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Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries

PPG Industries Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries increased by 23.0% to $7.50B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 23.0%, from $6.10B to $7.50B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries shows an upward trend with a 12.8% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryLiquidity
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2018
Last reportedQ4 2024

How to read this metric

An increase suggests a strategy of international reinvestment, while a decrease may signal repatriation of capital or a shift in global operational strategy.

Detailed definition

This represents the cumulative earnings of foreign subsidiaries that have not been remitted to the parent company as div...

Peer comparison

Global banks vary widely based on their international footprint and the tax efficiency of their repatriation strategies.

Metric ID: other_undistributed_earnings_of_foreign_subsidiaries

Historical Data

5 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$4.30B$4.60B$5.80B$6.10B$7.50B
QoQ Change+7.0%+26.1%+5.2%+23.0%
YoY Change+7.0%+26.1%+5.2%+23.0%
Range$4.30B$7.50B
CAGR+74.4%
Avg YoY Growth+15.3%
Median YoY Growth+15.0%
Current Streak4+ quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PPG Industries's undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries?
PPG Industries (PPG) reported undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries of $7.50B in Q4 2025.
How has PPG Industries's undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries changed year-over-year?
PPG Industries's undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries increased by 23.0% year-over-year, from $6.10B to $7.50B.
What is the long-term trend for PPG Industries's undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), PPG Industries's undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries has grown at a 12.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $4.10B to $7.50B.
What does undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries mean?
Profits earned by international branches that have been kept abroad rather than sent back to the parent company.