Stocks analysis

Analysis for PPG

$107.81 +2.94 (+2.80%)
  • 📈 Growth — 12/30
  • 💰 Profitability — 16/20
  • 🏦 Financial Health — 18/20
  • 💵 Valuation — 15/20
  • ⚠️ Risk — 6/10
Overall Score: 65/100

Summary:


📈 Growth & Financial Trajectory

Over the eight quarters, Revenues moved from about $4.58B in 2024 Q3 to $4.50B in 2026 Q2, with a dip in 2024 Q4 to ~$2.17B before re-accelerating. Net income attributable to parent rose from ~$351M (2024 Q3) to ~$437M (2026 Q2), despite a mid-period trough around $300–$309M in 2025 Q4. The broader trend shows stabilizing top-line and improved profitability by mid-2026.

💰 Margins & Cash Flow

Gross Margin remained around the 40–43% band, and Operating Margin was in the mid-teens across most quarters, signaling steady operating leverage. Cash flow remained positive from operations in most periods (e.g., 2026 Q2: ~$559M; 2025 Q4: ~$887M; 2025 Q3: ~$685M), though quarterly net cash flow fluctuated due to financing/investing timing, including a negative 2026 Q1–Q2 stretch.

🛡️ Balance Sheet & Liquidity

The balance sheet shows solid liquidity: Current Assets ~$7.95–8.26B vs Current Liabilities ~$4.9–5.3B (roughly 1.6x). Long-term Debt around $6.7–7.3B vs Equity near $7.5–8.6B, supporting a conservative leverage profile. Overall assets exceed liabilities.

⚠️ Key Drivers & Risks

  • Drivers: Industrial coatings demand; automotive/construction activity.
  • Risks: Cyclicality; commodity price/FX volatility.

📊 Key Financial Fundamentals

Valuation Multiples
Market Cap $23.55B
P/E Ratio 14.98
Forward P/E 13.42
P/S Ratio 1.43
P/B Ratio 3.20
EV / EBITDA 10.96
Profitability & Returns
Gross Margin 40.90%
Operating Margin 12.79%
Net Margin 9.57%
ROE 19.47%
ROIC 10.32%
Financial Health & Liquidity
Current Ratio 1.58
Quick Ratio 1.15
Financial Scale & Cash Flow
Revenue $16.42B
Net Income $1.57B
FCF Yield 6.67%
Free Cash Flow $1.57B
Total Debt To Equity 0.82