RPM International Inc (RPM)
Net profit margin
| May 31, 2025 | Feb 28, 2025 | Nov 30, 2024 | Aug 31, 2024 | 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 688,688 | 643,541 | 652,706 | 615,007 | 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 |
| Revenue (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 7,372,650 | 7,298,830 | 7,345,250 | 7,292,210 | 7,335,280 | 7,343,330 | 7,336,530 | 7,335,960 | 7,256,420 | 7,224,100 | 7,141,800 | 6,989,630 | 6,707,730 | 6,468,150 | 6,303,670 | 6,150,050 | 6,106,300 | 5,820,950 | 5,725,530 | 5,640,900 |
| Net profit margin | 9.34% | 8.82% | 8.89% | 8.43% | 8.02% | 7.61% | 7.15% | 6.96% | 6.60% | 7.29% | 7.45% | 7.52% | 7.33% | 6.94% | 7.20% | 7.42% | 8.23% | 7.83% | 7.50% | 6.72% |
May 31, 2025 calculation
Net profit margin = Net income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $688,688K ÷ $7,372,650K
= 9.34%
The net profit margin of RPM International Inc. has demonstrated a general upward trend over the analyzed period. Starting at 6.72% as of August 31, 2020, the margin experienced gradual increases, reaching a peak of 8.89% on November 30, 2024. This indicates an improvement in profitability relative to revenue over the period.
Throughout the observed timeframe, the margin showed some fluctuations but maintained an overall positive trajectory. For instance, after reaching a low of 6.60% on May 31, 2023, the margin increased steadily, culminating at 9.34% on May 31, 2025. Notably, the margin crossed the 7% threshold multiple times, highlighting periods of relatively stable profitability, and then continued upward beyond that range.
The incremental increase towards the most recent dates suggests effective operational management, cost control, or favorable market conditions contributing to higher profitability margins. The consistent rise in net profit margin reflects an ability to generate more profit per dollar of revenue, which is viewed as a positive indicator of the company's financial health and operational efficiency over this timeframe.
Peer comparison
May 31, 2025