Axalta Coating Systems (AXTA)
Market Price (12/30/2025): $32.81 | Market Cap: $7.1 BilSector: Materials | Industry: Specialty Chemicals
Axalta Coating Systems (AXTA)
Market Price (12/30/2025): $32.81Market Cap: $7.1 BilSector: MaterialsIndustry: Specialty Chemicals
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| Attractive yieldTotal YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 6.4% | Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -49%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -51% | Weak revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -1.8%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -2.4% |
| Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 10% | Key risksAXTA key risks include [1] declining sales volumes from persistent destocking and weakness in its key Performance Coatings segment and [2] a substantial debt burden that could challenge its ability to meet financial obligations. | |
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 32% | ||
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Advanced Materials, Electric Vehicles & Autonomous Driving, and Sustainable Infrastructure. Themes include Specialty Chemicals for Performance, Show more. |
| Attractive yieldTotal YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 6.4% |
| Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 10% |
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 32% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Advanced Materials, Electric Vehicles & Autonomous Driving, and Sustainable Infrastructure. Themes include Specialty Chemicals for Performance, Show more. |
| Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -49%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -51% |
| Weak revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -1.8%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -2.4% |
| Key risksAXTA key risks include [1] declining sales volumes from persistent destocking and weakness in its key Performance Coatings segment and [2] a substantial debt burden that could challenge its ability to meet financial obligations. |
Why The Stock Moved
Qualitative Assessment
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1. Axalta's Q4 and Full Year 2024 Financial Results: On February 4, 2025, Axalta reported record financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2024. The company announced record net sales of $1.3 billion for Q4 2024, an 85% increase in net income to $137 million, and a record Adjusted EBITDA of $275 million. For the full year 2024, net sales increased 2% to $5.3 billion, and net income rose 45% to $391 million compared to 2023. This strong performance, especially the earnings beat, led to a surge in the stock.
2. Proposed Merger with AkzoNobel: On November 18, 2025, it was announced that AkzoNobel N.V. and Axalta Coating Systems would merge in an all-stock transaction, creating a global coatings company valued at approximately $25 billion. This merger is expected to generate about $600 million in run-rate cost synergies and combine complementary portfolios, spanning over 160 countries. The news of this significant merger caused Axalta's shares to surge.
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Stock Movement Drivers
Fundamental Drivers
The 17.2% change in AXTA stock from 9/29/2025 to 12/29/2025 was primarily driven by a 13.5% change in the company's P/E Multiple.| 9292025 | 12292025 | Change | |
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| Stock Price ($) | 28.02 | 32.83 | 17.17% |
| Change Contribution By | LTM | LTM | |
| Total Revenues ($ Mil) | 5198.00 | 5166.00 | -0.62% |
| Net Income Margin (%) | 8.58% | 8.81% | 2.65% |
| P/E Multiple | 13.67 | 15.51 | 13.48% |
| Shares Outstanding (Mil) | 217.60 | 215.00 | 1.19% |
| Cumulative Contribution | 17.15% |
Market Drivers
9/29/2025 to 12/29/2025| Return | Correlation | |
|---|---|---|
| AXTA | 17.2% | |
| Market (SPY) | 3.6% | 17.3% |
| Sector (XLB) | 2.6% | 57.8% |
Fundamental Drivers
The 10.6% change in AXTA stock from 6/30/2025 to 12/29/2025 was primarily driven by a 7.5% change in the company's P/E Multiple.| 6302025 | 12292025 | Change | |
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| Stock Price ($) | 29.69 | 32.83 | 10.58% |
| Change Contribution By | LTM | LTM | |
| Total Revenues ($ Mil) | 5244.00 | 5166.00 | -1.49% |
| Net Income Margin (%) | 8.56% | 8.81% | 2.87% |
| P/E Multiple | 14.44 | 15.51 | 7.47% |
| Shares Outstanding (Mil) | 218.30 | 215.00 | 1.51% |
| Cumulative Contribution | 10.55% |
