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Axalta Coating SystemsAXTA +3.45%80 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.10 as of Jun. 2026, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 0.90. GuruFocus rates AXTA with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $33.42 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 834 Chemicals companies, Axalta Coating Systems ranks better than 86.57% on this metric.
Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. A positive ratio may indicate share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio may reflect no repurchases or potential share issuance. Axalta Coating Systems's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.10%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Axalta Coating Systems's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
AXTA'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.7 Med: 0.9 Max: 2.1
Current: 1.1
During the past 13 years, Axalta Coating Systems's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 2.10%. The lowest was -1.70%. And the median was 0.90%.
AXTA's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 86.57% of 834
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: -0.8
vs AXTA: 1.10
Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE:AXTA) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A negative number means the company might be issuing new shares. A positive number indicates that the company is buying back shares.
Be Aware
Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.
Axalta Coating Systems 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
AXTA vs NEU, EMN, PRM: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Axalta Coating Systems's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Share Buyback 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Axalta Coating Systems's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Axalta Coating Systems's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Axalta Coating Systems 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Calculation
This is the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. The annualized percentage change is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four years of annual data on Shares Outstanding (EOP).
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What does a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.10 mean?
Axalta Coating Systems (AXTA) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.10 as of Jun. 2026. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Axalta Coating Systems and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 0.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Axalta Coating Systems ranks #112 out of 834 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 13.4%.
Is Axalta Coating Systems' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Axalta Coating Systems' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.10 is 22% above median its 10-year median of 0.90. Based on the distribution chart, Axalta Coating Systems ranks #112 out of 834 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' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to NEU and EMN?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Axalta Coating Systems ranks #112 out of 834 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Axalta Coating Systems in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio for a Chemicals company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Axalta Coating Systems and its competitors. Axalta Coating Systems's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.10, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 0.90. 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 $33.42, compared to a current price of $36.03 — trading 7.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.10, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 0.90. 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Axalta Coating Systems (AXTA), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.10 as of Jun. 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 $36.03 is trading 7.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $33.42.
GuruFocus considers Axalta Coating Systems to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for AXTA:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 1.10 (22% above median its 10-year median of 0.90)
GF Value™: $33.42 vs. price of $36.03 (7.8% above fair value)
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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