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Axalta Coating SystemsAXTA +0.40%81 Debt-to-Equity is 1.30 as of Mar. 2026, which is 53% below its 10-year median of 2.76. GuruFocus rates AXTA with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $33.36 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,421 Chemicals companies, Axalta Coating Systems ranks worse than 89.87% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Axalta Coating Systems's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
AXTA'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.3 Med: 2.76 Max: 3.32
Current: 1.3
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Axalta Coating Systems was 3.32. The lowest was 1.30. And the median was 2.76.
AXTA's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 89.87% of 1421
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.36
vs AXTA: 1.30
Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE:AXTA) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
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Axalta Coating Systems Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Axalta Coating Systems Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Axalta Coating Systems's Debt-to-Equity 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.
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Axalta Coating Systems's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Axalta Coating Systems's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Axalta Coating Systems's Debt-to-Equity falls into.
* 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 (AXTA) has a Debt-to-Equity of 1.30 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Axalta Coating Systems and its competitors. This is 53% below median its historical median of 2.76. Over the past decade, Axalta Coating Systems' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.30 to 3.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Axalta Coating Systems ranks #1277 out of 1421 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 89.9%.
Is Axalta Coating Systems' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Axalta Coating Systems' current Debt-to-Equity of 1.30 is 53% below median its 10-year median of 2.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.30 to a high of 3.32. The Chemicals industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36. Axalta Coating Systems' value of 1.30 is 261.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Axalta Coating Systems ranks #1277 out of 1421 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Axalta Coating Systems has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Axalta Coating Systems' Debt-to-Equity compare to NEU and EMN?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Axalta Coating Systems ranks #1277 out of 1421 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Axalta Coating Systems in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36. Axalta Coating Systems' value of 1.30 is 261.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Axalta Coating Systems' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 1.30 to 3.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.76 vs. the industry median of 0.36, 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 Debt-to-Equity for a Chemicals company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Chemicals companies is 0.36, based on 1,421 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Axalta Coating Systems's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.30 is 261.1% 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Axalta Coating Systems and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Axalta Coating Systems's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.30, which is 53% below median its own 10-year median of 2.76. 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 $33.36, compared to a current price of $32.56 — trading 2.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.30, which is 53% below median its 10-year median of 2.76 and 261.1% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.36. Axalta Coating Systems' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Axalta Coating Systems (AXTA), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.30 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 undervalued.
The current stock price of $32.56 is trading 2.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $33.36.
GuruFocus considers Axalta Coating Systems to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for AXTA:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.30 (53% below median its 10-year median of 2.76)
GF Value™: $33.36 vs. price of $32.56 (2.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 261.1% above the Chemicals median (#1277 of 1421)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AXTA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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