RPM International Inc (RPM)

Net profit margin

May 31, 2024 Feb 29, 2024 Nov 30, 2023 Aug 31, 2023 May 31, 2023 Feb 28, 2023 Nov 30, 2022 Aug 31, 2022 May 31, 2022 Feb 28, 2022 Nov 30, 2021 Aug 31, 2021 May 31, 2021 Feb 28, 2021 Nov 30, 2020 Aug 31, 2020 May 31, 2020 Feb 29, 2020 Nov 30, 2019 Aug 31, 2019
Net income (ttm) US$ in thousands 588,397 559,146 524,921 510,760 478,691 526,336 532,381 525,912 491,481 448,623 453,846 456,630 502,643 455,810 429,421 378,792 304,385 328,451 330,788 302,982
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 7,210,630 7,210,030 7,225,690 7,227,590 7,153,220 7,135,330 7,037,070 6,891,810 6,615,470 6,379,750 6,216,330 6,062,430 6,018,050 5,756,940 5,658,510 5,568,830 5,428,360 5,570,800 5,534,900 5,496,300
Net profit margin 8.16% 7.76% 7.26% 7.07% 6.69% 7.38% 7.57% 7.63% 7.43% 7.03% 7.30% 7.53% 8.35% 7.92% 7.59% 6.80% 5.61% 5.90% 5.98% 5.51%

May 31, 2024 calculation

Net profit margin = Net income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $588,397K ÷ $7,210,630K
= 8.16%

RPM International Inc's net profit margin has shown some fluctuation over the past few quarters. The net profit margin has generally been in the range of 6% to 8%. In the most recent period ending May 31, 2024, the net profit margin improved to 8.16%, indicating that the company was able to generate $0.08 of profit from each dollar of revenue. This is a positive sign for the company's profitability.

However, it is important to note that the net profit margin has not been consistently increasing and there have been fluctuations in the margin over the past few quarters. This may indicate some variability in RPM International Inc's operational efficiency and cost management.

Overall, while the recent improvement in the net profit margin is a positive development, it would be beneficial for RPM International Inc to continue monitoring and analyzing its profitability metrics to ensure sustainable growth and efficiency in its operations.


Peer comparison

May 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Net profit margin
RPM International Inc
RPM
8.16%
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd
AXTA
5.16%
PPG Industries Inc
PPG
7.01%