PPG Industries (FRA:PPQ) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: €5.17 (As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:PPQ PPG Industries Inc FRA:PPQ
86 GF Score
Price €101.85
GF Value €120.37
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is PPG Industries Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

PPG Industries FRA:PPQ +3.28% 86 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €5.17 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:PPQ with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €120.37 (Modestly Undervalued).

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

PPG Industries's adjusted free cash flow per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-0.628. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is €5.17 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, PPG Industries's average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was -4.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 2.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 2.70% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 5.50% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate of PPG Industries was 11.50% per year. The lowest was 2.00% per year. And the median was 6.60% per year.

As of today (2026-07-20), PPG Industries's current stock price is €101.85. PPG Industries's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €5.17. PPG Industries's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is 19.70.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of PPG Industries was 34.08. The lowest was 15.78. And the median was 24.37.


PPG Industries  (FRA:PPQ) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share may underestimate the company's free cash flow. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can seem to be too high even the actual Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, the free cash flow per share of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/FCF calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is also called CAPFCF Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.

PPG Industries's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
=101.85/5.17
=19.70

* 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.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of PPG Industries was 34.08. The lowest was 15.78. And the median was 24.37.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real free cash flow value.


PPG Industries Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


PPG Industries Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PPG Industries's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share 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.

PPG Industries Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Chart

PPG Industries Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
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PPG Industries Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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FRA:PPQ vs IFF, DD, LYB: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, PPG Industries's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF 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 Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, PPG Industries's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where PPG Industries's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.


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PPG Industries Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the free cash flow per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 free cash flow per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent free cash flow in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent free cash flow in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 free cash flow in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent free cash flow per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, PPG Industries's adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare= Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=-0.628/330.2130*330.2130
=-0.628

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

PPG Industries Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201606 -0.524 241.018 -0.718
201609 2.295 241.428 3.139
201612 1.561 241.432 2.135
201703 -0.195 243.801 -0.264
201706 1.254 244.955 1.690
201709 1.670 246.819 2.234
201712 1.265 246.524 1.694
201803 -0.977 249.554 -1.293
201806 1.098 251.989 1.439
201809 1.506 252.439 1.970
201812 2.255 251.233 2.964
201903 -0.420 254.202 -0.546
201906 1.716 256.143 2.212
201909 2.657 256.759 3.417
201912 2.343 256.974 3.011
202003 -0.746 258.115 -0.954
202006 1.592 257.797 2.039
202009 2.727 260.280 3.460
202012 2.868 260.474 3.636
202103 -0.362 264.877 -0.451
202106 1.876 271.696 2.280
202109 1.584 274.310 1.907
202112 1.129 278.802 1.337
202203 -1.898 287.504 -2.180
202206 0.390 296.311 0.435
202209 1.742 296.808 1.938
202212 1.870 296.797 2.081
202303 -0.138 301.836 -0.151
202306 1.610 305.109 1.742
202309 2.971 307.789 3.187
202312 2.950 306.746 3.176
202403 -1.212 312.332 -1.281
202406 0.985 314.175 1.035
202409 2.396 315.301 2.509
202412 0.566 315.605 0.592
202503 -0.917 319.799 -0.947
202506 1.013 322.561 1.037
202509 2.024 324.800 2.058
202512 2.221 324.054 2.263
202603 -0.628 330.213 -0.628

Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of €5.17 mean?
PPG Industries (FRA:PPQ) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of €5.17 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on PPG Industries and its competitors.
Is PPG Industries' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
PPG Industries' current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €5.17. 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' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to IFF and DD?
PPG Industries' Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of €5.17 can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for a Chemicals company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on PPG Industries and its competitors. PPG Industries's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €5.17. 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 €120.37, compared to a current price of €101.85 — trading 15.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €5.17. 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For PPG Industries (FRA:PPQ), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €5.17 as of Mar. 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 €101.85 is trading 15.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €120.37. GuruFocus considers PPG Industries to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:PPQ:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: €5.17
  • GF Value™: €120.37 vs. price of €101.85 (15.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100

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 Industries Business Description

Address One PPG Place, Pittsburgh, PA, USA, 15272
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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