PPG Quick Ratio Analysis
Higher than 21% of Basic Materials sector peers
Updated 97h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
PPG’s quick ratio of 1.06x means the company has $1.06 in liquid assets (cash, marketable securities, and receivables) for every $1 of current liabilities due within a year — a measure of short-term liquidity.
Sector Performance
21th percentilePPG
1.06x
Sector Median
1.91x
Sector Avg
4.76x
Prior Period
1.07x(Apr 2026)
Deep Analysis
PPG’s quick ratio of 1.06x means the company has $1.06 in liquid assets (cash, marketable securities, and receivables) for every $1 of current liabilities due within a year — a measure of short-term liquidity.
This is well below the Basic Materials sector median of 1.91x, placing PPG in the 21st percentile among peers, indicating tighter liquidity relative to the industry. Because the year-over-year change is N/A and the quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, there is no trend data available to assess whether liquidity is improving or deteriorating. The combination of a below-median ratio and no trend history suggests a neutral risk profile: the current level alone does not signal distress, but without movement, an investor cannot gauge direction. This metric neither conflicts with nor reinforces the NEUTRAL verdict — it simply shows PPG has adequate but not strong liquidity, consistent with a hold rating that implies no clear short-term catalyst or red flag.
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 1.06x compares to a Basic Materials sector median of 1.91x, placing it in the 21th percentile.
Who are PPG's closest peers by Quick Ratio?
The closest Basic Materials peers by Quick Ratio include: PAAS (1.91x), CDE (1.89x), AEM (2.03x), AG (2.51x), BHP (1.20x).
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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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1.06x
Sector Median
1.91x
Sector Avg
4.76x
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