Market Drivers
6/30/2025 to 12/29/2025| Return | Correlation | |
|---|---|---|
| AXTA | 10.6% | |
| Market (SPY) | 11.6% | 27.6% |
| Sector (XLB) | 4.7% | 68.1% |
Fundamental Drivers
The -4.5% change in AXTA stock from 12/29/2024 to 12/29/2025 was primarily driven by a -32.6% change in the company's P/E Multiple.| 12292024 | 12292025 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Price ($) | 34.37 | 32.83 | -4.48% |
| Change Contribution By | LTM | LTM | |
| Total Revenues ($ Mil) | 5262.00 | 5166.00 | -1.82% |
| Net Income Margin (%) | 6.21% | 8.81% | 41.73% |
| P/E Multiple | 23.01 | 15.51 | -32.58% |
| Shares Outstanding (Mil) | 218.90 | 215.00 | 1.78% |
| Cumulative Contribution | -4.51% |
Market Drivers
12/29/2024 to 12/29/2025| Return | Correlation | |
|---|---|---|
| AXTA | -4.5% | |
| Market (SPY) | 16.6% | 63.7% |
| Sector (XLB) | 9.3% | 76.2% |
Fundamental Drivers
The 28.9% change in AXTA stock from 12/30/2022 to 12/29/2025 was primarily driven by a 109.5% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).| 12302022 | 12292025 | Change | |
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| Stock Price ($) | 25.47 | 32.83 | 28.90% |
| Change Contribution By | LTM | LTM | |
| Total Revenues ($ Mil) | 4784.90 | 5166.00 | 7.96% |
| Net Income Margin (%) | 4.20% | 8.81% | 109.46% |
| P/E Multiple | 27.93 | 15.51 | -44.45% |
| Shares Outstanding (Mil) | 220.60 | 215.00 | 2.54% |
| Cumulative Contribution | 28.81% |
Market Drivers
12/30/2023 to 12/29/2025| Return | Correlation | |
|---|---|---|
| AXTA | -3.4% | |
| Market (SPY) | 47.9% | 55.8% |
| Sector (XLB) | 10.5% | 71.2% |
Price Returns Compared
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
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| Returns | |||||||
| AXTA Return | -6% | 16% | -23% | 33% | 1% | -5% | 7% |
| Peers Return | 16% | 38% | -12% | 21% | 26% | 16% | 151% |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 17% | 114% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| AXTA Win Rate | 42% | 58% | 50% | 50% | 58% | 42% | |
| Peers Win Rate | 52% | 65% | 42% | 68% | 57% | 52% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 73% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| AXTA Max Drawdown | -55% | -6% | -36% | -1% | -10% | -23% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | -34% | -5% | -26% | -7% | -9% | -23% | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: HPQ, HPE, IBM, CSCO, AAPL. See AXTA Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/29/2025 (YTD)
How Low Can It Go
| Event | AXTA | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Inflation Shock | ||
| % Loss | -37.5% | -25.4% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 60.1% | 34.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | 441 days | 464 days |
| 2020 Covid Pandemic | ||
| % Loss | -56.2% | -33.9% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 128.4% | 51.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 389 days | 148 days |
| 2018 Correction | ||
| % Loss | -42.0% | -19.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 72.4% | 24.7% |
| Time to Breakeven | 2,144 days | 120 days |
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In The Past
Axalta Coating Systems's stock fell -37.5% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 5/7/2021. A -37.5% loss requires a 60.1% gain to breakeven.
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- Axalta is like Sherwin-Williams, but focused on providing the specialized paints and coatings for cars, trucks, and other industrial products rather than houses and buildings.
- Consider Axalta as a focused coatings specialist, similar to a major division of an industrial conglomerate like 3M or DuPont, but entirely dedicated to high-performance paints and finishes for vehicles and manufactured goods.
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- Refinish Coatings: These products are used for repairing and repainting vehicles in collision repair shops and by custom painters.
- Light Vehicle Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Coatings: Axalta provides a full range of coating systems applied to new cars and light trucks on automotive assembly lines.
- Commercial Vehicle Coatings: These coatings are designed for new and existing heavy-duty trucks, buses, rail, and other transportation vehicles.
- Industrial Coatings: This segment offers a wide array of liquid and powder coatings for various industrial applications, including general industrial, architectural, and pipe coatings.
