Is RPM INTERNATIONAL INC/DE/ (RPM) Halal?

NYSE Basic Materials United States $12.5B
✓ HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
RPM INTERNATIONAL INC/DE/ (RPM) is Halal under 3 of 5 Shariah screening standards, including AAOIFI Standard 21. With a debt ratio of just 22.6% against the AAOIFI threshold of 30%, RPM INTERNATIONAL INC/DE/ comfortably passes the key financial ratio tests. The company operates in the Basic Materials sector (Specialty Chemicals), which is not a prohibited industry under Islamic finance principles.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from May 2025

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI 22.6%
/ 30%
2.3%
/ 30%
11.5%
/ 30%
0.18%
/ 5%
✓ HALAL
DJIM 22.6%
/ 33%
2.3%
/ 33%
11.5%
/ 33%
0.18%
/ 5%
✓ HALAL
MSCI 38.1%
/ 33%
3.9%
/ 33%
19.4%
/ 33%
0.18%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
S&P 22.6%
/ 33%
2.3%
/ 33%
11.5%
/ 33%
0.18%
/ 5%
✓ HALAL
FTSE 38.1%
/ 33%
3.9%
/ 33%
19.4%
/ 50%
0.18%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
18.8
Forward: 16.3
EPS
$5.19
Dividend Yield
221.0%
Payout: 39.9%
P/B Ratio
4.0
EV/EBITDA
13.4
EV: $15.0B
Revenue
$7.4B
Growth: 3.5%
Beta
1.1
Average volatility
Current Ratio
2.2

Profitability

Gross Margin 41.2%
Operating Margin 11.5%
Net Margin 8.8%
Return on Equity (ROE) 22.8%
Return on Assets (ROA) 7.9%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$768M
Free Cash Flow$538M
Total Debt$3.0B
Debt-to-Equity91.6
Current Ratio2.2
Total Assets$7.8B

Price & Trading

Last Close$98.37
50-Day MA$108.41
200-Day MA$112.14
Avg Volume1.1M
Beta1.1
52-Week Range
$92.92
$129.12

About RPM INTERNATIONAL INC/DE/ (RPM)

CEO
Mr. Frank C. Sullivan
Employees
17,800
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Specialty Chemicals
Country
United States
Exchange
NYSE
Market Cap
$12.5B
Currency
USD

RPM International Inc. provides specialty chemicals for the construction, industrial, specialty, and consumer markets. It operates in four segments: CPG, PCG, Consumer, and SPG. The company offers waterproofing, coating, and traditional roofing systems; sealants, air barriers, tapes, and foams; residential home weatherization systems; roofing and building maintenance services; sealing and bonding, subfloor preparation, flooring, and glazing solutions; resin flooring systems, polyurethane, MMA waterproof, epoxy floor paint and coatings, concrete repair, and protection products; fire stopping and intumescent steel coating, and manufacturing industry solutions; and rolled asphalt roofing materials and chemical admixtures. It also provides concrete and masonry admixtures, concrete fibers, cement performance enhancers, curing and sealing compounds, structural grouts and mortars, epoxy adhesives, injection resins, polyurethane foams, floor hardeners and toppings, joint fillers, industrial and architectural coatings, decorative color/stains/stamps, restoration materials, concrete panel wall systems, flooring systems, fluorescent colorants and pigments, shellac-based-specialty and marine coatings, and fuel additives. It offers fiberglass reinforced plastic gratings and shapes; corrosion-control coating, containment and railcar lining, fire and sound proofing, heat and cryogenic insulation, and specialty construction products; amine curing agents, reactive diluents, and epoxy resins; fire and water damage restoration, carpet cleaning, and disinfecting products; wood treatments, coatings, and touch-up products; nail enamels, polishes, and coating components; paint contractors and DIYers, concrete restoration and flooring, metallic and faux finish coatings, cleaners, and hobby paints and cements; and caulks, adhesives, insulating foams, and patches, spackling, glazing, and repair products. The company was incorporated in 1947 and is headquartered in Medina, Ohio.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is RPM INTERNATIONAL INC/DE/ (RPM) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), RPM INTERNATIONAL INC/DE/ is Halal. The company passes all financial ratio thresholds for debt, cash, receivables, and impermissible income. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.

What is RPM INTERNATIONAL INC/DE/'s debt ratio?

RPM INTERNATIONAL INC/DE/'s debt ratio is 22.6% under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%. Under MSCI and FTSE (which use total assets as the denominator), the debt ratio is 38.1%.

Does RPM INTERNATIONAL INC/DE/ require dividend purification?

Yes, RPM INTERNATIONAL INC/DE/ has an impermissible income ratio of 0.18%, which means 0.18% of any dividends received should be donated to charity as purification. This is because a small portion of the company's revenue comes from non-Shariah-compliant sources.

What are RPM INTERNATIONAL INC/DE/'s key financial metrics?

RPM INTERNATIONAL INC/DE/ has a market capitalization of $12.5B, trailing P/E ratio of 18.8, and revenue of $7.4B. The company maintains a gross margin of 41.2% and a net margin of 8.8%. Return on equity stands at 22.8%.

How often is the screening data updated?

Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.

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