The historical rank and industry rank for PPG Industries's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:PPQ'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.05 Med: 7.21 Max: 13.2
Current: 7.57
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of PPG Industries was 13.20%. The lowest was 3.05%. And the median was 7.21%.
FRA:PPQ's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 73.2% of 1582
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.78
vs FRA:PPQ: 7.57
PPG Industries FCF Margin % Related Terms
PPG Industries FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PPG Industries's FCF Margin % 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.
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, PPG Industries's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, PPG Industries's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PPG Industries's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % of -4.15% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on PPG Industries and its competitors. Over the past decade, PPG Industries' FCF Margin % has ranged from 3.05 to 13.20. According to the industry distribution chart, PPG Industries ranks #424 out of 1582 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 26.8%.
Is PPG Industries' FCF Margin % too high?
PPG Industries' current FCF Margin % is -4.15%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.05 to a high of 13.20. Based on the distribution chart, PPG Industries ranks #424 out of 1582 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above 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' FCF Margin % compare to LYB and ALB?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, PPG Industries ranks #424 out of 1582 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts PPG Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.78. Historically, PPG Industries' own FCF Margin % has ranged from 3.05 to 13.20 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a Chemicals company?
The median FCF Margin % among Chemicals companies is 1.78, based on 1,582 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on PPG Industries and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PPG Industries's current FCF Margin % is -4.15%. 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 €117.96, compared to a current price of €104.40 — trading 11.5% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -4.15%. PPG Industries' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For PPG Industries (FRA:PPQ), the current FCF Margin % is -4.15% 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 €104.40 is trading 11.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €117.96.
GuruFocus considers PPG Industries to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:PPQ:
FCF Margin %: -4.15%
GF Value™: €117.96 vs. price of €104.40 (11.5% below fair value)
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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