PPG INDUSTRIES INC (PPG) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:PPG • US6935061076
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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.
1. PPG Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year PPG was profitable.
- PPG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years PPG has always been profitable.
- In the past 5 years PPG always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- PPG's Return On Assets of 7.13% is amongst the best of the industry. PPG outperforms 86.75% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of PPG (19.85%) is better than 91.57% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 9.50%, PPG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.72% of the companies in the same industry.
- PPG had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.47%. This is above the industry average of 6.34%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
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.
- PPG's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- PPG has a Operating Margin of 13.55%. This is in the better half 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 Gross Margin of 41.32%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PPG outperforms 86.75% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PPG has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. PPG Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so PPG 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.
- The debt/assets ratio for PPG is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.61 indicates that PPG is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- PPG has a better Altman-Z score (3.61) than 84.34% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 6.28, PPG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.29% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.83 indicates that PPG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- PPG has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.83) than 60.24% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.83 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.28 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.61 |
ROIC/WACC0.74
WACC12.86%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.62 indicates that PPG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- PPG has a Current ratio of 1.62. This is in the lower half of the industry: PPG underperforms 65.06% of its industry peers.
- PPG has a Quick Ratio of 1.22. 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 Quick ratio of 1.22 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PPG outperforms 44.58% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.62 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.22 |
3. PPG Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- PPG shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -6.42%.
- PPG shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 5.87% yearly.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.19% in the past 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
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. PPG Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 13.44, which indicates a correct valuation of PPG.
- 80.72% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PPG, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- PPG's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 25.70.
- PPG is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.59.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PPG is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 74.70% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PPG to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.84), we can say PPG is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.59 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- PPG's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. PPG is cheaper than 60.24% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, PPG is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 71.08% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.58 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.28 |
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
PEG (5Y)2.29
EPS Next 2Y7.6%
EPS Next 3Y8.36%
5. PPG Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- PPG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.54%.
- PPG's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.09.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, PPG pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.73%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
5.3 Sustainability
- 39.85% of the earnings are spent on dividend by PPG. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- PPG's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP39.85%
EPS Next 2Y7.6%
EPS Next 3Y8.36%
PPG Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
101.89
+1.16 (+1.15%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)01-27 2026-01-27/amc
Earnings (Next)04-27 2026-04-27/amc
Inst Owners91.83%
Inst Owner Change2.68%
Ins Owners0.1%
Ins Owner Change-0.5%
Market Cap22.77B
Revenue(TTM)15.88B
Net Income(TTM)1.58B
Analysts72.26
Price Target126.93 (24.58%)
Short Float %3.22%
Short Ratio3.4
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 2026-02-20 (0.71)
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.59 | ||
| P/S | 1.43 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.58 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.73 | ||
| P/B | 2.87 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.28 |
EPS(TTM)7.58
EY7.44%
EPS(NY)8.09
Fwd EY7.94%
FCF(TTM)5.2
FCFY5.11%
OCF(TTM)8.68
OCFY8.52%
SpS71.03
BVpS35.53
TBVpS-0.8
PEG (NY)2
PEG (5Y)2.29
Graham Number77.85
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 3.61 |
F-Score6
WACC12.86%
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 Fundamental Analysis 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.
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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.