JAMES HARDIE IND PLC (JHX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:JHX - US47030M1062 - Common Stock
19.63 USD
+0.49 (+2.56%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to JHX. JHX was compared to 13 industry peers in the Construction Materials industry. JHX has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. JHX is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
JHX had positive earnings in the past year.
JHX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years JHX has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years JHX had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
JHX has a worse Return On Assets (1.37%) than 84.62% of its industry peers.
JHX has a Return On Equity of 3.04%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: JHX underperforms 84.62% of its industry peers.
JHX has a worse Return On Invested Capital (3.80%) than 84.62% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for JHX is above the industry average of 9.42%.
The 3 year average ROIC (13.97%) for JHX is well above the current ROIC(3.80%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.37% | ||
| ROE | 3.04% | ||
| ROIC | 3.8% |
ROA(3y)9.97%
ROA(5y)9.43%
ROE(3y)26.28%
ROE(5y)27.61%
ROIC(3y)13.97%
ROIC(5y)14.14%
1.3 Margins
With a Profit Margin value of 4.67%, JHX is not doing good in the industry: 84.62% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of JHX has grown nicely.
JHX has a better Operating Margin (17.93%) than 61.54% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of JHX has grown nicely.
JHX has a better Gross Margin (36.27%) than 92.31% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of JHX has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 17.93% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.67% | ||
| GM | 36.27% |
OM growth 3Y-0.52%
OM growth 5Y3.46%
PM growth 3Y-4.87%
PM growth 5Y3.37%
GM growth 3Y2.21%
GM growth 5Y1.56%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so JHX is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, JHX has less shares outstanding
JHX has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for JHX has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.35, we must say that JHX is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.35, JHX is not doing good in the industry: 69.23% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Debt to FCF ratio of JHX is 17.06, which is on the high side as it means it would take JHX, 17.06 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
JHX has a Debt to FCF ratio of 17.06. This is in the lower half of the industry: JHX underperforms 61.54% of its industry peers.
JHX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.80. This is a neutral value indicating JHX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.80, JHX is doing worse than 84.62% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.8 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 17.06 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.35 |
ROIC/WACC0.54
WACC7.06%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.79 indicates that JHX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
JHX has a Current ratio (1.79) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
JHX has a Quick Ratio of 1.23. This is a normal value and indicates that JHX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.23, JHX is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.85% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.79 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.23 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
JHX shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -19.62%.
Measured over the past years, JHX shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 13.73% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.60% in the past year.
JHX shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 8.27% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-19.62%
EPS 3Y2.07%
EPS 5Y13.73%
EPS Q2Q%-27.78%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.6%
Revenue growth 3Y2.37%
Revenue growth 5Y8.27%
Sales Q2Q%34.49%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, JHX will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.91% on average per year.
JHX is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 13.86% yearly.
EPS Next Y-38.52%
EPS Next 2Y-12.64%
EPS Next 3Y1.69%
EPS Next 5Y8.91%
Revenue Next Year20.05%
Revenue Next 2Y18.44%
Revenue Next 3Y15.68%
Revenue Next 5Y13.86%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.48, the valuation of JHX can be described as very reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of JHX indicates a rather cheap valuation: JHX is cheaper than 92.31% of the companies listed in the same industry.
JHX is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.98, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 12.85, which indicates a correct valuation of JHX.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of JHX indicates a rather cheap valuation: JHX is cheaper than 92.31% of the companies listed in the same industry.
