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Volatility is a statistical measure of the dispersion of returns for a given security or market index, it shows how the price swings around its mean. The volatility here is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year. In most cases, the higher the volatility, the riskier the security.
RPM International (STU:RP8) Volatility Explanation
Volatility is a statistical measure of the dispersion of returns for a given security or market index. It’s often measured as standard deviation or variance of historical returns over a certain period. The volatility here is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year.
Volatility reflects the uncertainty or risk of a security’s value. Generally speaking, a higher volatility suggests a higher risk, because it implies a wider fluctuation around average price. This means the price of the security can change dramatically in either direction within a short period. Conversely, a lower volatility means that the security's price is more steady, which suggests a lower risk.
Another measurement of relative volatility is Beta. Beta is a measure of systematic risk of a security or a portfolio in comparison to the market as a whole. Beta is usually compared to 1. A beta of greater than 1 indicates that the security's price will be more volatile than the market.
RPM International Volatility Related Terms
STU:RP8 vs SOLS, ALB, ESI: Volatility Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, RPM International's Volatility, along with its competitors' market caps and Volatility 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 Volatility vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, RPM International's Volatility distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where RPM International's Volatility falls into.
RPM International (STU:RP8) Volatility Calculation
The annualized volatility is calculated as following:
σA
=
σM
*
√12
=
√ 1/(n-1) ∑(Ri - R')^2
*
√12
Where: σM is the monthly volatility, n is the number of months in the period, Ri is the security's historical monthly returns and R' is the arithmetic mean of monthly returns.
* 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 (STU:RP8) has a Volatility of 23.10% as of Jul. 22, 2026. Volatility is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year. View historical data on RPM International and its competitors.
Is RPM International's Volatility too high?
RPM International's current Volatility is 23.10%. Overall, RPM International has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RPM International's Volatility compare to SOLS and ALB?
RPM International's Volatility of 23.10% 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 Volatility for a Chemicals company?
A good Volatility depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Volatility 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 Volatility mean?
A high Volatility can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Volatility is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year. View historical data on RPM International and its competitors. RPM International's current Volatility is 23.10%. 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 (STU:RP8) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €104.74, compared to a current price of €89.12 — trading 14.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Volatility is 23.10%. RPM International's overall GF Score™ is 85/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Volatility calculated?
Volatility is calculated from a company's financial statements. For RPM International (STU:RP8), the current Volatility is 23.10% as of Jul. 22, 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 (STU:RP8) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RPM International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €89.12 is trading 14.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €104.74.
GuruFocus considers RPM International to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:RP8:
Volatility: 23.10%
GF Value™: €104.74 vs. price of €89.12 (14.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU: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.
85GF Score
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