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PPG IndustriesFRA:PPQ -0.65%86 Buyback Yield % is 1.55 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 1.78. GuruFocus rates FRA:PPQ with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €118.40 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 348 Chemicals companies, PPG Industries ranks better than 78.74% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for PPG Industries's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
FRA:PPQ vs IFF, DD, LYB: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, PPG Industries's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
PPG Industries Buyback Yield % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, PPG Industries's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PPG Industries's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
PPG Industries (FRA:PPQ) has a Buyback Yield % of 1.55 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on PPG Industries and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 1.78. According to the industry distribution chart, PPG Industries ranks #74 out of 348 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 21.3%.
Is PPG Industries' Buyback Yield % too high?
PPG Industries' current Buyback Yield % of 1.55 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 1.78. The Chemicals industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. PPG Industries' value of 1.55 is 15400% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PPG Industries ranks #74 out of 348 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, PPG Industries has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PPG Industries' Buyback Yield % compare to IFF and DD?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, PPG Industries ranks #74 out of 348 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places PPG Industries in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.01. PPG Industries' value of 1.55 is 15400% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.78 vs. the industry median of 0.01, PPG Industries has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Chemicals company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Chemicals companies is 0.01, based on 348 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. PPG Industries's current Buyback Yield % of 1.55 is 15400% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on PPG Industries and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PPG Industries's current Buyback Yield % is 1.55, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 1.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PPG Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PPG Industries (FRA:PPQ) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €118.40, compared to a current price of €97.88 — trading 17.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 1.55, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 1.78 and 15400% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.01. PPG Industries' overall GF Score™ is 86/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For PPG Industries (FRA:PPQ), the current Buyback Yield % is 1.55 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is PPG Industries (FRA:PPQ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PPG Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €97.88 is trading 17.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €118.40.
GuruFocus considers PPG Industries to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:PPQ:
Buyback Yield %: 1.55 (13% below median its 10-year median of 1.78)
GF Value™: €118.40 vs. price of €97.88 (17.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 15400% above the Chemicals median (#74 of 348)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:PPQ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PPG is the world's second-largest producer of paints and coatings. PPG's products are sold to a wide variety of end users, including industrial segments such as automotive, aerospace, and protective and marine, as well as paint contractors and do-it-yourself customers. The company has a footprint in many regions around the globe, with less than half of sales coming from North America in recent years.
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