AXTA (Axalta Coating Systems) Days Payable: 70.78 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


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What is Axalta Coating Systems Days Payable?

Axalta Coating Systems AXTA +3.03% 80 Days Payable is 70.78 as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 65.37. GuruFocus rates AXTA with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $33.28 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,559 Chemicals companies, Axalta Coating Systems ranks better than 63.05% on this metric.

Axalta Coating Systems's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $650 Mil. Axalta Coating Systems's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $838 Mil. Hence, Axalta Coating Systems's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 70.78.

The historical rank and industry rank for Axalta Coating Systems's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

AXTA' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 57.53   Med: 65.37   Max: 75.67
Current: 75.67

During the past 13 years, Axalta Coating Systems's highest Days Payable was 75.67. The lowest was 57.53. And the median was 65.37.

AXTA's Days Payable is ranked better than
63.05% of 1559 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 59.88 vs AXTA: 75.67

Axalta Coating Systems's Days Payable declined from Mar. 2025 (73.47) to Mar. 2026 (70.78). It may suggest that Axalta Coating Systems accelerated paying its suppliers.


Axalta Coating Systems Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Axalta Coating Systems's Days Payable can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Axalta Coating Systems Days Payable Chart

Axalta Coating Systems Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Payable
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Axalta Coating Systems Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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AXTA vs NEU, PRM, BCPC: Days Payable Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Axalta Coating Systems's Days Payable, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Payable data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Axalta Coating Systems Days Payable vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Axalta Coating Systems's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Axalta Coating Systems's Days Payable falls into.


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Axalta Coating Systems Days Payable Calculation

Days Payable indicates the number of days that the account payable relative to cost of goods sold the company has. An increase of Days Payable may suggest that the company delays paying its suppliers.

Axalta Coating Systems's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Days Payable (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Payable /Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Accounts Payable (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (603 + 577) / 2 ) / 3355*365
=590 / 3355*365
=64.19

Axalta Coating Systems's Days Payable for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Payable / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (577 + 723) / 2 ) / 838*365 / 4
=650 / 838*365 / 4
=70.78

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Days Payable →
What does a Days Payable of 70.78 mean?
Axalta Coating Systems (AXTA) has a Days Payable of 70.78 as of Mar. 2026. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Axalta Coating Systems and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 65.37. Over the past decade, Axalta Coating Systems' Days Payable has ranged from 57.53 to 75.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Axalta Coating Systems ranks #576 out of 1559 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 36.9%.
Is Axalta Coating Systems' Days Payable too high?
Axalta Coating Systems' current Days Payable of 70.78 is near median its 10-year median of 65.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 57.53 to a high of 75.67. The Chemicals industry median Days Payable is 59.88. Axalta Coating Systems' value of 70.78 is 18.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Axalta Coating Systems ranks #576 out of 1559 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Axalta Coating Systems has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Axalta Coating Systems' Days Payable compare to NEU and PRM?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Axalta Coating Systems ranks #576 out of 1559 companies for Days Payable. This puts Axalta Coating Systems in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 59.88. Axalta Coating Systems' value of 70.78 is 18.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Axalta Coating Systems' own Days Payable has ranged from 57.53 to 75.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 65.37 vs. the industry median of 59.88, Axalta Coating Systems has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Payable for a Chemicals company?
The median Days Payable among Chemicals companies is 59.88, based on 1,559 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Payable significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Payable should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Axalta Coating Systems's current Days Payable of 70.78 is 18.2% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Payable mean?
A high Days Payable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Axalta Coating Systems and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Payable is 59.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Axalta Coating Systems's current Days Payable is 70.78, which is near median its own 10-year median of 65.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Axalta Coating Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Axalta Coating Systems (AXTA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $33.28, compared to a current price of $34.66 — trading 4.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 70.78, which is near median its 10-year median of 65.37 and 18.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 59.88. Axalta Coating Systems' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Payable calculated?
Days Payable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Axalta Coating Systems (AXTA), the current Days Payable is 70.78 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Axalta Coating Systems (AXTA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Axalta Coating Systems stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $34.66 is trading 4.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $33.28. GuruFocus considers Axalta Coating Systems to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for AXTA:

  • Days Payable: 70.78 (near median its 10-year median of 65.37)
  • GF Value™: $33.28 vs. price of $34.66 (4.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 18.2% above the Chemicals median (#576 of 1559)

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Axalta Coating Systems Business Description

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Address 1050 Constitution Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, USA, 19112
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd is a manufacturer, marketer, and distributor of high-performance coatings systems. It operates in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings. The Performance Coatings segment provides liquid and powder coatings solutions to a fragmented and local customer base. Its end markets include refinish and industrial, and the Mobility Coatings segment relates to the provision of coating technologies to original equipment manufacturers of light and commercial vehicles. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Mobility Coatings segment. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region, followed by North America, Asia Pacific, and Latin America.
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