Novartis AG vs PPG Industries, Inc. — how do they compare? Novartis AG trades at $153.88 (market cap $290.25B), while PPG Industries, Inc. trades at $115.63 (market cap $25.79B). The key difference: Novartis AG is far larger — about 11.3× PPG Industries, Inc.'s market cap, and Novartis AG pays the higher dividend (3.17%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| NVS | PPG | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $290.25B | $25.79B |
Sector | Health | Basic Materials |
52-Week High | $168.62 | $131.56 |
52-Week Low | $113.50 | $94.34 |
Enterprise Value | $330.27B | $31.90B |
Dividend Yield | 3.17% | 2.56% |
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Latest headlines on both assets
Novartis develops and manufactures healthcare products through two segments: Innovative Medicines and Sandoz. It generates the vast majority of its revenue from Innovative Medicines segment consisting global business franchises in oncology, ophthalmology, neuroscience, immunology, respiratory, cardio-metabolic, and established medicines. The company sells its products globally, with the United States representing close to one third of total revenue.
Read more on NVS →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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