Ishares Msci Italy ETF vs PPG Industries, Inc. — how do they compare? Ishares Msci Italy ETF trades at $60.34, while PPG Industries, Inc. trades at $117.51 (market cap $25.70B). The key difference: PPG Industries, Inc. pays a 2.46% dividend while Ishares Msci Italy ETF pays none, and Ishares Msci Italy ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, PPG Industries, Inc. nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| EWI | PPG | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Broad Market / Factor | Basic Materials |
52-Week High | $61.14 | $131.56 |
52-Week Low | $47.75 | $94.34 |
Market Cap | — | $25.70B |
Enterprise Value | — | $31.81B |
Dividend Yield | — | 2.46% |
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PPG Industries trades at $114.68, up 0.73% today, with a bearish technical signal but strong fundamentals including a 9.83% net margin and 21.09% ROE. Recent earnings beat expectations in Q1 2026, and the company continues innovation in aerospace and coatings, supported by a $0.71 dividend. Cash flow from operations improved to $1.94B in 2025, though debt levels have risen.
The outlook is mixed: analyst consensus is bullish with a $131.75 price target, but technical indicators and rising debt pose risks. Investment appeal lies in profitability and innovation, yet investors face volatility from economic cycles and competitive pressures in the coatings industry.
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EWI is a country-specific ETF that tracks the performance of the Italian equity market. It provides targeted access to large and mid-sized companies in Italy, with a heavy focus on the financial sector and holdings like UniCredit and Intesa Sanpaolo.
Read more on EWI →PPG is a global producer of coatings. The company is the world's largest producer of coatings after the purchase of selected Akzo Nobel assets. PPG's products are sold to a wide variety of end users, including the automotive, aerospace, construction, and industrial markets. The company has a footprint in many regions around the globe, with less than half of sales coming from North America in recent years. PPG is focused on its coatings and specialty products and expansion into emerging regions, as exemplified by the Comex acquisition.
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