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RPM International vs Axalta Coating Systems: RPM and AXTA compared
RPM International is the larger company: $2.2B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q1 FY27) against $1.3B for Axalta Coating Systems (Q3 2026). RPM International is growing faster (+5% against +2% a year earlier). RPM International is more profitable, with an operating margin of 15.2% against 12.6%.
Where the money goes: RPM and AXTA
RPM International (RPM) · Q1 FY27
RPM International, Q1 FY27: revenue $2.2B (+5% year over year), operating margin 15.2%, net earnings $257M, operating cash flow $264M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Axalta Coating Systems (AXTA) · Q3 2026
Axalta Coating Systems, Q3 2026: revenue $1.3B (+2% year over year), operating margin 12.6%, net earnings $95.0M, operating cash flow $135M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| RPM International (RPM) | Axalta Coating Systems (AXTA) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q1 FY27 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $2.2B | $1.3B |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +5% | +2% |
| Gross margin | 41.3% | — |
| Operating margin | 15.2% | 12.6% |
| Net earnings | $257M | $95.0M |
| Net margin | 11.6% | 7.2% |
| Operating cash flow | $264M | $135M |
| Free cash flow | $205M | $92.0M |
| Market value | $13.2B | $7.8B |
| P/E | 19.2× | 23.5× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $123.50 | $38.82 |
Where the revenue comes from
Axalta Coating Systems
- Performance Coatings: $818M (62%)
- Mobility Coatings: $493M (38%)
Questions
Which is bigger, RPM International or Axalta Coating Systems?
RPM International is the larger company: $2.2B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q1 FY27) against $1.3B for Axalta Coating Systems (Q3 2026).
Is RPM International or Axalta Coating Systems growing faster?
RPM International is growing faster (+5% against +2% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, RPM International or Axalta Coating Systems?
RPM International is more profitable, with an operating margin of 15.2% against 12.6%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 6, 2026; 10-Q filed Oct 29, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.