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RPM International Inc

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RPM International Inc AI Insights

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As of 2025-12-12

Snapshot

  • ROE of 24.1% TTM vs industry median of -38.8% - profitable outlier in largely unprofitable specialty chemicals sector[Return on Equity]
  • Goodwill of 1.7B is 54% of equity (2.9x tangible book) - acquisition-heavy model creates impairment exposure[Goodwill]
  • FCF of 516M TTM (6.9% yield on market cap) funds 2.04/share dividend at 37% payout - sustainable capital return[Free Cash Flow]

Watch Triggers

  • Operating Margin: Falls below 10% TTMWould signal MAP 2025 benefits fading or raw material cost pressure overwhelming pricing power
  • Goodwill: Impairment charge >100MAcquisition strategy thesis breaks if purchased brands underperform
  • Free Cash Flow: FCF conversion <60% of net incomeCurrently 75% - deterioration would threaten dividend sustainability

Bull Case

Consistent profitability (24% ROE, 12% ROIC TTM) in sector where median company loses money - durable competitive moat from brand portfolio and distribution

ROEROICOperating Margin

5.6% 5Y revenue CAGR with expanding margins converts to 6.9% FCF yield - compounding machine trading at 19.4x P/E near industry median

Revenue 5Y GrowthFCF YieldP/E Ratio

Bear Case

Debt/equity of 0.99x with 3B total debt vs 297M cash - net debt of 2.4B is 2.2x EBITDA, limiting M&A flexibility

Debt to EquityNet DebtEBITDA

Intangibles of 2.5B (81% of equity) from serial acquisitions - integration risk and potential write-downs if synergies disappoint

GoodwillTangible Book ValueRestructuring Costs

Bull vs Bear Balance

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Forward Thesis

Margin expansion likely to continue as MAP 2025 restructuring benefits fully flow through

1-3ymed
  • Operating margin 12.1% TTM up from historical levels
  • Restructuring spend of 8.8M signals ongoing optimization
  • Asset turnover 1.03x enables operating leverage
EBITDA margin 14.6% on 7.5B revenueNet margin 9.2% vs industry median ~0%ROIC 12.4% exceeds cost of capital
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