RPM Stock and Options Trade Setup — RPM International
S&P 500 · Materials (Specialty Coatings & Sealants) · Low-to-moderate options liquidity · Large cap · ~$16B
RPM is one of the most durable compounders in specialty chemicals: its brand portfolio (Rust-Oleum is a 120-year-old brand with 80%+ brand awareness in DIY rust-prevention) creates consumer loyalty that private-label cannot easily displace. The company has executed a multi-year MAP (Margin Acceleration Plan) programme that has structurally improved operating margins from 9% to above 12%, with further improvement to 13-15% guided by management. This operating leverage story — growing revenue at 5-7% annually while expanding margins — is a powerful FCF compounding engine. RPM's construction segment (Tremco, Nudura) benefits directly from the infrastructure building boom and retrofit-over-new-construction trend in commercial real estate. The stock has historically traded at a discount to comparable specialty chemical peers due to its complex multi-segment structure, creating persistent value vs. DCF that management is closing through buybacks and improved disclosure.
Score History & Signal Changelog
Preview dataThis page is a living document — updated every 72 hours from the last scan. Each data point below represents one complete algorithmic snapshot.
Signal Breakdown
Today's Trade Card
Options Profile
Risks & Fundamentals
Every setup carries risk. Here's what could move RPM against you, plus the key stats that frame any position.
- 1.Housing market slowdown reducing consumer DIY spending and construction sealant volumes simultaneously
- 2.Raw material (titanium dioxide, resins, solvents) cost inflation exceeding pricing power in competitive market conditions
- 3.MAP programme execution risk if productivity improvements fall short of targeted cost savings
RPM Options Setup — Frequently Asked Questions
Is RPM a good options trade today?+
RPM International (RPM) currently has an Amora Edge Score of 70/100, ranking it top 20% of today's scan. This composite score is built from four sub-signals — EMA cross, RSI zone, relative strength vs SPY, and volume surge — each scored 0–25. The current read is a bullish setup, so the algorithm is positioned bullish (calls / call debit spreads). A score above 65 typically warrants a trade card with stop and target; below that, the setup is on the watchlist but not actionable.
What is RPM's win rate on Stoptions.ai setups?+
RPM's historical win rate on closed Stoptions setups is 66%. Win rate is calculated as the percentage of past RPM trade cards that hit their target price before stopping out. Win rate is most meaningful once a ticker has 10+ closed trades — individual ticker rates can be noisy at smaller samples. Our portfolio-wide win rate across all closed trades is the more stable benchmark.
What strike and expiry does Stoptions.ai suggest for RPM?+
The strike and expiry are shown on the trade card at the top of this page when the setup is active. Stoptions.ai algorithmically selects strikes targeting delta 0.35–0.45 and expirations 30–45 days out, adjusted for current implied volatility rank (IVR). When IVR is high, the system favors call debit spreads to limit vega risk; when IVR is low, single-leg long calls are preferred. The card includes the contract symbol, mid-price entry, stop, and target.
How often is the RPM setup updated?+
Every 72 hours we refresh RPM's Amora Edge Score and trade card. The underlying scan runs daily at 9:00 AM ET (pre-market) and 9:30 AM ET (post-open), so any new signal change is reflected within one trading session. If RPM drops below the entry threshold or the regime shifts (e.g., SPY enters a confirmed bear), the trade card is replaced with a "no setup" notice automatically.
What does the Amora Edge Score measure for RPM?+
The Amora Edge Score is a 0–100 composite of four technical sub-signals applied to RPM: (1) EMA cross — is the 20-day above the 50-day with both trending up? (2) RSI zone — is momentum in the 50–70 sweet spot, or extended/weak? (3) Relative strength vs SPY — is RPM outperforming the market over 20 sessions? (4) Volume surge — is participation above the 20-day average? Each sub-signal contributes 0–25 points. RPM currently scores 70.
How does RPM compare to other Materials (Specialty Coatings & Sealants) setups?+
RPM's sector rank and percentile against other Materials (Specialty Coatings & Sealants) tickers we track is shown on the /tickers index — sortable by Amora Edge Score, win rate, or sector. For direct comparison, see the "Related Materials (Specialty Coatings & Sealants) Options Setups" panel above. When multiple tickers in the same sector are scoring 80+, the algorithm flags the cluster as a sector rotation signal and may upweight position sizing.
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