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PPG INDUSTRIES INC (PPG) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:PPG - US6935061076 - Common Stock

97.75 USD
+0.3 (+0.31%)
Last: 10/31/2025, 8:08:21 PM
97.75 USD
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After Hours: 10/31/2025, 8:08:21 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, PPG scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. PPG was compared to 82 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. PPG scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. PPG is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

PPG had positive earnings in the past year.
PPG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years PPG has always been profitable.
PPG had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
PPG Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFPPG Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

1.2 Ratios

With a decent Return On Assets value of 4.57%, PPG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.05% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 13.34%, PPG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.93% of the companies in the same industry.
PPG has a better Return On Invested Capital (9.60%) than 81.71% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for PPG is above the industry average of 6.28%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.57%
ROE 13.34%
ROIC 9.6%
ROA(3y)5.52%
ROA(5y)5.74%
ROE(3y)16.08%
ROE(5y)17.95%
ROIC(3y)9.72%
ROIC(5y)9.04%
PPG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPPG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

PPG has a Profit Margin of 6.92%. This is in the better half of the industry: PPG outperforms 74.39% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PPG has declined.
The Operating Margin of PPG (14.41%) is better than 74.39% of its industry peers.
PPG's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 40.85%, PPG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.37% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PPG has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 14.41%
PM (TTM) 6.92%
GM 40.85%
OM growth 3Y12.52%
OM growth 5Y2.91%
PM growth 3Y-6.31%
PM growth 5Y-3.01%
GM growth 3Y2.4%
GM growth 5Y-0.56%
PPG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPPG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so PPG is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, PPG has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, PPG has less shares outstanding
PPG has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
PPG Yearly Shares OutstandingPPG Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
PPG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPPG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 3.45 indicates that PPG is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
PPG has a better Altman-Z score (3.45) than 84.15% of its industry peers.
PPG has a debt to FCF ratio of 9.09. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as PPG would need 9.09 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 9.09, PPG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.29% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.78 indicates that PPG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.78, PPG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.56% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.78
Debt/FCF 9.09
Altman-Z 3.45
ROIC/WACC1.19
WACC8.06%
PPG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPPG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

PPG has a Current Ratio of 1.42. This is a normal value and indicates that PPG is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
PPG's Current ratio of 1.42 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PPG is outperformed by 75.61% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.04 indicates that PPG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.04, PPG is doing worse than 67.07% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.42
Quick Ratio 1.04
PPG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPPG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

PPG shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -4.24%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.46% on average over the past years.
PPG shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -21.65%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.91% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.24%
EPS 3Y6.16%
EPS 5Y5.46%
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-21.65%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.94%
Revenue growth 5Y0.91%
Sales Q2Q%-10.78%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, PPG will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 6.79% on average per year.
PPG is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -0.12% yearly.
EPS Next Y-2.47%
EPS Next 2Y2.9%
EPS Next 3Y5%
EPS Next 5Y6.79%
Revenue Next Year-11.32%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.42%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.99%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.12%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
PPG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPPG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 5B 10B 15B
PPG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPPG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 12.73 indicates a correct valuation of PPG.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, PPG is valued a bit cheaper than 76.83% of the companies in the same industry.
PPG's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.11.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.40, the valuation of PPG can be described as very reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PPG indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: PPG is cheaper than 73.17% of the companies listed in the same industry.
PPG is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.55, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.73
Fwd PE 11.4
PPG Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPPG Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of PPG is on the same level as its industry peers.
PPG's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 27.34
EV/EBITDA 10.74
PPG Per share dataPPG EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PPG has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.33
EPS Next 2Y2.9%
EPS Next 3Y5%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.91%, PPG has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.00, PPG pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.37, PPG pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.91%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of PPG grows each year by 6.16%, which is quite nice.
PPG has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
PPG has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.16%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
PPG Yearly Dividends per sharePPG Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

5.3 Sustainability

PPG pays out 61.82% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
PPG's earnings are growing around the same pace than its dividend. As long as the earnings growth is kept the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP61.82%
EPS Next 2Y2.9%
EPS Next 3Y5%
PPG Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendPPG Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B
PPG Dividend Payout.PPG Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.PPG Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

PPG INDUSTRIES INC

NYSE:PPG (10/31/2025, 8:08:21 PM)

After market: 97.75 0 (0%)

