PPG Industries, Inc. (PPG) Quick Ratio (Acid-Test): 1.22
Is PPG Industries, Inc.’s quick ratio (acid-test) high or low?
PPG Industries, Inc.'s quick ratio (acid-test) of 1.22 is 16% above its 5-year average of 1.05, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.94–1.22).
As of Friday, June 19, 2026. 12.96% above its 12-month average of 1.08.
PPG Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart
PPG Average Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart
PPG Current vs Average Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart
PPG Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Metrics
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
1.22
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
1.08
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
1.07
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
1.05
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
1.07
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
1.14
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
1.16
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+12.96%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+13.75%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+16.01%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+13.92%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+6.90%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+5.43%
PPG Competitors' Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPG Industries, Inc. (PPG) | $26.35B | 1.22 | 1.08 | 1.07 | 1.05 |
| Dow Inc. (DOW)vs › | $22.87B | 1.25 | 1.11 | 1.15 | 1.13 |
| Nutrien Ltd. (NTR)vs › | $30.08B | 0.70 | 0.67 | 0.65 | 0.66 |
| International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF)vs › | $19.59B | 0.82 | 1.07 | 1.06 | 1.08 |
| DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD)vs › | $19.55B | 1.91 | 1.40 | 1.73 | 1.93 |
| CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CX)vs › | $18.47B | 0.62 | 0.60 | 0.54 | 0.55 |
| Alcoa Corporation (AA)vs › | $15.66B | 0.87 | 0.86 | 0.85 | 0.92 |
| Vulcan Materials Company (VMC)vs › | $39.30B | 1.97 | 1.63 | 1.75 | 1.71 |
| United States Steel Corporation (X)vs › | $12.42B | 0.91 | 1.06 | 1.20 | 1.12 |
| MP Materials Corp. (MP)vs › | $10.68B | 6.67 | 6.15 | 8.63 | 11.27 |
Liquidity Comparison
Quick Ratio
1.22
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
1.62
Includes inventory
PPG Industries, Inc. Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Formula & Definition
Quick Ratio = (Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities
The quick ratio is a stricter liquidity measure that excludes inventory, showing the ability to meet short-term obligations with the most liquid assets.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
PPG Industries, Inc. Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) FAQ
- What is the quick ratio (acid-test) for PPG Industries, Inc. (PPG)?
- The quick ratio (acid-test) for PPG stock is 1.22.
- Is PPG Industries, Inc.'s quick ratio (acid-test) high or low?
- PPG Industries, Inc.'s quick ratio (acid-test) of 1.22 is 16% above its 5-year average of 1.05, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.94–1.22).
- What is the TTM average quick ratio (acid-test) for PPG Industries, Inc. (PPG)?
- The TTM average quick ratio (acid-test) for PPG stock is 1.08.
- What is the 3Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for PPG Industries, Inc. (PPG)?
- The 3Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for PPG stock is 1.07.
- What is the 5Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for PPG Industries, Inc. (PPG)?
- The 5Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for PPG stock is 1.05.
- What is the 10Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for PPG Industries, Inc. (PPG)?
- The 10Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for PPG stock is 1.07.
- What is the 15Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for PPG Industries, Inc. (PPG)?
- The 15Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for PPG stock is 1.14.
- What is the 20Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for PPG Industries, Inc. (PPG)?
- The 20Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for PPG stock is 1.16.
PPG Industries, Inc. Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) History
| DATE | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 1.22 |
| 2024-12-31 | 0.94 |
| 2023-12-31 | 1.09 |
| 2022-12-31 | 1.04 |
| 2021-12-31 | 0.97 |
| 2020-12-31 | 1.05 |
| 2019-12-31 | 1.02 |
| 2018-12-31 | 0.96 |
| 2017-12-31 | 1.22 |
| 2016-12-31 | 1.19 |
| 2015-12-31 | 1.08 |
| 2014-12-31 | 0.95 |
| 2013-12-31 | 1.30 |
| 2012-12-31 | 1.35 |
| 2011-12-31 | 1.37 |
| 2010-12-31 | 1.51 |
| 2009-12-31 | 1.24 |
| 2008-12-31 | 1.10 |
| 2007-12-31 | 1.17 |
| 2006-12-31 | 1.30 |
| 2005-12-31 | 1.23 |
| 2004-12-31 | 1.34 |
| 2003-12-31 | 1.19 |
| 2002-12-31 | 1.04 |
| 2001-12-31 | 0.92 |
| 2000-12-31 | 0.78 |
| 1999-12-31 | 0.86 |
| 1998-12-31 | 0.91 |
| 1997-12-31 | 1.04 |
| 1996-12-31 | 0.85 |
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About PPG Industries, Inc.
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.
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Chemicals - Specialty
- CEO
- Timothy Knavish