PPG Industries (BSP:P1PG34) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.74 (As of Sep. 14, 2026) — 35% Below Median

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BSP:P1PG34 PPG Industries Inc BSP:P1PG34
86 GF Score
Price R$300.00
GF Value R$379.68
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What is PPG Industries Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

PPG Industries BSP:P1PG34 86 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.74 as of Sep. 14, 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 5.76. GuruFocus rates BSP:P1PG34 with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of R$379.68. Among 1,099 Chemicals companies, PPG Industries ranks worse than 75.89% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-14), PPG Industries's current share price is R$300.00. PPG Industries's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was R$80.30. PPG Industries's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 3.74.

The historical rank and industry rank for PPG Industries's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

BSP:P1PG34' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.25   Med: 5.76   Max: 8.83
Current: 3.38

During the past years, PPG Industries's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 8.83. The lowest was 3.25. And the median was 5.76.

BSP:P1PG34's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
75.89% of 1099 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.67 vs BSP:P1PG34: 3.38

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 PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

PPG Industries's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was R$97.307. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is R$80.30 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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PPG Industries  (BSP:P1PG34) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


PPG Industries Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


PPG Industries Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PPG Industries's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio Chart

PPG Industries Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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PPG Industries Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.90 3.55 3.44 3.50 3.89

BSP:P1PG34 vs IFF, LYB, DD: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, PPG Industries's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, PPG Industries's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where PPG Industries's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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PPG Industries Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

PPG Industries's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=300.00/80.30
=3.74

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, PPG Industries's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=97.307/333.9520*333.9520
=97.307

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

PPG Industries Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 30.998 241.428 42.878
201612 31.464 241.432 43.521
201703 31.690 243.801 43.408
201706 36.169 244.955 49.310
201709 36.326 246.819 49.150
201712 36.449 246.524 49.375
201803 35.154 249.554 47.043
201806 38.050 251.989 50.426
201809 42.648 252.439 56.419
201812 38.116 251.233 50.666
201903 39.894 254.202 52.410
201906 41.438 256.143 54.026
201909 45.705 256.759 59.446
201912 46.012 256.974 59.795
202003 48.909 258.115 63.279
202006 53.120 257.797 68.812
202009 60.697 260.280 77.877
202012 61.829 260.474 79.271
202103 69.390 264.877 87.486
202106 66.120 271.696 81.271
202109 69.523 274.310 84.639
202112 75.340 278.802 90.243
202203 65.504 287.504 76.087
202206 66.394 296.311 74.828
202209 67.311 296.808 75.735
202212 73.546 296.797 82.753
202303 79.009 301.836 87.416
202306 78.459 305.109 85.876
202309 81.170 307.789 88.070
202312 81.576 306.746 88.811
202403 84.317 312.332 90.154
202406 89.657 314.175 95.301
202409 92.949 315.301 98.447
202412 90.018 315.605 95.251
202503 87.865 319.799 91.754
202506 93.089 322.561 96.376
202509 93.207 324.800 95.833
202512 96.953 324.054 99.914
202603 95.067 330.213 96.143
202606 97.307 333.952 97.307

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book 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.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.74 mean?
PPG Industries (BSP:P1PG34) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.74 as of Sep. 14, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on PPG Industries and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 5.76. Over the past decade, PPG Industries' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.25 to 8.83. According to the industry distribution chart, PPG Industries ranks #834 out of 1099 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 75.9%.
Is PPG Industries' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
PPG Industries' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.74 is 35% below median its 10-year median of 5.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.25 to a high of 8.83. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.67. PPG Industries' value of 3.74 is 124% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PPG Industries ranks #834 out of 1099 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, PPG Industries has a GF Score™ of 86/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PPG Industries' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to IFF and LYB?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, PPG Industries ranks #834 out of 1099 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places PPG Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.67. PPG Industries' value of 3.74 is 124% above this benchmark. Historically, PPG Industries' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.25 to 8.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.76 vs. the industry median of 1.67, 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Chemicals company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.67, based on 1,099 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. PPG Industries's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.74 is 124% 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on PPG Industries and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PPG Industries's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.74, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 5.76. 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?
PPG Industries (BSP:P1PG34) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 3.74. The stock's GF Value™ is R$379.68, compared to a current price of R$300.00 — trading 21% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.74, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 5.76 and 124% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.67. 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 PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For PPG Industries (BSP:P1PG34), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.74 as of Sep. 14, 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 (BSP:P1PG34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PPG Industries stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$300.00 is trading 21% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$379.68.

Key valuation signals for BSP:P1PG34:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 3.74 (35% below median its 10-year median of 5.76)
  • GF Value™: R$379.68 vs. price of R$300.00 (21% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100
  • Industry Position: 124% above the Chemicals median (#834 of 1099)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:P1PG34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


PPG Industries Business Description

Other Exchanges PPG:USA0KEI:UKPPQ:Germany
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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