Axalta Coating Systems Ltd (AXTA)

Gross profit margin

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Gross profit US$ in thousands 656,500 319,800 334,200 192,500 337,100
Revenue US$ in thousands 5,184,100 4,884,400 4,416,200 3,737,600 4,482,200
Gross profit margin 12.66% 6.55% 7.57% 5.15% 7.52%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Gross profit margin = Gross profit ÷ Revenue
= $656,500K ÷ $5,184,100K
= 12.66%

Axalta Coating Systems Ltd's gross profit margin has exhibited fluctuations over the past five years. In 2019 and 2020, the company achieved relatively stable gross profit margins of 34.90% and 34.24%, respectively. However, there was a noticeable decline in 2021, with the gross profit margin dropping to 32.36%. This trend continued in 2022, as the margin decreased further to 29.05%.

Notably, there was a slight improvement in 2023, with the gross profit margin rising to 31.22%. Despite this increase, the company has not yet reached the levels seen in the earlier years. It may be essential for Axalta Coating Systems Ltd to carefully assess its cost structure, pricing strategies, and revenue mix to enhance its gross profit margin in the future and ensure sustainable profitability.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Gross profit margin
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd
AXTA
12.66%
PPG Industries Inc
PPG
12.68%
RPM International Inc
RPM
41.81%