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Axalta Coating Systems Ltd (AXTA)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/17/2025: AXTA (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
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Number of Analysts
20 Analysts rated it
Well-followed company, solid analyst reports, reliable data for confident investing.
1 Year Target Price $37.44
1 Year Target Price $37.44
| 9 | Strong Buy |
| 4 | Buy |
| 7 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -13.56% | Avg. Invested days 37 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/17/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 6.67B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 15.1 | 1Y Target Price 37.44 |
Price to earnings Ratio 15.1 | 1Y Target Price 37.44 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 20 | Beta 1.28 | 52 Weeks Range 27.58 - 41.66 | Updated Date 09/17/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 27.58 - 41.66 | Updated Date 09/17/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 2.04 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 8.58% | Operating Margin (TTM) 15.56% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 6.5% | Return on Equity (TTM) 21.7% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 15.1 | Forward PE 10.96 | Enterprise Value 9460483820 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.28 |
Enterprise Value 9460483820 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.28 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.82 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 9.18 | Shares Outstanding 216574000 | Shares Floating 215551920 |
Shares Outstanding 216574000 | Shares Floating 215551920 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.39 | Percent Institutions 102.82 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd
Company Overview
History and Background
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. was established in 2013 when The Carlyle Group acquired DuPont's Performance Coatings business. While the current company is relatively new, its coating heritage stretches back over 150 years through DuPont and its earlier entities. Significant milestones include the rebranding to Axalta and its IPO in 2014.
Core Business Areas
- Performance Coatings: Supplies coatings for light vehicle refinish, commercial vehicle, and industrial applications. This includes liquid and powder coatings.
- Mobility Coatings: Provides coatings for light vehicle original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), offering technologies for primer, basecoat, and clearcoat applications.
Leadership and Structure
Robert W. Bryant serves as the Chief Executive Officer. The organizational structure is based on global business units focusing on specific coating markets, supported by functional departments like finance, technology, and operations.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Refinish Coatings: Axalta is a leading global supplier of refinish coatings used to repair vehicle paint damage. They offer a comprehensive portfolio of refinish brands, including Cromax, Standox, and Spies Hecker. Competitors include PPG, Sherwin-Williams, and AkzoNobel. Market share is estimated at ~22% globally.
- Industrial Coatings: Supplies coatings used in a wide array of industrial applications, including construction, infrastructure, and general industrial. Competitors include Sherwin-Williams, PPG, and AkzoNobel. Market share data is not readily available.
- Mobility OEM Coatings: Supplies coatings for new vehicles to OEMs for corrosion protection, durability, and aesthetic purposes. Competitors include PPG, BASF, and Nippon Paint. Market share data is not readily available.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The coatings industry is characterized by moderate growth, driven by demand in automotive, construction, and industrial sectors. Environmental regulations and sustainability trends are influencing product development.
Positioning
Axalta holds a strong position in the global coatings market, particularly in refinish and industrial coatings. Its competitive advantages include a broad product portfolio, global presence, and focus on technology and innovation.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global coatings market is estimated at over $170 billion. Axalta is positioned well to address this TAM, having a global manufacturing footprint to serve local customer requirements.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong brand recognition
- Global presence
- Technological expertise
- Diverse product portfolio
- Established distribution network
Weaknesses
- Exposure to raw material price fluctuations
- Dependence on automotive industry cycles
- High debt levels
- Integration risks from acquisitions
Opportunities
- Growing demand in emerging markets
- Development of sustainable coatings
- Acquisitions of complementary businesses
- Expansion into new applications
Threats
- Intense competition
- Economic downturns
- Stringent environmental regulations
- Raw material price volatility
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- PPG (PPG)
- Sherwin-Williams (SHW)
- AkzoNobel (AKZA.AS)
- BASF (BASF.DE)
Competitive Landscape
Axalta's advantage lies in its refinish business and technology, while its competitors often have broader portfolios and financial strength. The competitive landscape is highly consolidated.
Major Acquisitions
Capital Decorative Coatings
- Year: 2017
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 140
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Axalta's presence and capabilities in the North American architectural coatings market.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Axalta's historical growth has been driven by organic growth and acquisitions. Performance has been influenced by automotive and industrial market cycles.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates depend on macroeconomic forecasts. Future growth relies on innovative products, emerging markets, and margin management.
Recent Initiatives: Focus on sustainable coatings, digital solutions, and strategic acquisitions.
Summary
Axalta is a strong player in the coatings industry, particularly in refinish. They have a global presence and technological expertise. However, they face challenges from raw material price volatility, competition, and economic cycles. By focusing on innovation and sustainable coatings, Axalta can sustain growth.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company filings, press releases, industry reports, analyst reports
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Market share data is based on estimates and may vary.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
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About Axalta Coating Systems Ltd
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Philadelphia, PA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2014-11-12 | CEO, President & Director Mr. Chrishan Anthon Sebastian Villavarayan | ||
Sector Basic Materials | Industry Specialty Chemicals | Full time employees 12700 | Website https://www.axalta.com |
Full time employees 12700 | Website https://www.axalta.com | ||
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd., through its subsidiaries, manufactures, markets, and distributes high-performance coatings systems in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, and Latin America. The company operates through two segments, Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings. It also offers water and solvent-borne products and systems to repair damaged vehicles for independent body shops, multi-shop operators, and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) dealership body shops. In addition, the company provides functional and decorative liquid, and powder coatings for building materials, cabinet, wood and luxury vinyl flooring, and furniture applications under the Imron Industrial, Tufcote Industrial, Corlar Industrial, Strenex Industrial, PercoTop, Voltatex, AquaEC, Durapon, Hydropon, UNRIVALED, Ceranamel, Alesta, Teodur, Nap-Gard, Abcite, and Plascoat brands. Further, it develops and supplies electrocoat, primer, the basecoat, and clearcoat products for OEMs of light and commercial vehicles; and coatings systems for various commercial applications, including HDT, MDT, bus, rail, motorcycles, marine and aviation, trailers, recreational vehicles, and personal sport vehicles under the Imron, Imron Elite, Centari, Rival, Corlar epoxy undercoats, and AquaEC brands. The company also offers products under the Audurra, Abcite, Alesta, AquaEC, Axalta Irus Mix, Axalta Irus Scan, Axalta NextJet, Axalta Nimbus, Centari, Ceranamel, Challenger, Chemophan, ColorNet, Cromax, Cromax Mosaic, Durapon 70, Duxone, Harmonized Coating Technologies, Hydropon, Imron ExcelPro, Imron Elite, Imron, Lutophen, Nap-Gard, Nason, Spies Hecker, Standox, Stollaquid, Syntopal, Syrox, Raptor, Rival, U-POL, and Vermeera brands. The company was formerly known as Axalta Coating Systems Bermuda Co., Ltd. and changed its name to Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. in August 2014. Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. was founded in 1866 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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