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Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. A positive ratio may indicate share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio may reflect no repurchases or potential share issuance. RPM International's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.30%.
The historical rank and industry rank for RPM International's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
RPM'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.4 Med: -1.3 Max: 1
Current: 0.3
During the past 13 years, RPM International's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.00%. The lowest was -9.40%. And the median was -1.30%.
RPM's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 76.65% of 835
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: -0.8
vs RPM: 0.30
RPM International (NYSE:RPM) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A negative number means the company might be issuing new shares. A positive number indicates that the company is buying back shares.
Be Aware
Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.
RPM International 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
RPM vs ALB, SOLS, WLK: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, RPM International's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Share Buyback 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, RPM International's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where RPM International's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
RPM International 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Calculation
This is the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. The annualized percentage change is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four years of annual data on Shares Outstanding (EOP).
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What does a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.30 mean?
RPM International (RPM) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.30 as of May. 2026. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for RPM International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, RPM International ranks #195 out of 835 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 23.4%.
Is RPM International's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
RPM International's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.30. Based on the distribution chart, RPM International ranks #195 out of 835 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 91/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RPM International's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to ALB and SOLS?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, RPM International ranks #195 out of 835 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places RPM International in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio for a Chemicals company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for RPM International and its competitors. RPM International's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.30. 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 $120.79, compared to a current price of $112.23 — trading 7.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.30. RPM International's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For RPM International (RPM), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.30 as of May. 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 $112.23 is trading 7.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $120.79.
GuruFocus considers RPM International to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for RPM:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.30
GF Value™: $120.79 vs. price of $112.23 (7.1% below fair value)
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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