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) | 13.59 | 16.77 | 15.27 |
Price/Book Value | 2.76 | 1.96 | — |
Price/Sales | 1.43 | 0.96 | 1.83 |
Price/Cash Flow | 11.15 | 19.60 | 11.67 |
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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 | 1.05 | 1.48 | 1.15 |
Current Ratio | 1.58 | 1.88 | 1.86 |
Interest Coverage | 8.40 | 7.18 | 12.98 |
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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) | 7.80% | 4.10% | 17.21% |
Return on Equity (Normalized) | 21.74% | 13.42% | — |
Return on Invested Capital (Normalized) | 11.42% | 6.82% | 29.57% |
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