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PPG Stock Analysis

NYQ · Basic Materials · Specialty Chemicals

$105.91

-1.61 (-1.50%)

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PPG Key Fundamentals, Analyst Targets & Company Profile

Key Financial Ratios

Market Cap

$23.54B

P/E Ratio

15.20

Forward P/E

12.23

PEG Ratio

1.54

P/B Ratio

2.79

EPS

$6.97

Dividend Yield

2.75%

52W Range

$93.39 – $133.43

Beta

1.06

Volume

0.3M

ROE

19.3%

Profit Margin

9.6%

Revenue Growth

7.2%

Gross Margin

41.2%

EV/EBITDA

11.09

Analyst Target

$126.29

The trailing price-to-earnings ratio stands at 15.2x. Forward P/E of 12.2x implies earnings expansion expected. Price-to-book is 2.79x. EV/EBITDA sits at 11.09x. Market capitalization is $23.54B. Revenue is growing at 7.2% on a trailing basis. Earnings are compressing at -1.5%. Profit margins are 9.6%. Return on equity is 19.3%. Beta of 1.06 indicates market-average volatility.

Analyst Consensus

Recommendation

Buy

Low Target

$115.00

Mean Target

$126.29

High Target

$138.00

Based on 21 analysts

About PPG

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 other technologies for pavement marking. The Industrial Coatings segment provides automotive OEM coatings, industrial coatings, and packaging coatings, as well as specialty products, such as optical monomers and coatings, low-friction coatings, and other specialty products. The company delivers its products to company-owned stores, home centers and other consumer retail outlets, paint dealers, concessionaires and independent distributors, company-owned distribution networks, and directly to manufacturing companies and retail customers. PPG Industries, Inc. was incorporated in 1883 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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PPG Deep Dive Analysis

Bottom Line

Verdict

Overvalued

Best for

General investor

Watch out for

Premium valuation, Earnings decline

Non-zero inputs

4/5

Counts non-zero values for price, P/E, beta, macro risk, and revenue growth; zero may mean unavailable or be a genuine zero.

PPG Industries, Inc. (PPG) trades above our multi-model fair value estimate of $82.59 by approximately 22.0%. Trailing P/E: 15.2x. Profitability signals include profit margin of 9.6% and return on equity of 19.3%. Recent growth metrics show revenue growth of 7.2% and earnings growth of -1.5%. Risk profile: beta of 1.06. Consensus: buy.

Valuation, Growth & Risk

Valuation

Overvalued

P/E 15.2x

Price is above what fundamentals suggest.

Growth

Expanding

Rev 7.2%

Revenue is outpacing the market.

Valuation Snapshot

PPG Industries, Inc. (PPG) trades above our multi-model fair value estimate of $82.59 by approximately 22.0%. The trailing price-to-earnings ratio stands at 15.2x. Forward P/E of 12.2x suggests earnings compression ahead. Price-to-sales is 1.4x. Price-to-book is 2.8x. EV/EBITDA sits at 11.1x. Market capitalization is $23.54B.

Why it matters: Paying a premium works only if the company keeps growing faster than expected.

Growth & Profitability

Revenue is growing at 7.2% on a trailing basis. Earnings are compressing at -1.5%. Profit margins are 9.6%. Return on equity is 19.3%. Return on assets is 6.0%.

Why it matters: Growing revenue with healthy margins usually means the business is gaining market share or pricing power.

Risk Profile

Beta of 1.06 indicates market-average volatility. Net debt position is $5.86B.

Why it matters: Lower risk means steadier returns, but often with less upside in bull markets.

Analyst Context

Analyst consensus target of $126.29 implies 19.2% upside. Target range spans $115.00 to $138.00. 21 analysts cover the stock. Consensus recommendation: buy.

Why it matters: Analyst targets reflect what professionals expect over 12 months. A wide gap between price and target can mean the market disagrees with the consensus.

Data Methodology & Sources

Market Data (Facts)

  • Price, volume, and market cap: Yahoo Finance (may be delayed)
  • P/E, EPS, revenue, and debt: Yahoo Finance fundamentals
  • Analyst estimates: Yahoo Finance (coverage and update times vary)
  • Insider transactions: Yahoo Finance (reporting may be delayed)

QuantSoar Model (Derived)

  • Fair value: available outputs from seven models; outliers are filtered using MAD (k=3.5), then combined with fixed model weights.
  • Margin of Safety = (Fair Value − Displayed Price) / Displayed Price × 100
  • Composite Score: 40% Value + 30% Momentum + 30% Risk
  • Verdict Gauge: Base 50 + Valuation (up to ±25) + Whale sentiment (up to ±10) + Insider buying (+5) + Macro risk (up to ±10) + Technical signal (up to ±10). Analyst consensus is separate.

Model outputs are estimates based on available data and are not investment advice. Cross-check with primary sources before making investment decisions.

PPG Overvalued

PPG Industries, Inc. (PPG) trades above our multi-model fair value estimate of $82.59 by approximately 22.0%.

Frequently Asked Questions

ValuationIs PPG stock overvalued right now?
Based on our discounted cash flow and relative valuation models, PPG appears to trade above fair value by approximately 22.0%. This suggests the market may be pricing in elevated growth expectations or sentiment premiums.
ValuationWhat is PPG fair value based on current fundamentals?
Our fair value estimate for PPG is $82.59, derived from discounted cash flow, dividend discount, and relative valuation multiples. The estimate assumes a discount rate of 9.0% and terminal growth of 2.5%.
RiskHow risky is PPG compared with other stocks?
Risk profile for PPG: a beta of 1.06 is near market average. Investors should weigh macro exposure against their own risk tolerance.
GrowthIs PPG still growing?
Latest trailing metrics show revenue growth of 7.2% and earnings contraction of 1.5%. Profit margins are 9.6%.
AnalystWhat do analysts think about PPG?
Analyst consensus target is $126.29, implying 19.2% upside. The street recommendation is "buy".
DividendDoes PPG pay a dividend?
Yes. PPG currently offers a dividend yield of 2.8%.
CatalystWhat could change the investment case for PPG?
Key catalysts include Basic Materials sector dynamics, interest rate shifts, and company-specific earnings surprises. Monitor macro risk scores and analyst estimate revisions for early signals.

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