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RPM vs. UFPI, AXTA, AYI, FBIN, and FUL

Should you buy RPM International stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares RPM International with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with RPM International include UFP Industries (UFPI), Axalta Coating Systems (AXTA), Acuity (AYI), Fortune Brands Innovations (FBIN), and H. B. Fuller (FUL).

How does RPM International compare to UFP Industries?

UFP Industries (NASDAQ:UFPI) and RPM International (NYSE:RPM) are related companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, risk, profitability, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, dividends, media sentiment and earnings.

UFP Industries has a beta of 1.23, indicating that its stock price is 23% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, RPM International has a beta of 1.04, indicating that its stock price is 4% more volatile than the broader market.

RPM International has higher revenue and earnings than UFP Industries. UFP Industries 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 Ratio
UFP Industries$6.32B0.83$294.79M$4.3621.29
RPM International$7.86B1.88$661.39M$5.1622.45

81.8% of UFP Industries shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.0% of RPM International shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.5% of UFP Industries shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.6% of RPM International shares are owned 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.

UFP Industries presently has a consensus price target of $103.75, suggesting a potential upside of 11.77%. RPM International has a consensus price target of $126.00, suggesting a potential upside of 8.77%. Given UFP Industries' higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe UFP Industries is more favorable than RPM International.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
UFP Industries
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33
RPM International
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71

UFP Industries pays an annual dividend of $1.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. RPM International pays an annual dividend of $2.16 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. UFP Industries pays out 33.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. RPM International pays out 41.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. UFP Industries has increased its dividend for 5 consecutive years and RPM International has increased its dividend for 51 consecutive years. RPM International is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

RPM International has a net margin of 8.41% compared to UFP Industries' net margin of 3.99%. RPM International's return on equity of 22.45% beat UFP Industries' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
UFP Industries3.99% 8.00% 6.11%
RPM International 8.41%22.45%8.86%

In the previous week, UFP Industries had 7 more articles in the media than RPM International. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for UFP Industries and 5 mentions for RPM International. RPM International's average media sentiment score of 1.05 beat UFP Industries' score of 0.86 indicating that RPM International is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
UFP Industries
5 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
RPM International
4 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

RPM International beats UFP Industries on 13 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does RPM International compare to Axalta Coating Systems?

RPM International (NYSE:RPM) and Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE:AXTA) are both materials companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, risk, media sentiment, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation and profitability.

RPM International presently has a consensus target price of $126.00, suggesting a potential upside of 8.77%. Axalta Coating Systems has a consensus target price of $36.00, suggesting a potential downside of 4.77%. Given RPM International's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe RPM International is more favorable than Axalta Coating Systems.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
RPM International
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71
Axalta Coating Systems
0 Sell rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.27

81.0% of RPM International shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 98.3% of Axalta Coating Systems shares are held by institutional investors. 1.6% of RPM International shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Axalta Coating Systems shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

RPM International has a beta of 1.04, meaning that its stock price is 4% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Axalta Coating Systems has a beta of 1.24, meaning that its stock price is 24% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Axalta Coating Systems had 7 more articles in the media than RPM International. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for Axalta Coating Systems and 5 mentions for RPM International. RPM International's average media sentiment score of 1.05 beat Axalta Coating Systems' score of 0.77 indicating that RPM International is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
RPM International
4 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Axalta Coating Systems
6 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

RPM International has a net margin of 8.41% compared to Axalta Coating Systems' net margin of 6.78%. RPM International's return on equity of 22.45% beat Axalta Coating Systems' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
RPM International8.41% 22.45% 8.86%
Axalta Coating Systems 6.78%22.35%7.12%

RPM International has higher revenue and earnings than Axalta Coating Systems. RPM International is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Axalta Coating Systems, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
RPM International$7.86B1.88$661.39M$5.1622.45
Axalta Coating Systems$5.12B1.58$378M$1.6223.34

Summary

RPM International beats Axalta Coating Systems on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does RPM International compare to Acuity?

RPM International (NYSE:RPM) and Acuity (NYSE:AYI) are related large-cap companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, risk, analyst recommendations, profitability, earnings, media sentiment, institutional ownership and valuation.

In the previous week, Acuity had 2 more articles in the media than RPM International. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Acuity and 5 mentions for RPM International. Acuity's average media sentiment score of 1.45 beat RPM International's score of 1.05 indicating that Acuity is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
RPM International
4 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Acuity
6 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Acuity has a net margin of 10.25% compared to RPM International's net margin of 8.41%. RPM International's return on equity of 22.45% beat Acuity's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
RPM International8.41% 22.45% 8.86%
Acuity 10.25%20.26%12.21%

RPM International has a beta of 1.04, meaning that its stock price is 4% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Acuity has a beta of 1.29, meaning that its stock price is 29% more volatile than the broader market.

RPM International currently has a consensus price target of $126.00, indicating a potential upside of 8.77%. Acuity has a consensus price target of $397.17, indicating a potential upside of 10.52%. Given Acuity's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Acuity is more favorable than RPM International.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
RPM International
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71
Acuity
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.56

81.0% of RPM International shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 98.2% of Acuity shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.6% of RPM International shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.9% of Acuity shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

RPM International has higher revenue and earnings than Acuity. RPM International is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Acuity, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
RPM International$7.86B1.88$661.39M$5.1622.45
Acuity$4.35B2.48$396.60M$15.0823.83

RPM International pays an annual dividend of $2.16 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. Acuity pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.2%. RPM International pays out 41.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Acuity pays out 5.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. RPM International has increased its dividend for 51 consecutive years and Acuity has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years. RPM International is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Summary

Acuity beats RPM International on 12 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does RPM International compare to Fortune Brands Innovations?

