Rpm International INC/DE/ (RPM) intrinsic value & 10-year financials

Rpm International INC/DE/ (RPM) has a Graham intrinsic value of $171.73 per share. At $99.73 on Oct 17, 2026, the stock trades 42% below that value. Over the last 10 fiscal years revenue grew 5.3% a year to $7.9B, with an average return on invested capital of 10.7%.

Graham intrinsic value
$171.73
Share price (Oct 17, 2026)
$99.73
Price vs Graham value
42% below
Market cap
$12.7B
Revenue (FY2026)
$7.9B
Revenue growth (10-yr CAGR)
5.3%
ROIC (10-yr avg)
10.7%
Free cash flow (FY2026)
$675.2M

RPM 10-year financial history

Fiscal year Revenue Net income EPS (diluted) Free cash flow Operating margin ROIC
FY2026 $7.9B $661.4M $5.17 $675.2M — 12.3%
FY2025 $7.4B $688.7M $5.35 $538.3M — 14.3%
FY2024 $7.3B $588.4M $4.56 $908.3M — 13.1%
FY2023 $7.3B $478.7M $3.72 $322.7M — 10.5%
FY2022 $6.7B $491.5M $3.79 -$43.7M — 11.8%
FY2021 $6.1B $502.6M $3.87 $609.0M — 13.5%
FY2020 $5.5B $304.4M $2.34 $402.2M — 8.4%
FY2019 $5.6B $266.6M $2.01 $156.2M — 7.3%
FY2018 $5.3B $337.8M $2.50 $275.8M — 10.0%
FY2017 $5.0B $181.8M $1.36 $260.0M — 5.7%

Source: annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. Figures in USD.

Executive summary

RPM INTERNATIONAL INC/DE/ has demonstrated mature, steady growth, with revenue compounding at 5.3% annually over the past decade.

RPM INTERNATIONAL INC/DE/ returns on capital have been average, hovering around 10.7% ROIC over the decade.

RPM INTERNATIONAL INC/DE/ has not shown aggressive share repurchases (>10% retirement) or a major balance-sheet leverage increase (>50% net debt growth) over the 10-year window.

Benjamin Graham lens

Under Benjamin Graham's formula using SEC EDGAR fundamentals, RPM INTERNATIONAL INC/DE/ is modeled at 15.0% normalized earnings growth with a 5.1% bond-yield adjustment. The resulting Graham intrinsic value estimate is $171.73 per share.

RPM stock: frequently asked questions

What is the intrinsic value of Rpm International INC/DE/ (RPM) stock?

Using Benjamin Graham's revised formula, V = EPS × (8.5 + 2g) × 4.4 / Y, with reported diluted earnings per share, a 15.0% normalized growth rate (capped at 15%) and a 5.1% AAA corporate bond yield, RPM's intrinsic value is about $171.73 per share.

Is RPM stock undervalued?

At $99.73 (close on Oct 17, 2026), RPM trades 42% below its Graham value of $171.73. On Graham's terms that leaves a margin of safety. A formula is a starting point for research, not a recommendation.

How fast has Rpm International INC/DE/ grown?

Revenue went from $5.0B in fiscal 2017 to $7.9B in fiscal 2026, a compound annual growth rate of 5.3%. Net income was $661.4M in fiscal 2026.

Does Rpm International INC/DE/ generate free cash flow?

Rpm International INC/DE/ generated $675.2M of free cash flow (operating cash flow minus capital expenditures) in fiscal 2026. Free cash flow was positive in 9 of the last 10 reported years.

What is RPM's return on invested capital?

Average ROIC over the last 10 fiscal years was 10.7%, and average return on equity was 23.0%. Sustained ROIC above about 15% usually points to a durable competitive advantage.

Where does this RPM data come from?

From Rpm International INC/DE/'s annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, most recently filed Oct 6, 2026. Prices are end-of-day snapshots; valuations are formula outputs, not investment advice.

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