Is AXTA a good stock to buy right now?

Based on our 6-factor quantitative model, Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (AXTA) receives a "Reduce" rating with a composite score of 47.6/100. It is ranked #2,759 out of 4,446 stocks. Key factor scores: Quality 50/100, Value 75/100, Momentum 35/100. The timing signal is "Bearish". This is quantitative analysis only — not investment advice.

What is the stock rating for AXTA?

Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (AXTA) has a "Reduce" rating and 2-star score. The composite score of 47.6 ranks it #2,759 among 4,446 U.S. stocks. Ratings are updated weekly using academically-proven factor models.

What sector is AXTA in?

Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. operates in the Materials sector (Chemicals industry) with a market cap of $5.90 billion. It is classified as a mid-cap stock.

Does AXTA pay a dividend?

AXTA does not currently pay a regular dividend. The company may be reinvesting profits for growth.

What is AXTA's P/E ratio?

AXTA has a trailing P/E ratio of 13.24x. The Materials sector average is 26.5x. This below-average P/E may indicate the stock is undervalued.

How profitable is AXTA?

AXTA's quality factor score is 50/100. Gross margin: 34.8%. ROE: 17.6% vs sector average 3.3%. Margins are moderate to low, reflecting competitive market dynamics.

How is AXTA valued compared to peers?

AXTA's value factor score is 75/100 (higher = cheaper). Key multiples: P/E 13.2x, EV/EBITDA 5.3x. The stock appears attractively valued versus peers.

What is AXTA's debt level?

AXTA's debt-to-equity ratio is 218%. Sector average: 41%. Elevated leverage increases credit risk.

AXTA has a beta of 1.07, meaning it tracks the market. Stability score: 69/100.

Does AXTA have high short interest?

AXTA's short interest factor score is 21/100 (higher = less short selling). Elevated short interest may indicate bearish sentiment or short squeeze potential.

AXTA Stock Analysis: Top Mid-Cap Reduce (Score 47.6/100) | Blank Capital Research

Data Series	1D	5D	1M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y	10Y
AXTA	+1.23%	+7.57%	-0.83%	-10.71%	-4.53%	-	-	-
Industry Proxy XLB	+0.56%	+3.07%	+4.17%	+14.58%	-33.54%	-	-	-
U.S. Market SPY	-0.07%	+3.60%	+0.34%	-0.36%	+29.52%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Market	+1.29%	+3.97%	-1.16%	-10.35%	-34.06%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Sector	+0.67%	+4.49%	-5.00%	-25.28%	+29.00%	-	-	-

Metric	AXTA	Benchmark
P/E Ratio	13.2x	-50%
EV/EBITDA	5.3x	-12%
Price / Book	2.3x

Stock Entity	Score▼	Quality	Value	Momentum	P/E Ratio	ROE	Gross Margin	Net Margin	Rev Growth	D/E Ratio	Market Cap	Compare
CF CF Industries Holdings, Inc.	57	50	72	66	11.8x	21.1%	36.2%	24.9%	5.5%	41.0x	$19.7B	VS
NTR Nutrien Ltd.	57	37	70	64	54.2x	11.5%	29.0%	2.7%	-	52.0x	$35.9B	VS
UAN CVR PARTNERS, LP	56	50	71	67	12.0x	42.4%	28.5%	17.8%	23.1%	265.0x	$1.3B	VS
LXU LSB INDUSTRIES, INC.	54	50	54	73	41.2x	-3.3%	8.6%	-4.5%	11.0%	85.0x	$1.1B	VS
AA Alcoa Corp	54	50	61	71	18.7x	16.6%	10.0%	8.0%	3.1%	40.0x	$19.0B	VS
MEOH METHANEX CORP	53	34	76	72	24.6x	47.8%	19.1%	6.7%	-	149.0x	$4.6B	VS
NGVT Ingevity Corp	53	50	68	66	53.4x	-638.7%	38.1%	-12.1%	-14.7%	5,459.0x	$2.5B	VS
SEE SEALED AIR CORP/DE	52	50	67	59	11.2x	44.7%	30.2%	10.4%	0.5%	318.0x	$6.2B	VS
ACU ACME UNITED CORP	51	50	71	51	16.4x	9.0%	39.4%	5.2%	-11.5%	45.0x	$171M	VS
APD Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.	51	50	49	50	179.2x	2.4%	31.6%	2.2%	3.9%	114.0x	$64.4B	VS
AXTA Axalta Coating Systems Ltd.	48	50	75	35	13.2x	17.6%	34.8%	8.1%	-4.7%	218.0x	$5.9B

