PPG INDUSTRIES INC (PPG) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:PPG • US6935061076

104.08 USD
-1.77 (-1.67%)
At close: Mar 11, 2026
103.34 USD
-0.74 (-0.71%)
After Hours: 3/11/2026, 8:19:59 PM
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This PPG fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

6

PPG gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 83 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. While PPG belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. PPG is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. PPG also has an excellent dividend rating. With these ratings, PPG could be worth investigating further for dividend investing!.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. PPG Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • PPG had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year PPG had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

1.2 Ratios

  • With an excellent Return On Assets value of 7.13%, PPG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.75% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With an excellent Return On Equity value of 19.85%, PPG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.57% of the companies in the same industry.
  • PPG has a Return On Invested Capital of 9.50%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PPG outperforms 80.72% of its industry peers.
  • PPG had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.47%. This is above the industry average of 6.35%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.13%
ROE 19.85%
ROIC 9.5%
ROA(3y)6.25%
ROA(5y)6.09%
ROE(3y)17.5%
ROE(5y)18.19%
ROIC(3y)10.47%
ROIC(5y)9.39%
PPG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPPG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

  • PPG has a Profit Margin of 9.93%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PPG outperforms 86.75% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PPG has grown nicely.
  • PPG's Operating Margin of 13.55% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PPG outperforms 73.49% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PPG has grown nicely.
  • PPG has a better Gross Margin (41.32%) than 86.75% of its industry peers.
  • PPG's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 13.55%
PM (TTM) 9.93%
GM 41.32%
OM growth 3Y8.57%
OM growth 5Y1.73%
PM growth 3Y14.75%
PM growth 5Y5.34%
GM growth 3Y4.59%
GM growth 5Y-1.12%
PPG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPPG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40

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2. PPG Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • PPG has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, PPG has less shares outstanding
  • The number of shares outstanding for PPG has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, PPG has a worse debt to assets ratio.
PPG Yearly Shares OutstandingPPG Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
PPG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPPG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B 20B

2.2 Solvency

  • PPG has an Altman-Z score of 3.66. This indicates that PPG is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.66, PPG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.34% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of PPG is 6.28, which is on the high side as it means it would take PPG, 6.28 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • PPG has a Debt to FCF ratio of 6.28. This is in the better half of the industry: PPG outperforms 72.29% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.83 indicates that PPG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.83, PPG is not doing good in the industry: 60.24% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.83
Debt/FCF 6.28
Altman-Z 3.66
ROIC/WACC0.74
WACC12.82%
PPG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPPG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.62 indicates that PPG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of PPG (1.62) is worse than 65.06% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.22 indicates that PPG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • PPG has a Quick ratio of 1.22. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PPG outperforms 44.58% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.62
Quick Ratio 1.22
PPG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPPG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B

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3. PPG Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for PPG have decreased by -6.42% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past 5 years, PPG shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 5.87% on average per year.
  • Looking at the last year, PPG shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 0.19% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, PPG shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 2.79% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-6.42%
EPS 3Y7.75%
EPS 5Y5.87%
EPS Q2Q%-6.21%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.19%
Revenue growth 3Y0.55%
Revenue growth 5Y2.79%
Sales Q2Q%4.96%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.62% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • PPG is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.30% yearly.
EPS Next Y6.73%
EPS Next 2Y7.6%
EPS Next 3Y8.36%
EPS Next 5Y8.62%
Revenue Next Year4.18%
Revenue Next 2Y3.54%
Revenue Next 3Y3.49%
Revenue Next 5Y4.3%

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.
  • The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
PPG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPPG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 5B 10B 15B 20B
PPG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPPG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 2 4 6 8 10

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4. PPG Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • PPG is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.73.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, PPG is valued a bit cheaper than 75.90% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of PPG to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.15), we can say PPG is valued slightly cheaper.
  • PPG is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.86.
  • 72.29% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PPG, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.27, PPG is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.73
Fwd PE 12.86
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

  • PPG's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • 68.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PPG, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 20
EV/EBITDA 10.71
PPG Per share dataPPG EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
  • PPG has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.04
PEG (5Y)2.34
EPS Next 2Y7.6%
EPS Next 3Y8.36%

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5. PPG Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.54%, PPG has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • PPG's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.09.
  • PPG's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.54%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of PPG has a limited annual growth rate of 5.73%.
  • PPG has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • PPG has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.73%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
PPG Yearly Dividends per sharePPG Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • 39.85% of the earnings are spent on dividend by PPG. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of PPG is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP39.85%
EPS Next 2Y7.6%
EPS Next 3Y8.36%
PPG Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendPPG Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B
PPG Dividend Payout.PPG Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.PPG Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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PPG Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

