AXALTA COATING SYSTEMS LTD (AXTA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:AXTA • BMG0750C1082

33.61 USD
-0.12 (-0.36%)
At close: Feb 26, 2026
33.61 USD
0 (0%)
Pre-Market: 2/27/2026, 5:09:52 AM
Fundamental Rating

6

Overall AXTA gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated AXTA against 83 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. While AXTA has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. AXTA scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. With these ratings, AXTA could be worth investigating further for value investing!.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year AXTA was profitable.
  • AXTA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • In the past 5 years AXTA has always been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years AXTA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
AXTA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFAXTA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

  • AXTA has a better Return On Assets (4.97%) than 81.93% of its industry peers.
  • AXTA has a better Return On Equity (16.11%) than 87.95% of its industry peers.
  • With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 8.74%, AXTA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.31% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for AXTA is above the industry average of 6.18%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (8.64%) for AXTA is below the current ROIC(8.74%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.97%
ROE 16.11%
ROIC 8.74%
ROA(3y)4.68%
ROA(5y)4.08%
ROE(3y)17.35%
ROE(5y)16.58%
ROIC(3y)8.64%
ROIC(5y)7.6%
AXTA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICAXTA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

  • AXTA has a Profit Margin of 7.39%. This is in the better half of the industry: AXTA outperforms 77.11% of its industry peers.
  • AXTA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • The Operating Margin of AXTA (14.36%) is better than 73.49% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AXTA has grown nicely.
  • AXTA has a Gross Margin of 34.43%. This is in the better half of the industry: AXTA outperforms 69.88% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of AXTA has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 14.36%
PM (TTM) 7.39%
GM 34.43%
OM growth 3Y16.21%
OM growth 5Y7.25%
PM growth 3Y23.49%
PM growth 5Y17.82%
GM growth 3Y5.83%
GM growth 5Y0.11%
AXTA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsAXTA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so AXTA is destroying value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, AXTA has less shares outstanding
  • The number of shares outstanding for AXTA has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for AXTA has been reduced compared to a year ago.
AXTA Yearly Shares OutstandingAXTA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M 200M
AXTA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsAXTA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 2.42 indicates that AXTA is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • AXTA's Altman-Z score of 2.42 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. AXTA outperforms 62.65% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of AXTA is 7.06, which is on the high side as it means it would take AXTA, 7.06 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • AXTA has a better Debt to FCF ratio (7.06) than 71.08% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.36 is on the high side and indicates that AXTA has dependencies on debt financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of AXTA (1.36) is worse than 73.49% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.36
Debt/FCF 7.06
Altman-Z 2.42
ROIC/WACC0.74
WACC11.88%
AXTA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFAXTA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 2.06 indicates that AXTA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • AXTA has a Current ratio of 2.06. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: AXTA outperforms 55.42% of its industry peers.
  • AXTA has a Quick Ratio of 1.50. This is a normal value and indicates that AXTA is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • AXTA has a Quick ratio of 1.50. This is in the better half of the industry: AXTA outperforms 63.86% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.06
Quick Ratio 1.5
AXTA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesAXTA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • AXTA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 11.16%, which is quite good.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 13.36% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue has decreased by -3.01% in the past year.
  • AXTA shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.48% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.16%
EPS 3Y18.67%
EPS 5Y13.36%
EPS Q2Q%-1.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.01%
Revenue growth 3Y1.56%
Revenue growth 5Y6.48%
Sales Q2Q%-3.74%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, AXTA will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.81% on average per year.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.40% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y9.34%
EPS Next 2Y9.31%
EPS Next 3Y10.51%
EPS Next 5Y9.81%
Revenue Next Year1.44%
Revenue Next 2Y2.19%
Revenue Next 3Y2.41%
Revenue Next 5Y2.4%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
AXTA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesAXTA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B
AXTA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesAXTA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • AXTA is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.50.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of AXTA indicates a rather cheap valuation: AXTA is cheaper than 83.13% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.11. AXTA is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 12.34, which indicates a correct valuation of AXTA.
  • 78.31% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than AXTA, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • AXTA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 28.13.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.5
Fwd PE 12.34
AXTA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsAXTA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of AXTA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: AXTA is cheaper than 68.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, AXTA is valued cheaper than 80.72% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 15.83
EV/EBITDA 9.43
AXTA Per share dataAXTA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • The excellent profitability rating of AXTA may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.44
PEG (5Y)1.01
EPS Next 2Y9.31%
EPS Next 3Y10.51%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • AXTA does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

