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PPG INDUSTRIES INC (PPG) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:PPG - US6935061076 - Common Stock

108.05 USD
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Last: 1/12/2026, 8:23:31 PM
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Fundamental Rating

5

Overall PPG gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated PPG against 82 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 has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year PPG was profitable.
In the past year PPG had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years PPG has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years PPG always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

1.2 Ratios

PPG has a better Return On Assets (4.50%) than 76.83% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 12.77%, PPG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.15% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 9.35%, PPG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.05% 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 6.10%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.5%
ROE 12.77%
ROIC 9.35%
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

PPG has a Profit Margin of 7.05%. 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.
PPG has a better Operating Margin (14.70%) than 75.61% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PPG has grown nicely.
PPG's Gross Margin of 40.46% is amongst the best of the industry. PPG outperforms 82.93% of its industry peers.
PPG's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 14.7%
PM (TTM) 7.05%
GM 40.46%
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

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.
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 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 5B 10B 15B 20B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 3.54 indicates that PPG is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
PPG has a Altman-Z score of 3.54. This is amongst the best in the industry. PPG outperforms 84.15% of its industry peers.
PPG has a debt to FCF ratio of 10.09. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as PPG would need 10.09 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 10.09, PPG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.41% of the companies in the same industry.
PPG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.76. This is a neutral value indicating PPG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of PPG (0.76) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.76
Debt/FCF 10.09
Altman-Z 3.54
ROIC/WACC0.7
WACC13.29%
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 2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.47 indicates that PPG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.47, PPG is doing worse than 71.95% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.08 indicates that PPG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of PPG (1.08) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.47
Quick Ratio 1.08
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 2B 4B 6B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for PPG have decreased by -4.24% 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 5.46% on average per year.
The Revenue for PPG has decreased by -21.65% in the past year. This is quite bad
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 5.27% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -0.10% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-4.52%
EPS Next 2Y0.53%
EPS Next 3Y3.44%
EPS Next 5Y5.27%
Revenue Next Year-11.28%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.71%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.28%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.1%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 14.07 indicates a correct valuation of PPG.
PPG's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. PPG is cheaper than 74.39% of the companies in the same industry.
PPG's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.25.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.20, the valuation of PPG can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PPG is valued a bit cheaper than 70.73% of the companies in the same industry.
PPG is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.98, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.07
Fwd PE 13.2
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

The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as PPG.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as PPG.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 33.44
EV/EBITDA 11.56
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)2.58
EPS Next 2Y0.53%
EPS Next 3Y3.44%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.70%, PPG has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.34, PPG pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
PPG's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.92.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.7%

5.2 History

The dividend of PPG is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 6.16%!
PPG has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

5.3 Sustainability

PPG pays out 62.85% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
PPG's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP62.85%
EPS Next 2Y0.53%
EPS Next 3Y3.44%
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 500M 1B 1.5B
PPG Dividend Payout.PPG Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.PPG Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

PPG INDUSTRIES INC

NYSE:PPG (1/12/2026, 8:23:31 PM)

After market: 108.05 0 (0%)

108.05

+0.64 (+0.6%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)10-28 2025-10-28/amc
Earnings (Next)01-27 2026-01-27/amc
Inst Owners88.79%
Inst Owner Change0.25%
Ins Owners0.09%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap24.25B
Revenue(TTM)14.13B
Net Income(TTM)996.00M
Analysts72.67
Price Target121.21 (12.18%)
Short Float %2.32%
Short Ratio2.52
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.7%
Yearly Dividend2.67
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.16%
DP62.85%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.24%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.41%
Max EPS beat(2)0.93%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)0.31%
Min EPS beat(4)-3.35%
Max EPS beat(4)5.06%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.09%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)2.84%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)4.1%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.19%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.26%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.12%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.44%
Min Revenue beat(4)-8.85%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.12%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.35%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.68%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.09%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-7.07%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.2%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-12.59%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.15%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.89%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.03%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.4%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.08%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.07
Fwd PE 13.2
P/S 1.72
P/FCF 33.44
P/OCF 17.32
P/B 3.11
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 11.56
EPS(TTM)7.68
EY7.11%
EPS(NY)8.19
Fwd EY7.58%
FCF(TTM)3.23
FCFY2.99%
OCF(TTM)6.24
OCFY5.77%
SpS62.95
BVpS34.76
TBVpS-1.33
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.58
Graham Number77.5
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.5%
ROE 12.77%
ROCE 12.56%
ROIC 9.35%
ROICexc 10.57%
ROICexgc 23.69%
OM 14.7%
PM (TTM) 7.05%
GM 40.46%
FCFM 5.13%
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-Score5
Asset Turnover0.64
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.76
Debt/FCF 10.09
Debt/EBITDA 2.31
Cap/Depr 140.04%
Cap/Sales 4.78%
Interest Coverage 9.39
Cash Conversion 54.73%
Profit Quality 72.79%
Current Ratio 1.47
Quick Ratio 1.08
Altman-Z 3.54
F-Score5
WACC13.29%
ROIC/WACC0.7
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-4.52%
EPS Next 2Y0.53%
EPS Next 3Y3.44%
EPS Next 5Y5.27%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-21.65%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.94%
Revenue growth 5Y0.91%
Sales Q2Q%-10.78%
Revenue Next Year-11.28%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.71%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.28%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.1%
EBIT growth 1Y-10.25%
EBIT growth 3Y10.34%
EBIT growth 5Y3.84%
EBIT Next Year9.22%
EBIT Next 3Y6.57%
EBIT Next 5Y5.72%
FCF growth 1Y-53.79%
FCF growth 3Y-16.27%
FCF growth 5Y-15.96%
OCF growth 1Y-33.33%
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 for PPG stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 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 7 / 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 decline by -4.52% in the next year.