PPG IndustriesFRA:PPQ -0.42%86 PEG Ratio is 2.42 as of Jul. 07, 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 3.40. GuruFocus rates FRA:PPQ with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €119.65 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 612 Chemicals companies, PPG Industries ranks worse than 52.29% on this metric.
* The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
The historical rank and industry rank for PPG Industries's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:PPQ'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.43 Med: 3.4 Max: 119.72
Current: 2.41
During the past 13 years, PPG Industries's highest PEG Ratio was 119.72. The lowest was 1.43. And the median was 3.40.
FRA:PPQ's PEG Ratio is ranked worse than 52.29% of 612
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 2.215
vs FRA:PPQ: 2.41
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
PPG Industries (FRA:PPQ) PEG Ratio Explanation
To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the P/E ratio divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a P/E of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a P/E of 10.
PPG Industries PEG Ratio Related Terms
PPG Industries PEG Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PPG Industries's PEG Ratio 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 PEG Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PEG Ratio 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 PEG Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, PPG Industries's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PPG Industries's PEG Ratio 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.
* Note: The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
PPG Industries (FRA:PPQ) has a PEG Ratio of 2.42 as of Jul. 07, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on PPG Industries and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 3.40. Over the past decade, PPG Industries' PEG Ratio has ranged from 1.43 to 119.72. According to the industry distribution chart, PPG Industries ranks #320 out of 612 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 52.3%.
Is PPG Industries' PEG Ratio too high?
PPG Industries' current PEG Ratio of 2.42 is 29% below median its 10-year median of 3.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.43 to a high of 119.72. The Chemicals industry median PEG Ratio is 2.22. PPG Industries' value of 2.42 is 9.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PPG Industries ranks #320 out of 612 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below 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' PEG Ratio compare to IFF and DD?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, PPG Industries ranks #320 out of 612 companies for PEG Ratio. This places PPG Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 2.22. PPG Industries' value of 2.42 is 9.3% above this benchmark. Historically, PPG Industries' own PEG Ratio has ranged from 1.43 to 119.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.40 vs. the industry median of 2.22, 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 PEG Ratio for a Chemicals company?
The median PEG Ratio among Chemicals companies is 2.22, based on 612 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PEG Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PEG Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. PPG Industries's current PEG Ratio of 2.42 is 9.3% 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 PEG Ratio mean?
A high PEG Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on PPG Industries and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median PEG Ratio is 2.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PPG Industries's current PEG Ratio is 2.42, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 3.40. 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 €119.65, compared to a current price of €107.10 — trading 10.5% below its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 2.42, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 3.40 and 9.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 2.22. 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 PEG Ratio calculated?
PEG Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For PPG Industries (FRA:PPQ), the current PEG Ratio is 2.42 as of Jul. 07, 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 €107.10 is trading 10.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €119.65.
GuruFocus considers PPG Industries to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:PPQ:
PEG Ratio: 2.42 (29% below median its 10-year median of 3.40)
GF Value™: €119.65 vs. price of €107.10 (10.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 9.3% above the Chemicals median (#320 of 612)
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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