PPG PEG Ratio Analysis
Higher than 100% of Basic Materials sector peers
Updated 2019h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The PEG ratio (price-to-earnings divided by expected earnings growth rate) measures a stock’s cost relative to its profit growth.
Sector Performance
100th percentilePPG
6.53x
Sector Median
0.22x
Sector Avg
0.80x
Prior Period
0.57x(Apr 2026)
Deep Analysis
The PEG ratio (price-to-earnings divided by expected earnings growth rate) measures a stock’s cost relative to its profit growth.
At 6.53x, PPG’s PEG ratio is far above the sector median of 0.22x, placing it in the 100th percentile among Basic Materials peers — meaning it is the most expensive in the group on a growth-adjusted basis. Trend data is not available: both the year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are listed as N/A, and no historical values exist beyond the current reading. The combination of an extremely high PEG ratio with no trend information suggests a cautionary risk — the stock appears expensive versus expected growth, but without change data it is unclear whether this is a worsening or improving condition. This metric contradicts a bullish outlook and instead supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the elevated valuation warns against buying while leaving room for other factors in the analysis.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the PEG Ratio tell investors about PPG?
The PEG ratio adjusts P/E for expected growth. A PEG below 1.0 may signal undervaluation; above 2.0 may suggest the growth story is priced in.
How is the PEG Ratio calculated?
PEG Ratio is calculated as: P/E Ratio / EPS Growth Rate.
How does PPG's PEG Ratio compare to its sector?
PPG's PEG Ratio of 6.53x compares to a Basic Materials sector median of 0.22x, placing it in the 100th percentile.
Who are PPG's closest peers by PEG Ratio?
The closest Basic Materials peers by PEG Ratio include: APD (0.22x), VALE (0.25x), AEM (0.17x), WPM (0.29x), KGC (0.11x).
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The Formula
P/E Ratio / EPS Growth Rate
Why It Matters
The PEG ratio adjusts P/E for expected growth. A PEG below 1.0 may signal undervaluation; above 2.0 may suggest the growth story is priced in.
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6.53x
Sector Median
0.22x
Sector Avg
0.80x
How PPG's PEG Ratio compares to sector peers.
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