RPM International (RPM) Competitors $125.40 -0.08 (-0.06%) Closing price 08/29/2025 03:59 PM EasternExtended Trading$124.32 -1.08 (-0.86%) As of 08/29/2025 04:20 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Polygon.io. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Competitors Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock RPM vs. AXTA, AYI, FBIN, FUL, GGG, ITW, MAS, PNR, PPG, and SHWShould you be buying RPM International stock or one of its competitors? The main competitors of RPM International include Axalta Coating Systems (AXTA), Acuity (AYI), Fortune Brands Innovations (FBIN), H. B. Fuller (FUL), Graco (GGG), Illinois Tool Works (ITW), Masco (MAS), Pentair (PNR), PPG Industries (PPG), and Sherwin-Williams (SHW). RPM International vs. Its Competitors Axalta Coating Systems Acuity Fortune Brands Innovations H. B. Fuller Graco Illinois Tool Works Masco Pentair PPG Industries Sherwin-Williams Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE:AXTA) and RPM International (NYSE:RPM) are both basic materials companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, profitability, institutional ownership, risk, valuation, media sentiment and analyst recommendations. Does the media favor AXTA or RPM? In the previous week, Axalta Coating Systems had 6 more articles in the media than RPM International. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Axalta Coating Systems and 4 mentions for RPM International. RPM International's average media sentiment score of 1.50 beat Axalta Coating Systems' score of 1.49 indicating that RPM International is being referred to more favorably in the news media. Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment Axalta Coating Systems 9 Very Positive mention(s) 0 Positive mention(s) 1 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Positive RPM International 3 Very Positive mention(s) 1 Positive mention(s) 0 Neutral mention(s) 0 Negative mention(s) 0 Very Negative mention(s) Very Positive Do analysts prefer AXTA or RPM? Axalta Coating Systems presently has a consensus price target of $37.71, suggesting a potential upside of 20.72%. RPM International has a consensus price target of $131.09, suggesting a potential upside of 4.54%. Given Axalta Coating Systems' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Axalta Coating Systems is more favorable than RPM International.Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Axalta Coating Systems 0 Sell rating(s) 6 Hold rating(s) 7 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.64RPM International 0 Sell rating(s) 7 Hold rating(s) 5 Buy rating(s) 1 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.54 Which has stronger earnings & valuation, AXTA or RPM? RPM International has higher revenue and earnings than Axalta Coating Systems. Axalta Coating Systems is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than RPM International, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings RatioAxalta Coating Systems$5.28B1.28$391M$2.0415.31RPM International$7.37B2.18$688.69M$5.3523.44 Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in AXTA or RPM? 98.3% of Axalta Coating Systems shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.0% of RPM International shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of Axalta Coating Systems shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.6% of RPM International shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth. Which has more volatility & risk, AXTA or RPM? Axalta Coating Systems has a beta of 1.27, meaning that its stock price is 27% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, RPM International has a beta of 1.03, meaning that its stock price is 3% more volatile than the S&P 500. Is AXTA or RPM more profitable? RPM International has a net margin of 9.34% compared to Axalta Coating Systems' net margin of 8.58%. Axalta Coating Systems' return on equity of 25.32% beat RPM International's return on equity.Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Axalta Coating Systems8.58% 25.32% 7.05% RPM International 9.34%24.94%9.83% SummaryRPM International beats Axalta Coating Systems on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks. Get RPM International News Delivered to You Automatically Sign up to receive the latest news and ratings for RPM and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Subscribe Now View SMS TermsBy entering your phone number and clicking the sign-up button, you agree to receive periodic text messages from MarketBeat at the phone number you submitted, including texts that may be sent using an automatic telephone dialing system. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency will vary. 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The averaged score is equivalent to the following: Very Negative Sentiment <= -1.5, Negative Sentiment > -1.5 and <= -0.5, Neutral Sentiment > -0.5 and < 0.5, Positive Sentiment >= 0.5 and < 1.5, and Very Positive Sentiment >= 1.5.Skip Chart RPM vs. The Competition Export to ExcelMetricRPM InternationalCHEM IndustryMaterials SectorNYSE ExchangeMarket Cap$16.08B$15.77B$3.52B$21.36BDividend Yield1.63%1.90%5.08%3.49%P/E Ratio23.4454.72146.0129.34Price / Sales2.183.1114,196.5752.41Price / Cash18.1313.4824.2023.91Price / Book5.583.336.195.36Net Income$688.69M$423.39M$150.51M$996.52M7 Day Performance-1.75%0.12%3.08%0.34%1 Month Performance6.85%10.18%9.90%5.52%1 Year Performance7.87%8.99%39.65%11.66% RPM International Competitors List Export to ExcelCompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)RPMRPM International4.3737 of 5 stars$125.40-0.1%$131.09+4.5%+7.9%$16.08B$7.37B23.4417,778News CoveragePositive NewsAXTAAxalta Coating Systems4.3626 of 5 stars$31.37-1.4%$37.71+20.2%-14.4%$6.79B$5.20B15.3812,800News CoveragePositive NewsAYIAcuity3.7786 of 5 stars$325.96-0.2%$340.60+4.5%+27.9%$9.99B$3.84B25.6913,200News CoveragePositive NewsFBINFortune Brands Innovations4.842 of 5 stars$59.96-2.5%$75.91+26.6%-26.2%$7.20B$4.61B18.8611,000News CoveragePositive NewsAnalyst ForecastFULH. 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Fuller4.2562 of 5 stars$61.06-1.8%$67.25+10.1%-28.6%$3.29B$3.57B33.017,500GGGGraco4.2409 of 5 stars$86.85-0.5%$94.50+8.8%+2.3%$14.39B$2.11B30.804,300News CoveragePositive NewsAnalyst RevisionITWIllinois Tool Works4.4815 of 5 stars$266.90-0.9%$260.67-2.3%+4.6%$77.80B$15.90B23.3944,000Positive NewsMASMasco4.7907 of 5 stars$74.52-1.4%$74.13-0.5%-7.7%$15.60B$7.66B19.7718,000Positive NewsInsider TradePNRPentair4.6275 of 5 stars$107.94-0.6%$114.36+5.9%+21.2%$17.70B$4.08B29.499,750News CoveragePositive NewsPPGPPG Industries4.8366 of 5 stars$112.18-1.8%$129.82+15.7%-14.3%$25.32B$15.85B25.4446,000News CoveragePositive NewsSHWSherwin-Williams4.5974 of 5 stars$366.89-1.6%$388.60+5.9%-1.0%$91.48B$23.08B36.4063,890News CoveragePositive NewsAnalyst ForecastInsider Trade Related Companies and Tools Related Companies AXTA Alternatives AYI Alternatives FBIN Alternatives FUL Alternatives GGG Alternatives ITW Alternatives MAS Alternatives PNR Alternatives PPG Alternatives SHW Alternatives Top 10 Stock Comparisons Semiconductor Stocks Artificial Intelligence Stocks Growth Stocks Magnificent Seven Stocks Pharmaceutical Stocks Ecommerce Stocks Bitcoin Stocks Meme Stocks Cryptocurrency Stocks Cybersecurity Stocks This page (NYSE:RPM) was last updated on 8/31/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersINVESTOR ALERT: Tiny “$3 AI Wonder Stock” on the Verge of Blasting OffRight now, we’re witnessing a monumental shift in the world.Traders Agency | SponsoredBONUS GUIDE - Ben Stein Prepares For the Next Financial CrisisWith inflation high, debt soaring, and global tensions rising, a financial storm may be brewing. 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