PPG Industries, Inc.
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Daily timeframePPG 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. Valued at $24.43B, PPG is a large-cap name in its sector. It operates through three segments: Global Architectural Coatings, Performance Coatings, and Industrial Coatings.
Market Cap
$24.43B
Beta
1.05
P/E (TTM)
15.79
P/E (Fwd)
12.81
EPS (TTM)
$6.96
EPS (Fwd)
$8.58
ROE
19.3%
ROA
6.0%
Cash
$1.61B
Total Debt
$7.47B
Free CF
$1.10B
52W Change
4.2%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where PPG stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the September 28, 2026 close, PPG finished 3.13% below its 150-day moving average ($110.99) and 2.95% below its 200-day moving average ($110.79). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is PPG overbought or oversold?
At the September 28, 2026 close, PPG's RSI(14) was 34.3, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was positive, so short-term momentum leaned bullish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
PPG Industries, Inc. carries $7.47B in total debt against $1.61B in cash reserves — debt is roughly 4.6x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. The company generates $1.10B in free cash flow annually, which funds everything from R&D to shareholder returns without needing external financing. Return on equity stands at 19.3%, which is strong for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. An ROA of 6.0% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $15.61B (2022) to $15.88B (2025).
Investors considering PPG Industries, Inc. should weigh the typical risks associated with PPG's sector, size, and financial profile against their own risk tolerance and investment objectives. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing PPG's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.