROE %: 6.47% (73% below median its 10-year median of 24.26)
GF Value™: €101.92 vs. price of €96.44 (5.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 24.7% above the Chemicals median (#84 of 1591)
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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