Key Ratio	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016
Gross Margin %	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	0.4%
Operating Margin %	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%
EBITDA Margin %	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.1%
Net Margin %	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.0%	0.1%	0.0%	0.1%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
FCF Margin %	-1.3%	-	-	-	-	-	11.4%	10.3%	7.5%	9.5%	10.3%
ROE %	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.1%	0.2%	0.1%	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%	0.0%
ROA %	0.1%	0.0%	0.1%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
ROIC %	12.1%	24.3%	28.5%	26.2%	22.3%	6.8%	6.1%	9.2%	8.0%	6.5%	8.3%

Key Ratio

TTM

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

Gross Margin %

0.3%

0.4%

Operating Margin %

0.1%

EBITDA Margin %

0.2%

0.1%

0.2%

0.1%

Net Margin %

0.1%

0.0%

0.1%

0.0%

0.1%

0.0%

FCF Margin %

-1.3%

11.4%

10.3%

7.5%

9.5%

10.3%

ROE %

0.2%

0.1%

0.2%

0.1%

0.2%

0.0%

ROA %

0.1%

0.0%

0.1%

0.0%

ROIC %

12.1%

24.3%

28.5%

26.2%

22.3%

6.8%

6.1%

9.2%

8.0%

6.5%

8.3%

Line Item	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
	$5.2B	$5.1B	$5.3B	$5.2B	$4.9B	$4.4B	$3.7B	$4.5B	$4.7B	$4.4B	$4.1B	$4.1B
	—	$3.4B	$3.5B	$3.6B	$3.5B	$3.0B	—	—	—	—	—	—
	$1.8B	$1.8B	$1.8B	$1.6B	$1.4B	$1.4B	$1.3B	$1.6B	$1.6B	$1.6B	$1.6B	$1.5B
Gross Margin	34.8%	34.4%	34.1%	31.2%	29.0%	32.4%	34.2%	34.9%	33.9%	36.5%	38.2%	36.8%
	—	$805M	$847M	$840M	$772M	$739M	—	—	—	—	—	—
Research & Development	—	$71M	$74M	$74M	$66M	$62M	$55M	$70M	$73M	$65M	$58M	$52M
Depreciation	—	$295M	$280M	—	$303M	$317M	$329M	$362M	$377M	$356M	$340M	$328M
Total Operating Expenses	—	$1.0B	$1.1B	$1.0B	$996M	$967M	—	—	—	—	—	—
	$766M	$735M	$706M	$588M	$423M	$462M	$306M	$488M	$442M	$364M	$405M	$466M
EBIT	$414M	$735M	$706M	$588M	$423M	$462M	$306M	$488M	$442M	$364M	$405M	$466M
EBITDA	$1.1B	$1.0B	$986M	$588M	$726M	$779M	$601M	$854M	$804M	$692M	$601M	$683M
Operating Margin	14.8%	14.4%	13.4%	11.3%	8.7%	10.5%	8.2%	10.9%	9.4%	8.3%	9.9%	11.3%
EBITDA Margin	20.3%	20.1%	18.7%	11.3%	14.9%	17.6%	16.1%	19.1%	17.1%	15.8%	14.7%	16.6%
	—	$176M	—	$213M	$140M	$134M	$150M	$163M	$160M	$147M	$178M	$197M
	—	$546M	$496M	$355M	$257M	$341M	—	—	—	—	—	—
Income Tax Expense	—	$167M	$105M	$86M	$65M	$76M	$200K	$77M	$54M	$142M	$38M	$62M
	$421M	$379M	$391M	$269M	$192M	$264M	$122M	$253M	$213M	$48M	$45M	$96M
Net Margin	8.1%	7.4%	7.4%	5.2%	3.9%	6.0%	3.3%	5.6%	4.5%	1.1%	1.1%	2.3%
	$1.75	$1.75	$1.78	$1.21	$0.86	$1.14	$0.52	$1.06	$0.87	$0.15	$0.16	$0.39
Diluted EPS	$1.75	$1.74	$1.78	$1.21	$0.86	$1.14	$0.52	$1.06	$0.87	$0.15	$0.16	$0.39
Weighted Avg Basic	—	216M	219M	221M	222M	231M	—	—	—	—	—	—
Weighted Avg Diluted	—	217M	220M	222M	222M	232M	—	—	—	—	—	—

