P/E Ratio
Higher than 36% of Basic Materials sector peers
Updated 151h ago
Sector Performance
36th percentilePPG
15.7x
Sector Median
17.1x
Sector Avg
20.2x
Deep Analysis
The P/E ratio (price divided by trailing 12-month earnings per share) is 15.7x, meaning investors currently pay $15.70 for each dollar of PPG's earnings.
Among Basic Materials sector peers, the median P/E is 17.1x, and PPG's ratio ranks at the 36th percentile — lower than most competitors. No year-over-year or quarter-over-quarter change data is available for this metric, and the last eight quarters show no defined trend direction. Because the level is below the sector median but trend information is absent, the investment risk or opportunity is unclear from this metric alone; a lower P/E can suggest relative undervaluation or weaker earnings growth expectations. This metric does not contradict the overall NEUTRAL verdict — the below-median valuation provides no strong bullish or bearish signal without trend context, leaving the rating unchanged.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the P/E Ratio tell investors about PPG?
Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.
How is the P/E Ratio calculated?
P/E Ratio is calculated as: Price / EPS.
How does PPG's P/E Ratio compare to its sector?
PPG's P/E Ratio of 15.7x compares to a Basic Materials sector median of 17.1x, placing it in the 36th percentile.
Who are PPG's closest peers by P/E Ratio?
The closest Basic Materials peers by P/E Ratio include: AEM (18.4x), CDE (15.8x), SILV (19.6x), KGC (13.3x), BHP (10.6x).
The Formula
Price / EPS
Why It Matters
Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.
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15.7x
Sector Median
17.1x
Sector Avg
20.2x
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