RPM International Inc (RPM)
Operating profit margin
| May 31, 2025 | May 31, 2024 | May 31, 2023 | May 31, 2022 | May 31, 2021 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating income | US$ in thousands | 905,430 | 885,158 | 781,623 | 630,011 | 727,494 |
| Revenue | US$ in thousands | 7,372,640 | 7,335,280 | 7,256,410 | 6,707,730 | 6,106,290 |
| Operating profit margin | 12.28% | 12.07% | 10.77% | 9.39% | 11.91% |
May 31, 2025 calculation
Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $905,430K ÷ $7,372,640K
= 12.28%
The operating profit margin of RPM International Inc. has exhibited notable fluctuations over the analyzed period from May 31, 2021, to May 31, 2025. In 2021, the operating profit margin stood at 11.91%, reflecting the company's profitability relative to its sales. This figure declined significantly in 2022 to 9.39%, indicating a reduction in operating efficiency or increased costs relative to revenue during that period.
However, the margin demonstrated a recovery in 2023, reaching 10.77%, suggesting improvements in operational performance or cost management. The upward trend continued into 2024, with the operating profit margin increasing to 12.07%, surpassing the 2021 level and indicating enhanced profitability. This positive momentum persisted into 2025, with the margin slightly increasing to 12.28%, the highest point within the analyzed timeframe.
Overall, the data suggests that RPM International Inc. experienced a dip in operating efficiency in 2022 but has since showed signs of recovery and improvement, culminating in a robust operating profit margin in 2025. This progression underscores the company's capacity to adapt and enhance its operational profitability over the analyzed period.
Peer comparison
May 31, 2025