Company / R&D Expense
Axalta R&D Expense History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest R&D Expense
$71.0M
FY2025
5-year range
$62.4M / $74.0M
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-4.1%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#24 of 53
Materials
What the data says
At $71M, Axalta's r&d expense ranks #24 of 53 in the Materials sector. R&D Expense has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $58M in FY2016 to $74M in FY2024.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$71M in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -0.6%.
Declined from $74M to $71M over the past 2 years.
Materials sector context is included.
R&D Expense over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +2.5%
- 5-Year CAGR
- -0.6%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
#24 of 53 in MaterialsTop 45% of 53This company $71.0M Sector average $131.8M
▼
-46.1% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of -0.6%, indicating a declining trend.
- In FY2025, r&d expense decreased 4.1% year-over-year.
- Ranks #24 out of 53 companies in the Materials sector.
- Peak r&d expense was recorded in FY2024.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
- Strong return on equity: 20.1%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | R&D ExpenseValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $71.0M | -4.1% |
| FY2024 | $74.0M | +0.0% |
| FY2023 | $74.0M | +12.1% |
| FY2022 | $66.0M | +5.8% |
| FY2021 | $62.4M | -14.6% |
| FY2020 | $73.1M | +4.1% |
| FY2019 | $70.2M | -4.0% |
| FY2018 | $73.1M | +11.9% |
| FY2017 | $65.3M | +13.2% |
| FY2016 | $57.7M | +11.8% |
As of FY2025 · SEC Form 10-K · Last checked Jun 30, 2026