RPM
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RPM International Inc. (RPM) closed at $93.23 as of 2026-03-20, trading 8.8% below its 200-week moving average of $102.23. This places RPM in the deep value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -2.3% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 37, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.2x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.21 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 2352 weeks of data, RPM has crossed below its 200-week moving average 17 times. On average, these episodes lasted 14 weeks. Historically, investors who bought RPM at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +23.7%.
With a market cap of $12.0 billion, RPM is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 3.5%. Return on equity stands at 22.8%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 3.8x book value.
Over the past 33.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in RPM would have grown to $2275, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. RPM has returned 9.9% annualized vs 10.4% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: RPM vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After RPM Crosses Below the Line?
Across 12 historical episodes, buying RPM when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +18.0% after 12 months (median +17.0%), compared to +22.5% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 67% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +31.8% vs +27.7% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment RPM crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
RPM has crossed below its 200-week MA 17 times with an average 1-year return of +23.7% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1981 | Mar 1981 | 1 | 0.2% | -9.3% | +19649.3% |
| Jul 1981 | Dec 1981 | 23 | 20.6% | +6.8% | +19200.5% |
| Jan 1982 | Apr 1982 | 15 | 14.1% | +51.3% | +21674.9% |
| Sep 1990 | Oct 1990 | 1 | 0.3% | +63.2% | +4933.1% |
| Aug 1998 | Aug 1998 | 1 | 0.3% | +5.3% | +1548.2% |
| Mar 1999 | Apr 1999 | 6 | 5.4% | -17.6% | +1515.4% |
| Jun 1999 | Jul 1999 | 3 | 1.9% | -29.8% | +1485.9% |
| Aug 1999 | Oct 2001 | 111 | 39.6% | -27.5% | +1465.0% |
| Jan 2003 | Apr 2003 | 13 | 14.2% | +58.3% | +1529.8% |
| Sep 2008 | Sep 2009 | 50 | 48.7% | +8.0% | +735.8% |
| Jul 2010 | Jul 2010 | 1 | 0.7% | +32.4% | +672.5% |
| Aug 2010 | Aug 2010 | 3 | 3.7% | +17.0% | +668.9% |
| Sep 2011 | Sep 2011 | 1 | 0.2% | +71.1% | +631.6% |
| Mar 2018 | Apr 2018 | 3 | 0.2% | +24.2% | +131.7% |
| Mar 2020 | Mar 2020 | 1 | 10.5% | +81.3% | +110.4% |
| May 2023 | May 2023 | 2 | 0.6% | +44.3% | +22.3% |
| Mar 2026 | Ongoing | 2+ | 8.8% | Ongoing | -6.5% |
| Average | 14 | — | +23.7% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is RPM below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-03-20, RPM International Inc. (RPM) is trading 8.8% below its 200-week moving average of $102.23. The current price is $93.23.
What is RPM's 200-week moving average price?
RPM International Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $102.23 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when RPM drops below its 200-week moving average?
RPM has crossed below its 200-week moving average 17 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +23.7%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 14 weeks on average.
Is RPM a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about RPM as of 2026-03-20: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 37. Free cash flow yield is 3.5%. Return on equity is 22.8%. Price-to-book is 3.8x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does RPM compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.2 years, $100 invested in RPM would have grown to $2275, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That's 9.9% annualized vs 10.4% for the index. RPM has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does RPM pay a dividend?
Yes. RPM International Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 232.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20