Axalta Coating Systems Ltd (AXTA)

Gross profit margin

Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019
Gross profit (ttm) US$ in thousands 751,400 523,900 471,600 445,400 409,200 378,100 360,800 377,100 433,400 777,600 816,300 633,300 550,400 541,300 489,500 709,000 730,400 731,200 539,800 469,500
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 5,184,100 5,123,500 5,053,200 4,994,200 4,884,400 4,784,900 4,634,800 4,526,700 4,416,200 4,353,500 4,291,800 3,817,700 3,737,600 3,761,500 3,841,600 4,346,400 4,482,200 4,549,600 4,588,600 4,643,300
Gross profit margin 14.49% 10.23% 9.33% 8.92% 8.38% 7.90% 7.78% 8.33% 9.81% 17.86% 19.02% 16.59% 14.73% 14.39% 12.74% 16.31% 16.30% 16.07% 11.76% 10.11%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Gross profit margin = Gross profit (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $751,400K ÷ $5,184,100K
= 14.49%

The gross profit margin of Axalta Coating Systems Ltd has exhibited variability over the past eight quarters. The margin has generally seen a gradual increase from Q1 2022 to Q3 2023, with some fluctuations in between. The highest gross profit margin was observed in Q4 2023 at 31.22%, indicating that the company was able to generate more gross profit relative to its revenue compared to the previous quarters. This improvement may be attributed to cost efficiency measures, pricing strategies, or changes in product mix. Overall, the trend suggests a positive trajectory in the company's ability to maintain and potentially enhance its profitability at the gross profit level.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Gross profit margin
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd
AXTA
14.49%
PPG Industries Inc
PPG
11.07%
RPM International Inc
RPM
41.81%