Discontinued — last reported Q4 '11

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Less: Fair value of plan assets at end of period

PPG Industries Less: Fair value of plan assets at end of period increased by 4.8% to $1.66B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 4.8%, from $1.58B to $1.66B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Less: Fair value of plan assets at end of period shows a downward trend with a -12.4% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryLiquidity
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2009
Last reportedQ4 2011

How to read this metric

Higher values indicate a better-funded pension plan, reducing the risk of future cash calls from the company.

Detailed definition

This represents the total market value of all assets held within a defined benefit pension plan at the end of the report...

Peer comparison

Large industrial companies typically maintain significant plan assets relative to their total pension obligations.

Metric ID: other_defined_benefit_plan_fair_value_of_plan_assets

Historical Data

5 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$2.98B$1.97B$1.72B$1.58B$1.66B
QoQ Change-33.6%-12.9%-8.1%+4.8%
YoY Change-33.6%-12.9%-8.1%+4.8%
Range$1.58B$2.98B
CAGR-44.3%
Avg YoY Growth-12.5%
Median YoY Growth-10.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PPG Industries's less: fair value of plan assets at end of period?
PPG Industries (PPG) reported less: fair value of plan assets at end of period of $1.66B in Q4 2025.
How has PPG Industries's less: fair value of plan assets at end of period changed year-over-year?
PPG Industries's less: fair value of plan assets at end of period increased by 4.8% year-over-year, from $1.58B to $1.66B.
What is the long-term trend for PPG Industries's less: fair value of plan assets at end of period?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), PPG Industries's less: fair value of plan assets at end of period has grown at a -12.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $3.22B to $1.66B.
What does less: fair value of plan assets at end of period mean?
The total market value of investments held to pay for employee pension benefits.