AXTA (Axalta Coating Systems) Research & Development: $72 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


AXTA Axalta Coating Systems Ltd AXTA
80 GF Score
Price $34.66
GF Value $33.28
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Axalta Coating Systems Research & Development?

Axalta Coating Systems AXTA +3.03% 80 Research & Development is $72 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates AXTA with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $33.28 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Axalta Coating Systems's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $18 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $72 Mil.

Axalta Coating Systems  (NYSE:AXTA) Research & Development Explanation

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.

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Axalta Coating Systems Research & Development Historical Data

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Axalta Coating Systems Research & Development Chart

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Axalta Coating Systems Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development 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 $72 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 Research & Development →
What does a Research & Development of $72 Mil mean?
Axalta Coating Systems (AXTA) has a Research & Development of $72 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Axalta Coating Systems and its competitors.
Is Axalta Coating Systems' Research & Development too high?
Axalta Coating Systems' current Research & Development is $72 Mil. 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' Research & Development compare to NEU and PRM?
Axalta Coating Systems' Research & Development of $72 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 Research & Development for a Chemicals company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Research & Development 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 Research & Development mean?
A high Research & Development can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Axalta Coating Systems and its competitors. Axalta Coating Systems's current Research & Development is $72 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 (AXTA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $33.28, compared to a current price of $34.66 — trading 4.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $72 Mil. 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 Research & Development calculated?
Research & Development is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Axalta Coating Systems (AXTA), the current Research & Development is $72 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 (AXTA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Axalta Coating Systems stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $34.66 is trading 4.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $33.28. GuruFocus considers Axalta Coating Systems to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for AXTA:

  • Research & Development: $72 Mil
  • GF Value™: $33.28 vs. price of $34.66 (4.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 6 warning signs

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 Business Description

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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.
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