PPG IndustriesFRA:PPQ -7.20%87 Days Inventory is 82.88 as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 74.91. GuruFocus rates FRA:PPQ with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of €122.81 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,539 Chemicals companies, PPG Industries ranks worse than 51.72% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). PPG Industries's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,787 Mil. PPG Industries's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,968 Mil.
Hence, PPG Industries's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 82.88.
The historical rank and industry rank for PPG Industries's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:PPQ'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 69.3 Med: 74.91 Max: 82.5
Current: 82.5
During the past 13 years, PPG Industries's highest Days Inventory was 82.50. The lowest was 69.30. And the median was 74.91.
FRA:PPQ's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 51.72% of 1539
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.63
vs FRA:PPQ: 82.50
PPG Industries's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (85.65) to Mar. 2026 (82.88).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
PPG Industries's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.10.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
PPG Industries's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.53.
PPG Industries (FRA:PPQ) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
PPG Industries's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
PPG Industries's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
PPG Industries Days Inventory Related Terms
PPG Industries Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PPG Industries's Days Inventory 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: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, PPG Industries's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, PPG Industries's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PPG Industries's Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory of 82.88 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on PPG Industries and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 74.91. Over the past decade, PPG Industries' Days Inventory has ranged from 69.30 to 82.50. According to the industry distribution chart, PPG Industries ranks #796 out of 1539 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 51.7%.
Is PPG Industries' Days Inventory too high?
PPG Industries' current Days Inventory of 82.88 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 74.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 69.30 to a high of 82.50. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.63. PPG Industries' value of 82.88 is 2.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PPG Industries ranks #796 out of 1539 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, PPG Industries has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PPG Industries' Days Inventory compare to IFF and DD?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, PPG Industries ranks #796 out of 1539 companies for Days Inventory. This places PPG Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.63. PPG Industries' value of 82.88 is 2.8% above this benchmark. Historically, PPG Industries' own Days Inventory has ranged from 69.30 to 82.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 74.91 vs. the industry median of 80.63, 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 Days Inventory for a Chemicals company?
The median Days Inventory among Chemicals companies is 80.63, based on 1,539 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. PPG Industries's current Days Inventory of 82.88 is 2.8% 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on PPG Industries and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PPG Industries's current Days Inventory is 82.88, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 74.91. 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 €122.81, compared to a current price of €98.88 — trading 19.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 82.88, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 74.91 and 2.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 80.63. PPG Industries' overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For PPG Industries (FRA:PPQ), the current Days Inventory is 82.88 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 €98.88 is trading 19.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €122.81.
GuruFocus considers PPG Industries to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:PPQ:
Days Inventory: 82.88 (11% above median its 10-year median of 74.91)
GF Value™: €122.81 vs. price of €98.88 (19.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2.8% above the Chemicals median (#796 of 1539)
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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