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Investments in marketable securities by the deferred compensation plan

PPG Industries Investments in marketable securities by the deferred compensation plan decreased by 5.3% to $89.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 5.3%, from $94.00M to $89.00M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Investments in marketable securities by the deferred compensation plan shows a downward trend with a -2.9% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

Growth in these assets should ideally track with the growth of the deferred compensation liability to ensure the plan remains funded.

Detailed definition

The value of assets held in a trust or plan to fund deferred compensation obligations, specifically invested in marketab...

Peer comparison

Depends on the company's policy for funding deferred compensation liabilities versus keeping them unfunded.

Metric ID: other_deferred_compensation_plan_marketable_securities

Historical Data

5 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$104.00M$70.00M$83.00M$94.00M$89.00M
QoQ Change-32.7%+18.6%+13.3%-5.3%
YoY Change-32.7%+18.6%+13.3%-5.3%
Range$70.00M$104.00M
CAGR-14.4%
Avg YoY Growth-1.5%
Median YoY Growth+4.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PPG Industries's investments in marketable securities by the deferred compensation plan?
PPG Industries (PPG) reported investments in marketable securities by the deferred compensation plan of $89.00M in Q4 2025.
How has PPG Industries's investments in marketable securities by the deferred compensation plan changed year-over-year?
PPG Industries's investments in marketable securities by the deferred compensation plan decreased by 5.3% year-over-year, from $94.00M to $89.00M.
What is the long-term trend for PPG Industries's investments in marketable securities by the deferred compensation plan?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), PPG Industries's investments in marketable securities by the deferred compensation plan has grown at a -2.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $103.00M to $89.00M.
What does investments in marketable securities by the deferred compensation plan mean?
Investments held to cover future payouts for deferred compensation plans.