Axalta Coating SystemsAXTA -0.66%82 PB Ratio is 3.05 as of Jun. 29, 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 4.58. GuruFocus rates AXTA with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $33.29 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,579 Chemicals companies, Axalta Coating Systems ranks worse than 72.32% on this metric.
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd stock PB Ratio (=3.05) is close to 1-year high of 3.14.
The historical rank and industry rank for Axalta Coating Systems's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
AXTA'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.31 Med: 4.58 Max: 6.97
Current: 3.05
During the past 13 years, Axalta Coating Systems's highest PB Ratio was 6.97. The lowest was 2.31. And the median was 4.58.
AXTA's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 72.32% of 1579
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.76
vs AXTA: 3.05
During the past 12 months, Axalta Coating Systems's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 18.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 18.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 12.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Axalta Coating Systems was 18.60% per year. The lowest was -14.70% per year. And the median was 5.10% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE:AXTA) PB Ratio Explanation
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
* 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 PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Axalta Coating Systems's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Axalta Coating Systems's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Axalta Coating Systems (AXTA) has a PB Ratio of 3.05 as of Jun. 29, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Axalta Coating Systems and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 4.58. Over the past decade, Axalta Coating Systems' PB Ratio has ranged from 2.31 to 6.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Axalta Coating Systems ranks #1142 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 72.3%.
Is Axalta Coating Systems' PB Ratio too high?
Axalta Coating Systems' current PB Ratio of 3.05 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 4.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.31 to a high of 6.97. The Chemicals industry median PB Ratio is 1.76. Axalta Coating Systems' value of 3.05 is 73.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Axalta Coating Systems ranks #1142 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Axalta Coating Systems has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Axalta Coating Systems' PB Ratio compare to NEU and EMN?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Axalta Coating Systems ranks #1142 out of 1579 companies for PB Ratio. This places Axalta Coating Systems in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.76. Axalta Coating Systems' value of 3.05 is 73.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Axalta Coating Systems' own PB Ratio has ranged from 2.31 to 6.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.58 vs. the industry median of 1.76, 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 PB Ratio for a Chemicals company?
The median PB Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.76, based on 1,579 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Axalta Coating Systems's current PB Ratio of 3.05 is 73.3% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Axalta Coating Systems and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Axalta Coating Systems's current PB Ratio is 3.05, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 4.58. 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 $33.29, compared to a current price of $34.50 — trading 3.6% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 3.05, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 4.58 and 73.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.76. Axalta Coating Systems' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Axalta Coating Systems (AXTA), the current PB Ratio is 3.05 as of Jun. 29, 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 $34.50 is trading 3.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $33.29.
GuruFocus considers Axalta Coating Systems to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for AXTA:
PB Ratio: 3.05 (33% below median its 10-year median of 4.58)
GF Value™: $33.29 vs. price of $34.50 (3.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 73.3% above the Chemicals median (#1142 of 1579)
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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