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PPG Stock | Fundamental Analysis & Investment Insights
NYSE
Basic Materials
Specialty Chemicals
Current Price
Live
$110.22
Analyst Target
$118.8
+7.8%
Upside
52W High
$124.74
52W Low
$90.24
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Jan 17, 2026
Market cap
$24.88B
P/E
19.72
ROE
16.2%
Profit margin
6.3%
Debt/Equity
1.0
Dividend yield
2.58%
AI Analysis
Powered by advanced machine learning algorithms
Confidence Score
72%
Analysis Accuracy
PPG's financial health is stable but not strong, with a Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 indicating borderline performance across key metrics. The stock trades above its Graham Number of $66.12 and intrinsic value estimate of $39.13, reflecting a premium valuation despite modest growth and mixed profitability trends. While ROE of 16.16% and a solid dividend yield of 2.58% support investor appeal, weakening earnings growth and a bearish technical trend temper optimism. Relative to peers, PPG shows better profitability than some but lags in growth and momentum.
Key Strengths
Return on Equity (ROE) of 16.16% exceeds sector average of 15.61%, indicating efficient use of equity capital
Dividend yield of 2.58% is attractive with a sustainable payout ratio of 49.19%
Gross margin of 41.56% reflects strong pricing power and cost control in specialty chemicals
Forward P/E of 13.62 is below trailing P/E of 19.72, suggesting earnings recovery expectations
Analyst recommendation consensus is 'buy' with a target price of $118.80, implying 7.8% upside
Key Risks
Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 indicates weak to stable financial health, with recent negative earnings growth trends
YoY earnings growth is flat at 0.0%, and Q/Q EPS declined by 4.1%, signaling near-term profitability pressure
Technical trend score of 0/100 indicates strong bearish momentum, conflicting with fundamental outlook
Current price of $110.22 is significantly above Graham Number ($66.12) and intrinsic value ($39.13), implying overvaluation
Insider sentiment is neutral with no buy activity in the last 6 months, suggesting lack of conviction from management
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$66.12
-40.0% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
54
Moderate
45
50
55
52
70
AI Verdict
Neutral with upside potential if earnings stabilize
Key drivers: Stable profitability metrics, Attractive dividend profile, Below-average growth and weakening earnings trend, Bearish technical indicators, Premium valuation relative to conservative models
Confidence
75%
Value
45/100
Ref P/E, PEG, Graham Number
Positives
- Forward P/E of 13.62 is reasonable for the sector
- Price/Sales of 1.59 is below sector average P/E of 28.82
Watchpoints
- Current price 66% above Graham Number
- Intrinsic value estimate of $39.13 suggests deep overvaluation
- Price/Book of 3.17 is high for a mature chemical company
Future
50/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- Forward P/E implies expected earnings improvement
- Analyst target suggests positive forward outlook
Watchpoints
- Revenue growth of 1.20% YoY is below sector average of 5.90%
- Earnings growth flat at 0.0% YoY
- Q/Q EPS down 4.1%, indicating near-term deterioration
Past
55/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- History of consistent earnings beats: 17 of last 25 quarters beat estimates
- Average earnings surprise of +6.5% over last 5 years
- Strong EPS recovery post-2020 pandemic dip
Watchpoints
- Earnings growth has plateaued since 2022
- Recent quarters show declining EPS trend
Health
52/100
Ref Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score
Positives
- Current ratio of 1.47 and quick ratio of 1.00 indicate adequate short-term liquidity
- Debt/Equity of 1.00 is in line with sector average
- ROA of 6.03% is stable for capital-intensive industry
Watchpoints
- Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 suggests weak financial health
- Altman Z-Score not available, limiting distress risk assessment
- Operating margin down from peak levels, currently at 14.16%
Dividend
70/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
- Dividend yield of 2.58% is above market average
- Payout ratio of 49.19% is sustainable and leaves room for growth
- Dividend strength score of 50/100 indicates moderate reliability
Watchpoints
- No 5-year average yield provided, limiting trend analysis
- No recent dividend growth data available
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$110.22
Analyst Target
$118.8
Upside/Downside
+7.8%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for PPG and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-01-16
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
PPG
PPG Industries, Inc.
Primary
|
-16.1% | -9.9% | -5.4% | -2.4% | +6.3% | +2.6% |
|
ALB
Albemarle Corporation
Peer
|
+13.7% | -25.1% | +115.4% | +128.2% | +27.6% | +16.2% |
|
AMRZ
Amrize Ltd
Peer
|
+4.3% | +4.3% | +4.3% | +5.7% | -2.9% | -0.5% |
|
DOW
Dow Inc.
Peer
|
-37.1% | -42.6% | -27.5% | +0.1% | +19.5% | +4.7% |
|
AGI
Alamos Gold Inc.
Peer
|
+472.0% | +288.1% | +116.2% | +67.8% | +7.6% | +11.6% |
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
19.72
Forward P/E
13.62
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
3.17
P/S Ratio
1.59
EV/Revenue
1.97
EV/EBITDA
11.71
Market Cap
$24.88B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
6.35%
Operating Margin
14.16%
Gross Margin
41.56%
ROE
16.16%
ROA
6.03%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+1.2%
Earnings Growth
-0.1%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
N/A
Q/Q Earnings Growth
-3.2%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
1.0
Moderate
Current Ratio
1.47
Good
Quick Ratio
1.0
Good
Cash/Share
$8.55
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-01-27
$N/A
2025-10-28
$2.13
+2.3% surprise
2025-07-29
$2.22
-0.0% surprise
2025-04-29
$1.72
+6.0% surprise
Basic Materials Sector Comparison
Comparing PPG against 41 companies in the Basic Materials sector
(1 bullish, 21 neutral, 19 bearish)
P/E Ratio
19.72
This Stock
vs
30.38
Sector Avg
-35.1%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
16.16%
This Stock
vs
0.39%
Sector Avg
+3994.8%
(Excellent)
Profit Margin
6.35%
This Stock
vs
-2.52%
Sector Avg
-351.6%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
1.0
This Stock
vs
0.61
Sector Avg
+64.4%
(Higher)
Revenue Growth
1.2%
This Stock
vs
14.81%
Sector Avg
-91.9%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
1.47
This Stock
vs
2.28
Sector Avg
-35.7%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
PPG
PPG Industries, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $24.88B | 19.72 | 16.2% | 6.3% | $110.22 | |
|
ALB
Albemarle Corporation
|
BEARISH | $22.3B | - | 0.2% | -0.4% | $189.51 | |
|
AMRZ
Amrize Ltd
|
NEUTRAL | $30.0B | 22.98 | 10.3% | 10.0% | $54.24 | |
|
DOW
Dow Inc.
|
BEARISH | $19.6B | - | -5.3% | -2.8% | $27.57 | |
|
AGI
Alamos Gold Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $18.23B | 32.89 | 14.3% | 33.5% | $43.42 |
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-11 | HEFEL JULIANE M | Officer | Stock Award | 1,538 | - |
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
BUY
20 analysts
Citigroup
2025-12-18
Buy
Buy
JP Morgan
2025-11-21
Overweight
Overweight
Evercore ISI Group
2025-11-11
In-Line
In-Line
UBS
2025-10-30
Neutral
Neutral
Wells Fargo
2025-10-30
Overweight
Overweight
JP Morgan
2025-10-16
Neutral
Overweight
B of A Securities
2025-10-14
Neutral
Neutral
Wells Fargo
2025-10-10
Overweight
Overweight
UBS
2025-10-06
Neutral
Neutral
Citigroup
2025-10-06
Buy
Buy
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