FrançaisAre analysts right about RPM International (RPM)?
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Historical analyst accuracy
For RPM International, we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 30% were profitable, average return +8% (79 calls). At 3 months: +2% average return (39% profitable). The higher the %, the more often analysts were right on this stock.
Most reliable analysts on this stock (past track record)
Their past track record on this stock (targets replayed against real prices) — not a forecast of what will happen.
| Analyst / broker | Calls i | % profitable i | Avg return i |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMO Capital | 25 | 28% | +7% |
| Wells Fargo | 10 | 40% | +13% |
| Morgan Stanley | 7 | 43% | +18% |
| JP Morgan | 7 | 14% | -0% |
| B of A Securities | 5 | 0% | -5% |
Valuation
Is RPM International overvalued, and is it a good time to buy RPM International right now? If you're wondering, here's a recap to make up your own mind: RPM International's valuation vs its sector median, to weigh alongside analyst reliability (above) and past performance. Educational information, not buy advice.
The P/E (price ÷ earnings per share) = how many years of earnings you pay for the stock. The higher it is, the more growth the market expects — but the pricier the stock, so more vulnerable if growth disappoints. The forward P/E uses next year's expected earnings: lower than the current P/E = rising expected earnings. We compare it to the sector median to see whether the stock is expensive relative to its peers.
| Metric | RPM International | Sector median (Materials) |
|---|---|---|
| P/E | 20.7 | 23.4 |
| Forward P/E | 15.6 | 15.9 |
| Net margin | 8% | 8% |
👉 RPM International is valued in line with its sector (20.7 vs 23.4).
📖 P/E, PEG, margin…: see the glossary
💵 Dividend : RPM International pays about $2.13/share/yr → 1.92% yield. what is this?
Frequently asked questions
Is RPM International a buy right now?
The analyst consensus on RPM International (RPM) is "Buy" (20 bullish, 0 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 30% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.
What is RPM International's price target?
The median 12-month price target is $128 (+21% vs $106), ranging from $111 to $151 (8 analysts).
Are analysts accurate on RPM International?
Over 1 year, 30% of analyst targets on RPM International were profitable, for an average return of +8% (across 79 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.
What is the RPM International stock forecast?
Analysts target a median of $128 within 12 months, i.e. +21% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $151, the most cautious $111.
What is the RPM International stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?
Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $128, +21%), NOT 2030. No reliable 5-10 year price forecast exists (« 2030 prediction » models are speculative). The most useful inputs: the 12-month median above, these analysts' historical accuracy (30%), and the stock's past trajectory.
Is RPM International overvalued?
Its P/E is 20.7, forward P/E 15.6. A forward P/E lower than the current P/E means earnings are expected to grow.
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What is JPI Invest?
JPI Invest aggregates analyst recommendations across the entire S&P 500 (plus the S&P MidCap 400), replays them against real prices and measures who predicts best — on results, not reputation. Instead of taking a price target at face value, you see each analyst's track record on each stock.
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⚠️ Educational information, not investment advice. Analyst price targets are 12-month and can be wrong. Data via Yahoo Finance, recomputed by JPI Invest.