RPM International Inc (RPM)
Operating 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 | ||
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| Operating income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 899,941 | 884,404 | 913,735 | 903,966 | 888,243 | 857,219 | 847,784 | 822,629 | 786,825 | 787,492 | 770,778 | 695,890 | 611,435 | 575,045 | 582,683 | 645,784 | 734,163 | 696,887 | 660,330 | 600,135 |
| 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 |
| Operating profit margin | 12.21% | 12.12% | 12.44% | 12.40% | 12.11% | 11.67% | 11.56% | 11.21% | 10.84% | 10.90% | 10.79% | 9.96% | 9.12% | 8.89% | 9.24% | 10.50% | 12.02% | 11.97% | 11.53% | 10.64% |
May 31, 2025 calculation
Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $899,941K ÷ $7,372,650K
= 12.21%
The operating profit margin of RPM International Inc has exhibited a generally upward trend over the analyzed period. Starting at 10.64% as of August 31, 2020, there was a progressive increase reaching 11.53% by November 30, 2020, and further climbing to 11.97% by February 28, 2021. The margin maintained a steady growth through May 31, 2021, at 12.02%, before experiencing a decline to 10.50% as of August 31, 2021.
Subsequently, the operating profit margin continued to fluctuate, reaching a low of 8.89% on February 28, 2022, before gradually stabilizing and improving again, with recent figures indicating a consistent upward trajectory. As of November 30, 2023, the margin stood at 11.56%, and further increases have been observed through the beginning of 2024, with the figure at 12.44% on November 30, 2024. In the most recent data points, the operating profit margin has maintained levels above 12%, with 12.21% recorded on May 31, 2025.
Overall, the data reflects a pattern of recovery and growth from the earlier troughs, suggesting an improvement in operational efficiency and profitability. The trend toward higher operating profit margins in recent periods indicates effective cost management and increased pricing or sales efficiency. However, the fluctuations observed in certain periods highlight potential volatility in operating performance that warrants ongoing monitoring.
Peer comparison
May 31, 2025