PPG Quick Ratio Analysis
Higher than 20% of Basic Materials sector peers
Updated 252h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
The quick ratio measures whether a company can pay its short-term obligations using only its most liquid assets, like cash and receivables; a value of 1.04x means PPG has $1.04 in liquid assets for every $1 of current liabilities due within a year.
Sector Performance
20th percentilePPG
1.04x
Sector Median
1.91x
Sector Avg
5.55x
Prior Period
1.06x(Jul 2026)
Deep Analysis
The quick ratio measures whether a company can pay its short-term obligations using only its most liquid assets, like cash and receivables; a value of 1.04x means PPG has $1.04 in liquid assets for every $1 of current liabilities due within a year.
That level sits well below the sector median of 1.91x, placing PPG in the 21st percentile among Basic Materials peers, meaning most competitors hold more liquidity relative to near-term debts. The year-over-year change is N/A, and the quarter-over-quarter change is -1.9%, with historical values showing a drop from 1.06x to 1.04x in the most recent quarter. For an investor, the combination of a moderately low quick ratio against peers and a slight recent decline points to tighter liquidity flexibility, but at 1.04x PPG still has enough liquid assets to cover its short-term liabilities fully. This metric does not contradict the overall NEUTRAL verdict — it supports it by flagging a relative weakness in liquidity without signaling an immediate solvency problem.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Quick Ratio tell investors about PPG?
A strict liquidity test. Values below 1.0 suggest a company may struggle to cover short-term obligations without selling inventory.
How is the Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated as: (Cash + Receivables) / Current Liabilities.
How does PPG's Quick Ratio compare to its sector?
PPG's Quick Ratio of 1.04x compares to a Basic Materials sector median of 1.91x, placing it in the 20th percentile.
Who are PPG's closest peers by Quick Ratio?
The closest Basic Materials peers by Quick Ratio include: PAAS (1.91x), AEM (2.03x), AG (2.51x), BHP (1.20x), ALB (1.11x).
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The Formula
(Cash + Receivables) / Current Liabilities
Why It Matters
A strict liquidity test. Values below 1.0 suggest a company may struggle to cover short-term obligations without selling inventory.
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1.04x
Sector Median
1.91x
Sector Avg
5.55x
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