ITEM 1. BUSINESS Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (“Axalta,” the “Company,” “we,” “our” and “us”), a Bermuda exempted holding company incorporated in 2012, is a leading global manufacturer, marketer and distributor of high-performance coatings systems and products. We have over a 150-year heritage in the coatings industry and are known for manufacturing high-quality products with well-recognized brands supported by market-leading technology and customer service. Over the course of our history we have remained at the forefront of our industry by continually developing innovative coatings technologies and services designed to enhance the performance, appearance and sustainability attributes of our customers’ products, while improving their productivity and profitability. Our diverse global footprint allows us to meet the needs of our customer base through an extensive sales force and technical support organization, as well as independent, locally-based distributors.
| Metric | TTM | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 5.1B | 5.1B | 5.3B | 5.2B | 4.9B | 4.4B |
| Net Income | 378M | 378M | 391M | 267M | 192M | 264M |
| EPS | $1.74 | $1.74 | $1.78 | $1.21 | $0.86 | $1.14 |
| Free Cash Flow | 453M | 453M | 436M | 437M | 143M | 437M |
| ROIC | 10.2% | 10.5% | 11.9% | 9.7% | 6.9% | 8.3% |
| Gross Margin | 34.4% | 34.4% | 34.1% | 31.2% | 29.0% | 32.4% |
| Debt/Equity | 1.41 | 1.41 | 1.84 | 2.09 | 2.62 | 2.67 |
| Dividends/Share | $0.00 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Operating Income | 735M | 735M | 706M | 588M | 423M | 462M |
| Operating Margin | 14.4% | 14.4% | 13.4% | 11.3% | 8.7% | 10.5% |
| ROE | 16.1% | 17.8% | 21.5% | 16.8% | 13.0% | 18.0% |
| Shares Outstanding | 217M | 217M | 220M | 221M | 223M | 231M |
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. passes 6 of 9 quality checks, suggesting mixed fundamentals.
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. trades at 16.4x trailing earnings, compared to its 15-year median P/E of 28.4x, suggesting it is currently Cheap relative to its historical range. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 13.5x vs a median of 16.5x. The company's 5-year average ROIC is 9.5% with a gross margin of 32.2%. Total shareholder yield (buybacks) is 2.7%. At current prices, the estimated annualized return to fair value is +1.4%.
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (AXTA) has a current P/E ratio of 16.4, compared to its historical median P/E of 28.4. The stock is currently considered Cheap based on its historical valuation range.
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (AXTA) has a 5-year average return on invested capital (ROIC) of 9.5%. This is below average and may indicate limited pricing power.
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (AXTA) has a market capitalization of $6.2B. It is classified as a mid-cap stock.
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (AXTA) does not currently pay a regular dividend. However, the company returns capital to shareholders through share buybacks, with a buyback yield of 2.65%.
Based on historical P/E analysis, Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (AXTA) appears cheap. The current P/E of 16.4 is 42% below its historical median of 28.4. The estimated fair value CAGR (P/E method) is 14.1%.
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (AXTA) operates in the Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods industry, within the Materials sector.
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (AXTA) reported annual revenue of $5.1 billion in its most recent fiscal year, based on SEC EDGAR filings.
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (AXTA) has a net profit margin of 7.4%. This is a modest margin.
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (AXTA) generated $453 million in free cash flow in its most recent fiscal year. Positive free cash flow supports dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction.
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (AXTA) has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.41. This indicates moderate leverage.
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (AXTA) reported earnings per share (EPS) of $1.74 in its most recent fiscal year.
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (AXTA) has a return on equity (ROE) of 17.8%. This indicates the company generates strong returns for shareholders.
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (AXTA) has a 5-year average gross margin of 32.2%. This indicates decent pricing power.
The Ledger Terminal provides 13 years of financial data for Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (AXTA), sourced directly from SEC EDGAR filings. This includes income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key financial ratios.
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (AXTA) has a book value per share of $10.80, based on its most recent annual SEC filing.