Line Item

TTM

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

$5.2B

$5.1B

$5.3B

$5.2B

$4.9B

$4.4B

$3.7B

$4.5B

$4.7B

$4.4B

$4.1B

—

$3.4B

$3.5B

$3.6B

$3.5B

$3.0B

—

$1.8B

$1.6B

$1.4B

$1.3B

$1.6B

$1.5B

Gross Margin

34.8%

34.4%

34.1%

31.2%

29.0%

32.4%

34.2%

34.9%

33.9%

36.5%

38.2%

36.8%

—

$805M

$847M

$840M

$772M

$739M

—

Research & Development

—

$71M

$74M

$66M

$62M

$55M

$70M

$73M

$65M

$58M

$52M

Depreciation

—

$295M

$280M

—

$303M

$317M

$329M

$362M

$377M

$356M

$340M

$328M

Total Operating Expenses

—

$1.0B

$1.1B

$1.0B

$996M

$967M

—

$766M

$735M

$706M

$588M

$423M

$462M

$306M

$488M

$442M

$364M

$405M

$466M

EBIT

$414M

$735M

$706M

$588M

$423M

$462M

$306M

$488M

$442M

$364M

$405M

$466M

EBITDA

$1.1B

$1.0B

$986M

$588M

$726M

$779M

$601M

$854M

$804M

$692M

$601M

$683M

Operating Margin

14.8%

14.4%

13.4%

11.3%

8.7%

10.5%

8.2%

10.9%

9.4%

8.3%

9.9%

11.3%

EBITDA Margin

20.3%

20.1%

18.7%

11.3%

14.9%

17.6%

16.1%

19.1%

17.1%

15.8%

14.7%

16.6%

—

$176M

—

$213M

$140M

$134M

$150M

$163M

$160M

$147M

$178M

$197M

—

$546M

$496M

$355M

$257M

$341M

—

Income Tax Expense

—

$167M

$105M

$86M

$65M

$76M

$200K

$77M

$54M

$142M

$38M

$62M

$421M

$379M

$391M

$269M

$192M

$264M

$122M

$253M

$213M

$48M

$45M

$96M

Net Margin

8.1%

7.4%

5.2%

3.9%

6.0%

3.3%

5.6%

4.5%

1.1%

2.3%

$1.75

$1.78

$1.21

$0.86

$1.14

$0.52

$1.06

$0.87

$0.15

$0.16

$0.39

Diluted EPS

$1.75

$1.74

$1.78

$1.21

$0.86

$1.14

$0.52

$1.06

$0.87

$0.15

$0.16

$0.39

Weighted Avg Basic

—

216M

219M

221M

222M

231M

—

Weighted Avg Diluted

—

217M

220M

222M

232M

—

Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (AXTA) Stock Analysis — April 2026 Rating, Price, and Forecast

Last updated: April 2026

Company Overview — What Does Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. Do?