AXALTA COATING SYSTEMS LTD

NYSE:AXTA (2/26/2026, 8:11:27 PM)

Premarket: 33.61 0 (0%)

33.61

-0.12 (-0.36%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)02-10
Earnings (Next)05-05
Inst Owners105.42%
Inst Owner Change-0.25%
Ins Owners0.29%
Ins Owner Change0.61%
Market Cap7.17B
Revenue(TTM)5.12B
Net Income(TTM)378.00M
Analysts77.39
Price Target36.98 (10.03%)
Short Float %2.3%
Short Ratio1.31
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.97%
Min EPS beat(2)-4.36%
Max EPS beat(2)2.43%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)1.8%
Min EPS beat(4)-4.36%
Max EPS beat(4)6.38%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)7.63%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)6.18%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)5.97%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.93%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.16%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.7%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.31%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.18%
Max Revenue beat(4)-2.7%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.51%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.15%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.56%
PT rev (1m)0.53%
PT rev (3m)0.25%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-14.78%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-16.57%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.69%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.67%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.73%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.1%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.56%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.86%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.5
Fwd PE 12.34
P/S 1.4
P/FCF 15.83
P/OCF 11.05
P/B 3.06
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 9.43
EPS(TTM)2.49
EY7.41%
EPS(NY)2.72
Fwd EY8.1%
FCF(TTM)2.12
FCFY6.32%
OCF(TTM)3.04
OCFY9.05%
SpS23.99
BVpS11
TBVpS-2.79
PEG (NY)1.44
PEG (5Y)1.01
Graham Number24.82
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.97%
ROE 16.11%
ROCE 11.8%
ROIC 8.74%
ROICexc 9.78%
ROICexgc 20.71%
OM 14.36%
PM (TTM) 7.39%
GM 34.43%
FCFM 8.85%
ROA(3y)4.68%
ROA(5y)4.08%
ROE(3y)17.35%
ROE(5y)16.58%
ROIC(3y)8.64%
ROIC(5y)7.6%
ROICexc(3y)9.69%
ROICexc(5y)8.58%
ROICexgc(3y)20.49%
ROICexgc(5y)18.35%
ROCE(3y)11.67%
ROCE(5y)10.28%
ROICexgc growth 3Y15.01%
ROICexgc growth 5Y10.2%
ROICexc growth 3Y14.17%
ROICexc growth 5Y10.12%
OM growth 3Y16.21%
OM growth 5Y7.25%
PM growth 3Y23.49%
PM growth 5Y17.82%
GM growth 3Y5.83%
GM growth 5Y0.11%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.67
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.36
Debt/FCF 7.06
Debt/EBITDA 3.09
Cap/Depr 66.44%
Cap/Sales 3.83%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 63.01%
Profit Quality 119.84%
Current Ratio 2.06
Quick Ratio 1.5
Altman-Z 2.42
F-Score7
WACC11.88%
ROIC/WACC0.74
Cap/Depr(3y)55.49%
Cap/Depr(5y)50.94%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.05%
Cap/Sales(5y)3%
Profit Quality(3y)131.64%
Profit Quality(5y)127.02%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.16%
EPS 3Y18.67%
EPS 5Y13.36%
EPS Q2Q%-1.67%
EPS Next Y9.34%
EPS Next 2Y9.31%
EPS Next 3Y10.51%
EPS Next 5Y9.81%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.01%
Revenue growth 3Y1.56%
Revenue growth 5Y6.48%
Sales Q2Q%-3.74%
Revenue Next Year1.44%
Revenue Next 2Y2.19%
Revenue Next 3Y2.41%
Revenue Next 5Y2.4%
EBIT growth 1Y-4.55%
EBIT growth 3Y18.02%
EBIT growth 5Y14.2%
EBIT Next Year36.13%
EBIT Next 3Y13.44%
EBIT Next 5Y10.72%
FCF growth 1Y3.9%
FCF growth 3Y46.9%
FCF growth 5Y1.18%
OCF growth 1Y12.67%
OCF growth 3Y30.24%
OCF growth 5Y4.97%

AXALTA COATING SYSTEMS LTD / AXTA FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for AXTA stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to AXTA.


What is the valuation status for AXTA stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to AXALTA COATING SYSTEMS LTD (AXTA). This can be considered as Undervalued.


How profitable is AXALTA COATING SYSTEMS LTD (AXTA) stock?

AXALTA COATING SYSTEMS LTD (AXTA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for AXALTA COATING SYSTEMS LTD (AXTA) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of AXALTA COATING SYSTEMS LTD (AXTA) is expected to grow by 9.34% in the next year.