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Axalta Coating SystemsAXTA +5.04%81 Equity-to-Asset is 0.32 as of Mar. 2026, which is 60% above its 10-year median of 0.20. GuruFocus rates AXTA with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $33.39 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,613 Chemicals companies, Axalta Coating Systems ranks worse than 87.29% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Axalta Coating Systems's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
AXTA'
s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.18 Med: 0.2 Max: 0.32
Current: 0.32
During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Axalta Coating Systems was 0.32. The lowest was 0.18. And the median was 0.20.
AXTA's Equity-to-Asset is ranked worse than 87.29% of 1613
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.6
vs AXTA: 0.32
Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE:AXTA) Equity-to-Asset Explanation
Equity to Asset ratio can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A company with smaller Equity to Asset ratio (more leveraged) may have higher ROE % because of the leverage.
For banks, the required minimum Equity to Asset ratio by regulation is 5%. Some stronger banks may have Equity to Asset Ratio of more than 10%.
Axalta Coating Systems Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
Axalta Coating Systems Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Axalta Coating Systems's Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Axalta Coating Systems's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Axalta Coating Systems's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
Axalta Coating Systems Equity-to-Asset Calculation
Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.
Axalta Coating Systems's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Equity-to-Asset of 0.32 as of Mar. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Axalta Coating Systems and its competitors. This is 60% above median its historical median of 0.20. Over the past decade, Axalta Coating Systems' Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.18 to 0.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Axalta Coating Systems ranks #1408 out of 1613 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 87.3%.
Is Axalta Coating Systems' Equity-to-Asset too high?
Axalta Coating Systems' current Equity-to-Asset of 0.32 is 60% above median its 10-year median of 0.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.18 to a high of 0.32. The Chemicals industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.60. Axalta Coating Systems' value of 0.32 is 46.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Axalta Coating Systems ranks #1408 out of 1613 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' Equity-to-Asset compare to NEU and EMN?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Axalta Coating Systems ranks #1408 out of 1613 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places Axalta Coating Systems in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.60. Axalta Coating Systems' value of 0.32 is 46.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Axalta Coating Systems' own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.18 to 0.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.20 vs. the industry median of 0.60, 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 Equity-to-Asset for a Chemicals company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Chemicals companies is 0.60, based on 1,613 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Axalta Coating Systems's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.32 is 46.7% 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 Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Axalta Coating Systems and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Axalta Coating Systems's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.32, which is 60% above median its own 10-year median of 0.20. 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 $33.39, compared to a current price of $35.44 — trading 6.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.32, which is 60% above median its 10-year median of 0.20 and 46.7% below the Chemicals industry median of 0.60. 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 Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Axalta Coating Systems (AXTA), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.32 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 $35.44 is trading 6.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $33.39.
GuruFocus considers Axalta Coating Systems to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for AXTA:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.32 (60% above median its 10-year median of 0.20)
GF Value™: $33.39 vs. price of $35.44 (6.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 46.7% below the Chemicals median (#1408 of 1613)
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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