PPG Industries, Inc. (PPG) fair value analysis
S&P 500 · Updated 2026-10-19
PPG price how computed
Forward Fair Value verdict
UndervaluedPPG is trading at a 10–25% discount to estimated fair value.
Based on TickrTrends' weekly Forward Fair Value model.
- Last price
- $103.96
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- 12-month range
- $94.34–$131.56
- Market cap
- $23.1B
- From 52-week high
- -21.0%
- Shares outstanding
- 222M
- Rank in Basic Materials by discount to fair value
- #7 of 26
Last price is our 2026-10-19 weekly price; the chart runs through 2026-10-16.
PPG Industries, Inc. is a manufacturer of paints, coatings, and specialty materials used across industrial, architectural, and consumer applications. The company operates manufacturing facilities and distribution networks across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and other regions worldwide.
PPG currently ranks #7 of 26 Basic Materials stocks by discount to fair value. It has screened as Undervalued for 14 consecutive weekly runs.
Fundamentals (4 quarters) how computed
- Market cap
- $23.1B
- P/E (trailing)
- 14x
- Revenue (TTM)
- $16.4B
- Net margin
- 9.6%
- EPS (TTM)
- $7.70
- Gross margin
- 40.2%
- Debt / equity
- 0.88
- Revenue growth (3-yr avg)
- -1.1%
- Shares outstanding
- 222M
Derived indicators how computed
- Quality grade
- D
- Margin trend
- Stable
- 52-week position
- The lower-middle quarter of its range
- DCF cross-check
- Overvalued
Technicals how computed
- RSI (14-day)
- 58 · neutral
- 50-day average
- $109.09
- 200-day average
- $112.08
- Moving-average state
- 50-day below 200-day (death cross state); price below both averages
Dividends how computed
- Paid, last 12 months
- $2.87 per share (4 payments)
- Yield on last price
- 2.76%
- Consecutive years of increases
- 9
- Next ex-dividend date
- 2026-11-10
- Last payment date
- 2026-09-11
Earnings how computed
- Next earnings report
- 2026-10-27 (post-market)
- Last 8 quarters vs consensus
- 3 beat, 4 missed
- Quarter by quarter
- 2026-06 ▼ miss (-1.3%)
2026-03 ▲ beat (+3.4%)
2025-12 ▼ miss (-4.4%)
2025-09 ▲ beat (+2.4%)
2025-06 ▬ met (0.0%)
2025-03 ▲ beat (+6.2%)
2024-12 ▼ miss (-1.2%)
2024-09 ▼ miss (-0.9%)
Analyst consensus how computed
This is not TickrTrends' verdict.
- Analyst ratings
- 12 buy · 12 hold · 0 sell (24 analysts)
- Consensus lean
- Buy-leaning
- Consensus price target
- $126
- Target vs last price
- +21.2%
What our data shows for PPG
- Our model validated 17 trailing price-to-earnings windows for PPG, built from quarterly earnings records.
- Shares are trading in the lower third of their 12-month price range of $94.34–$131.56.
- The 14-day relative strength index sits at a neutral 58.
The exact numbers are one step away
- The precise Forward Fair Value dollar figure for PPG
- Exact discount / premium to today's price
- The normalized historical P/E behind the estimate, and how many quarters support it
- Forward EPS input and fiscal-year basis
- Screeners and rankings across the full S&P 500 and Nasdaq universes
Forward Fair Value applies a conservatively normalized historical price-to-earnings multiple to the consensus earnings estimate for the next full fiscal year; how TickrTrends computes it.
Recent PPG news
TickrTrends' derived news-sentiment signal for PPG is currently mixed, computed from recent coverage.
- PPG Industries, Inc. declares $0.74 dividend (NYSE:PPG) (seekingalpha.com, 2026-10-15)
TickrTrends take: PPG Industries declared a dividend of 74 cents, reflecting the company's cash generation capacity and commitment to returning capital to shareholders. For investors examining PPG through a valuation lens, the sustainability and growth trajectory of this dividend payment relative to earnings becomes particularly relevant given TickrTrends' current undervalued assessment of the Basic Materials company. Valuation-focused readers should monitor whether PPG's free cash flow continues to support dividend growth alongside its operational performance in the cyclical coatings and materials sector. - Sherwin-Williams (SHW) vs. PPG Industries (PPG): Which Paint Giant Is the Better Buy? (insidermonkey.com, 2026-10-12)
TickrTrends take: PPG Industries operates in the Basic Materials sector and currently carries an undervalued designation according to TickrTrends analysis. The competitive comparison with Sherwin-Williams highlights that valuation metrics merit attention as a key differentiator between these paint industry peers. Investors focused on relative value should monitor whether PPG's undervalued status persists as the companies' financial performance and market positions evolve. - PPG Industries: Prefer To Wait For A Cleaner Picture (NYSE:PPG) (seekingalpha.com, 2026-09-30)
TickrTrends take: PPG Industries operates in the Basic Materials sector, where cyclical pressures and commodity cost fluctuations can significantly impact profitability and valuation multiples. The current TickrTrends undervalued assessment suggests the market may be pricing in near-term uncertainty, making visibility into margin trends and end-market demand particularly important for investors monitoring when clarity might emerge. A valuation-focused reader should track PPG's upcoming guidance revisions, raw material cost trajectories, and customer demand signals across its coatings and specialty materials segments to assess whether the undervaluation thesis will persist or compress.
More PPG news
- PPG (PPG) Insider Buying: Sr. VP Juliane Hefel Adds 13 Shares (gurufocus.com, 2026-09-15)
What people are saying
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TickrTrends weekly updates
- 2026-10-19 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-12 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-11 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-10 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-06 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-28 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-21 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-17 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
Frequently asked questions
Is PPG stock undervalued?
Based on TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value model (updated 2026-10-19), PPG is trading at a 10–25% discount to estimated fair value and screens as undervalued. The exact fair value and discount are available to subscribers.
What is PPG's TickrTrends verdict?
PPG's current verdict is Undervalued, refreshed with every weekly Forward Fair Value run.
How does PPG compare to other Basic Materials stocks?
PPG ranks #7 of 26 Basic Materials stocks in TickrTrends' coverage by discount to fair value.
Is PPG overbought or oversold?
PPG's 14-day RSI is in neutral territory - neither overbought nor oversold.
Does PPG pay a dividend?
Yes. PPG paid $2.87 per share over the last twelve months (4 payments), a 2.76% yield on TickrTrends' last price, and has raised the annual total for 9 consecutive years. The next ex-dividend date on file is 2026-11-10.
When does PPG report earnings next?
PPG's next earnings report is scheduled for 2026-10-27 (post-market), per the published earnings calendar.
Does PPG usually beat earnings estimates?
Over its last 8 reported quarters PPG beat the consensus estimate 3 times and missed 4 times, by TickrTrends' comparison of reported and estimated EPS.
What do analysts say about PPG?
Of 24 analysts covering PPG, 12 rate it a buy, 12 a hold and 0 a sell - buy-leaning, with a consensus price target of $126 (+21.2% versus TickrTrends' last price). This is the analyst consensus, not TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value verdict.
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