97.75

+0.3 (+0.31%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)10-28 2025-10-28/amc
Earnings (Next)01-28 2026-01-28/amc
Inst Owners88.35%
Inst Owner Change-0.58%
Ins Owners0.12%
Ins Owner Change0.11%
Market Cap22.06B
Revenue(TTM)14.13B
Net Income(TTM)1.01B
Analysts72.67
Price Target127.68 (30.62%)
Short Float %2.13%
Short Ratio3.01
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.91%
Yearly Dividend2.67
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.16%
DP61.82%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date11-10 2025-11-10 (0.71)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.82%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.41%
Max EPS beat(2)5.06%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.38%
Min EPS beat(4)-3.35%
Max EPS beat(4)5.06%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)0.53%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)2.75%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)4.43%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.4%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.54%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.26%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.05%
Min Revenue beat(4)-8.85%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.26%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.43%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.7%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.96%
PT rev (1m)-2.18%
PT rev (3m)-3.94%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.96%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.48%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.8%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.1%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.41%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.51%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.13%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.04%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.73
Fwd PE 11.4
P/S 1.51
P/FCF 27.34
P/OCF 14.87
P/B 2.91
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 10.74
EPS(TTM)7.68
EY7.86%
EPS(NY)8.58
Fwd EY8.77%
FCF(TTM)3.58
FCFY3.66%
OCF(TTM)6.58
OCFY6.73%
SpS64.77
BVpS33.57
TBVpS-2.48
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.33
Graham Number76.16
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.57%
ROE 13.34%
ROCE 12.89%
ROIC 9.6%
ROICexc 10.66%
ROICexgc 23.85%
OM 14.41%
PM (TTM) 6.92%
GM 40.85%
FCFM 5.52%
ROA(3y)5.52%
ROA(5y)5.74%
ROE(3y)16.08%
ROE(5y)17.95%
ROIC(3y)9.72%
ROIC(5y)9.04%
ROICexc(3y)10.67%
ROICexc(5y)9.96%
ROICexgc(3y)25.22%
ROICexgc(5y)23.45%
ROCE(3y)13.06%
ROCE(5y)12.2%
ROICexgc growth 3Y16.9%
ROICexgc growth 5Y3.89%
ROICexc growth 3Y16.85%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.21%
OM growth 3Y12.52%
OM growth 5Y2.91%
PM growth 3Y-6.31%
PM growth 5Y-3.01%
GM growth 3Y2.4%
GM growth 5Y-0.56%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.66
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.78
Debt/FCF 9.09
Debt/EBITDA 2.3
Cap/Depr 143.13%
Cap/Sales 4.63%
Interest Coverage 9.16
Cash Conversion 57.54%
Profit Quality 79.82%
Current Ratio 1.42
Quick Ratio 1.04
Altman-Z 3.45
F-Score4
WACC8.06%
ROIC/WACC1.19
Cap/Depr(3y)112.81%
Cap/Depr(5y)92.86%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.75%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.13%
Profit Quality(3y)84.21%
Profit Quality(5y)101.19%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.24%
EPS 3Y6.16%
EPS 5Y5.46%
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next Y-2.47%
EPS Next 2Y2.9%
EPS Next 3Y5%
EPS Next 5Y6.79%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-21.65%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.94%
Revenue growth 5Y0.91%
Sales Q2Q%-10.78%
Revenue Next Year-11.32%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.42%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.99%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.12%
EBIT growth 1Y-7.95%
EBIT growth 3Y10.34%
EBIT growth 5Y3.84%
EBIT Next Year12.14%
EBIT Next 3Y7.85%
EBIT Next 5Y7.39%
FCF growth 1Y-34.07%
FCF growth 3Y-16.27%
FCF growth 5Y-15.96%
OCF growth 1Y-13.72%
OCF growth 3Y-3.13%
OCF growth 5Y-7.35%

PPG INDUSTRIES INC / PPG FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for PPG stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to PPG.


What is the valuation status of PPG INDUSTRIES INC (PPG) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to PPG INDUSTRIES INC (PPG). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of PPG stock?

PPG INDUSTRIES INC (PPG) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of PPG INDUSTRIES INC (PPG) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for PPG INDUSTRIES INC (PPG) is 12.73 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.91.


What is the financial health of PPG INDUSTRIES INC (PPG) stock?

The financial health rating of PPG INDUSTRIES INC (PPG) is 5 / 10.