PPG Industries Inc (PPG)vsOlympic Steel Inc (ZEUS)
PPG
PPG Industries Inc
$113.80
+1.64%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $26.60B
ZEUS
Olympic Steel Inc
$47.86
0.00%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $538.98M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
PPG Industries Inc generates 749% more annual revenue ($16.12B vs $1.90B). PPG leads profitability with a 9.8% profit margin vs 0.7%. ZEUS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.46. PPG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 58/100 (C).
PPG
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
ZEUS
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-2.7%
Fair Value
$127.61
Current Price
$113.80
$13.81 premium
Margin of Safety
-32.7%
Fair Value
$38.32
Current Price
$47.86
$9.54 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
4.2% earnings growth
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
4.4% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 2.4% — below average capital efficiency
0.7% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : PPG
The strongest argument for PPG centers on Altman Z-Score, P/E Ratio.
Bull Case : ZEUS
The strongest argument for ZEUS centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Altman Z-Score. PEG of 0.46 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : PPG
The primary concerns for PPG are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : ZEUS
The primary concerns for ZEUS are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity. A P/E of 40.9x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ZEUS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.72 — expect wider price swings.
PPG is growing revenue faster at 6.7% — sustainability is the question.
ZEUS generates stronger free cash flow (-13M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor SPECIALTY CHEMICALS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
PPG scores higher overall (58/100 vs 52/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
PPG Industries Inc
BASIC MATERIALS · SPECIALTY CHEMICALS · USA
PPG Industries, Inc. is an American Fortune 500 company and global supplier of paints, coatings, and specialty materials. With headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, PPG operates in more than 70 countries around the globe.
Olympic Steel Inc
BASIC MATERIALS · STEEL · USA
Olympic Steel, Inc. processes and distributes metal products in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Bedford Heights, Ohio.
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