RPM International Inc (RPM)
Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)
| 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 |
| Total assets | US$ in thousands | 7,775,950 | 6,619,580 | 6,683,070 | 6,649,880 | 6,586,540 | 6,382,400 | 6,537,380 | 6,715,280 | 6,782,000 | 6,609,420 | 6,849,510 | 6,802,990 | 6,707,710 | 6,330,600 | 6,254,900 | 6,166,200 | 6,252,970 | 5,792,380 | 5,790,210 | 5,694,420 |
| Operating ROA | 11.57% | 13.36% | 13.67% | 13.59% | 13.49% | 13.43% | 12.97% | 12.25% | 11.60% | 11.91% | 11.25% | 10.23% | 9.12% | 9.08% | 9.32% | 10.47% | 11.74% | 12.03% | 11.40% | 10.54% |
May 31, 2025 calculation
Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $899,941K ÷ $7,775,950K
= 11.57%
The operating return on assets (ROA) of RPM International Inc has demonstrated an overall upward trend over the period analyzed. Beginning at 10.54% on August 31, 2020, the figure increased steadily, reaching its highest point of approximately 13.67% on November 30, 2024. Thereafter, the metric experienced a slight decline to 13.36% on February 28, 2025, and further decreased to 11.57% by May 31, 2025.
Throughout this timeframe, the operating ROA exhibited fluctuations, but the general trajectory was positive, indicating improved operational efficiency and asset utilization over the observed period. The consistent increase from 2020 to late 2024 suggests that RPM International Inc effectively enhanced its ability to generate operating income relative to its assets. The minor decline observed toward the end of the period may reflect temporary operational adjustments or market conditions affecting asset productivity.
In summary, the operating ROA indicates a favorable trend characterized by growth in the company's operational profitability relative to its asset base, with recent data showing a slight reduction that warrants ongoing monitoring for potential shifts in operational performance.
Peer comparison
May 31, 2025