AXALTA COATING SYSTEMS LTD (AXTA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:AXTA • BMG0750C1082
Current stock price
25.44 USD
-0.66 (-2.53%)
At close:
24.89 USD
-0.55 (-2.16%)
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This AXTA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. AXTA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year AXTA was profitable.
- AXTA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- AXTA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years AXTA had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.97%, AXTA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.93% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 16.11%, AXTA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.54% of the companies in the same industry.
- AXTA has a better Return On Invested Capital (9.01%) than 77.11% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for AXTA is above the industry average of 6.51%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (9.01%) for AXTA is above the 3 year average (8.73%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.97% | ||
| ROE | 16.11% | ||
| ROIC | 9.01% |
ROA(3y)4.68%
ROA(5y)4.08%
ROE(3y)17.35%
ROE(5y)16.58%
ROIC(3y)8.73%
ROIC(5y)7.66%
1.3 Margins
- AXTA's Profit Margin of 7.39% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. AXTA outperforms 78.31% of its industry peers.
- AXTA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With a decent Operating Margin value of 14.81%, AXTA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.11% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AXTA has grown nicely.
- With a decent Gross Margin value of 34.43%, AXTA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.88% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of AXTA has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.81% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.39% | ||
| GM | 34.43% |
OM growth 3Y17.41%
OM growth 5Y7.91%
PM growth 3Y23.49%
PM growth 5Y17.82%
GM growth 3Y5.83%
GM growth 5Y0.11%
2. AXTA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), 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.
- AXTA has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- AXTA has an Altman-Z score of 2.23. This is not the best score and indicates that AXTA is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With a decent Altman-Z score value of 2.23, AXTA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.24% of the companies in the same industry.
- AXTA has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.06. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as AXTA would need 7.06 years to pay back of 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 72.29% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.36 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.06 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.23 |
ROIC/WACC0.79
WACC11.39%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.06 indicates that AXTA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- AXTA's Current ratio of 2.06 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. AXTA outperforms 51.81% 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 62.65% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.06 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.5 |
3. AXTA Growth Analysis
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.
- AXTA shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 13.36% yearly.
- The Revenue has decreased by -3.01% in the past year.
- Measured over the past years, AXTA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.48% on average per year.
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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.23% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- AXTA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.21% yearly.
EPS Next Y8.04%
EPS Next 2Y8.62%
EPS Next 3Y8.15%
EPS Next 5Y8.23%
Revenue Next Year1.4%
Revenue Next 2Y2.17%
Revenue Next 3Y2.42%
Revenue Next 5Y1.21%
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. AXTA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 10.22, the valuation of AXTA can be described as reasonable.
- AXTA's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. AXTA is cheaper than 91.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of AXTA to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.23), we can say AXTA is valued rather cheaply.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.46, the valuation of AXTA can be described as reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, AXTA is valued cheaper than 91.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- AXTA is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.42, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.46 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 81.93% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than AXTA, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- 83.13% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than AXTA, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.98 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.57 |
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)1.27
PEG (5Y)0.76
EPS Next 2Y8.62%
EPS Next 3Y8.15%
5. AXTA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for AXTA!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
AXTA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
25.44
-0.66 (-2.53%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)02-10 2026-02-10/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-05 2026-05-05/bmo
Inst Owners110.71%
Inst Owner Change-0.28%
Ins Owners0.29%
Ins Owner Change12.76%
Market Cap5.43B
Revenue(TTM)5.12B
Net Income(TTM)378.00M
Analysts76.52
Price Target38.45 (51.14%)
Short Float %3.18%
Short Ratio2.01
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)3.97%
PT rev (3m)4%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-16.21%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.19%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.97%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.1%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.82%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.46 | ||
| P/S | 1.06 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.98 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.36 | ||
| P/B | 2.31 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.57 |
EPS(TTM)2.49
EY9.79%
EPS(NY)2.69
Fwd EY10.57%
FCF(TTM)2.12
FCFY8.35%
OCF(TTM)3.04
OCFY11.96%
SpS23.98
BVpS10.99
TBVpS-2.79
PEG (NY)1.27
PEG (5Y)0.76
Graham Number24.82
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.97% | ||
| ROE | 16.11% | ||
| ROCE | 12.17% | ||
| ROIC | 9.01% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.08% | ||
| ROICexgc | 21.33% | ||
| OM | 14.81% | ||
| 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)8.73%
ROIC(5y)7.66%
ROICexc(3y)9.79%
ROICexc(5y)8.64%
ROICexgc(3y)20.69%
ROICexgc(5y)18.48%
ROCE(3y)11.79%
ROCE(5y)10.35%
ROICexgc growth 3Y16.16%
ROICexgc growth 5Y10.86%
ROICexc growth 3Y15.33%
ROICexc growth 5Y10.79%
OM growth 3Y17.41%
OM growth 5Y7.91%
PM growth 3Y23.49%
PM growth 5Y17.82%
GM growth 3Y5.83%
GM growth 5Y0.11%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.67
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.36 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.06 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.02 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 66.44% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.83% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.41 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 61.63% | ||
| Profit Quality | 119.84% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.06 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.5 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.23 |
F-Score7
WACC11.39%
ROIC/WACC0.79
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 Y8.04%
EPS Next 2Y8.62%
EPS Next 3Y8.15%
EPS Next 5Y8.23%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.01%
Revenue growth 3Y1.56%
Revenue growth 5Y6.48%
Sales Q2Q%-3.74%
Revenue Next Year1.4%
Revenue Next 2Y2.17%
Revenue Next 3Y2.42%
Revenue Next 5Y1.21%
EBIT growth 1Y-1.56%
EBIT growth 3Y19.24%
EBIT growth 5Y14.91%
EBIT Next Year32.96%
EBIT Next 3Y13.41%
EBIT Next 5Y10.19%
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 Fundamental Analysis 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 8 / 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 8.04% in the next year.