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. It operates through two segments, Performance Coatings and Transportation Coatings. The company 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. It also provides functional and decorative liquid, and powder coatings used in various industrial applications, including architectural cladding and fittings, automotive coatings, general industrial, job coaters, energy solutions, HVAC, appliances, industrial wood, coil, and oil and gas pipelines; and coatings for building materials, cabinet, wood and luxury vinyl flooring, and furniture market under the Voltatex, AquaEC, Durapon, Hydropon, UNRIVALED, Tufcote, and Ceranamel for liquid coatings; and Alesta, Nap-Gard, Abcite, Teodur, and Plascoat brands for powder coatings. In addition, the company 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, bus, and rail under the Imron, Imron Elite, Centari, Rival, Corlar epoxy undercoats, and AquaEC brands. It also sells its product under the Audurra, Challenger, Chemophan, ColorNet, Cromax, Cromax Mosaic, Durapon 70, Duxone, Harmonized Coating Technologies, Imron ExcelPro, Lutophen, Nason, Spies Hecker, Standox, Stollaquid, Syntopal, Syrox, Raptor, U-POL, and Vermeera brand names. 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. Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (AXTA) is classified as a mid-cap stock in the Materials sector, specifically within the Chemicals industry. The company is led by CEO Rakesh Sachdev and employs approximately 12,000 people, headquartered in PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania. With a market capitalization of $5.9B, AXTA is one of the notable companies in the Materials sector.

Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (AXTA) Stock Rating — Reduce (April 2026)

As of April 2026, Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. receives a Reduce rating with a composite score of 47.6/100 and 2 out of 5 stars from the Blank Capital Research quantitative model.AXTA ranks #2,759 out of 4,446 stocks in our coverage universe. Within the Materials sector, Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. ranks #193 of 284 stocks, placing it in the lower half of its Materials peers. The rating is generated by a multi-factor model that weighs quality (30%), momentum (25%), value (15%), investment (10%), stability (10%), and short interest (10%).

AXTA Stock Price and 52-Week Range

Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (AXTA) currently trades at $28.85. The stock gained $0.35 (1.2%) in the most recent trading session. The 52-week high for AXTA is $35.72, which means the stock is currently trading -19.2% from its annual peak. The 52-week low is $26.28, putting the stock 9.8% above its annual trough. Recent trading volume was 2.4M shares, reflecting moderate market activity.

Is AXTA Overvalued or Undervalued? — Valuation Analysis

Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (AXTA) carries a value factor score of 75/100 in the Blank Capital model, suggesting the stock trades at a meaningful discount to its fundamental earning power. The trailing price-to-earnings ratio is 13.24x, compared to the Materials sector average of 26.50x — a discount of 50%. The price-to-book ratio stands at 2.33x, versus the sector average of 2.83x. The price-to-sales ratio is 1.08x, compared to 0.74x for the average Materials stock. On an enterprise value basis, AXTA trades at 5.29x EV/EBITDA, versus 6.01x for the sector. The EV/EBIT multiple is 13.46x.

Based on these multiples, Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. appears attractively valued relative to both its sector peers and the broader market. Value-oriented investors may find the current entry point compelling, particularly if the company's fundamental quality metrics also score well.

Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. Profitability — ROE, Margins, and Quality Score

Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (AXTA) earns a quality factor score of 50/100, indicating solid business quality with consistent operational execution. The return on equity (ROE) is 17.6%, compared to the Materials sector average of 3.3%, which is within a healthy range. Return on assets (ROA) comes in at 5.5% versus the sector average of 0.6%.

On a margin basis, Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. reports gross margins of 34.8%, compared to 29.8% for the sector. The operating margin is 14.8% (sector: 6.0%). Net profit margin stands at 8.1%, versus 3.0% for the average Materials stock. Revenue growth is running at -4.7% on a trailing basis, compared to 1.8% for the sector. The overall profitability profile is adequate, though there may be room for margin expansion.

