Company / Gross Margin
RPM International Gross Margin History
FY2016-FY2024 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Gross Margin
41.4%
FY2024
5-year range
36.3% / 41.4%
FY2020-FY2024
Trend
+0.7%
vs FY2023
Sector context
#9 of 66
Materials
What the data says
RPM International's gross margin of 41.4% is higher than 86% of companies in the Materials sector (FY2024). Gross Margin has increased for 3 consecutive years, from 36.3% in FY2021 to 41.4% in FY2024.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
41.4% in FY2024 with a 5-year CAGR of +3.4%. Top quartile in the Materials sector.
Improved from 37.9% to 41.4% over the past 2 years.
Materials sector context is included.
Gross Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +5.1pp
- 5-Year Change
- +3.4pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 14% in MaterialsTop 14% of 66This company 41.4% Sector average 26.1%
▼
+58.7% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- RPM International's gross margin has grown for 3 consecutive years.
- In FY2024, gross margin increased 0.7% year-over-year.
- Currently 15.3pp above the Materials sector average.
- Peak gross margin was recorded in FY2016.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Low Piotroski F-Score: 2/9 (multiple financial health concerns)
- Altman Z-Score 0.75 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Gross MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | - | - |
| FY2024 | 41.4% | +0.7% |
| FY2023 | 41.1% | +8.5% |
| FY2022 | 37.9% | +4.4% |
| FY2021 | 36.3% | -7.9% |
| FY2020 | 39.4% | +3.7% |
| FY2019 | 38.0% | +1.3% |
| FY2018 | 37.5% | -1.0% |
| FY2017 | 37.9% | -13.3% |
| FY2016 | 43.7% | +0.7% |
As of FY2024 · SEC 10-K · Updated Mar 28, 2026