PPG IndustriesSTU:PPQ +2.91%84 OCF Margin % is 0.84% as of Mar. 2026, which is 92% below its 10-year median of 10.09. GuruFocus rates STU:PPQ with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €121.26 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 1,579 Chemicals companies, PPG Industries ranks better than 67.07% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for PPG Industries's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:PPQ'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.17 Med: 10.09 Max: 15.4
Current: 12.31
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of PPG Industries was 15.40%. The lowest was 6.17%. And the median was 10.09%.
STU:PPQ's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 67.07% of 1579
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 8.24
vs STU:PPQ: 12.31
PPG Industries OCF Margin % Related Terms
PPG Industries OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PPG Industries's OCF 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 OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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 OCF Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, PPG Industries's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PPG Industries's OCF 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 (STU:PPQ) has a OCF Margin % of 0.84% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on PPG Industries and its competitors. This is 92% below median its historical median of 10.09. Over the past decade, PPG Industries' OCF Margin % has ranged from 6.17 to 15.40. According to the industry distribution chart, PPG Industries ranks #520 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 32.9%.
Is PPG Industries' OCF Margin % too high?
PPG Industries' current OCF Margin % of 0.84% is 92% below median its 10-year median of 10.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.17 to a high of 15.40. The Chemicals industry median OCF Margin % is 8.24. PPG Industries' value of 0.84% is 89.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PPG Industries ranks #520 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, PPG Industries has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PPG Industries' OCF Margin % compare to LYB and ALB?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, PPG Industries ranks #520 out of 1579 companies for OCF Margin %. This puts PPG Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 8.24. PPG Industries' value of 0.84% is 89.8% below this benchmark. Historically, PPG Industries' own OCF Margin % has ranged from 6.17 to 15.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.09 vs. the industry median of 8.24, PPG Industries has consistently been below 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 OCF Margin % for a Chemicals company?
The median OCF Margin % among Chemicals companies is 8.24, based on 1,579 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. PPG Industries's current OCF Margin % of 0.84% is 89.8% below 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on PPG Industries and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median OCF Margin % is 8.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PPG Industries's current OCF Margin % is 0.84%, which is 92% below median its own 10-year median of 10.09. 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 (STU:PPQ) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €121.26, compared to a current price of €106.20 — trading 12.4% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 0.84%, which is 92% below median its 10-year median of 10.09 and 89.8% below the Chemicals industry median of 8.24. PPG Industries' overall GF Score™ is 84/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For PPG Industries (STU:PPQ), the current OCF Margin % is 0.84% 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 (STU:PPQ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PPG Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €106.20 is trading 12.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €121.26.
GuruFocus considers PPG Industries to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:PPQ:
OCF Margin %: 0.84% (92% below median its 10-year median of 10.09)
GF Value™: €121.26 vs. price of €106.20 (12.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 89.8% below the Chemicals median (#520 of 1579)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU: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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