Axalta Coating Systems Ltd.

AXTA: Is Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. Halal?

Axalta Coating Systems Ltd.

NYSEBasic MaterialsUS

$32.34

-1.64%

Market Cap: 6.9B

Compliance Status

Not Halal

Screened on Jul 18, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

F

Non-Compliant

0Score

Is Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (AXTA) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. passes the business activity screen but fails financial ratio screens with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).

Business activity

What the company sells is permissible.

Passed

Company debt

Over the limit

How much the company borrows, compared to its total value. AAOIFI allows up to 30%.

49.1% of 30.0% limit

What this means for you

Most scholars advise not holding AXTA

It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.

See halal alternatives from the same sector further down this page

About Axalta Coating Systems Ltd.

Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. is a leading global enterprise focused on the development, sale, and distribution of advanced, high-performance coating solutions. Its operations extend across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific region, and Latin America. The company's business is organized into two principal divisions: Performance Coatings and Transportation Coatings. Within its Performance Coatings segment, Axalta provides a wide array of water-borne and solvent-borne products specifically designed for the repair of damaged vehicles. These products serve a diverse clientele, including independent body shops, multi-shop operators, and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) dealership body shops. This segment also supplies functional and decorative liquid and powder coatings for an extensive range of industrial uses. These applications include architectural cladding and fittings, various automotive components, general industrial processes, job coating services, energy sector solutions, HVAC systems, appliances, industrial wood products, coil coatings, and oil and gas pipelines. Furthermore, it offers specialized coatings for building materials, cabinetry, wood and luxury vinyl flooring, and furniture, marketed under liquid coating brands like Voltatex, AquaEC, Durapon, Hydropon, UNRIVALED, Tufcote, and Ceranamel, as well as powder coating brands such as Alesta, Nap-Gard, Abcite, Teodur, and Plascoat. The Transportation Coatings segment is dedicated to engineering and supplying crucial layers—including electrocoat, primer, basecoat, and clearcoat—to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) for both light-duty and commercial vehicles. This division also furnishes sophisticated coating systems for various commercial transport applications, such as heavy-duty trucks (HDT), buses, and rail vehicles, under well-known brands like Imron, Imron Elite, Centari, Rival, Corlar epoxy undercoats, and AquaEC. Axalta’s comprehensive product portfolio is additionally sold under numerous other brand names, including Audurra, Challenger, Chemophan, ColorNet, Cromax, Cromax Mosaic, Durapon 70, Duxone, Harmonized Coating Technologies, Imron ExcelPro, Lutophen, Nason, Spies Hecker, Standox, Stollaquid, Syntopal, Syrox, Raptor, U-POL, and Vermeera. Established in 1866, Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. maintains its corporate headquarters in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The company officially adopted its current name in August 2014, having previously operated as Axalta Coating Systems Bermuda Co., Ltd.

Sector: Basic Materials · Industry: Chemicals - Specialty

Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Jul 18, 2026

Compliance History

Not Halal, unchanged since May 2026.

No status changes recorded since we began tracking.

Tracked since May 2026. Updates automatically on each re-screen.

Fiscal: Q1 2026Data source: EDGAR

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (AXTA) halal to invest in?
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (AXTA) is rated Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21 screening. It fails either the business activity screen (primary involvement in prohibited sectors such as conventional banking, alcohol, or gambling) or one of the quantitative financial ratio thresholds. Muslim investors should avoid or exit this position.
Why did Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. get a F compliance rating?
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (AXTA) received a grade of F (Non-Compliant) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 49.1% (limit 30%); interest-bearing deposits of 8.3% (limit 30%); prohibited income of 0.00% (limit 5%). The grade reflects the margin of safety across all three ratios relative to their thresholds.
What could change Axalta Coating Systems Ltd.'s Shariah verdict?
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd.'s verdict is re-evaluated at each annual re-screen. Three events could change it: (1) the debt-to-market-cap ratio crossing 30%, typically from new debt issuance or a major drop in share price; (2) interest-bearing deposits exceeding 30% of market cap; or (3) prohibited revenue (alcohol, gambling, conventional finance, etc.) exceeding 5% of total revenue. Verdict flips are tracked in the compliance history section above.
How often is Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. re-screened for Shariah compliance?
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (AXTA) is re-screened annually using the most recent full-year financial data from SEC filings. HalalScreener also triggers an on-demand re-screen whenever the stored data is more than 7 days old, ensuring the ratios reflect the latest available financial statements. Last screened: Jul 18, 2026.

Screened according to AAOIFI Standard No. 21 · For informational purposes only. Consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before investing.

Disclaimer: This screening is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or religious advice. Compliance is evaluated using AAOIFI financial standards (debt, deposits, and prohibited income ratios) and publicly available data. Ethical, political, social, or environmental considerations are outside the scope of this screening. Individual scholars and methodologies may differ. Always consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before making investment decisions.