NYSE:RPM · New York Stock Exchange
-$2.47 today
Vol 0.62M · Avg 0.93M
Management
Put operating results in leadership context
Review returns on capital, executive background, insider transactions, and growth quality to judge whether management is compounding value well.
Management quality matters because capital allocation choices determine how much of RPM International Inc. earnings power becomes long-term shareholder value. Use this page to compare RPM returns on capital, executive context, insider transactions, ownership signals, and growth trends against peers, then decide whether leadership appears disciplined, aligned, and capable of compounding through changing market conditions.
Return Metrics
ROE, ROIC & ROA over time
ROE
23.9%
avg 22.2%
ROIC
12.5%
avg 10.2%
ROA
8.9%
avg 6.6%
Analysis
ROE is currently the strongest return metric at 23.9% versus its period average of 22.2%. 3 of 3 return metrics are above their quality threshold, which helps indicate how efficiently the company turns capital and assets into profit.
Management
Key executives, compensation & ownership
| Name | Title | Compensation | Tenure | Age | Shares Owned | Ownership % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Frank C. Sullivan | Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer | $2.88M | — | 65 | $1.01M | 0.79% |
Russell L. Gordon | Vice President & Chief Financial Officer | $1.32M | — | 60 | $78,989.70 | 0.06% |
Paul G. Hoogenboom | President of Construction Products Group | $987,673.00 | — | 66 | — | — |
Timothy R. Kinser | Vice President of Operations | $987,379.00 | — | 63 | $21,040.00 | 0.02% |
Tracy D. Crandall | VP, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer & Secretary | $718,915.00 | — | 53 | $17,185.00 | 0.01% |
Bryan R. Gillette | Vice President of Internal Audit & Chief Audit Executive | — | — | — | $21,040.00 | 0.02% |
David C. Dennsteadt | Executive Vice President | — | — | — | $0.00 | <0.01% |
Matthew Schlarb | Vice President of Investor Relations & Sustainability | — | — | — | $22,405.00 | 0.02% |
Michael J. Laroche | Vice President, Controller & Chief Accounting Officer | — | — | 44 | $13,695.00 | 0.01% |
Michael Matchinga | Director of Human Resource Information Systems | — | — | — | $13,695.00 | 0.01% |
Randell McShepard | Vice President of Public Affairs & Chief Talent Officer | — | — | — | — | — |
Insider Trading
SEC Form 4 transactions — last 12 months
Buys
0
$0.00
Sells
4
$624,812.75
Net Sentiment
$624,812.75
Net selling
Most Active
Nance Frederick R.
2 transactions
Analysis
Insiders reported 0 buys worth $0.00 and 4 sells worth $624,812.75 over the last 12 months. That adds up to net selling of $624,812.75. Nance Frederick R. was the most active insider with 2 transactions.
Growth Analysis
Historical CAGR & forward analyst estimates
| Metric | 10yr | 5yr | 3yr | Fwd Est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | N/A | N/A | +2.6% | +10.7% (13yr)2 analysts |
| Revenue | N/A | N/A | +6.7% | +4.9% (13yr)10 analysts |
| Net Income | N/A | N/A | +3.5% | +10.2% (13yr)10 analysts |
| EBIT | N/A | N/A | +9.2% | +6.2% (13yr)10 analysts |
Analysis
Recent growth has been strongest in EBIT at +9.2% over three years. Forward estimates point to EPS at +10.7% (13yr), giving you a quick check on whether expectations are accelerating or cooling.
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Who manages RPM?
RPM International Inc. (RPM) lists 11 active executives. The top listed executive is Timothy R. Kinser, Vice President of Operations.
Are RPM insiders buying or selling?
Recent insider activity shows net selling of $50.73M.
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