Basis: Trailing twelve months (TTM). Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.
Is the operating margin high or low?
The operating margin of 12.29% is in line with its 5-year average of 11.19%, around the middle of its 5-year range (4.46%–15.77%).
0.18% above its 12-month average of 12.27%.
Reported quarterly operating margin; no daily interpolation. Q4 FY2026 (2026-05-31): 14.99%.
OPERATING MARGIN
12.29%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG TTM
12.27%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 3Y
13.77%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 5Y
11.19%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 10Y
10.67%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 15Y
10.50%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 20Y
10.10%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+0.18%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-10.72%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+9.79%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+15.14%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+17.06%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+21.69%
SECTOR MEDIAN · BASIC MATERIALS
16.68%
median of 58 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-26.34%
vs the sector median at left
RPM International Inc.
Market Cap
$12.67B
Operating Margin
12.29%
TTM Avg
12.27%
3Y Avg
13.77%
5Y Avg
11.19%
Market Cap
$12.33B
Operating Margin
1.82%
TTM Avg
-5.00%
3Y Avg
6.67%
5Y Avg
9.91%
Market Cap
$13.33B
Operating Margin
19.97%
TTM Avg
21.39%
3Y Avg
21.58%
5Y Avg
18.93%
Market Cap
$13.48B
Operating Margin
17.68%
TTM Avg
17.18%
3Y Avg
16.59%
5Y Avg
16.95%
Market Cap
$11.54B
Operating Margin
37.71%
TTM Avg
24.57%
3Y Avg
10.30%
5Y Avg
10.20%
Market Cap
$13.83B
Operating Margin
12.85%
TTM Avg
11.22%
3Y Avg
10.89%
5Y Avg
8.53%
Market Cap
$9.17B
Operating Margin
16.90%
TTM Avg
19.50%
3Y Avg
22.14%
5Y Avg
17.71%
| NAME | MARKET CAP | OPERATING MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RPM International Inc. (RPM) | $12.67B | 12.29% | 12.27% | 13.77% | 11.19% |
| Albemarle Corporation (ALB)vs › | $12.33B | 1.82% | -5.00% | 6.67% | 9.91% |
| Carlisle Companies Incorporated (CSL)vs › | $13.33B | 19.97% | 21.39% | 21.58% | 18.93% |
| Masco Corporation (MAS)vs › | $13.48B | 17.68% | 17.18% | 16.59% | 16.95% |
| Hecla Mining Company (HL)vs › | $11.54B | 37.71% | 24.57% | 10.30% | 10.20% |
| CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CX)vs › | $13.83B | 12.85% | 11.22% | 10.89% | 8.53% |
| Alcoa Corporation (AA)vs › | $11.07B | 7.96% | 7.74% | 7.14% | 8.88% |
| Suzano S.A. (SUZ)vs › | $10.51B | 17.21% | 27.95% | 32.81% | 33.89% |
| Solstice Advanced Materials Inc. (SOLS)vs › | $9.17B | 16.90% | 19.50% | 22.14% | 17.71% |
| First Majestic Silver Corp. (AG)vs › | $8.71B | 27.84% | 13.58% | -2.52% | 1.55% |
Gross Margin
41.4%
Operating Margin
12.3%
Operating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue
Operating margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after operating expenses, reflecting operating efficiency.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
| DATE | OPERATING MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2026-05-31 | 14.99% |
| 2026-02-28 | 5.04% |
| 2025-11-30 | 12.08% |
| 2025-08-31 | 15.12% |
| 2025-05-31 | 14.10% |
| 2025-02-28 | 4.46% |
| 2024-11-30 | 12.72% |
| 2024-08-31 | 15.77% |
| 2024-05-31 | 13.61% |
| 2024-02-29 | 6.25% |
| 2023-11-30 | 12.57% |
| 2023-08-31 | 14.65% |
| 2023-05-31 | 12.02% |
| 2023-02-28 | 5.63% |
| 2022-11-30 | 11.15% |
| 2022-08-31 | 13.29% |
| 2022-05-31 | 11.80% |
| 2022-02-28 | 4.64% |
| 2021-11-30 | 9.00% |
| 2021-08-31 | 11.95% |
| 2021-05-31 | 14.21% |
| 2021-02-28 | 5.36% |
| 2020-11-30 | 12.34% |
| 2020-08-31 | 15.83% |
| 2020-05-31 | 16.29% |
| 2020-02-29 | 4.38% |
| 2019-11-30 | 8.88% |
| 2019-08-31 | 11.73% |
| 2019-05-31 | 12.95% |
| 2019-02-28 | 3.06% |
| 2018-11-30 | 7.89% |
| 2018-08-31 | 9.17% |
| 2018-05-31 | 9.79% |
| 2018-02-28 | 5.13% |
| 2017-11-30 | 10.99% |
| 2017-08-31 | 14.17% |
| 2017-05-31 | 14.03% |
| 2017-02-28 | 4.51% |
| 2016-11-30 | 8.58% |
| 2016-08-31 | 13.41% |
| 2016-05-31 | 14.04% |
| 2016-02-29 | 4.48% |
| 2015-11-30 | 12.29% |
| 2015-08-31 | 11.19% |
| 2015-05-31 | 12.98% |
| 2015-02-28 | 6.71% |
| 2014-11-30 | 11.30% |
| 2014-08-31 | 11.95% |
| 2014-05-31 | 13.25% |
| 2014-02-28 | 5.12% |
| 2013-11-30 | 10.60% |
| 2013-08-31 | 14.09% |
| 2013-05-31 | 9.82% |
| 2013-02-28 | -5.03% |
| 2012-11-30 | 8.50% |
| 2012-08-31 | 10.20% |
| 2012-05-31 | 10.88% |
| 2012-02-29 | 3.62% |
| 2011-11-30 | 9.83% |
| 2011-08-31 | 13.18% |
| 2011-05-31 | 12.32% |
| 2011-02-28 | 2.71% |
| 2010-11-30 | 10.77% |
| 2010-08-31 | 11.96% |
| 2010-05-31 | 10.86% |
| 2010-02-28 | 0.67% |
| 2009-11-30 | 11.05% |
| 2009-08-31 | 13.29% |
| 2009-05-31 | 9.06% |
| 2009-02-28 | -4.87% |
| 2008-11-30 | 6.78% |
| 2008-08-31 | 10.18% |
| 2008-05-31 | -14.65% |
| 2008-02-29 | 2.13% |
| 2007-11-30 | 8.93% |
| 2007-08-31 | 10.76% |
| 2007-05-31 | 12.11% |
| 2007-02-28 | 1.67% |
| 2006-11-30 | 9.89% |
| 2006-08-31 | 11.17% |
| 2006-05-31 | 13.80% |
| 2006-02-28 | -0.86% |
| 2005-11-30 | 3.73% |
| 2005-08-31 | 10.39% |
| 2005-05-31 | 9.84% |
| 2005-02-28 | -1.50% |
| 2004-11-30 | 2.04% |
| 2004-08-31 | 12.77% |
| 2004-05-31 | 11.72% |
| 2004-02-29 | 1.94% |
| 2003-11-30 | 9.26% |
| 2003-08-31 | 12.53% |
| 2003-05-31 | -12.42% |
| 2003-02-28 | 1.73% |
| 2002-11-30 | 8.82% |
| 2002-08-31 | 12.52% |
