PPG Industries, Inc (NYSE: PPG)’s stock price has increased by 1.03 compared to its previous closing price of 125.57. However, the company has seen a 0.71% increase in its stock price over the last five trading sessions. businesswire.com reported 2024-12-09 that PITTSBURGH–(BUSINESS WIRE)–PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that it has been named to Newsweek magazine’s America’s Most Responsible Companies list for the fifth consecutive year. The top 2,000 public companies were considered for the 2025 list, which recognizes the 600 most responsible companies in the U.S. PPG ranks no. 110 overall and no. 8 in the Materials and Chemicals industry category. “This recognition reflects our commitment to leveraging sustainability and corporate social responsibil.
Is It Worth Investing in PPG Industries, Inc (NYSE: PPG) Right Now?
The price-to-earnings ratio for PPG Industries, Inc (NYSE: PPG) is above average at 20.12x, Company’s 36-month beta value is 1.24.Analysts have differing opinions on the stock, with 11 analysts rating it as a “buy,” 3 as “overweight,” 13 as “hold,” and 0 as “sell.”
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The public float for PPG is 230.96M, and currently, short sellers hold a 1.42% ratio of that floaft. The average trading volume of PPG on December 10, 2024 was 1.54M shares.
PPG’s Market Performance
PPG stock saw an increase of 0.71% in the past week, with a monthly gain of 0.70% and a quarterly increase of 0.77%. The volatility ratio for the week is 2.06%, and the volatility levels for the last 30 days are 1.67% for PPG Industries, Inc (PPG). The simple moving average for the past 20 days is 2.22% for PPG’s stock, with a -2.39% simple moving average for the past 200 days.
Analysts’ Opinion of PPG
Evercore ISI, on the other hand, stated in their research note that they expect to see PPG reach a price target of $152. The rating they have provided for PPG stocks is “In-line” according to the report published on April 22nd, 2024.
Wells Fargo gave a rating of “Overweight” to PPG, setting the target price at $163 in the report published on April 11th of the current year.
PPG Trading at 0.47% from the 50-Day Moving Average
After a stumble in the market that brought PPG to its low price for the period of the last 52 weeks, the company was unable to rebound, for now settling with -16.08% of loss for the given period.
Volatility was left at 1.67%, however, over the last 30 days, the volatility rate increased by 2.06%, as shares surge +1.07% for the moving average over the last 20 days. Over the last 50 days, in opposition, the stock is trading -5.72% lower at present.
During the last 5 trading sessions, PPG rose by +0.71%, which changed the moving average for the period of 200-days by -12.13% in comparison to the 20-day moving average, which settled at $124.11. In addition, PPG Industries, Inc saw -15.17% in overturn over a single year, with a tendency to cut further losses.
Insider Trading
Reports are indicating that there were more than several insider trading activities at PPG starting from Foulkes Anne M., who sale 1,985 shares at the price of $125.80 back on Oct 31 ’24. After this action, Foulkes Anne M. now owns 13,454 shares of PPG Industries, Inc, valued at $249,713 using the latest closing price.
Foulkes Anne M., the Officer of PPG Industries, Inc, proposed sale 1,985 shares at $125.80 during a trade that took place back on Oct 31 ’24, which means that Foulkes Anne M. is holding shares at $249,713 based on the most recent closing price.
Stock Fundamentals for PPG
Current profitability levels for the company are sitting at:
- 0.11 for the present operating margin
- 0.41 for the gross margin
The net margin for PPG Industries, Inc stands at 0.08. The total capital return value is set at 0.12. Equity return is now at value 19.13, with 6.85 for asset returns.
Based on PPG Industries, Inc (PPG), the company’s capital structure generated 0.45 points at debt to capital in total, while cash flow to debt ratio is standing at 0.3. The debt to equity ratio resting at 0.83. The interest coverage ratio of the stock is 8.55.
Currently, EBITDA for the company is 2.6 billion with net debt to EBITDA at 2.09. When we switch over and look at the enterprise to sales, we see a ratio of 1.97. The receivables turnover for the company is 4.94for trailing twelve months and the total asset turnover is 0.82. The liquidity ratio also appears to be rather interesting for investors as it stands at 1.58.
Conclusion
In a nutshell, PPG Industries, Inc (PPG) has experienced a mixed performance in recent times. The stock has received mixed “buy” and “hold” ratings from analysts. It’s important to note that the stock is currently trading at a significant distance from its 50-day moving average and its 52-week high.
