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.
- PPG had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years PPG always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of PPG (7.13%) is better than 86.59% of its industry peers.
- PPG's Return On Equity of 19.85% is amongst the best of the industry. PPG outperforms 91.46% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 9.50%, PPG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for PPG is above the industry average of 6.49%.
| 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
- With an excellent Profit Margin value of 9.93%, PPG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.80% of the companies in the same industry.
- PPG's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- PPG has a better Operating Margin (13.55%) than 74.39% of its industry peers.
- PPG's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 41.32%, PPG belongs to the top 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 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
- PPG has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- PPG has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for PPG has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- PPG has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- PPG has an Altman-Z score of 3.70. 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 3.70, PPG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.15% of the companies in the same industry.
- PPG has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.28. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as PPG would need 6.28 years to pay back of 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 73.17% of its industry peers.
- PPG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.83. This is a neutral value indicating 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: 60.98% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.83 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.28 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.7 |
ROIC/WACC0.73
WACC13.07%
2.3 Liquidity
- PPG has a Current Ratio of 1.62. This is a normal value and indicates that PPG is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- PPG has a Current ratio of 1.62. This is in the lower half of the industry: PPG underperforms 64.63% 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.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.22, PPG is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.56% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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%.
- 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.
- 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.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.30% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y4.92%
EPS Next 2Y6.65%
EPS Next 3Y7.76%
EPS Next 5Y8.62%
Revenue Next Year4.23%
Revenue Next 2Y3.62%
Revenue Next 3Y3.45%
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 14.49, which indicates a correct valuation of PPG.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, PPG is valued a bit cheaper than 79.27% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of PPG to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.42), we can say PPG is valued slightly cheaper.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 13.81, which indicates a correct valuation of PPG.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PPG is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.17% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PPG to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.24), we can say PPG is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.81 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, PPG is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 62.20% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, PPG is valued a bit cheaper than 70.73% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.13 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.05 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- The excellent profitability rating of PPG may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.95
PEG (5Y)2.47
EPS Next 2Y6.65%
EPS Next 3Y7.76%
5. PPG Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.58%, PPG has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- PPG's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.02.
- PPG's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.58% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of PPG has a limited annual growth rate of 5.73%.
- PPG has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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
5.3 Sustainability
- PPG pays out 39.85% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- PPG's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP39.85%
EPS Next 2Y6.65%
EPS Next 3Y7.76%
PPG Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
109.8
-0.49 (-0.44%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)01-27 2026-01-27/amc
Earnings (Next)04-28 2026-04-28/amc
Inst Owners91.42%
Inst Owner Change0.17%
Ins Owners0.09%
Ins Owner Change-0.34%
Market Cap24.57B
Revenue(TTM)15.88B
Net Income(TTM)1.58B
Analysts72.67
Price Target124.36 (13.26%)
Short Float %3.24%
Short Ratio3.28
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.58% |
Yearly Dividend2.77
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.73%
DP39.85%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date05-11 2026-05-11 (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)-2.02%
PT rev (3m)2.49%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.78%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.37%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.7%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.45%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.18%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.16%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.76%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.81 | ||
| P/S | 1.55 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.13 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.66 | ||
| P/B | 3.09 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.05 |
EPS(TTM)7.58
EY6.9%
EPS(NY)7.95
Fwd EY7.24%
FCF(TTM)5.2
FCFY4.73%
OCF(TTM)8.67
OCFY7.9%
SpS70.93
BVpS35.48
TBVpS-0.8
PEG (NY)2.95
PEG (5Y)2.47
Graham Number77.7917 (-29.15%)
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 | 3.7 |
F-Score6
WACC13.07%
ROIC/WACC0.73
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 Y4.92%
EPS Next 2Y6.65%
EPS Next 3Y7.76%
EPS Next 5Y8.62%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.19%
Revenue growth 3Y0.55%
Revenue growth 5Y2.79%
Sales Q2Q%4.96%
Revenue Next Year4.23%
Revenue Next 2Y3.62%
Revenue Next 3Y3.45%
Revenue Next 5Y4.3%
EBIT growth 1Y-4.7%
EBIT growth 3Y9.17%
EBIT growth 5Y4.57%
EBIT Next Year24.36%
EBIT Next 3Y11.99%
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.
How profitable is PPG INDUSTRIES INC (PPG) stock?
PPG INDUSTRIES INC (PPG) has a profitability rating of 8 / 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 14.49 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.09.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for PPG stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of PPG INDUSTRIES INC (PPG) is expected to grow by 4.92% in the next year.