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RPM International Total Payout Ratio Related Terms
RPM International Total Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for RPM International's Total Payout Ratio can be seen below:
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RPM vs ALB, SOLS, WLK: Total Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, RPM International's Total Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Total Payout 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 Total Payout Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, RPM International's Total Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where RPM International's Total Payout Ratio 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 (RPM) has a Total Payout Ratio of 0.54 as of Jul. 31, 2026. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on RPM International and its competitors.
Is RPM International's Total Payout Ratio too high?
RPM International's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.54. Overall, RPM International has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RPM International's Total Payout Ratio compare to ALB and SOLS?
RPM International's Total Payout Ratio of 0.54 can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Total Payout Ratio for a Chemicals company?
A good Total Payout Ratio depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Total Payout 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 Total Payout Ratio mean?
A high Total Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on RPM International and its competitors. RPM International's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.54. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $120.34, compared to a current price of $107.39 — trading 10.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Ratio is 0.54. RPM International's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Payout Ratio calculated?
Total Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For RPM International (RPM), the current Total Payout Ratio is 0.54 as of Jul. 31, 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 $107.39 is trading 10.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $120.34.
GuruFocus considers RPM International to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for RPM:
Total Payout Ratio: 0.54
GF Value™: $120.34 vs. price of $107.39 (10.8% 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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