RPM International Inc (RPM)

Financial leverage ratio

May 31, 2024 May 31, 2023 May 31, 2022 May 31, 2021 May 31, 2020
Total assets US$ in thousands 6,586,540 6,782,000 6,707,710 6,252,970 5,630,950
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 2,510,880 2,140,840 1,982,430 1,741,060 1,262,440
Financial leverage ratio 2.62 3.17 3.38 3.59 4.46

May 31, 2024 calculation

Financial leverage ratio = Total assets ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $6,586,540K ÷ $2,510,880K
= 2.62

The financial leverage ratio of RPM International Inc has shown a declining trend over the past five years, from 4.46 in 2020 to 2.62 in 2024. This indicates that the company has been reducing its reliance on debt to finance its operations and investments. A lower financial leverage ratio suggests that the company is relying more on equity financing, which can be seen as a positive sign of financial stability and lower risk. It is important to consider other aspects of the company's financial health alongside this ratio to get a comprehensive understanding of its overall leverage position.


Peer comparison

May 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Financial leverage ratio
RPM International Inc
RPM
2.62
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd
AXTA
4.21
PPG Industries Inc
PPG
2.76