AXTA Debt, Balance Sheet, and Financial Health

Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. has a debt-to-equity ratio of 218.0%, compared to the Materials sector average of 41.0%. This elevated leverage warrants close monitoring, as it increases the company's sensitivity to rising interest rates and economic downturns. The current ratio is 2.06x, indicating strong short-term liquidity. Total debt on the balance sheet is $3.20B. Cash and equivalents stand at $606M.

AXTA has a beta of 1.07, meaning it is roughly in line with the broader market in terms of price volatility. The stability factor score for Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. is 69/100, reflecting average volatility within the normal range for its sector.

Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. Revenue and Earnings History — Quarterly Trend

In TTM 2026, Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. reported revenue of $5.17B and earnings per share (EPS) of $1.75. Net income for the quarter was $421M. Gross margin was 34.8%. Operating income came in at $766M.

In FY 2025, Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. reported revenue of $5.12B and earnings per share (EPS) of $1.75. Net income for the quarter was $379M. Gross margin was 34.4%. Revenue grew -3.0% year-over-year compared to FY 2024. Operating income came in at $735M.

In Q3 2025, Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. reported revenue of $1.29B and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.51. Net income for the quarter was $110M. Gross margin was 34.9%. Revenue grew -2.4% year-over-year compared to Q3 2024. Operating income came in at $204M.

In Q2 2025, Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. reported revenue of $1.30B and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.50. Net income for the quarter was $110M. Gross margin was 35.0%. Revenue grew -3.4% year-over-year compared to Q2 2024. Operating income came in at $193M.

Over the past 8 quarters, Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. has demonstrated a growth trajectory, with revenue expanding from $1.35B to $5.17B. Investors analyzing AXTA stock should weigh these quarterly trends alongside the valuation and quality metrics discussed above.

AXTA Dividend Yield and Income Analysis

Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (AXTA) does not currently pay a dividend. This is common among smaller companies in the Chemicals industry that prefer to reinvest cash flows into business expansion rather than returning capital to shareholders. Income-focused investors looking for Materials dividend stocks may want to explore other Materials stocks or use the stock screener to filter by dividend yield.

AXTA Momentum and Technical Analysis Profile

Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (AXTA) has a momentum factor score of 35/100, signaling weak relative price performance. Stocks with low momentum scores have historically tended to continue underperforming in the near term. The investment factor score is 35/100, which measures capital allocation efficiency and asset growth patterns. The short interest score of 21/100 signals elevated short interest, which can indicate bearish sentiment among institutional investors.

AXTA vs Competitors — Materials Sector Ranking and Peer Comparison

Within the Materials sector, Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (AXTA) ranks #193 out of 284 stocks based on the Blank Capital composite score. This places AXTA in the lower half of all Materials stocks in our coverage universe. Key competitors and sector peers include CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF) with a score of 56.6/100, Nutrien Ltd. (NTR) with a score of 56.6/100, CVR PARTNERS, LP (UAN) with a score of 55.6/100, LSB INDUSTRIES, INC. (LXU) with a score of 53.6/100, and ACME UNITED CORP (ACU) with a score of 51.2/100.

Comparing AXTA against the S&P 500 benchmark is also instructive for understanding relative performance. Investors can view the full AXTA vs S&P 500 (SPY) comparison to assess how Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. stacks up against the broader market across all factor dimensions.

AXTA Next Earnings Date

No upcoming earnings date has been announced for Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (AXTA) at this time. Check the earnings calendar for the latest scheduling updates across all stocks in our coverage universe.

Should You Buy AXTA? — Investment Thesis Summary

The quantitative profile for Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. suggests caution. The value score of 75/100 suggests attractive pricing relative to fundamentals. Momentum is weak at 35/100, a headwind for near-term performance. Low volatility (stability score 69/100) reduces downside risk.

In summary, Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (AXTA) earns a Reduce rating with a composite score of 47.6/100 as of April 2026. The rating is derived from the Blank Capital Research methodology, which combines six factor dimensions into a single quantitative ranking. Investors should consider these quantitative signals alongside their own fundamental research, risk tolerance, and investment time horizon before making buy or sell decisions on AXTA stock.

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