PPG Industries (MEX:PPG) Interest Expense: MXN-4,504 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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MEX:PPG PPG Industries Inc MEX:PPG
87 GF Score
Price MXN1,988.00
GF Value MXN2,404.81
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What is PPG Industries Interest Expense?

PPG Industries MEX:PPG 87 Interest Expense is MXN-4,504 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:PPG with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,404.81.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. PPG Industries's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN -1,100 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-4,504 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. PPG Industries's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN 9,467 Mil. PPG Industries's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN -1,100 Mil. PPG Industries's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.61. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

PPG Industries  (MEX:PPG) Interest Expense Explanation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense. The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

PPG Industries's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-1,100 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN9,467 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN123,632 Mil.

PPG Industries's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*9467.168/-1099.995
=8.61

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

PPG Industries Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for PPG Industries's Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense Chart

PPG Industries Annual Data
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Interest Expense
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PPG Industries Quarterly Data
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PPG Industries Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN-4,504 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of MXN-4,504 Mil mean?
PPG Industries (MEX:PPG) has a Interest Expense of MXN-4,504 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on PPG Industries and its competitors.
Is PPG Industries' Interest Expense too high?
PPG Industries' current Interest Expense is MXN-4,504 Mil. Overall, PPG Industries has a GF Score™ of 87/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PPG Industries' Interest Expense compare to IFF and DD?
PPG Industries' Interest Expense of MXN-4,504 Mil can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Expense for a Chemicals company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on PPG Industries and its competitors. PPG Industries's current Interest Expense is MXN-4,504 Mil. 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 (MEX:PPG) has a current Interest Expense of MXN-4,504 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,404.81, compared to a current price of MXN1,988.00 — trading 17.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is MXN-4,504 Mil. 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 Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For PPG Industries (MEX:PPG), the current Interest Expense is MXN-4,504 Mil 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 (MEX:PPG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PPG Industries stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN1,988.00 is trading 17.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,404.81.

Key valuation signals for MEX:PPG:

  • Interest Expense: MXN-4,504 Mil
  • GF Value™: MXN2,404.81 vs. price of MXN1,988.00 (17.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:PPG 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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