AXTA (Axalta Coating Systems) ROCE %: 9.20% (As of Mar. 2026)

What is Axalta Coating Systems ROCE %?

Axalta Coating Systems AXTA +3.03% 80 ROCE % is 9.20% 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.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Axalta Coating Systems's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.20%.

Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE:AXTA) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

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Axalta Coating Systems ROCE % Historical Data

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Axalta Coating Systems ROCE % Calculation

Axalta Coating Systems's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %	=	EBIT	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(A: Dec. 2025 )		(A: Dec. 2024 )		(A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(A: Dec. 2025 )		(A: Dec. 2024 )		(A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	722	/	( ( (7249 - 1354)	+	(7599 - 1369) )	/ 2 )
	=	722	/	( (5895	+	6230)	/ 2 )
	=	722	/	6062.5
	=	11.91 %

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

ROCE %	=	EBIT ⁽¹⁾	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(Q: Mar. 2026 )		(Q: Dec. 2025 )		(Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(Q: Mar. 2026 )		(Q: Dec. 2025 )		(Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	572	/	( ( (7599 - 1369)	+	(7558 - 1348) )	/ 2 )
	=	572	/	( ( 6230	+	6210 )	/ 2 )
	=	572	/	6220
	=	9.20 %

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

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What does a ROCE % of 9.20% mean?

Axalta Coating Systems (AXTA) has a ROCE % of 9.20% as of Mar. 2026.

Is Axalta Coating Systems' ROCE % too high?

Axalta Coating Systems' current ROCE % is 9.20%. The Chemicals industry median ROCE % is 6.45. Axalta Coating Systems' value of 9.20% is 42.7% above this industry median. 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' ROCE % compare to NEU and PRM?

Axalta Coating Systems' ROCE % of 9.20% can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.45. Axalta Coating Systems' value of 9.20% is 42.7% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good ROCE % for a Chemicals company?

The median ROCE % among Chemicals companies is 6.45, based on 1,594 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Axalta Coating Systems's current ROCE % of 9.20% is 42.7% 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 ROCE % mean?

A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Chemicals industry, the median ROCE % is 6.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Axalta Coating Systems's current ROCE % is 9.20%. 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 $33.28, compared to a current price of $34.66 — trading 4.1% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 9.20% and 42.7% above the Chemicals industry median of 6.45. 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 ROCE % calculated?

ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Axalta Coating Systems (AXTA), the current ROCE % is 9.20% 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:

ROCE %: 9.20%
GF Value™: $33.28 vs. price of $34.66 (4.1% above fair value)
GF Score™: 80/100 with 6 warning signs
Industry Position: 42.7% above the Chemicals median

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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Website https://www.axalta.com

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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