What one share of RPM International holds
RPM International Inc., a Delaware corporation, succeeded to the reporting obligations of RPM, Inc., an Ohio corporation, following a 2002 reincorporation transaction. RPM, Inc. was originally incorporated in 1947 under the name Republic Powdered Metals, Inc. and changed its name to RPM, Inc. in 1971.
RPM International’s numbers from its SEC filings, divided by its shares. Results cover the last 12 months to 2026-08-31; the balance sheet is as of 2026-08-31.
| Sales | $62.53 |
|---|---|
| Profit | $5.40 |
| Capex (buildings and equipment) | $1.72 |
| Free cash flow | $5.54 |
| Dividends | $2.16 |
| Cash and investments | $2.45 |
| Debt | $15.67 |
| Book value | $27.27 |
Per share by fiscal year
| Year | Sales | Profit | Capex | Free cash | Dividends | Book value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | $26.38 | $0.94 | $0.43 | $1.66 | $0.79 | $8.96 |
| 2010 | $26.72 | $1.39 | $0.18 | $1.41 | $0.81 | $8.31 |
| 2011 | $26.41 | $1.45 | $0.31 | $1.55 | $0.83 | $9.67 |
| 2012 | $29.35 | $1.65 | $0.56 | $1.73 | $0.85 | $9.00 |
| 2013 | $31.42 | $0.74 | $0.70 | $2.13 | $0.89 | $9.06 |
| 2014 | $33.08 | $2.18 | $0.71 | $1.39 | $0.94 | $10.38 |
| 2015 | $34.06 | $1.78 | $0.63 | $1.82 | $1.02 | $9.69 |
| 2016 | $35.21 | $2.63 | $0.86 | $2.62 | $1.08 | $10.32 |
| 2017 | $36.68 | $1.36 | $0.93 | $1.92 | $1.18 | $10.75 |
| 2018 | $38.80 | $2.50 | $0.84 | $2.01 | $1.26 | $12.20 |
| 2019 | $41.42 | $2.01 | $1.02 | $1.16 | — | $10.73 |
| 2020 | $42.37 | $2.34 | $1.14 | $3.09 | — | $9.75 |
| 2021 | $47.36 | $3.87 | $1.22 | $4.72 | — | $13.44 |
| 2022 | $51.77 | $3.79 | $1.72 | −$0.34 | — | $15.34 |
| 2023 | $56.33 | $3.72 | $1.98 | $2.50 | — | $16.63 |
| 2024 | $57.16 | $4.56 | $1.67 | $7.08 | — | $19.52 |
| 2025 | $57.51 | $5.35 | $1.79 | $4.20 | — | $22.49 |
| 2026 | $61.65 | $5.17 | $1.75 | $5.29 | — | $25.94 |
Common questions about RPM International
How much does one share of RPM International earn?
Over the last 12 months, each share of RPM International earned $5.40 of profit on $62.53 of sales, keeping about 9¢ of every $1 (profit margin).
Does RPM International pay a dividend?
Yes. RPM International paid $2.16 per share in dividends over the last 12 months. That’s about 40¢ of each $1 of profit (payout ratio).
What is RPM International’s book value per share?
RPM International’s book value is $27.27 per share: what would be left for each share if it sold everything at the values on its books and paid every debt, as of August 31, 2026.
How much cash and debt does each share of RPM International have?
Each share of RPM International has $2.45 of cash and investments and $15.67 of debt, as of August 31, 2026.
What is RPM International’s free cash flow per share?
$5.54 per share over the last 12 months. Free cash flow is the cash left over after spending on buildings and equipment.
How has RPM International’s profit per share changed over time?
Profit per share went from $0.94 in 2009 to $5.17 in 2026, growing about 10.6% a year (adjusted for stock splits).
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