RPM International Inc (RPM)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| 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 | |
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| Gross profit margin | 41.81% | 41.04% | 40.00% | 39.19% | 38.42% | 38.00% | 37.97% | 37.21% | 36.78% | 37.43% | 37.99% | 39.01% | 39.97% | 39.36% | 39.38% | 39.00% | 38.55% | 39.04% | 38.83% | 38.46% |
| Operating profit margin | 8.33% | 7.98% | 7.67% | 7.27% | 6.86% | 7.47% | 7.47% | 7.48% | 6.84% | 6.75% | 6.92% | 7.07% | 8.12% | 18.25% | 18.27% | 17.47% | 16.36% | 18.28% | 18.05% | 17.91% |
| 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% |
| Net profit margin | 8.16% | 7.76% | 7.26% | 7.07% | 6.69% | 7.38% | 7.57% | 7.63% | 7.43% | 7.03% | 7.30% | 7.53% | 8.35% | 7.92% | 7.59% | 6.80% | 5.61% | 5.90% | 5.98% | 5.51% |
RPM International Inc's profitability ratios have shown some fluctuations over the past few quarters. The gross profit margin has been gradually increasing, indicating the company's ability to control production costs and generate higher profits on sales.
The operating profit margin has also displayed some variability but generally maintained above 7%, reflecting the company's efficiency in managing its operating expenses to generate profit from its core business activities.
The pretax margin has shown some inconsistency, with fluctuations in profitability before accounting for taxes. Despite this, the margin has remained relatively stable, hovering around 9% to 10%, indicating the company's ability to generate profits before tax expenses consistently.
The net profit margin, which represents the company's bottom line profitability after all expenses including taxes, has shown slight fluctuations as well. Although there have been some variations, the margins have generally remained within the range of 7% to 8%, demonstrating the company's ability to convert its revenues into net income, albeit with some variability.
Overall, RPM International Inc has shown satisfactory profitability ratios, with steady gross profit margins and generally stable operating, pretax, and net profit margins. It is important for the company to continue monitoring and managing its costs effectively to ensure consistent profitability in the future.
Return on investment
| 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 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 9.12% | 9.02% | 8.47% | 7.83% | 7.24% | 8.07% | 7.68% | 7.58% | 6.75% | 6.80% | 6.87% | 6.95% | 7.81% | 18.14% | 17.85% | 17.09% | 15.78% | 18.29% | 17.90% | 17.59% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 8.93% | 8.76% | 8.03% | 7.61% | 7.06% | 7.96% | 7.77% | 7.73% | 7.33% | 7.09% | 7.26% | 7.41% | 8.04% | 7.87% | 7.42% | 6.65% | 5.41% | 5.90% | 5.93% | 5.41% |
| Return on total capital | 36.03% | 37.43% | 35.57% | 35.79% | 35.84% | 37.63% | 36.45% | 37.22% | 34.99% | 36.73% | 37.49% | 38.71% | 43.25% | 45.03% | 42.66% | 41.40% | 40.25% | 40.24% | 38.13% | 36.92% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 23.43% | 23.83% | 22.24% | 22.39% | 22.36% | 25.64% | 25.47% | 26.35% | 24.79% | 24.45% | 24.72% | 25.53% | 28.87% | 29.45% | 27.75% | 26.13% | 24.11% | 24.32% | 23.62% | 22.55% |
RPM International Inc's profitability ratios have shown some fluctuations over the past few quarters. The Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) has been relatively consistent, ranging from 6.75% to 9.12%. This indicates the company's ability to generate operating profits from its assets, with a peak in the most recent quarter.
The Return on Assets (ROA) has also shown stability, with values ranging from 5.41% to 8.93%. This ratio indicates the overall profitability of the company's assets, with a slight increase in the most recent quarter.
The Return on Total Capital has exhibited a similar trend, with values between 34.99% and 45.03%. This ratio shows the return generated from all sources of capital, including debt and equity, with a peak in the middle of the time period analyzed.
Lastly, the Return on Equity (ROE) has shown somewhat consistent performance, ranging from 22.24% to 29.45%. This ratio demonstrates the return generated for shareholders' equity and has seen a slight increase in the most recent quarter.
Overall, RPM International Inc's profitability ratios suggest that the company has been able to effectively generate returns from its assets and capital, with some fluctuations in performance over the quarters analyzed.