RPM International Inc (RPM)

The operating return on assets (ROA) for RPM International Inc. demonstrates notable fluctuations over the analyzed period from May 31, 2021, to May 31, 2025. In the fiscal year ending May 31, 2021, the operating ROA stood at 11.63%, indicating a solid level of operating efficiency in utilizing assets to generate operating income. This was followed by a decline to 9.39% in the subsequent year ending May 31, 2022, reflecting a decrease in operating profitability relative to the company's asset base.

However, the operating ROA showed signs of recovery in the fiscal year ending May 31, 2023, rising to 11.52%, nearly reverting to its prior high. This suggests an improvement in operational efficiency and better asset utilization compared to the previous year. The trend continued positively into the fiscal year ending May 31, 2024, where the operating ROA reached 13.44%, representing the highest level within the given timeframe. This peak indicates a period of enhanced operational performance and possibly effective cost management or increased margins, leading to more efficient asset utilization.

In the most recent fiscal year ending May 31, 2025, the operating ROA declined slightly to 11.64%. Despite this decrease, the ratio remains significantly higher than the low point observed in 2022 and close to the levels seen in 2021 and 2023, implying a stabilization of operating efficiency after the prior peak.

Overall, the operating ROA trend suggests that RPM International Inc. has experienced periods of operational strength interspersed with minor setbacks. The notable peak in 2024 indicates a highly efficient operational year, while the fluctuations around this peak reflect the company's dynamic operating environment and the challenges it may face in maintaining peak profitability levels.

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May 31, 2025