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Outstanding letters of credit and surety bonds

PPG Industries Outstanding letters of credit and surety bonds decreased by 9.9% to $272.00M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 9.9%, from $302.00M to $272.00M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Outstanding letters of credit and surety bonds shows an upward trend with a 15.2% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

Higher levels indicate increased reliance on external guarantees to support business operations, which may impact credit capacity.

Detailed definition

This represents the total value of off-balance-sheet financial guarantees, including letters of credit and surety bonds,...

Peer comparison

Common for industrial and global manufacturing firms that require performance guarantees for large contracts.

Metric ID: other_letters_of_credit_surety_bonds_and_other_arrangements

Historical Data

5 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$173.00M$231.00M$232.00M$302.00M$272.00M
QoQ Change+33.5%+0.4%+30.2%-9.9%
YoY Change+33.5%+0.4%+30.2%-9.9%
Range$173.00M$302.00M
CAGR+57.2%
Avg YoY Growth+13.5%
Median YoY Growth+15.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PPG Industries's outstanding letters of credit and surety bonds?
PPG Industries (PPG) reported outstanding letters of credit and surety bonds of $272.00M in Q4 2025.
How has PPG Industries's outstanding letters of credit and surety bonds changed year-over-year?
PPG Industries's outstanding letters of credit and surety bonds decreased by 9.9% year-over-year, from $302.00M to $272.00M.
What is the long-term trend for PPG Industries's outstanding letters of credit and surety bonds?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), PPG Industries's outstanding letters of credit and surety bonds has grown at a 15.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $134.00M to $272.00M.
What does outstanding letters of credit and surety bonds mean?
The total value of financial guarantees and bonds the company has issued to support its business operations.