Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
RPM International Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2016-FY2024 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
27.4%
FY2024
5-year range
24.1% / 28.2%
FY2020-FY2024
Trend
-0.2%
vs FY2023
Sector context
#8 of 110
Materials
What the data says
Among 110 Materials companies, RPM International is in the top 7% for return on equity (roe). Return on Equity (ROE) has fluctuated over the past 9 years, ranging from 13.3% in FY2016 to 39.8% in FY2020.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
27.4% in FY2024 with a 5-year CAGR of +5.8%. Top quartile in the Materials sector.
Improved from 24.1% to 27.4% over the past 2 years.
Materials sector context is included.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -0.8pp
- 5-Year Change
- +5.8pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 7% in MaterialsTop 7% of 110This company 27.4% Sector average -10.1%
▼
+371.3% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2024, return on equity (roe) decreased 0.2% year-over-year.
- Currently 37.5pp above the Materials sector average.
- Peak return on equity (roe) was recorded in FY2020.
- Lowest return on equity (roe) in the period was 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 | Return on Equity (ROE)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | - | - |
| FY2024 | 27.4% | -0.2% |
| FY2023 | 27.5% | +13.8% |
| FY2022 | 24.1% | -14.5% |
| FY2021 | 28.2% | -29.1% |
| FY2020 | 39.8% | +83.9% |
| FY2019 | 21.6% | +32.4% |
| FY2018 | 16.4% | -30.5% |
| FY2017 | 23.5% | +77.5% |
| FY2016 | 13.3% | -51.8% |
As of FY2024 · SEC 10-K · Updated Mar 28, 2026