RPM International Inc (RPM)
Return on assets (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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 688,688 | 643,541 | 652,706 | 615,007 | 588,397 | 559,146 | 524,921 | 510,760 | 478,691 | 526,336 | 532,381 | 525,912 | 491,481 | 448,623 | 453,846 | 456,630 | 502,643 | 455,810 | 429,421 | 378,792 |
| 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 |
| ROA | 8.86% | 9.72% | 9.77% | 9.25% | 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% |
May 31, 2025 calculation
ROA = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $688,688K ÷ $7,775,950K
= 8.86%
The analysis of RPM International Inc.'s return on assets (ROA) data indicates a general upward trend over the specified periods, reflecting improvements in asset utilization and profitability. Starting from a ROA of 6.65% as of August 31, 2020, the figure exhibits gradual increases over subsequent periods, reaching 8.93% by May 31, 2024. This escalation suggests enhanced operational efficiency and effective asset management, contributing to higher net income relative to total assets.
The ROA experienced minor fluctuations around the 7% to 8% range during the latter part of 2020 through mid-2023, with a notable peak at 8.76% on February 29, 2024. Following this peak, a slight decline occurred, with the ROA settling at approximately 8.86% on May 31, 2025. The continued positive trajectory, particularly from late 2023 onward, indicates a consistent strengthening of the company's profitability in relation to its asset base.
Overall, the movement of RPM International Inc.'s ROA reflects a steady improvement in operational performance and asset efficiency over the analyzed period, with indications of strong earnings generation relative to asset investments, especially in the most recent periods.
Peer comparison
May 31, 2025