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Axalta Coating Systems Ltd (AXTA)
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11/04/2025: AXTA (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
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Number of Analysts
20 Analysts rated it
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1 Year Target Price $36.39
1 Year Target Price $36.39
| 9 | Strong Buy |
| 4 | Buy |
| 7 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -15% | Avg. Invested days 37 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 11/04/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 5.99B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 13.45 | 1Y Target Price 36.39 |
Price to earnings Ratio 13.45 | 1Y Target Price 36.39 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 20 | Beta 1.25 | 52 Weeks Range 26.28 - 41.66 | Updated Date 11/4/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 26.28 - 41.66 | Updated Date 11/4/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 2.09 |
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 2025-10-29 | When Before Market | Estimate 0.65 | Actual 0.67 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 8.81% | Operating Margin (TTM) 15.76% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 6.44% | Return on Equity (TTM) 21.33% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 13.45 | Forward PE 10.03 | Enterprise Value 8895225288 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.16 |
Enterprise Value 8895225288 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.16 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.71 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 8.63 | Shares Outstanding 213340170 | Shares Floating 212311870 |
Shares Outstanding 213340170 | Shares Floating 212311870 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.4 | Percent Institutions 104.16 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd
Company Overview
History and Background
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. was formed in 2013 when The Carlyle Group acquired DuPont Performance Coatings. While a relatively new company, its roots extend back to the founding of DuPont in 1802. The company has evolved from a single coating product to a global provider of high-performance coatings.
Core Business Areas
- Performance Coatings: This segment serves the light vehicle and commercial vehicle refinish markets, as well as light industrial markets, providing coatings for repair, maintenance, and specialty applications.
- Mobility Coatings: This segment focuses on coatings for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the automotive and commercial vehicle industries, offering coatings for vehicle bodies and components.
Leadership and Structure
Robert W. Bryant is the CEO of Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. The company operates with a functional organizational structure, with regional operations and global business units focusing on specific product lines.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Refinish Coatings: Axalta's refinish coatings are used to repair and refinish vehicle surfaces. They are leading supplier of automotive refinish. Competitors include PPG, BASF, and AkzoNobel.
- Industrial Coatings: Axalta provides coatings for various industrial applications, including pipelines, infrastructure, and general industrial equipment. Competitors include Sherwin-Williams, and PPG.
- Light Vehicle OEM Coatings: Axalta produces coatings applied to automobiles during the manufacturing process for leading automobile companies. Competitors include PPG, BASF, and Kansai Paint.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The coatings industry is driven by factors such as automotive production, construction, and industrial manufacturing. It is characterized by moderate growth and intense competition.
Positioning
Axalta is a leading global supplier of coatings, with a strong market position in both refinish and industrial coatings. The company's competitive advantages include its technology, global footprint, and strong customer relationships.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global coatings market is estimated to be worth over $170 billion. Axalta, with its strong position, is well positioned to grow within this TAM.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Global Reach
- Strong Brand Recognition
- Diverse Product Portfolio
- Technological Innovation
- Strong Customer Relationships
Weaknesses
- Exposure to Raw Material Price Fluctuations
- Dependence on Automotive Industry
- High Debt Levels (relative to equity)
Opportunities
- Growth in Emerging Markets
- Increasing Demand for Eco-Friendly Coatings
- Expansion through Acquisitions
- Penetration into New Applications
Threats
- Intense Competition
- Economic Downturns
- Stringent Environmental Regulations
- Raw Material Cost Volatility
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- PPG Industries, Inc. (PPG)
- The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW)
- BASF SE (BASF.DE - Not US traded; ADR: BASFY)
Competitive Landscape
Axalta competes with several large and established companies in the coatings industry. Axalta's advantages include its strong brand recognition, global reach, and diverse product portfolio. Disadvantages can include higher leverage as compared to peers.
Major Acquisitions
Capital Paint
- Year: 2024
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 50
- Strategic Rationale: Expand footprint in Europe with established manufacturing and distribution.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Axalta's growth has been driven by acquisitions, organic growth in its core markets, and expansion into new applications.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates suggest continued moderate growth for Axalta, driven by demand in automotive and industrial markets.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investments in R&D, expansion into new markets, and acquisitions of complementary businesses.
Summary
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. is a leading global coatings supplier with a strong presence in both refinish and industrial markets. The company's strengths include its global reach, diverse product portfolio, and technological innovation. Axalta faces challenges related to raw material price fluctuations, economic cycles, and intense competition. Future growth will depend on successful execution of strategic initiatives and favorable market conditions.
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Sources and Disclaimers
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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 12600 | Website https://www.axalta.com |
Full time employees 12600 | 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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