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Axalta Coating SystemsAXTA +1.39%81 EV-to-EBITDA is 9.69 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 12.54. 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 1,317 Chemicals companies, Axalta Coating Systems ranks better than 63.02% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Axalta Coating Systems's enterprise value is $9,622 Mil.
Axalta Coating Systems's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $993 Mil. Therefore, Axalta Coating Systems's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 9.69.
The historical rank and industry rank for Axalta Coating Systems's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
AXTA'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.56 Med: 12.54 Max: 22.21
Current: 9.69
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Axalta Coating Systems was 22.21. The lowest was 7.56. And the median was 12.54.
AXTA's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 63.02% of 1317
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 13.33
vs AXTA: 9.69
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE:AXTA) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Axalta Coating Systems's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Axalta Coating Systems's share price for today is $32.88.
Axalta Coating Systems's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.710.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
* 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-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Axalta Coating Systems's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Axalta Coating Systems's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Axalta Coating Systems's current Enterprise Value is $9,622 Mil.
Axalta Coating Systems's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $993 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 (AXTA) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 9.69 as of Jul. 17, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Axalta Coating Systems. This is 23% below median its historical median of 12.54. Over the past decade, Axalta Coating Systems' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 7.56 to 22.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Axalta Coating Systems ranks #487 out of 1317 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 37%.
Is Axalta Coating Systems' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Axalta Coating Systems' current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.69 is 23% below median its 10-year median of 12.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.56 to a high of 22.21. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.33. Axalta Coating Systems' value of 9.69 is 27.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Axalta Coating Systems ranks #487 out of 1317 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' EV-to-EBITDA compare to NEU and EMN?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Axalta Coating Systems ranks #487 out of 1317 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Axalta Coating Systems in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.33. Axalta Coating Systems' value of 9.69 is 27.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Axalta Coating Systems' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 7.56 to 22.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.54 vs. the industry median of 13.33, 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-EBITDA for a Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Chemicals companies is 13.33, based on 1,317 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Axalta Coating Systems's current EV-to-EBITDA of 9.69 is 27.3% 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Axalta Coating Systems. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Axalta Coating Systems's current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.69, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 12.54. 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 $32.88 — trading 1.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.69, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 12.54 and 27.3% below the Chemicals industry median of 13.33. 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 EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Axalta Coating Systems (AXTA), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 9.69 as of Jul. 17, 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 $32.88 is trading 1.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $33.36.
GuruFocus considers Axalta Coating Systems to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for AXTA:
EV-to-EBITDA: 9.69 (23% below median its 10-year median of 12.54)
GF Value™: $33.36 vs. price of $32.88 (1.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 27.3% below the Chemicals median (#487 of 1317)
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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