FCX vs PPG
By Alex · Tickerpine
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. vs PPG Industries, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | FCX | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $62.45 | $123.24 |
| Market cap | $89.78B | $27.47B |
| P/E ratio | 33.0 | 17.7 |
| ROE | 15.63% | 20.75% |
| Profit margin | 10.34% | 9.83% |
| Revenue growth | 8.80% | 6.70% |
| Dividend yield | 0.96% | 2.30% |
| Beta | 1.36 | 1.06 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
FCX vs PPG in plain English
- FCX is the bigger company — about 3.3× the market cap of PPG.
- PPG is cheaper on earnings (P/E 17.7 vs 33.0).
- PPG earns a higher return on equity (21% vs 16%).
- FCX is growing revenue faster (9% vs 7%).
- PPG has the higher dividend yield (2.30% vs 0.96%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
FCX return calculator
See what $1,000 in Freeport-McMoRan Inc. would be worth today.
PPG return calculator
See what $1,000 in PPG Industries, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.