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RPM InternationalFRA:RP8 +3.32%93 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.84 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 2.71. GuruFocus rates FRA:RP8 with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of €107.14. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,057 Chemicals companies, RPM International ranks better than 63.1% on this metric.
RPM International's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 2.84.
The historical rank and industry rank for RPM International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:RP8'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.91 Med: 2.71 Max: 4.12
Current: 2.84
During the past 13 years, RPM International's highest Yield on Cost was 4.12. The lowest was 1.91. And the median was 2.71.
FRA:RP8's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 63.1% of 1057
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.86
vs FRA:RP8: 2.84
RPM International (FRA:RP8) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
RPM International 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
FRA:RP8 vs ALB, SOLS, WLK: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, RPM International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, RPM International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where RPM International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
RPM International 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Calculation
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
RPM International (FRA:RP8) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.84 as of Jul. 30, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on RPM International and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.71. Over the past decade, RPM International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.91 to 4.12. According to the industry distribution chart, RPM International ranks #390 out of 1057 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 36.9%.
Is RPM International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
RPM International's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.84 is near median its 10-year median of 2.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.91 to a high of 4.12. The Chemicals industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.86. RPM International's value of 2.84 is 52.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RPM International ranks #390 out of 1057 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, RPM International has a GF Score™ of 93/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RPM International's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to ALB and SOLS?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, RPM International ranks #390 out of 1057 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This puts RPM International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.86. RPM International's value of 2.84 is 52.7% above this benchmark. Historically, RPM International's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.91 to 4.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.71 vs. the industry median of 1.86, 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for a Chemicals company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Chemicals companies is 1.86, based on 1,057 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. RPM International's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.84 is 52.7% 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on RPM International and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. RPM International's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.84, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.71. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.84. The stock's GF Value™ is €107.14, compared to a current price of €96.48 — trading 9.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.84, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.71 and 52.7% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.86. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For RPM International (FRA:RP8), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.84 as of Jul. 30, 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 €96.48 is trading 9.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €107.14.
Key valuation signals for FRA:RP8:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 2.84 (near median its 10-year median of 2.71)
GF Value™: €107.14 vs. price of €96.48 (9.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 52.7% above the Chemicals median (#390 of 1057)
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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