PPG Industries (FRA:PPQ) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.55 (As of Jul. 27, 2026) — 23% Below Median

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FRA:PPQ PPG Industries Inc FRA:PPQ
86 GF Score
Price €101.50
GF Value €121.52
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is PPG Industries Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

PPG Industries FRA:PPQ +0.94% 86 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.55 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 2.01. GuruFocus rates FRA:PPQ with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €121.52 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 1,278 Chemicals companies, PPG Industries ranks worse than 56.1% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-27), PPG Industries's current share price is €101.50. PPG Industries's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €65.67. PPG Industries's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.55.

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

FRA:PPQ' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.28   Med: 2.01   Max: 3.12
Current: 1.52

During the past years, PPG Industries's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 3.12. The lowest was 1.28. And the median was 2.01.

FRA:PPQ's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
56.1% of 1278 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.28 vs FRA:PPQ: 1.52

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

PPG Industries's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €15.149. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is €65.67 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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PPG Industries  (FRA:PPQ) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue 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 PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


PPG Industries Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


PPG Industries Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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

PPG Industries Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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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
Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 1.48 1.53 1.40 1.37 1.40

FRA:PPQ vs LYB, IFF, DD: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

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

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

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


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PPG Industries Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

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

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

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=101.50/65.67
=1.55

* 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 Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

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

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=15.149/330.2130*330.2130
=15.149

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

PPG Industries Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 12.463 241.018 17.075
201609 12.229 241.428 16.726
201612 12.290 241.432 16.809
201703 12.560 243.801 17.012
201706 13.072 244.955 17.622
201709 12.270 246.819 16.416
201712 12.157 246.524 16.284
201803 12.197 249.554 16.139
201806 14.351 251.989 18.806
201809 13.428 252.439 17.565
201812 13.367 251.233 17.569
201903 13.476 254.202 17.506
201906 14.944 256.143 19.265
201909 14.566 256.759 18.733
201912 13.874 256.974 17.828
202003 12.857 258.115 16.448
202006 11.268 257.797 14.433
202009 13.151 260.280 16.684
202012 12.949 260.474 16.416
202103 13.640 264.877 17.005
202106 15.087 271.696 18.336
202109 15.497 274.310 18.655
202112 15.509 278.802 18.369
202203 16.422 287.504 18.862
202206 18.677 296.311 20.814
202209 19.073 296.808 21.220
202212 8.563 296.797 9.527
202303 17.269 301.836 18.893
202306 18.950 305.109 20.509
202309 18.322 307.789 19.657
202312 9.069 306.746 9.763
202403 14.948 312.332 15.804
202406 16.692 314.175 17.544
202409 15.505 315.301 16.238
202412 15.297 315.605 16.005
202503 14.887 319.799 15.372
202506 15.973 322.561 16.352
202509 15.355 324.800 15.611
202512 14.836 324.054 15.118
202603 15.149 330.213 15.149

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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 PS Ratio of 1.55 mean?
PPG Industries (FRA:PPQ) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.55 as of Jul. 27, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on PPG Industries and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 2.01. Over the past decade, PPG Industries' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.28 to 3.12. According to the industry distribution chart, PPG Industries ranks #717 out of 1278 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 56.1%.
Is PPG Industries' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
PPG Industries' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.55 is 23% below median its 10-year median of 2.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.28 to a high of 3.12. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.28. PPG Industries' value of 1.55 is 21.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PPG Industries ranks #717 out of 1278 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 PS Ratio compare to LYB and IFF?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, PPG Industries ranks #717 out of 1278 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places PPG Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.28. PPG Industries' value of 1.55 is 21.1% above this benchmark. Historically, PPG Industries' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.28 to 3.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.01 vs. the industry median of 1.28, 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 PS Ratio for a Chemicals company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.28, based on 1,278 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. PPG Industries's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.55 is 21.1% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on PPG Industries and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PPG Industries's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.55, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 2.01. 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 €121.52, compared to a current price of €101.50 — trading 16.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.55, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 2.01 and 21.1% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.28. 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 PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For PPG Industries (FRA:PPQ), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.55 as of Jul. 27, 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 €101.50 is trading 16.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €121.52. GuruFocus considers PPG Industries to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:PPQ:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.55 (23% below median its 10-year median of 2.01)
  • GF Value™: €121.52 vs. price of €101.50 (16.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100
  • Industry Position: 21.1% above the Chemicals median (#717 of 1278)

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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