PPGPPG Industries demonstrates solid fundamentals with consistent profitability and a manageable debt level. While some technical indicators suggest a neutral to slightly bearish short-term outlook, the company's strong market position in coatings and specialty materials, coupled with its dividend history, presents a compelling investment case, particularly for income-focused investors.
PPG is exposed to several key industrial and consumer trends, including construction, automotive, aerospace, and packaging. While these sectors offer growth, they can also be cyclical and subject to economic fluctuations. The company's diversification across these segments helps mitigate some of this risk.
PPG exhibits strong profitability and a solid balance sheet, with a history of consistent dividend payments. While revenue and net income have shown some variability, the company maintains a healthy P/E ratio and effective revenue-to-profit conversion.
PPG's stock price has experienced a recent decline, trading below key short-term moving averages. While long-term indicators remain neutral, the current momentum and short-term technicals suggest a cautious approach, with potential for further downside or consolidation.
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Industrial & Construction Spending | 75 |
| Automotive & Aerospace Demand | 70 |
| Packaging Trends | 65 |
| Sustainability Initiatives | 70 |
| Global Economic Conditions | 60 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 75 |
| Profitability | 40 |
| Growth | 55 |
| Balance Sheet Health | 70 |
| Cash Flow | 70 |
| Dividends | 85 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Trend Analysis | 55 |
| Momentum | 60 |
| Volume Confirmation | 65 |
| Support & Resistance | 70 |
| Short-Term Oscillators | 65 |
Attractive P/E Ratio
The trailing P/E ratio of 20.36 is below the industry average, suggesting the stock may be undervalued relative to its earnings.
Consistent Dividend Payout
The company has a history of consistent dividend payments with a current dividend yield of 2.31%, indicating a commitment to returning value to shareholders.
High P/S Ratio (TTM)
The trailing Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio of 2.5 might be considered high depending on industry comparables and growth expectations.
Recent Quarterly Earnings Miss
The company missed earnings estimates in Q1 2025 (-2.38% surprise), indicating potential short-term operational challenges.
July 2025
30
Next Earnings Date
H: $2.33
A: $2.22
L: $2.13
H: 4.26B
A: 4.16B
L: 4.07B
August 2025
11
Ex-Dividend Date
September 2025
12
Next Dividend Date
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 offers paints, wood stains, adhesives, sealants, and purchased sundries for painting and maintenance contractors and consumers. The Performance Coatings segment offers coatings, sealants, transparencies, adhesives, engineered materials, packaging, and chemical management services for aerospace industry; coatings, solvents, adhesives, sealants, purchased sundries, digital solutions and paint films for automotive and commercial transport industries; coatings and finishes for protection of metals and structures; and paints, thermoplastics, raised pavement markers, and other pavement marking technologies for government, commercial infrastructure, painting, and maintenance contractors. The Industrial Coatings segment provides coatings, adhesives and sealants, metal pretreatments, and paint films, as well as technical services and coatings applications for automotive original equipment manufacturers, tier supplier, appliances, agricultural and construction equipment, consumer electronics, automotive parts and accessories, building products, kitchenware, and transportation vehicles and other finished products; and on-site coatings services. It also offers coatings for metal cans, closures, plastic and aluminum tubes for food, beverage and personal care, promotional, and specialty packaging; TESLIN substrates for labels, e-passports, drivers' licenses, breathable membranes, and loyalty and identification cards; and organic light emitting diode materials, displays and lighting lens materials, optical lenses, color-change products, and photochromic dyes. The company was incorporated in 1883 and is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
127.54 USD
The 39 analysts offering 1 year price forecasts for PPG have a max estimate of 145.00 and a min estimate of 105.00.