On the stock market since 1984, it operates in the world of raw materials. It has 6,900 employees. Now — the numbers.
This is an established company with proven profits.
The biggest line carries real weight, but it doesn’t decide everything on its own.
No real growth (1% a year). Red columns mark years that ended in a loss.
The gap is $249M. In times of high interest rates, a gap like that can squeeze a company.
The stock trades near its peak today. For long-term holders the ride has paid off so far — though past performance guarantees nothing about the future.
It pays out $2.50 per share each year — regular cash for whoever holds the stock.
This stock swings about 2.6 times as much as the market average. Big rallies — and big drops — can both happen fast.
Over the last 3 years, sales fell about 1% a year on average. Profit is holding up, but a shrinking business is a risk worth watching.
On our five-subject report card, RFP sits behind the class. A low grade doesn’t mean “doomed” — it means “big claim, small proof.”
The takeaway: RFP is an established business that has proven its profits for years. The real debate isn’t the quality of the business — it’s whether the price paid for the stock is too high.