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Axalta Coating SystemsFRA:9AX -1.95%80 EV-to-EBIT is 15.20 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 21.71. GuruFocus rates FRA:9AX with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €28.98 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,240 Chemicals companies, Axalta Coating Systems ranks better than 57.26% on this metric.
Axalta Coating Systems (FRA:9AX) EV-to-EBIT Explanation
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Axalta Coating Systems's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €8,509 Mil.
Axalta Coating Systems's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €580 Mil.
* 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 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 EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Axalta Coating Systems's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Axalta Coating Systems's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Axalta Coating Systems's current Enterprise Value is €8,817 Mil.
Axalta Coating Systems's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €580 Mil.
* 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 (FRA:9AX) has a EV-to-EBIT of 15.20 as of Jul. 30, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Axalta Coating Systems and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 21.71. Over the past decade, Axalta Coating Systems' EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 11.18 to 62.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Axalta Coating Systems ranks #530 out of 1240 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 42.7%.
Is Axalta Coating Systems' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Axalta Coating Systems' current EV-to-EBIT of 15.20 is 30% below median its 10-year median of 21.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.18 to a high of 62.39. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBIT is 16.90. Axalta Coating Systems' value of 15.20 is 10.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Axalta Coating Systems ranks #530 out of 1240 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' EV-to-EBIT compare to NEU and EMN?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Axalta Coating Systems ranks #530 out of 1240 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Axalta Coating Systems in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 16.90. Axalta Coating Systems' value of 15.20 is 10.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Axalta Coating Systems' own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 11.18 to 62.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.71 vs. the industry median of 16.90, Axalta Coating Systems has consistently been below 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Chemicals companies is 16.90, based on 1,240 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Axalta Coating Systems's current EV-to-EBIT of 15.20 is 10.1% below 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Axalta Coating Systems and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 16.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Axalta Coating Systems's current EV-to-EBIT is 15.20, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 21.71. 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 (FRA:9AX) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €28.98, compared to a current price of €30.20 — trading 4.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 15.20, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 21.71 and 10.1% below the Chemicals industry median of 16.90. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Axalta Coating Systems (FRA:9AX), the current EV-to-EBIT is 15.20 as of Jul. 30, 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 (FRA:9AX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Axalta Coating Systems stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €30.20 is trading 4.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €28.98.
GuruFocus considers Axalta Coating Systems to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:9AX:
EV-to-EBIT: 15.20 (30% below median its 10-year median of 21.71)
GF Value™: €28.98 vs. price of €30.20 (4.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 10.1% below the Chemicals median (#530 of 1240)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:9AX 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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