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Axalta Coating SystemsAXTA +3.41%81 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 14.20% as of Mar. 2026, which is 76% above its 10-year median of 8.05. GuruFocus rates AXTA with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $33.38 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,409 Chemicals companies, Axalta Coating Systems ranks better than 74.1% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Axalta Coating Systems's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -3.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 14.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 12.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 5.60% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Axalta Coating Systems was 29.40% per year. The lowest was -4.20% per year. And the median was 8.05% per year.
Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE:AXTA) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Explanation
EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Axalta Coating Systems 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
AXTA vs NEU, EMN, PRM: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Axalta Coating Systems's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Axalta Coating Systems's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Axalta Coating Systems's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
Axalta Coating Systems 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 14.20% mean?
Axalta Coating Systems (AXTA) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 14.20% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Axalta Coating Systems and its competitors. This is 76% above median its historical median of 8.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Axalta Coating Systems ranks #365 out of 1409 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 25.9%.
Is Axalta Coating Systems' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Axalta Coating Systems' current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 14.20% is 76% above median its 10-year median of 8.05. The Chemicals industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.80. Axalta Coating Systems' value of 14.20% is 1675% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Axalta Coating Systems ranks #365 out of 1409 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to NEU and EMN?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Axalta Coating Systems ranks #365 out of 1409 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This puts Axalta Coating Systems in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.80. Axalta Coating Systems' value of 14.20% is 1675% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.05 vs. the industry median of 0.80, 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a Chemicals company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Chemicals companies is 0.80, based on 1,409 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Axalta Coating Systems's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 14.20% is 1675% 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Axalta Coating Systems and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Axalta Coating Systems's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 14.20%, which is 76% above median its own 10-year median of 8.05. 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 $33.38, compared to a current price of $32.76 — trading 1.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 14.20%, which is 76% above median its 10-year median of 8.05 and 1675% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.80. 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Axalta Coating Systems (AXTA), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 14.20% 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 $32.76 is trading 1.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $33.38.
GuruFocus considers Axalta Coating Systems to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for AXTA:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 14.20% (76% above median its 10-year median of 8.05)
GF Value™: $33.38 vs. price of $32.76 (1.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1675% above the Chemicals median (#365 of 1409)
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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