H2O America vs PPG Industries, Inc. — how do they compare? H2O America trades at $63.79 (market cap $2.70B), while PPG Industries, Inc. trades at $115.63 (market cap $25.79B). The key difference: PPG Industries, Inc. is far larger — about 9.6× H2O America's market cap, and H2O America pays the higher dividend (2.73%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| HTO | PPG | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $2.70B | $25.79B |
Sector | Technology | Basic Materials |
52-Week High | $65.43 | $131.56 |
52-Week Low | $44.44 | $94.34 |
Enterprise Value | $4.42B | $31.90B |
Dividend Yield | 2.73% | 2.56% |
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H2O America is a utility company that provides essential water and wastewater services, primarily in the United States. The company operates a network of regulated water and wastewater systems, focusing on responsible resource management and high-quality service delivery. HTO aims to expand its operational footprint through acquisitions and internal growth, serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
Read more on HTO →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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