Axalta Coating Systems (FRA:9AX) Operating Income: €606 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:9AX Axalta Coating Systems Ltd FRA:9AX
81 GF Score
Price €27.80
GF Value €28.86
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Axalta Coating Systems Operating Income?

Axalta Coating Systems FRA:9AX 81 Operating Income is €606 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:9AX with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €28.86 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Axalta Coating Systems's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €126 Mil. Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €606 Mil.

Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. Axalta Coating Systems's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €126 Mil. Axalta Coating Systems's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,085 Mil. Therefore, Axalta Coating Systems's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.64%.

Good Sign:

Axalta Coating Systems Ltd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.

Axalta Coating Systems's 5-Year average Growth Rate for Operating Margin % was 11.60% per year.

Operating Income or EBIT is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Axalta Coating Systems's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.89%. Axalta Coating Systems's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 29.23%.


Axalta Coating Systems  (FRA:9AX) Operating Income Explanation

1. Operating Income or EBIT is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition.

Axalta Coating Systems's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=505.16 * ( 1 - 13.33% )/( (4982.236 + 4863.03)/ 2 )
=437.822172/4922.633
=8.89 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=6489.546 - 946.232 - ( 561.078 - max(0, 1169.126 - 2404.01+561.078))
=4982.236

Invested Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=6537.67 - 1148.72 - ( 525.92 - max(0, 1166.02 - 2445.355+525.92))
=4863.03

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) data.

2. Joel Greenblatt's definition of Return on Capital:

Axalta Coating Systems's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Dec. 2025  Q: Mar. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=494.78/( ( (1204.994 + max(533.75, 0)) + (1118.445 + max(528.515, 0)) )/ 2 )
=494.78/( ( 1738.744 + 1646.96 )/ 2 )
=494.78/1692.852
=29.23 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(865.956 + 645.624 + 147.742) - (946.232 + 0 + 179.34)
=533.75

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(848.565 + 666.05 + 162.62) - (1148.72 + 0 + 0)
=528.515

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

3. Operating Income is also linked to Operating Margin %:

Axalta Coating Systems's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=126.29/1084.71
=11.64 %

* 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.

4. 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 Operating Income growth rate using Operating Income per share data.


Be Aware

Compared with a company's EBITDA margin, Operating Margin can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).

If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin may decline. Often the Operating Margin declines well before the company's revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.

For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokia's Operating Margin had already been in decline since 2002, although its earnings per share were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).

Therefore, Operating Margin is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.


Axalta Coating Systems Operating Income Related Terms


Axalta Coating Systems Operating Income Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Axalta Coating Systems's Operating Income 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.

Axalta Coating Systems Operating Income Chart

Axalta Coating Systems Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Operating Income
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Axalta Coating Systems Quarterly Data
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Axalta Coating Systems Operating Income Calculation

Operating Income, is the profit a company earned through operations. All expenses, including cash expenses such as cost of goods sold (COGS), research & development, wages, and non-cash expenses, such as depreciation, depletion and amortization, have been deducted from the sales.

Operating Income 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 €606 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Operating Income →
What does a Operating Income of €606 Mil mean?
Axalta Coating Systems (FRA:9AX) has a Operating Income of €606 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Operating Income equals sales less all operating expenses. It is linked to EBIT. View historical data on Axalta Coating Systems and its competitors.
Is Axalta Coating Systems' Operating Income too high?
Axalta Coating Systems' current Operating Income is €606 Mil. 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' Operating Income compare to NEU and EMN?
Axalta Coating Systems' Operating Income of €606 Mil can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Operating Income for a Chemicals company?
A good Operating Income depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Operating Income should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Operating Income mean?
A high Operating Income can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating Income equals sales less all operating expenses. It is linked to EBIT. View historical data on Axalta Coating Systems and its competitors. Axalta Coating Systems's current Operating Income is €606 Mil. 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 €28.86, compared to a current price of €27.80 — trading 3.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Income is €606 Mil. 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 Operating Income calculated?
Operating Income is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Axalta Coating Systems (FRA:9AX), the current Operating Income is €606 Mil 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 (FRA:9AX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Axalta Coating Systems stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €27.80 is trading 3.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €28.86. GuruFocus considers Axalta Coating Systems to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:9AX:

  • Operating Income: €606 Mil
  • GF Value™: €28.86 vs. price of €27.80 (3.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 6 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges AXTA:USA0U6C:UK9AX:Germany
Address 1050 Constitution Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, USA, 19112
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.
81GF Score

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