JHX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 35.79.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.85 |
4.2 Price Multiples
JHX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, JHX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 92.31% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 28.14 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.34 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of JHX may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.84
EPS Next 2Y-12.64%
EPS Next 3Y1.69%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
JHX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.07%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.03, JHX pays a better dividend. On top of this JHX pays more dividend than 92.31% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, JHX has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.07% |
5.2 History
JHX has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
DP0%
EPS Next 2Y-12.64%
EPS Next 3Y1.69%
NYSE:JHX (11/26/2025, 1:13:59 PM)
19.63
+0.49 (+2.56%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryConstruction Materials
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners54.42%
Inst Owner Change92.4%
Ins Owners0.36%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap8.44B
Revenue(TTM)4.12B
Net Income(TTM)192.10M
Analysts74.12
Price Target24.92 (26.95%)
Short Float %25.21%
Short Ratio2.38
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.07% |
Yearly Dividend0
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-5.28%
Min EPS beat(2)-13.86%
Max EPS beat(2)3.3%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-2.58%
Min EPS beat(4)-13.86%
Max EPS beat(4)3.3%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.42%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.62%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-1.69%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.74%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.1%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.37%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.85%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.1%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.37%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.96%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.54%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.27%
PT rev (1m)4.61%
PT rev (3m)14.43%
EPS NQ rev (1m)11.38%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-25.22%
EPS NY rev (1m)42.91%
EPS NY rev (3m)25.35%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)3.82%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)5.53%
Revenue NY rev (1m)4.45%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.2%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.85 | ||
| P/S | 2.05 | ||
| P/FCF | 28.14 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.18 | ||
| P/B | 1.33 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.34 |
EPS(TTM)1.71
EY8.71%
EPS(NY)1.53
Fwd EY7.78%
FCF(TTM)0.7
FCFY3.55%
OCF(TTM)1.61
OCFY8.21%
SpS9.58
BVpS14.71
TBVpS-4.76
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.84
Graham Number23.79
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.37% | ||
| ROE | 3.04% | ||
| ROCE | 5.7% | ||
| ROIC | 3.8% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.98% | ||
| ROICexgc | 12.29% | ||
| OM | 17.93% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.67% | ||
| GM | 36.27% | ||
| FCFM | 7.28% |
ROA(3y)9.97%
ROA(5y)9.43%
ROE(3y)26.28%
ROE(5y)27.61%
ROIC(3y)13.97%
ROIC(5y)14.14%
ROICexc(3y)15.23%
ROICexc(5y)15.2%
ROICexgc(3y)16.77%
ROICexgc(5y)16.93%
ROCE(3y)20.96%
ROCE(5y)21.22%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-3.58%
ROICexgc growth 5Y8.58%
ROICexc growth 3Y-2.86%
ROICexc growth 5Y9.05%
OM growth 3Y-0.52%
OM growth 5Y3.46%
PM growth 3Y-4.87%
PM growth 5Y3.37%
GM growth 3Y2.21%
GM growth 5Y1.56%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.29
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.8 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 17.06 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.9 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 132.11% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 9.54% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 66.91% | ||
| Profit Quality | 156.12% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.79 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.23 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.35 |
F-Score3
WACC7.06%
ROIC/WACC0.54
Cap/Depr(3y)260.24%
Cap/Depr(5y)204.41%
Cap/Sales(3y)12.65%
Cap/Sales(5y)9.78%
Profit Quality(3y)61.36%
Profit Quality(5y)110.03%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-19.62%
EPS 3Y2.07%
EPS 5Y13.73%
EPS Q2Q%-27.78%
EPS Next Y-38.52%
EPS Next 2Y-12.64%
EPS Next 3Y1.69%
EPS Next 5Y8.91%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.6%
Revenue growth 3Y2.37%
Revenue growth 5Y8.27%
Sales Q2Q%34.49%
Revenue Next Year20.05%
Revenue Next 2Y18.44%
Revenue Next 3Y15.68%
Revenue Next 5Y13.86%
EBIT growth 1Y-19.01%
EBIT growth 3Y1.83%
EBIT growth 5Y12.01%
EBIT Next Year28.33%
EBIT Next 3Y26.06%
EBIT Next 5Y24.03%
FCF growth 1Y4.02%
FCF growth 3Y-8.66%
FCF growth 5Y8.14%
OCF growth 1Y-13.63%
OCF growth 3Y1.97%
OCF growth 5Y12.21%
JAMES HARDIE IND PLC / JHX FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for JAMES HARDIE IND PLC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to JHX.
What is the valuation status for JHX stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to JAMES HARDIE IND PLC (JHX). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for JAMES HARDIE IND PLC?
JAMES HARDIE IND PLC (JHX) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for JHX stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for JAMES HARDIE IND PLC (JHX) is 11.48 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.33.
How financially healthy is JAMES HARDIE IND PLC?
The financial health rating of JAMES HARDIE IND PLC (JHX) is 3 / 10.