Business Description

RPM International, Inc. is engaged in the manufacture, marketing, sales, and distribution of building materials, sealants, coatings, and related services. The company operates in the given following business segments: Construction Products Group; Performance Coatings Group; and Consumer Group. Specialty Products Group (SPG) is also available. It includes adhesives coatings, construction sealants, and chemicals. Concrete admixture, repair, and insulation products are all included. It is based out of Medina, Ohio.

 

Key Financials

Revenue (US$ Mn)

 

• RPM International Inc.’s annual revenue for 2021 was US$ 6,106 Mn, a 10.88% increase from the 2020
• The annual revenue generated by RPM International Inc. in 2020 was US$ 5,507 Mn
• At a 4.57% increase, RPM International Inc.’s annual revenue of US$ 5,565 Mn was indexed in 2019
• RPM International Inc. generated total revenue of US$ 5,322 Mn in 2018

 

Operating Income(US$ Mn)

 

• RPM International Inc.’s operating income for 2021 was US$ 741 Mn, a 36.21% increase from 2020
• The operating income generated by RPM International Inc. in 2020 was US$ 544 Mn
• At a -5.02% decrease, RPM International Inc.’s operating income of US$ 492 Mn was indexed in 2019
• RPM International Inc. generated an operating income of US$ 518 Mn in 2018

 

Net Income(US$ Mn)

 

• RPM International Inc.’s net income for 2021 was US$ 503 Mn, a 65.46% increase from 2020
• The net income generated by RPM International Inc. in 2020 was US$ 304 Mn
• At a -21.01% decrease, RPM International Inc.’s net income of US$ 267 Mn was indexed in 2019
• RPM International Inc. generated a net income of US$ 338 Mn in 2018

 

Operating Margin %

 

• 12% was the operating margin generated by RPM International Inc. in 2021
• RPM International Inc.’s operating margin for 2020 was 10%, a 12.5% increase from 2019
• From 2018’s operating margins, RPM International Inc. registered a -9.28% decrease in 2019, amounting to 9%
• An operating margin of 10% was generated in 2018 by RPM International Inc.

 

Gross Margin %

 

• RPM International Inc.’s gross margin for 2021 was 39%, a 3.68% increase from 2020
• The gross margin generated by RPM International Inc. in 2020 was 38%
• At a -0.98% decrease, RPM International Inc.’s gross margin of 41% was indexed in 2019
• RPM International Inc. generated a gross margin of 41% in 2018

 

SWOT Analysis

Territorial Presence

RPM’s extensive territorial presence allows it to gain access to major markets around the globe and increases its market share. The presence in a larger region reduces dependence on one market. It is able to service multi-national customers because of its global reach. It sells products in 160 countries and territories and has manufacturing facilities in around 122 locations across North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. It generates around 32% of its revenue from international markets via a combination of direct and export sales.