RPM International Inc (RPM)

Debt-to-equity ratio

May 31, 2025 May 31, 2024 May 31, 2023 May 31, 2022 May 31, 2021
Long-term debt US$ in thousands
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 2,885,360 2,510,880 2,140,840 1,982,430 1,741,060
Debt-to-equity ratio 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

May 31, 2025 calculation

Debt-to-equity ratio = Long-term debt ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $—K ÷ $2,885,360K
= 0.00

The debt-to-equity ratio for RPM International Inc remains consistently at 0.00 across the analyzed period from May 31, 2021 to May 31, 2025. This indicates that the company has had no reported long-term or short-term debt obligations relative to its equity during these fiscal years. Such a stable and zero value suggests that RPM International Inc has financed its operations predominantly through equity rather than debt, reflecting a conservative financial structure with minimal or no leverage. This positioning could imply a lower financial risk profile, as the company is not subject to interest payments or debt servicing pressures. However, it may also suggest limitations in leveraging opportunities for growth or expansion through borrowed capital. Overall, the data indicates a consistently debt-free capital structure over the specified period.


Peer comparison

May 31, 2025

Company name
Symbol
Debt-to-equity ratio
RPM International Inc
RPM
0.00
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd
AXTA
1.78
PPG Industries Inc
PPG
0.00