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 | $65.18 | $110.61 |
| Market cap | $93.60B | $24.59B |
| P/E ratio | 32.1 | 15.9 |
| ROE | 14.75% | 19.30% |
| Profit margin | 11.39% | 9.57% |
| Revenue growth | -7.30% | 7.20% |
| Dividend yield | 0.92% | 2.68% |
| Beta | 1.39 | 1.05 |
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 3.8× the market cap of PPG.
- PPG is cheaper on earnings (P/E 15.9 vs 32.1).
- PPG earns a higher return on equity (19% vs 15%).
- PPG is growing revenue faster (7% vs -7%).
- PPG has the higher dividend yield (2.68% vs 0.92%).
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.