PPG Industries is the world’s second-largest producer of paints and coatings, serving a broad set of end markets, including industrial segments such as automotive, aerospace, and protective and marine, as well as architectural paint customers. The company has a significant international presence, with more than 58% of 2025 sales generated outside North America.
The company operates across a diverse range of end markets, resulting in stable earnings even during industry-specific slowdowns.
PPG generates a significant portion of revenue outside the US, leaving results exposed to currency volatility.
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PPG
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AKZA
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MAS
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Price/Earnings (Normalized) | 15.63 | 16.09 | 19.21 |
Price/Book Value | 3.31 | 2.01 | — |
Price/Sales | 1.69 | 0.99 | 2.15 |
Price/Cash Flow | 12.06 | 23.22 | 14.65 |
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Metric
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PPG
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AKZA
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MAS
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Quick Ratio | 1.07 | 1.34 | 1.03 |
Current Ratio | 1.61 | 1.72 | 1.75 |
Interest Coverage | 8.78 | 6.20 | 12.60 |
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Metric
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PPG
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AKZA
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MAS
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Return on Assets (Normalized) | 7.92% | 4.24% | 16.41% |
Return on Equity (Normalized) | 22.65% | 13.79% | — |
Return on Invested Capital (Normalized) | 11.55% | 7.20% | 28.09% |
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