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PPG IndustriesPPG +0.29%87 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 13.30% as of Jun. 2026, which is 250% above its 10-year median of 3.80. GuruFocus rates PPG with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $125.90 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 1,414 Chemicals companies, PPG Industries ranks better than 72.84% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, PPG Industries's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 16.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 13.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 6.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 4.70% 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 average EBITDA per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of PPG Industries was 24.40% per year. The lowest was -8.00% per year. And the median was 3.80% per year.
EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
PPG Industries 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
PPG vs IFF, LYB, DD: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, PPG Industries's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, PPG Industries's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PPG Industries's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
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 average EBITDA per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 13.30% mean?
PPG Industries (PPG) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 13.30% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for PPG Industries and its competitors. This is 250% above median its historical median of 3.80. According to the industry distribution chart, PPG Industries ranks #384 out of 1414 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 27.2%.
Is PPG Industries' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
PPG Industries' current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 13.30% is 250% above median its 10-year median of 3.80. The Chemicals industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.70. PPG Industries' value of 13.30% is 1800% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PPG Industries ranks #384 out of 1414 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above 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' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to IFF and LYB?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, PPG Industries ranks #384 out of 1414 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This puts PPG Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.70. PPG Industries' value of 13.30% is 1800% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.80 vs. the industry median of 0.70, 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a Chemicals company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Chemicals companies is 0.70, based on 1,414 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. PPG Industries's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 13.30% is 1800% 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for PPG Industries and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PPG Industries's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 13.30%, which is 250% above median its own 10-year median of 3.80. 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 (PPG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $125.90, compared to a current price of $104.82 — trading 16.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 13.30%, which is 250% above median its 10-year median of 3.80 and 1800% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.70. PPG Industries' overall GF Score™ is 87/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For PPG Industries (PPG), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 13.30% as of Jun. 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 (PPG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PPG Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $104.82 is trading 16.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $125.90.
GuruFocus considers PPG Industries to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PPG:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 13.30% (250% above median its 10-year median of 3.80)
GF Value™: $125.90 vs. price of $104.82 (16.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1800% above the Chemicals median (#384 of 1414)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PPG 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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