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Axalta Coating Systems Ltd (AXTA)

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06/18/2025: AXTA (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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20 Analysts rated it

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Year Target Price $39.95

Year Target Price $39.95

Analyst’s Price TargetsFor last 52 week
$39.95Target price
Low$27.7
Current$29.4
high$41.66

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -9.82%
Avg. Invested days 40
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Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 6.53B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 14.57
1Y Target Price 39.95
Price to earnings Ratio 14.57
1Y Target Price 39.95
Volume (30-day avg) 20
Beta 1.28
52 Weeks Range 27.70 - 41.66
Updated Date 06/30/2025
52 Weeks Range 27.70 - 41.66
Updated Date 06/30/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 2.05

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

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Profitability

Profit Margin 8.56%
Operating Margin (TTM) 14.58%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 6.78%
Return on Equity (TTM) 23.15%

Valuation

Trailing PE 14.57
Forward PE 11.67
Enterprise Value 9371371577
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.24
Enterprise Value 9371371577
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.24
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.79
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 8.98
Shares Outstanding 218559008
Shares Floating 217543175
Shares Outstanding 218559008
Shares Floating 217543175
Percent Insiders 0.42
Percent Institutions 102.74

Analyst Ratings

Rating 5
Target Price 39.95
Buy 4
Strong Buy 9
Buy 4
Strong Buy 9
Hold 7
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Axalta Coating Systems Ltd

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Company Overview

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Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. was established in 2013 when The Carlyle Group acquired DuPont Performance Coatings. While a relatively young company, its history dates back to the early 20th century within DuPont. Significant milestones include the successful separation from DuPont, an IPO in 2014, and continuous innovation in coating technologies.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Performance Coatings: This segment focuses on refinish coatings for automotive repair shops and light industrial coatings.
  • Mobility Coatings: This segment provides coatings for light vehicles, commercial vehicles, and automotive plastics.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Robert W. Bryant is the current Chief Executive Officer. The company has a typical corporate structure with executive leadership overseeing various functional departments and business segments.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Market Share (%): 17
  • Refinish Coatings: Coatings used for automotive repair and repainting. Axalta has a significant market share in this segment, estimated between 15-20% globally. Competitors include PPG, BASF, and Sherwin-Williams.
  • Industrial Coatings: Coatings for a wide range of industrial applications, including pipelines, railcars, and general industrial equipment. Competitors include PPG, Sherwin-Williams, and AkzoNobel.
  • Market Share (%): 10
  • Market Share (%): 13
  • Transportation Coatings: Coatings for automotive OEM's and other transportation applications. Axalta is a supplier to various automotive manufacturers and aims to increase its market share here. Competitors include PPG, BASF, and Kansai Paint

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The coatings industry is driven by automotive production, construction, industrial activity, and infrastructure spending. It's a mature but growing industry, with increasing demand for sustainable and high-performance coatings.

Positioning

Axalta is a leading global supplier of coatings, positioned strongly in both refinish and industrial segments. Its competitive advantages include a broad product portfolio, global reach, and strong customer relationships.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The global coatings market is estimated to be over $170 billion USD. Axalta is well-positioned within this TAM, focusing on high-growth segments and leveraging its technological expertise to gain market share.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Global Presence
  • Strong Brand Recognition
  • Wide Product Portfolio
  • Technological Expertise in Coatings

Weaknesses

  • Exposure to Cyclical Industries (Automotive, Industrial)
  • Reliance on Raw Material Prices
  • High Debt Levels
  • Sensitivity to Economic Downturns

Opportunities

  • Growth in Emerging Markets
  • Increasing Demand for Sustainable Coatings
  • Acquisitions to Expand Product Portfolio
  • Development of New Coating Technologies

Threats

  • Intense Competition
  • Fluctuations in Raw Material Prices
  • Stringent Environmental Regulations
  • Economic Slowdowns

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • PPG (PPG)
  • Sherwin-Williams (SHW)
  • BASF (BASF.DE)

Competitive Landscape

Axalta competes with larger, more diversified companies like PPG and Sherwin-Williams. Its competitive advantage lies in its focus on coatings, strong brand recognition, and technological expertise. However, its smaller size can limit its ability to compete on price and scale.

Major Acquisitions

U-POL Holdings Limited

  • Year: 2023
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 590
  • Strategic Rationale: Expanding refinish market presence.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Axalta's historical growth has been driven by organic growth, strategic acquisitions, and innovation in coating technologies.

Future Projections: Analyst estimates vary, but typically project moderate revenue growth driven by increasing demand for coatings in emerging markets and the development of new sustainable products. Analyst projections can be found on sites such as Yahoo Finance and MarketWatch.

Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives include acquisitions to expand product offerings, investments in research and development, and efforts to improve operational efficiency.

Summary

Axalta is a solid global coatings supplier with a strong position in refinish and industrial segments. It benefits from brand recognition and technology but faces competition from larger players and cyclical industry exposure. Future growth hinges on emerging markets, sustainable coatings, and strategic acquisitions. Monitoring raw material prices and economic conditions is crucial for maintaining profitability.

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Sources and Disclaimers

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  • Industry Reports
  • Financial News Outlets (Yahoo Finance, Bloomberg, MarketWatch)
  • Analyst Reports

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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 12900
Full time employees 12900

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.