Where it trades today
trading 28% of the way up its 52-week range
How the price has moved
What to weigh before acting
What Matters Now
- PPG Industries should be monitored through the lens of its industry cycle, capital allocation, and relative positioning against listed peers.
- PPG is valued near its sector range at 15.0x earnings versus 14.0x for peers, so the next move likely needs a real earnings or guidance catalyst.
- Recent realized volatility sits near 19.5%, below the sector norm of 28.0%, which supports a steadier role inside a diversified portfolio.
- PPG remains in a bearish short-term trend and sits 21.7% below its high, which raises the bar for any thesis that depends on fast multiple expansion.
Portfolio Use Case
- PPG is more relevant for investors who want some income support alongside price appreciation, not just pure growth exposure.
- The risk profile looks balanced enough for a diversified core-plus portfolio, provided the position size reflects sector concentration.
- This page is most useful for deciding whether the stock deserves a permanent slot in the portfolio or just a place on the watchlist.
What Would Change the View
- A reset in earnings expectations or a faster peer catch-up could compress the premium valuation currently embedded in PPG.
- A recovery in price alone would not be enough to improve the view; the thesis needs confirmation from improving business or valuation signals.
- The view would need revisiting if peers such as LIN, APD, ECL start winning the marginal flow or posting cleaner operating momentum.
Methodology
- Price, market cap, beta, yield, and liquidity fields for PPG come from Yahoo Finance quote and summary data.
- 30-day volatility is calculated from recent daily returns and annualized using a 252-trading-day convention.
- Sector context uses stored benchmark averages for Basic Materials so each page compares the ticker against a stable peer baseline rather than against the whole market.
- Peer comparisons use the Portfolio Terminal coverage set and highlight nearby listed alternatives such as LIN, APD, ECL.
Sources
- Yahoo Finance quote dataopen →
Live quote, valuation, beta, yield, and volume fields used for PPG. Last refresh: Sep 18, 2026, 10:56 PM.
- Portfolio Terminal methodologyopen →
Explains how analytics, refresh cadence, and portfolio interpretation work across the product.
- Peer set and coverage context
Comparative context for this page is anchored around nearby tracked names such as LIN, APD, ECL.
What PPG Industries does
PPG Industries, Inc. manufactures and distributes paints, coatings, and specialty materials in the United States, Canada, the Asia Pacific, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. It operates through three segments: Global Architectural Coatings, Performance Coatings, and Industrial Coatings. The Global Architectural Coatings segment supplies a variety of decorative coatings, adhesives, sealants, and finishes, as well as paint strippers, stains, and related chemicals. Its Performance Coatings segment offers aerospace coatings, automotive refinishing coatings, protective and marine coatings, and traffic solutions comprising paints, thermoplastics, raised pavement markers, and…
What analysts expect
PPG carries a buy consensus from 21 analysts, with an average price target of $126.29 versus $104.52 today (+20.8%). Targets are estimates and can move quickly after earnings.
Consensus aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Targets are estimates, not forecasts.
How the business is doing
PPG generated $16.42B in trailing revenue (7.2% year over year), with a 9.6% net margin, and $1.10B of free cash flow, against $5.86B of net debt.
The numbers, year by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Gross profit | Operating income | Net income | EPS | Free cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15.88B | $6.56B | $2.17B | $1.58B | $6.96 | $1.16B |
| 2024 | $15.85B | $6.59B | $2.29B | $1.12B | $4.77 | $699.00M |
| 2023 | $16.24B | $6.56B | $2.23B | $1.27B | $5.38 | $1.90B |
| 2022 | $15.61B | $5.64B | $1.67B | $1.03B | $4.34 | $477.00M |
When it reports next
Estimates aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Dates move and estimates change until the report lands.
How it sits in basic materials
Commodity-driven sector including mining, chemicals, and construction materials.
The companies it competes with
PPG beside the basic materials names it is usually measured against.
What the chart is saying
PPG Industries trades at $104.52, 21.7% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 1.06, it shows about average sensitivity to what the wider market does.
Questions people ask about it
Is PPG a good buy right now?
PPG Industries trades at 15.0x earnings. This is below market average, potentially undervalued. Current risk level is Medium based on 19.5% volatility.
Does PPG pay dividends?
Yes, PPG Industries offers a dividend yield of 2.81%. That is roughly $2.94 per share a year.
How volatile is PPG?
With 30-day annualized volatility of 19.5% and beta of 1.06, PPG is classified as Medium risk. Expect larger swings than the broader market during volatile periods.
What is the analyst price target for PPG?
The average analyst price target for PPG Industries (PPG) is $126.29 based on 21 analyst estimates, about 20.8% above the current price of $104.52. The published range runs from $115.00 to $138.00.
How much revenue does PPG generate?
PPG Industries reported $16.42B in trailing twelve-month revenue. Revenue growth is running at 7.2% year over year. Net margin sits at 9.6%. Figures are aggregated from company filings by Yahoo Finance and refresh on an hourly cadence.