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PPG Industries Inc. (PPG) closed at $97.22 as of 2026-03-20, trading 18.1% below its 200-week moving average of $118.70. This places PPG in the extreme value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -14.2% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 45, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.3x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.86 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 2352 weeks of data, PPG has crossed below its 200-week moving average 38 times. On average, these episodes lasted 11 weeks. Historically, investors who bought PPG at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +10.2%.
With a market cap of $21.8 billion, PPG is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 2.5%. Return on equity stands at 21.1%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 2.7x book value.
PPG is a Dividend Aristocrat, having increased its dividend for 25 or more consecutive years. The current yield is 292.00%. Management has been repurchasing shares, with a 5.0% reduction over three years.
Over the past 33.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in PPG would have grown to $1401, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. PPG has returned 8.3% annualized vs 10.4% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 34.6% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation. A business generating more cash every year while trading below its 200-week moving average is exactly the kind of disconnect value investors look for.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: PPG vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After PPG Crosses Below the Line?
Across 33 historical episodes, buying PPG when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +8.2% after 12 months (median +9.0%), compared to +6.7% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 73% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +14.7% vs +20.0% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment PPG crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
PPG has crossed below its 200-week MA 38 times with an average 1-year return of +10.2% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1981 | Nov 1981 | 6 | 7.9% | +3.8% | +12434.3% |
| Nov 1981 | Nov 1981 | 1 | 0.7% | +25.6% | +12394.8% |
| Dec 1981 | Aug 1982 | 35 | 23.5% | +27.7% | +12676.9% |
| Oct 1990 | Nov 1990 | 4 | 3.9% | +29.9% | +2352.4% |
| Feb 1999 | Mar 1999 | 2 | 2.7% | +2.1% | +635.1% |
| Mar 1999 | Apr 1999 | 4 | 9.1% | +0.6% | +633.3% |
| Jan 2000 | Apr 2001 | 64 | 32.2% | -8.8% | +580.2% |
| Jun 2001 | Jul 2001 | 4 | 2.2% | +12.7% | +570.9% |
| Sep 2001 | Nov 2001 | 9 | 21.9% | +7.4% | +569.7% |
| Dec 2001 | Feb 2002 | 11 | 12.4% | +0.4% | +590.6% |
| Sep 2002 | Dec 2002 | 12 | 12.2% | +17.4% | +630.6% |
| Jan 2003 | May 2003 | 15 | 10.5% | +23.3% | +583.4% |
| Jan 2008 | Jan 2008 | 1 | 0.7% | -30.8% | +363.3% |
| Feb 2008 | Mar 2008 | 5 | 6.1% | -47.7% | +360.2% |
| May 2008 | May 2008 | 1 | 1.1% | -24.8% | +359.5% |
| Jun 2008 | Aug 2008 | 9 | 11.4% | -22.9% | +362.0% |
| Sep 2008 | Sep 2009 | 50 | 49.8% | -1.6% | +356.5% |
| Sep 2009 | Oct 2009 | 1 | 0.0% | +34.4% | +375.4% |
| Oct 2009 | Nov 2009 | 1 | 0.0% | +40.6% | +374.0% |
| Oct 2016 | Nov 2016 | 5 | 2.6% | +22.8% | +23.8% |
| Nov 2016 | Dec 2016 | 1 | 0.7% | +24.5% | +22.1% |
| Dec 2016 | Jan 2017 | 3 | 1.2% | +24.7% | +22.0% |
| May 2018 | May 2018 | 1 | 2.9% | +13.7% | +12.8% |
| May 2018 | Jun 2018 | 1 | 1.0% | +4.4% | +10.6% |
| Jul 2018 | Jul 2018 | 1 | 0.3% | +16.5% | +9.5% |
| Oct 2018 | Oct 2018 | 3 | 8.3% | +27.5% | +18.1% |
| Dec 2018 | Jan 2019 | 5 | 6.5% | +35.1% | +11.6% |
| Feb 2020 | Jun 2020 | 18 | 24.8% | +31.5% | +4.8% |
| Mar 2022 | Mar 2022 | 1 | 2.9% | +6.9% | -11.9% |
| May 2022 | May 2022 | 2 | 4.1% | +15.1% | -13.4% |
| Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | 6 | 12.1% | +22.9% | -9.0% |
| Aug 2022 | Nov 2022 | 10 | 12.6% | +17.0% | -15.2% |
| Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | 3 | 1.1% | +20.1% | -17.3% |
| Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | 3 | 1.3% | +14.5% | -18.0% |
| Mar 2023 | Mar 2023 | 3 | 4.1% | +13.8% | -17.5% |
| Sep 2023 | Nov 2023 | 8 | 7.6% | -0.8% | -20.9% |
| Apr 2024 | Feb 2026 | 95 | 23.8% | -23.4% | -24.1% |
| Mar 2026 | Ongoing | 3+ | 18.1% | Ongoing | -8.9% |
| Average | 11 | — | +10.2% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PPG below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-03-20, PPG Industries Inc. (PPG) is trading 18.1% below its 200-week moving average of $118.70. The current price is $97.22.
What is PPG's 200-week moving average price?
PPG Industries Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $118.70 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when PPG drops below its 200-week moving average?
PPG has crossed below its 200-week moving average 38 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +10.2%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 11 weeks on average.
Is PPG a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about PPG as of 2026-03-20: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 45. Free cash flow yield is 2.5%. Return on equity is 21.1%. Price-to-book is 2.7x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does PPG compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.2 years, $100 invested in PPG would have grown to $1401, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That's 8.3% annualized vs 10.4% for the index. PPG has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does PPG pay a dividend?
Yes. PPG Industries Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 292.00%. It is also a Dividend Aristocrat, meaning it has raised its dividend for 25 or more consecutive years.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20