PPG INDUSTRIES INC

NYSE:PPG (3/11/2026, 8:19:59 PM)

After market: 103.34 -0.74 (-0.71%)

104.08

-1.77 (-1.67%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)01-27
Earnings (Next)04-27
Inst Owners91.83%
Inst Owner Change2.68%
Ins Owners0.1%
Ins Owner Change-0.5%
Market Cap23.26B
Revenue(TTM)15.88B
Net Income(TTM)1.58B
Analysts72.26
Price Target126.93 (21.95%)
Short Float %3.22%
Short Ratio3.4
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.54%
Yearly Dividend2.77
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.73%
DP39.85%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date02-20
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-2.28%
Min EPS beat(2)-5.5%
Max EPS beat(2)0.93%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.23%
Min EPS beat(4)-5.5%
Max EPS beat(4)5.06%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.92%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)1.78%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)3.34%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.2%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.12%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.51%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.4%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.54%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.51%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.14%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.57%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.12%
PT rev (1m)0.97%
PT rev (3m)4.71%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.89%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.15%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.44%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.08%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.6%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.18%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.71%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.73
Fwd PE 12.86
P/S 1.47
P/FCF 20
P/OCF 11.98
P/B 2.93
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 10.71
EPS(TTM)7.58
EY7.28%
EPS(NY)8.09
Fwd EY7.77%
FCF(TTM)5.2
FCFY5%
OCF(TTM)8.68
OCFY8.34%
SpS71.03
BVpS35.53
TBVpS-0.8
PEG (NY)2.04
PEG (5Y)2.34
Graham Number77.85
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.13%
ROE 19.85%
ROCE 12.51%
ROIC 9.5%
ROICexc 10.91%
ROICexgc 23.81%
OM 13.55%
PM (TTM) 9.93%
GM 41.32%
FCFM 7.33%
ROA(3y)6.25%
ROA(5y)6.09%
ROE(3y)17.5%
ROE(5y)18.19%
ROIC(3y)10.47%
ROIC(5y)9.39%
ROICexc(3y)11.71%
ROICexc(5y)10.36%
ROICexgc(3y)27.1%
ROICexgc(5y)24.13%
ROCE(3y)13.79%
ROCE(5y)12.36%
ROICexgc growth 3Y6.59%
ROICexgc growth 5Y0.95%
ROICexc growth 3Y8.92%
ROICexc growth 5Y1.97%
OM growth 3Y8.57%
OM growth 5Y1.73%
PM growth 3Y14.75%
PM growth 5Y5.34%
GM growth 3Y4.59%
GM growth 5Y-1.12%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.72
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.83
Debt/FCF 6.28
Debt/EBITDA 2.47
Cap/Depr 147.35%
Cap/Sales 4.9%
Interest Coverage 10.24
Cash Conversion 72.45%
Profit Quality 73.79%
Current Ratio 1.62
Quick Ratio 1.22
Altman-Z 3.66
F-Score6
WACC12.82%
ROIC/WACC0.74
Cap/Depr(3y)130.76%
Cap/Depr(5y)110.38%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.28%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.67%
Profit Quality(3y)94.35%
Profit Quality(5y)81.84%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-6.42%
EPS 3Y7.75%
EPS 5Y5.87%
EPS Q2Q%-6.21%
EPS Next Y6.73%
EPS Next 2Y7.6%
EPS Next 3Y8.36%
EPS Next 5Y8.62%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.19%
Revenue growth 3Y0.55%
Revenue growth 5Y2.79%
Sales Q2Q%4.96%
Revenue Next Year4.18%
Revenue Next 2Y3.54%
Revenue Next 3Y3.49%
Revenue Next 5Y4.3%
EBIT growth 1Y-4.7%
EBIT growth 3Y9.17%
EBIT growth 5Y4.57%
EBIT Next Year25.47%
EBIT Next 3Y12.14%
EBIT Next 5Y10.04%
FCF growth 1Y66.38%
FCF growth 3Y37.74%
FCF growth 5Y-8.43%
OCF growth 1Y36.69%
OCF growth 3Y26.32%
OCF growth 5Y-1.66%

PPG INDUSTRIES INC / PPG FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for PPG stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to PPG.


What is the valuation status for PPG stock?

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


Can you provide the profitability details for PPG INDUSTRIES INC?

PPG INDUSTRIES INC (PPG) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for PPG stock?

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


What is the earnings growth outlook for PPG INDUSTRIES INC?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of PPG INDUSTRIES INC (PPG) is expected to grow by 6.73% in the next year.