iShares MSCI Malaysia ETF vs PPG Industries, Inc. — how do they compare? iShares MSCI Malaysia ETF trades at $28.03, while PPG Industries, Inc. trades at $118.09 (market cap $25.70B). The key difference: PPG Industries, Inc. pays a 2.46% dividend while iShares MSCI Malaysia ETF pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| EWM | PPG | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Broad Market / Factor | Basic Materials |
52-Week High | $30.42 | $131.56 |
52-Week Low | $23.49 | $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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EWM tracks the MSCI Malaysia Index, providing exposure to the Malaysian equity market. It offers a diversified portfolio of large and mid-sized companies across various sectors in Malaysia.
Read more on EWM →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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