RPM International Inc (RPM)

Pretax margin

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 May 31, 2020 Feb 29, 2020 Nov 30, 2019 Aug 31, 2019
Earnings before tax but after interest (EBT) (ttm) US$ in thousands 786,792 754,067 712,987 692,410 648,342 663,390 661,435 649,411 605,814 588,474 603,843 607,661 667,582 610,540 570,975 505,705 407,067 436,471 424,558 389,741
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 7,210,630 7,210,030 7,225,690 7,227,590 7,153,220 7,135,330 7,037,070 6,891,810 6,615,470 6,379,750 6,216,330 6,062,430 6,018,050 5,756,940 5,658,510 5,568,830 5,428,360 5,570,800 5,534,900 5,496,300
Pretax margin 10.91% 10.46% 9.87% 9.58% 9.06% 9.30% 9.40% 9.42% 9.16% 9.22% 9.71% 10.02% 11.09% 10.61% 10.09% 9.08% 7.50% 7.83% 7.67% 7.09%

May 31, 2024 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $786,792K ÷ $7,210,630K
= 10.91%

The pretax margin of RPM International Inc has shown variability over the past few quarters. The trend indicates that the company's profitability before taxes has generally been in the range of 7.09% to 11.09%.

In the most recent quarter ended May 31, 2024, the pretax margin was at 10.91%, showing a slight improvement compared to the previous quarter. This suggests that RPM International Inc has been successful in maintaining a healthy level of profitability relative to its revenue before accounting for taxes and other expenses.

Analyzing the historical data, we observe fluctuations in the pretax margin, indicating potential factors impacting the company's overall profitability. It is important for investors and stakeholders to continue monitoring RPM International Inc's pretax margin to assess its financial performance and management effectiveness.


Peer comparison

May 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Pretax margin
RPM International Inc
RPM
10.91%
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd
AXTA
6.82%
PPG Industries Inc
PPG
9.43%