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Axalta Coating Systems (AXTA) Major Customers
Axalta Coating Systems primarily sells its products to other companies (B2B). No single customer accounts for 10% or more of its net sales, indicating a diversified customer base across several key segments. Therefore, major customer categories are listed below rather than specific individual companies.
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Automotive Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs): Axalta provides coatings for new vehicle production. This includes global manufacturers of:
- Light Vehicles (cars, SUVs)
- Commercial Vehicles (trucks, buses)
- General Motors (GM)
- Ford Motor Company (F)
- Toyota Motor Corporation (TM)
- Volkswagen AG (VWAGY)
- Stellantis N.V. (STLA)
- Volvo AB (VOLV.B)
- Daimler Truck Holding AG (DTGFF)
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Automotive Refinish Market Customers: This segment comprises the aftermarket for vehicle repair and repainting. Customers include:
- Independent body shops
- Multi-shop operators (MSOs)
- OEM authorized service centers
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Industrial Manufacturers: A diverse group of companies across various industries that use Axalta's powder and liquid coatings for their products. This includes manufacturers of:
- General industrial products
- Appliances
- Architectural components
- Wood products
- Agricultural and construction equipment
- And various other industrial applications
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Chris Villavarayan, Chief Executive Officer and President
Mr. Villavarayan has served as Chief Executive Officer and President of Axalta since January 2023. Prior to joining Axalta, he spent 22 years at Meritor, Inc., where he held numerous positions of increasing responsibility, including CEO and President, Chief Operating Officer, and Senior Vice President and President – Global Truck. Meritor was acquired by Cummins Inc. in August 2022, during his tenure as CEO and President. He possesses extensive international experience and a proven track record of executing and integrating acquisitions, as well as leading teams to drive transformational change and create significant shareholder value. Mr. Villavarayan also serves as a Director on the Board of Franklin Electric and Focus: HOPE.
Carl Douglas Anderson, II, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Anderson assumed the role of Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Axalta in August 2023. Before his time at Axalta, he served as CFO for XPO, Inc. from November 2022 to August 2023. Prior to XPO, he spent over 16 years at Meritor, Inc., holding various financial leadership positions, including Senior Vice President and CFO for more than three years, Group Vice President, Finance; Treasurer; Assistant Treasurer; and Director, International Capital Markets, Risk Management and Corporate Insurance. Meritor, Inc. was acquired by Cummins Inc. in August 2022, while he was CFO. His career began at First Chicago Corporation, and he later held treasury and financial planning roles at General Motors Acceptance Corporation. He brings extensive experience in building finance and investor relations functions and driving growth and shareholder value creation initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions.
Tim Bowes, President, Global Industrial Coatings
Mr. Bowes has served as Axalta's President, Global Industrial Coatings since January 2025, having joined the company in February 2023 as Senior Vice President and Chief Transformation Officer. He has over 20 years of progressive operational leadership and strategy experience in industrial, commercial vehicle, and automotive markets. Previously, he was Senior Vice President and President of Electrification, Industrial, Aftermarket, Purchasing & Supply Chain for Meritor. Mr. Bowes also served as CEO and President of Transtar, an industrial and automotive aftermarket company.
Alex Tablin-Wolf, Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
Mr. Tablin-Wolf was appointed as Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary in January 2024. He is responsible for overseeing all of Axalta's legal affairs, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, securities, compliance, contracts, intellectual property, litigation, environmental, and employment matters. Mr. Tablin-Wolf joined Axalta in January 2017 and has held various roles of increasing responsibility prior to his current appointment.
Mark Dixon, Senior Vice President, Operational Excellence & Chief Procurement Officer
Mr. Dixon has served as Axalta's Senior Vice President, Operational Excellence & Chief Procurement Officer since January 2025. He is responsible for leading Procurement, Strategic Supply Chain, Global Quality, Environmental Health & Safety, and Operational Excellence. Mr. Dixon joined Axalta in 2022 as Chief Procurement Officer. Before joining Axalta, he was Senior Vice President and Chief Procurement Officer for both Jeld-Wen and Milacron LLC, and Global Director of Sourcing and Supply Chain at Eaton Corporation.
