CEO transition puts RPM International in focus
The trigger for RPM International (RPM) today is not a quarterly result or a deal. It is the planned retirement of long-serving Chairman and CEO Frank C. Sullivan within the next year to year and a half.
RPM International’s share price has climbed 8.85% over the past month but is still down 8.81% over the last 90 days, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 0.54% and 5 year total shareholder return of 23.69% point to steadier long run progress.
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Most Popular Narrative: 14% Undervalued
RPM International’s last close at $106.38 sits below the analyst consensus Narrative fair value of $123.50, which implies a 14% discount. That analyst consensus Narrative on Simply Wall St ties this gap to specific programs and cash flow decisions rather than just sentiment.
The numbers imply a share price that does not fully reflect RPM International’s record adjusted EBIT delivery, substantial operating cash flow and shareholder returns, and the earnings potential from planned SG&A savings and platform growth initiatives.
See why 11 investors see RPM International as 14% undervalued.
Result: Fair Value of $123.50 (UNDERVALUED)
Still, the RPM International story can change quickly if raw material inflation outpaces pricing for longer, or if Consumer segment softness lingers and drags on volumes and margins.
Find out about the key risks to this RPM International narrative.
Next Steps
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