Capital Expenditures for RPM International (RPM)
According to RPM International's latest reported financial statements, the company's current capital expenditures (TTM) is $230.65M USD. Capital expenditures (CapEx) are cash outlays for property, plant, and equipment and other long-lived productive assets — reported on the cash flow statement under investing activities. CapEx funds future capacity (factories, data centers, software, machinery), so rising spend can signal investment in growth, while heavy CapEx reduces free cash flow available to shareholders. We display CapEx as a positive amount (the absolute cash outflow); compare with revenue to gauge capital intensity and with total assets for the asset-base context.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$230.65M
YoY change
+7.5%
5Y CAGR
+9.2%
Peak year (2023)
$254.44M
Cumulative capital expenditures
$3.09B
CapEx history chart for RPM International (RPM) from 1990 to 2025
CapEx history table for RPM International (RPM) from 1990 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Capital Expenditures | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $229.93M | +7.5% | ||
| 2024 | $213.97M | -15.9% | ||
| 2023 | $254.44M | +14.4% | ||
| 2022 | $222.40M | +41.5% | ||
| 2021 | $157.20M | +6.4% | ||
| 2020 | $147.76M | +8.0% | ||
| 2019 | $136.76M | +19.3% | ||
| 2018 | $114.62M | -9.1% | ||
| 2017 | $126.11M | +7.6% | ||
| 2016 | $117.18M | +37.3% | ||
| 2015 | $85.36M | -9.0% | ||
| 2014 | $93.79M | +2.7% | ||
| 2013 | $91.37M | +27.6% | ||
| 2012 | $71.61M | +79.8% | ||
| 2011 | $39.83M | +71.4% | ||
| 2010 | $23.24M | -57.7% | ||
| 2009 | $54.99M | -23.5% | ||
| 2008 | $71.84M | +2.1% | ||
| 2007 | $70.39M | +15.1% | ||
| 2006 | $61.16M | +10.0% | ||
| 2005 | $55.61M | +8.5% | ||
| 2004 | $51.25M | +22.6% | ||
| 2003 | $41.81M | +4.7% | ||
| 2002 | $39.93M | -26.2% | ||
| 2001 | $54.12M | -14.3% | ||
| 2000 | $63.19M | -35.5% | ||
| 1999 | $98.00M | -9.3% | ||
| 1998 | $108.10M | +202.0% | ||
| 1997 | $35.80M | +7.8% | ||
| 1996 | $33.20M | +17.7% | ||
| 1995 | $28.20M | +9.7% | ||
| 1994 | $25.70M | -9.8% | ||
| 1993 | $28.50M | +66.7% | ||
| 1992 | $17.10M | +4.3% | ||
| 1991 | $16.40M | +53.3% | ||
| 1990 | $10.70M | — |
CapEx values are taken from RPM International's reported cash flow statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
RPM International (RPM) most recent annual capital expenditures stands at $229.93M (2025) – grew 7.5% year-over-year.
Looking at the 2020–2025 (5 years) stretch, RPM International capital expenditures compounded at +9.2% per year, with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
RPM International capital expenditures peaked at $254.44M in 2023; the latest annual figure is $229.93M in 2025 (9.6% below peak).
$254.44M stands as the all-time-high annual capital expenditures, posted in 2023, against a low of $10.70M during 1990.
Among 8 Basic Materials peers, RPM International (RPM) ranks 9th; the peer median for capital expenditures is $2.43B.
RPM International Capital Expenditures by Year
RPM International Capital Expenditures 2025: $229.93M
RPM International capital expenditures in 2025 was $229.93M, grew 7.5% from 2024.
RPM International Capital Expenditures 2024: $213.97M
RPM International capital expenditures in 2024 was $213.97M, declined 15.9% below 2023.
RPM International Capital Expenditures 2023: $254.44M
RPM International capital expenditures in 2023 was $254.44M, grew 14.4% from 2022. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
RPM International Capital Expenditures 2022: $222.40M
RPM International capital expenditures in 2022 was $222.40M, surged 41.5% from 2021.
RPM International Capital Expenditures 2021: $157.20M
RPM International capital expenditures in 2021 was $157.20M.
See more financial history for RPM International (RPM).
Sector peers — CapEx
Companies in the same sector as RPM International, ranked by their latest capital expenditures.
| Company | Capital Expenditures | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Linde plc (LIN) | $5.26B | Basic Materials |
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) | $4.49B | Basic Materials |
| Newmont Corporation (NEM) | $3.04B | Basic Materials |
| Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM) | $2.56B | Basic Materials |
| CRH plc (CRH) | $2.31B | Basic Materials |
| Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO) | $1.33B | Basic Materials |
| Ecolab Inc. (ECL) | $1.05B | Basic Materials |
| The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) | $797.60M | Basic Materials |
Frequently asked questions
What is RPM International's capital expenditures?
- Latest reported capital expenditures for RPM International (RPM) is $230.65M (period ending February 28, 2026).
How has RPM International capital expenditures changed year-over-year?
- RPM International (RPM) capital expenditures changed +7.5% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of RPM International capital expenditures?
- RPM International (RPM) capital expenditures compound annual growth rate is +9.2% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did RPM International capital expenditures hit its highest annual value?
- RPM International capital expenditures reached its highest annual value of $254.44M in 2023.
What was RPM International capital expenditures in 2024?
- RPM International (RPM) capital expenditures in 2024 was $213.97M.
What was RPM International capital expenditures in 2025?
- RPM International (RPM) capital expenditures in 2025 was $229.93M.
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