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The key risks to Axalta Coating Systems (AXTA) primarily stem from its exposure to macroeconomic fluctuations, volatility in raw material costs, and its substantial debt burden.
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Softness in End-Market Demand and Macroeconomic Headwinds: Axalta's Performance Coatings segment, particularly in North America's refinish and industrial sub-segments, has experienced declining sales volumes due to macroeconomic pressures and reduced claims activity in the refinish market. This weakness is attributed to ongoing destocking in the refinish sector and industrial segment, with some analysts suggesting these trends could persist into the first half of 2026. The company's overall revenue declined by 1.82% year-over-year for the trailing twelve months ending September 30, 2025, highlighting the impact of these market conditions. Axalta's business is significantly influenced by trends in its end-markets, such as the automotive and industrial sectors, making it vulnerable to economic slowdowns and persistent macroeconomic challenges including potential recessions, and higher interest rates.
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Raw Material Price Volatility: As a global manufacturer of coatings, Axalta's cost of goods sold is highly susceptible to fluctuations in the prices of production materials, particularly petroleum-based products. This volatility can significantly impact the company's profitability and margins, especially given that a substantial amount of its materials are purchased globally.
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High Debt Levels: Axalta Coating Systems carries a considerable amount of debt. As of December 2022, the company had approximately $3.64 billion in debt, with net debt around $3.00 billion. Its total liabilities exceeded its cash and short-term receivables by $3.80 billion, a "mountain of leverage" relative to its market capitalization. This substantial debt creates a risk, as the company could face challenges in paying off these obligations, potentially leading to shareholder dilution if it needs to raise capital at distressed prices.
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The rapid technological evolution and specialized material requirements of Electric Vehicles (EVs) and their manufacturing processes. EVs necessitate coatings with distinct properties beyond traditional aesthetic and protective functions, such as advanced thermal management for batteries, dielectric coatings for electronic components, and new lightweighting solutions. This shift creates an opening for specialized material science companies or nimble competitors to develop highly specific, high-performance coating solutions tailored exclusively for EVs, potentially disrupting Axalta's established market share and technology leadership in the broader automotive OEM and refinish segments. The evolving EV manufacturing landscape and potential for vertically integrated strategies by EV manufacturers could also alter traditional supply chains, demanding new forms of partnership or technology development that differ from legacy internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle production.AI Analysis | Feedback
Axalta Coating Systems (symbol: AXTA) operates in the performance and mobility coatings markets. The addressable markets for their main products and services are sized as follows:
Mobility Coatings (Automotive Coatings)
- The global automotive coatings market was estimated at approximately USD 23.2 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 33.4 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.4% from 2024 to 2030. Other estimates place the global market at USD 23.72 billion in 2023, projected to reach USD 57.27 billion by 2032. Another report estimates the global automotive paints and coatings market size at USD 21.87 billion in 2025, forecasted to reach around USD 43.86 billion by 2034.
- The Asia Pacific automotive coatings market held the largest revenue share of 51.4% in 2023. The Asia Pacific automotive paints and coatings market size was evaluated at USD 11.33 billion in 2024 and is predicted to be worth around USD 24.78 billion by 2034.
- The North American automotive coatings market accounted for a 21.8% market share in 2023.
Performance Coatings - Refinish
- The global automotive refinish coating market was estimated at approximately USD 12.83 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 19.06 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6.9% from 2025 to 2030. Another estimate indicates the global automotive refinish coatings market was valued at USD 10.91 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 15.61 billion by 2033.
- The Asia Pacific automotive refinish coating market dominated with a revenue share of 44.2% in 2023. In 2024, Asia-Pacific accounted for over 37.5% of the market share.
- The global refinish paint market was valued at USD 8.7 billion in 2024 and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of over 4.5% from 2025 to 2034.
Performance Coatings - Industrial Coatings
- The global industrial coatings market size was estimated at approximately USD 93.63 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 116.68 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 3.8% from 2025 to 2030. Other estimates for the global industrial coatings market vary, including USD 107.19 billion in 2024, projected to reach USD 132.18 billion by 2030, and USD 157.18 billion in 2024, projected to reach USD 210.15 billion by 2032.
