PPG Industries, Inc.
PPG
Rank in Stocks
#1004
PPG Industries, Inc. operates globally as a manufacturer and distributor of... PPG Industries, Inc. operates globally as a manufacturer and distributor of paints, protective coatings, and various specialty materials. Its Performance Coatings division offers an extensive range of products, including paints, solvents, adhesives, sealants, and software, designed for the repair and refurbishment of automotive and commercial vehicles, light industrial applications, and signage. This segment also supplies advanced coatings, sealants, transparent components (such as transparent armor), engineered materials, and chemical management services to the commercial, military, and general aviation aerospace sectors. Furthermore, it develops protective coatings and finishes for metals and large-scale structures, serving metal fabricators, heavy-duty maintenance contractors, and manufacturers of ships, bridges, and rail cars. Architectural offerings include paints, wood stains, adhesives, and sundry items for both professional contractors and individual consumers for the decoration and upkeep of residential and commercial buildings. Additionally, it provides paints, thermoplastics, and other advanced solutions for pavement marking. The Industrial Coatings segment delivers specialized coatings, adhesives, sealants, and metal pretreatment solutions. These are applied across a diverse array of manufactured goods, including appliances, agricultural and construction machinery, consumer electronics, automotive components, building materials, kitchenware, and transportation vehicles, often supported by on-site application services. This segment also produces coatings specifically for packaging, such as metal cans, closures, plastic tubes, and promotional or specialty containers. Beyond coatings, PPG innovates with unique materials like amorphous precipitated silica for tires and battery separators; TESLIN substrates utilized in labels, e-passports, driver's licenses, and identification cards; as well as organic light-emitting diode (OLED) materials, display and lighting lens components, optical lenses, color-changing technologies, and photochromic dyes. Founded in 1883, PPG Industries, Inc. is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Share Price
$107.33
Last synced: 2026-10-16
Market Cap
$23.86B
Change (1 day)
-0.38%
Change (1 year)
5.67%
Country
US
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Category
Basic Materials
Operating Margin for PPG Industries, Inc. (PPG)
Operating Margin as of October 2026 TTM: 12.48%
According to PPG Industries, Inc. latest financial reports and stock price the company's current Operating Margin (TTM) is 12.48%. At the end of 2024 the company had an Operating Margin of 14.43%.
Operating Margin history for PPG Industries, Inc. from 2000 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 12.48% | -8.64% |
| 2025 | 13.66% | -5.34% |
| 2024 | 14.43% | 15.16% |
| 2023 | 12.53% | 17.43% |
| 2022 | 10.67% | 6.38% |
| 2021 | 10.03% | -22.07% |
| 2020 | 12.87% | 0.16% |
| 2019 | 12.85% | 6.11% |
| 2018 | 12.11% | -11.35% |
| 2017 | 13.66% | 63.99% |
| 2016 | 8.33% | -39.46% |
| 2015 | 13.76% | 12.23% |
| 2014 | 12.26% | 12.79% |
| 2013 | 10.87% | 8.48% |
| 2012 | 10.02% | 0.40% |
| 2011 | 9.98% | -1.96% |
| 2010 | 10.18% | 41.19% |
| 2009 | 7.21% | -8.15% |
| 2008 | 7.85% | -26.64% |
| 2007 | 10.70% | -14.13% |
| 2006 | 12.46% | -4.96% |
| 2005 | 13.11% | 12.53% |
| 2004 | 11.65% | 4.86% |
| 2003 | 11.11% | -1.59% |
| 2002 | 11.29% | -0.18% |
| 2001 | 11.31% | -18.81% |
| 2000 | 13.93% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27.10% | -97.83% |
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| 0.00% | - |
FR
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| 16.36% | -98.69% |
US
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| 17.37% | -98.61% |
US
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| -4.71% | -100.38% |
US
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.