What is Axalta Coating Systems Ltd.'s (AXTA) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (AXTA) is 79/100, with a Buy signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (66), Value (48), and Momentum (61) factor ranks across MoatMap's universe of 25,000+ stocks.

Does Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. have an economic moat?

Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (AXTA) has a Quality factor score of 66/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the financial characteristics of a moated business.

Is Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. a buy, hold, or sell?

MoatMap's current signal for Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (AXTA) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 79/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.

What sector is Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. in?

Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (AXTA) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Specialty Chemicals industry (United States).

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Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. · Basic Materials · United States · $7.9B · Avg Vol: $54M/d

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P/E (TTM)

22.0x

ROE

14.3%

D/E

1.2x

Dividend %

—

AI CONVICTION THESIS

Axalta Coating Systems has quality Q69 and momentum M64, but value sits exactly on the floor at V50, missing the all-three-above-60 path with no corroborating filing, so stage one fails.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. is a global leader in the development, manufacture, and sale of liquid and powder coatings for various applications, including automotive, commercial vehicles, and industrial markets. Its competitive moat is derived from its proprietary formulations, extensive R&D, strong customer relationships, and global distribution network, serving a diverse set of end-markets requiring high-performance finishes.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year	2022	2023	2024	2025	CAGR	TTM	2026E	2027E	Fwd CAGR
Revenue	4.9B	5.2B	5.3B	5.1B	1.6%	5.2B	5.2B	5.4B	2.8%
EPS	0.86	1.21	1.78	1.75	26.7%	1.63	1.86	2.01	7.2%
Shares	220.6M	220.1M	218.1M	213.4M	-3.3%	214.0M	—	—	—
Debt	3.7B	3.5B	3.4B	3.2B	-4.7%	3.1B	—	—	—
Equity	1.5B	1.7B	1.9B	2.3B	17.3%	—	—	—	—
Op CF	294.0M	575.0M	576.0M	649.0M	30.2%	701.0M	—	—	—
Inv CF	-106.0M	-206.0M	-440.0M	-212.0M	—	—	—	—	—
Fin CF	-369.0M	-315.0M	-201.0M	-401.0M	—	—	—	—	—

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PRICE (1Y)-1.1%

SMA 50SMA 200

$34.44

RSI (14)

36.8

52W High

$38.61

From 52W High

0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC

11.6%75.4

ROE

14.3%80.4

GP/Assets

23.1%71.7

Op. Margin

15.2%74.3

FCF/Assets

7.0%81.8

Piotroski

781.5

Int. Cover

4.1x45.5

D/E Ratio

1.19x8.4

Current Ratio

1.53x34.9

Value

P/E (TTM)

22.0x43.5

EV/EBITDA

10.2x51.1

P/FCF

14.9x67.8

P/B

3.0x34.3

P/S

1.5x53.2

Div Yield

—N/A

Momentum

52W High %

89%82.1

RS 6M

5%69.2

SMA 50/200

1.10x79.2

EPS Rev 4W

+0.0%31.0

EPS Rev 12W

+1.8%69.5

EPS Improve

+75%60.3

Q Growth

-18%17.7

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$7.9B

P/E (Forward)

12.5x

Gross Margin

34.0%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Basic Materials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of AXTA are excluded.

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
AXTA	Axalta Coating Systems Ltd.(you)	$7.9B	79	Buy
NEU	NewMarket Corporation	$8.4B	78	Buy
EMN	Eastman Chemical Company	$8.3B	71	Buy
AVNT	Avient Corporation	$4.1B	82	Strong Buy
CBT	Cabot Corporation	$4.3B	83	Strong Buy
BCPC	Balchem Corporation	$5.7B	67	Buy
RPM	RPM International Inc.	$13.6B	67	Buy
SXT	Sensient Technologies Corporation	$5.8B	62	Hold
FUL	H.B. Fuller Company	$3.0B	72	Buy
ASH	Ashland Inc.	$3.4B	69	Buy

Peer medians: ROE 1.8% · P/E 23.1x · Gross margin 24.1%