Fortune Brands Innovations (NYSE:FBIN) and RPM International (NYSE:RPM) are related companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership, valuation, risk, dividends and media sentiment.

RPM International has higher revenue and earnings than Fortune Brands Innovations. RPM International is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Fortune Brands Innovations, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Fortune Brands Innovations$4.46B1.41$298.80M$2.2523.49
RPM International$7.86B1.88$661.39M$5.1622.45

Fortune Brands Innovations currently has a consensus target price of $55.33, suggesting a potential upside of 4.71%. RPM International has a consensus target price of $126.00, suggesting a potential upside of 8.77%. Given RPM International's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe RPM International is more favorable than Fortune Brands Innovations.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Fortune Brands Innovations
2 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.20
RPM International
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71

In the previous week, Fortune Brands Innovations had 9 more articles in the media than RPM International. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for Fortune Brands Innovations and 5 mentions for RPM International. RPM International's average media sentiment score of 1.05 beat Fortune Brands Innovations' score of 0.80 indicating that RPM International is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Fortune Brands Innovations
5 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
RPM International
4 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Fortune Brands Innovations has a beta of 1.31, indicating that its stock price is 31% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, RPM International has a beta of 1.04, indicating that its stock price is 4% more volatile than the broader market.

RPM International has a net margin of 8.41% compared to Fortune Brands Innovations' net margin of 6.12%. RPM International's return on equity of 22.45% beat Fortune Brands Innovations' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Fortune Brands Innovations6.12% 17.72% 6.40%
RPM International 8.41%22.45%8.86%

Fortune Brands Innovations pays an annual dividend of $1.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. RPM International pays an annual dividend of $2.16 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. Fortune Brands Innovations pays out 46.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. RPM International pays out 41.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Fortune Brands Innovations has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years and RPM International has raised its dividend for 51 consecutive years.

87.6% of Fortune Brands Innovations shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.0% of RPM International shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.3% of Fortune Brands Innovations shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.6% of RPM International shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

RPM International beats Fortune Brands Innovations on 13 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does RPM International compare to H. B. Fuller?

H. B. Fuller (NYSE:FUL) and RPM International (NYSE:RPM) are both materials companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, media sentiment, profitability, risk, dividends, earnings and institutional ownership.

H. B. Fuller presently has a consensus price target of $67.86, indicating a potential upside of 14.38%. RPM International has a consensus price target of $126.00, indicating a potential upside of 8.77%. Given H. B. Fuller's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe H. B. Fuller is more favorable than RPM International.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
H. B. Fuller
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83
RPM International
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71

RPM International has higher revenue and earnings than H. B. Fuller. H. B. Fuller 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 Ratio
H. B. Fuller$3.47B0.92$151.97M$3.2618.20
RPM International$7.86B1.88$661.39M$5.1622.45

95.9% of H. B. Fuller shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 81.0% of RPM International shares are held by institutional investors. 1.8% of H. B. Fuller shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.6% of RPM International shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, RPM International had 2 more articles in the media than H. B. Fuller. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for RPM International and 3 mentions for H. B. Fuller. H. B. Fuller's average media sentiment score of 1.20 beat RPM International's score of 1.05 indicating that H. B. Fuller is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
H. B. Fuller
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
RPM International
4 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

H. B. Fuller has a beta of 0.98, suggesting that its stock price is 2% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, RPM International has a beta of 1.04, suggesting that its stock price is 4% more volatile than the broader market.

H. B. Fuller pays an annual dividend of $0.98 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. RPM International pays an annual dividend of $2.16 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. H. B. Fuller pays out 30.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. RPM International pays out 41.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. H. B. Fuller has increased its dividend for 57 consecutive years and RPM International has increased its dividend for 51 consecutive years.

RPM International has a net margin of 8.41% compared to H. B. Fuller's net margin of 5.29%. RPM International's return on equity of 22.45% beat H. B. Fuller's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
H. B. Fuller5.29% 12.18% 4.73%
RPM International 8.41%22.45%8.86%

Summary

RPM International beats H. B. Fuller on 12 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

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RPM vs. The Competition

MetricRPM InternationalChemicals IndustryMaterials SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$14.79B$11.35B$4.82B$24.12B
Dividend Yield1.94%2.86%4.76%3.71%
P/E Ratio22.4421.3821.1132.05
Price / Sales1.8847.104,693.1920.27
Price / Cash15.2915.0626.4731.77
Price / Book4.463.478.586.95
Net Income$661.39M$223.51M$155.10M$1.07B
7 Day Performance6.83%2.59%4.90%2.83%
1 Month Performance3.78%1.62%0.31%1.75%
1 Year Performance-3.45%22.25%41.00%19.85%

RPM International Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
RPM
RPM International
4.2332 of 5 stars
$115.84
+0.7%
$126.00
+8.8%
-3.0%$14.79B$7.86B22.4417,546
UFPI
UFP Industries
4.3375 of 5 stars
$91.68
+5.7%
$103.75
+13.2%
-5.9%$4.90B$6.32B21.0313,800
AXTA
Axalta Coating Systems
2.4329 of 5 stars
$36.32
+1.4%
$36.00
-0.9%
+34.1%$7.66B$5.12B22.4212,300
AYI
Acuity
4.0225 of 5 stars
$334.93
+2.0%
$397.17
+18.6%
+12.5%$9.83B$4.35B22.2113,800
FBIN
Fortune Brands Innovations
3.9527 of 5 stars
$52.16
+5.9%
$54.08
+3.7%
-6.4%$5.88B$4.46B23.1810,000

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