Axalta Coating: Cheap, Yet Impacted By Automotive Exposure

  • Axalta Coating System's earnings growth and margin expansion have outpaced its modest sales growth, making its current valuation more attractive despite sector headwinds. Shares now trade at just 12-13x adjusted earnings, a significant discount to historical premiums, as automotive exposure weighs on sentiment. Leverage is declining steadily, supported by strong EBITDA and ongoing share buybacks, though recent M&A discipline is a point of caution.