- The Asia Pacific industrial coatings market dominated globally with a 51% share in 2024. It accounted for a 42.9% share in 2023.
- The U.S. industrial coatings market is projected to reach an estimated value of USD 40.90 billion by 2032.
Powder Coatings
- The global powder coatings market was valued at approximately USD 15.4 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 20.2 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 5.5%. Another report states the global powder coatings market size was USD 15.6 billion in 2024, expected to reach USD 24.1 billion by 2033.
- The Asia Pacific region dominated the powder coatings market with a market share of 61.65% in 2023.
Liquid Coatings
- The global industrial liquid coatings market has a size of approximately USD 69.4 billion in 2023 and is projected to expand at over 4.9% CAGR from 2024 to 2032. Another estimate for the global industrial liquid coatings market size in 2024 is USD 57.06 billion, expected to reach USD 92.32 billion by 2032.
- The global liquid paints & coatings market is projected to reach a market size of USD 208 billion by 2030 from USD 175 billion in 2024.
- The Asia Pacific industrial liquid coatings market is expected to record a market size of about USD 46.1 billion, growing at a 5.8% CAGR during 2024 and 2032.
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Axalta Coating Systems (AXTA) is anticipated to drive future revenue growth over the next two to three years through several key strategies:
- Geographic Expansion and New Business Wins in Mobility Coatings: Axalta expects continued growth in its Mobility Coatings segment, particularly in emerging markets such as China and Latin America. The company's management has highlighted securing new business across its global end markets, contributing to its ability to outperform industry trends in various regions.
- Stabilization and Recovery in Refinish Volumes: After experiencing some volume weakness, especially in North America, Axalta anticipates that volumes and revenue in its Refinish segment will stabilize and turn positive by the second quarter of 2026. This recovery is expected as destocking headwinds subside.
- Strategic Acquisitions and Sustainable Innovation: Axalta is focused on expanding through strategic acquisitions and continuous investment in sustainable innovation. The company aims to remain at the cutting edge of technological advancements in coatings and mentions smart acquisitions as a way to boost operating efficiency and revenue growth. The CoverFlexx acquisition, for example, has already contributed to sales.
- Operational Excellence and Cost Discipline: While primarily impacting profitability, Axalta's sustained focus on operational efficiency, stringent cost management, and transformation initiatives (such as the 2024 Transformation Initiative) are crucial. These efforts lead to margin expansion, which indirectly supports future revenue growth by freeing up capital for strategic investments and maintaining competitive pricing in the market.
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Share Repurchases
- In April 2024, Axalta's Board of Directors approved a new $700 million share repurchase authorization, replacing the prior program.
- The company executed $100 million in share repurchases in Q3 2025 and plans an additional repurchase of up to $250 million in Q4 2025.
- Axalta repurchased 2.8 million shares for $100 million in 2024.
Share Issuance
- There is no readily available information indicating significant share issuances by Axalta Coating Systems over the last 3-5 years; rather, the company has actively engaged in share repurchases, leading to a decrease in outstanding shares from 221,052,018 in February 2023 to 218,143,313 in February 2025.
Outbound Investments
- In July 2021, Axalta completed the acquisition of U-POL Holdings Limited for approximately $590 million, enhancing its global refinish coatings portfolio.
- In December 2023, Axalta acquired Andre Koch.
- Axalta acquired CoverFlexx, a provider of automotive coating equipment, for $285 million in May 2024, further strengthening its refinish offerings.
Capital Expenditures
- Axalta projects capital expenditures of $180 million for fiscal year 2025.
- The company maintains an annual innovation investment of approximately $190 million, representing about 4% of net sales, to drive organic growth through over 250 new products per year.
- Capital expenditures are a key component of Axalta's focus on operational efficiency and ensuring sufficient liquidity.
