Axalta Coating SystemsAXTA +3.03%80 ROE % is 15.10% as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 16.74. 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. Among 1,590 Chemicals companies, Axalta Coating Systems ranks better than 87.92% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Axalta Coating Systems's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
AXTA'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.06 Med: 16.74 Max: 21.49
Current: 16.2
During the past 13 years, Axalta Coating Systems's highest ROE % was 21.49%. The lowest was 3.06%. And the median was 16.74%.
AXTA's ROE % is ranked better than 87.92% of 1590
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.195
vs AXTA: 16.20
Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE:AXTA) ROE % Explanation
ROE % measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' equity (also known as net assets or assets minus liabilities). ROE % shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. ROE %s between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
The factors that affect a company's ROE % can be illustrated with the three-step DuPont Analysis:
Note:
The net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue data. The same rule applies to Pre-Tax Income and Operating Income.
* In the five-step DuPont Analysis, Operating Income is only available for non-financial companies. Thus, for Insurance companies, we use EBIT as a substitution of Operating Income. For Banks, both Operating Income and EBIT is unavailable. Thus we combined Interest Burden and Operating Margin % into Pretax Margin %, and the DuPont Analysis is divided into four components instead.
* 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.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the equity multiplier when investing in high ROE % companies. Like ROA %, ROE % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their ROE %s can be extremely high.
* 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 ROE %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % 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 ROE % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Axalta Coating Systems's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Axalta Coating Systems's ROE % falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of annual ROE %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Axalta Coating Systems (AXTA) has a ROE % of 15.10% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Axalta Coating Systems and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 16.74. Over the past decade, Axalta Coating Systems' ROE % has ranged from 3.06 to 21.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Axalta Coating Systems ranks #192 out of 1590 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 12.1%.
Is Axalta Coating Systems' ROE % too high?
Axalta Coating Systems' current ROE % of 15.10% is 10% below median its 10-year median of 16.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.06 to a high of 21.49. The Chemicals industry median ROE % is 5.20. Axalta Coating Systems' value of 15.10% is 190.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Axalta Coating Systems ranks #192 out of 1590 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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' ROE % compare to NEU and PRM?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Axalta Coating Systems ranks #192 out of 1590 companies for ROE %. This places Axalta Coating Systems in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROE % is 5.20. Axalta Coating Systems' value of 15.10% is 190.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Axalta Coating Systems' own ROE % has ranged from 3.06 to 21.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.74 vs. the industry median of 5.20, 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 ROE % for a Chemicals company?
The median ROE % among Chemicals companies is 5.20, based on 1,590 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Axalta Coating Systems's current ROE % of 15.10% is 190.7% 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 ROE % mean?
A high ROE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Axalta Coating Systems and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median ROE % is 5.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Axalta Coating Systems's current ROE % is 15.10%, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 16.74. 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 ROE % is 15.10%, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 16.74 and 190.7% above the Chemicals industry median of 5.20. 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 ROE % calculated?
ROE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Axalta Coating Systems (AXTA), the current ROE % is 15.10% 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:
ROE %: 15.10% (10% below median its 10-year median of 16.74)
GF Value™: $33.28 vs. price of $34.66 (4.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 190.7% above the Chemicals median (#192 of 1590)
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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