RPM International Inc (RPM)

Return on equity (ROE)

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
Net income (ttm) US$ in thousands 588,397 559,146 524,921 510,760 478,691 526,336 532,381 525,912 491,481 448,623 453,846 456,630 502,643 455,810 429,421 378,792 304,385 328,451 330,788 302,982
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 2,510,880 2,346,810 2,360,550 2,281,140 2,140,840 2,053,160 2,090,460 1,996,060 1,982,430 1,835,050 1,836,110 1,788,580 1,741,060 1,547,480 1,547,740 1,449,590 1,262,440 1,350,510 1,400,690 1,343,390
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%

May 31, 2024 calculation

ROE = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $588,397K ÷ $2,510,880K
= 23.43%

The Return on Equity (ROE) for RPM International Inc has shown fluctuations over the past few quarters, ranging from a low of 22.24% in November 2023 to a high of 29.45% in February 2021. The ROE values have generally been above 20%, indicating that the company has been generating healthy returns for its shareholders in relation to the equity invested.

The ROE trend for RPM International Inc has been relatively stable, with minor fluctuations within a reasonable range. This consistency suggests that the company has been efficient in utilizing its equity to generate profits.

Overall, the ROE performance of RPM International Inc reflects positively on the company's profitability and efficiency in utilizing shareholder equity to generate returns. It indicates that the company has been effectively managing its resources to create value for its shareholders.


Peer comparison

May 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
ROE
RPM International Inc
RPM
23.43%
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd
AXTA
15.48%
PPG Industries Inc
PPG
16.22%