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| 11072025 | CDE | Coeur Mining | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | 30.6% | 30.6% | -5.7% |
| 10312025 | ATR | AptarGroup | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | 6.2% | 6.2% | -2.5% |
| 09262025 | AXTA | Axalta Coating Systems | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 15.4% | 15.4% | -6.1% |
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Peer Comparisons for Axalta Coating Systems
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Financials
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Price | 55.31 |
| Mkt Cap | 159.0 |
| Rev LTM | 56,496 |
| Op Inc LTM | 7,584 |
| FCF LTM | 7,327 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | 7,366 |
| CFO LTM | 8,590 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | 8,697 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | 5.2% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | 2.6% |
| Rev Chg Q | 8.3% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | 2.0% |
| Op Mgn LTM | 16.2% |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | 14.5% |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | 0.2% |
| CFO/Rev LTM | 15.5% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | 17.1% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | 12.3% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | 13.3% |
Valuation
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Cap | 159.0 |
| P/S | 2.9 |
| P/EBIT | 21.1 |
| P/E | 33.0 |
| P/CFO | 17.1 |
| Total Yield | 5.2% |
| Dividend Yield | 2.1% |
| FCF Yield 3Y Avg | 6.1% |
| D/E | 0.4 |
| Net D/E | 0.3 |
Returns
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| 1M Rtn | 0.1% |
| 3M Rtn | 8.8% |
| 6M Rtn | 12.0% |
| 12M Rtn | 11.5% |
| 3Y Rtn | 72.0% |
| 1M Excs Rtn | 0.2% |
| 3M Excs Rtn | 5.1% |
| 6M Excs Rtn | 0.7% |
| 12M Excs Rtn | -4.0% |
| 3Y Excs Rtn | -5.1% |
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Price Behavior
| Market Price | $32.83 | |
| Market Cap ($ Bil) | 7.1 | |
| First Trading Date | 11/12/2014 | |
| Distance from 52W High | -13.7% | |
| 50 Days | 200 Days | |
| DMA Price | $29.65 | $30.40 |
| DMA Trend | down | up |
| Distance from DMA | 10.7% | 8.0% |
| 3M | 1YR | |
| Volatility | 28.1% | 32.1% |
| Downside Capture | 43.96 | 114.78 |
| Upside Capture | 113.49 | 92.67 |
| Correlation (SPY) | 18.1% | 63.8% |
| 1M | 2M | 3M | 6M | 1Y | 3Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | -0.07 | 0.43 | 0.57 | 0.95 | 1.06 | 1.09 |
| Up Beta | -0.66 | -0.12 | 0.38 | 1.02 | 1.14 | 1.16 |
| Down Beta | -2.93 | -0.24 | -0.31 | 0.38 | 0.85 | 0.95 |
| Up Capture | 82% | 95% | 71% | 85% | 81% | 102% |
| Bmk +ve Days | 12 | 25 | 38 | 73 | 141 | 426 |
| Stock +ve Days | 10 | 24 | 31 | 62 | 119 | 395 |
| Down Capture | 31% | 81% | 125% | 140% | 119% | 104% |
| Bmk -ve Days | 7 | 16 | 24 | 52 | 107 | 323 |
| Stock -ve Days | 9 | 17 | 31 | 60 | 125 | 347 |
[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
| Comparison of AXTA With Other Asset Classes (Last 1Y) | |||||||
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| AXTA | Sector ETF | Equity | Gold | Commodities | Real Estate | Bitcoin | |
| Annualized Return | -4.4% | 9.1% | 16.7% | 65.4% | 7.5% | 4.2% | -7.3% |
| Annualized Volatility | 31.9% | 20.0% | 19.4% | 19.8% | 15.3% | 17.0% | 34.9% |
| Sharpe Ratio | -0.12 | 0.32 | 0.67 | 2.43 | 0.27 | 0.08 | -0.06 |
| Correlation With Other Assets | 76.2% | 63.7% | 2.3% | 12.6% | 56.7% | 26.1% | |
ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLB, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Based On 5-Year Data
| Comparison of AXTA With Other Asset Classes (Last 5Y) | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AXTA | Sector ETF | Equity | Gold | Commodities | Real Estate | Bitcoin | |
| Annualized Return | 2.5% | 6.9% | 14.8% | 17.7% | 11.2% | 5.1% | 30.2% |
| Annualized Volatility | 29.7% | 18.9% | 17.1% | 15.6% | 18.7% | 18.9% | 48.6% |
| Sharpe Ratio | 0.12 | 0.27 | 0.70 | 0.91 | 0.48 | 0.18 | 0.57 |
| Correlation With Other Assets | 73.6% | 62.1% | 8.3% | 11.3% | 52.2% | 21.8% | |
ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLB, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Based On 10-Year Data
| Comparison of AXTA With Other Asset Classes (Last 10Y) | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AXTA | Sector ETF | Equity | Gold | Commodities | Real Estate | Bitcoin | |
| Annualized Return | 2.4% | 10.2% | 15.0% | 14.6% | 6.9% | 5.4% | 69.0% |
| Annualized Volatility | 32.1% | 20.7% | 18.0% | 14.8% | 17.6% | 20.8% | 55.8% |
| Sharpe Ratio | 0.15 | 0.44 | 0.72 | 0.82 | 0.31 | 0.23 | 0.89 |
| Correlation With Other Assets | 67.5% | 60.8% | 0.5% | 20.9% | 54.3% | 15.1% | |
ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLB, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Returns Analyses
Earnings Returns History
Expand for More| Forward Returns | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Date | 1D Returns | 5D Returns | 21D Returns |
| 10/28/2025 | 2.2% | -3.3% | 2.4% |
| 7/30/2025 | -0.1% | -0.1% | 9.6% |
| 5/7/2025 | -4.7% | -0.7% | -8.9% |
| 2/4/2025 | 8.3% | 7.0% | 0.7% |
| 10/30/2024 | 8.2% | 8.5% | 14.5% |
| 8/1/2024 | 2.8% | -6.2% | 0.8% |
| 5/1/2024 | 8.8% | 15.1% | 10.2% |
| 2/8/2024 | -4.6% | -4.5% | 1.8% |
| ... | |||
| SUMMARY STATS | |||
| # Positive | 12 | 10 | 17 |
| # Negative | 12 | 14 | 7 |
| Median Positive | 4.2% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Median Negative | -3.3% | -2.9% | -8.9% |
| Max Positive | 8.8% | 15.1% | 26.9% |
| Max Negative | -8.4% | -9.5% | -12.0% |
SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 09/30/2025 | 10/29/2025 | 10-Q (09/30/2025) |
| 06/30/2025 | 07/30/2025 | 10-Q (06/30/2025) |
| 03/31/2025 | 05/07/2025 | 10-Q (03/31/2025) |
| 12/31/2024 | 02/13/2025 | 10-K (12/31/2024) |
| 09/30/2024 | 10/30/2024 | 10-Q (09/30/2024) |
| 06/30/2024 | 08/01/2024 | 10-Q (06/30/2024) |
| 03/31/2024 | 05/01/2024 | 10-Q (03/31/2024) |
| 12/31/2023 | 02/15/2024 | 10-K (12/31/2023) |
| 09/30/2023 | 11/01/2023 | 10-Q (09/30/2023) |
| 06/30/2023 | 08/01/2023 | 10-Q (06/30/2023) |
| 03/31/2023 | 05/02/2023 | 10-Q (03/31/2023) |
| 12/31/2022 | 02/16/2023 | 10-K (12/31/2022) |
| 09/30/2022 | 10/25/2022 | 10-Q (09/30/2022) |
| 06/30/2022 | 07/26/2022 | 10-Q (06/30/2022) |
| 03/31/2022 | 04/26/2022 | 10-Q (03/31/2022) |
| 12/31/2021 | 02/18/2022 | 10-K (12/31/2021) |
Insider Activity
Expand for More| Owner | Title | Filing Date | Action | Price | Shares | TransactedValue | Value ofHeld Shares | Form | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Tufano Amy | SVP & CHRO | 8212025 | Sell | 31.06 | 3,194 | 99,206 | 375,422 | Form |
External Quote Links
| Y Finance | Barrons |
| TradingView | Morningstar |
| SeekingAlpha | ValueLine |
| Motley Fool | Robinhood |
| CNBC | Etrade |
| MarketWatch | Unusual Whales |
| YCharts | Perplexity Finance |
| FinViz |
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