Here's Why RPM International (RPM) is a Strong Value Stock

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While you may have an investing style you rely on, finding great stocks is made easier with the Zacks Style Scores. These are complementary indicators that rate stocks based on value, growth, and/or momentum characteristics.

Why Investors Should Pay Attention to This Value Stock

Value investors love finding good stocks at good prices, especially before the broader market catches on to a stock's true value. Utilizing ratios like P/E, PEG, Price/Sales, and Price/Cash Flow, the Value Style Score identifies the most attractive and most discounted stocks.

RPM International (RPM)

RPM International Inc., through its subsidiaries, manufacture and market high-performance coatings, sealants and specialty chemicals, primarily for maintenance and improvement applications.

RPM sits at a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), holds a Value Style Score of A, and has a VGM Score of A. Compared to the Paints and Related Products industry's P/E of 26.1X, shares of RPM International are trading at a forward P/E of 22.4X. RPM also has a PEG Ratio of 1.6, a Price/Cash Flow ratio of 19.4X, and a Price/Sales ratio of 2X.

Value investors don't just pay attention to a company's valuation ratios; positive earnings play a crucial role, too. One analyst revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days for fiscal 2024. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.00 to $5.00 per share. RPM has an average earnings surprise of 8.5%.

RPM should be on investors' short lists because of its impressive earnings and valuation fundamentals, a good Zacks Rank, and strong Value and VGM Style Scores.

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