JAMES HARDIE IND PLC (JHX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:JHX • US47030M1062
23.64 USD
+0.69 (+3.01%)
At close: Feb 6, 2026
23.63 USD
-0.01 (-0.04%)
After Hours: 2/6/2026, 8:04:00 PM
JHX gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 13 industry peers in the Construction Materials industry. There are concerns on the financial health of JHX while its profitability can be described as average. JHX has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- JHX had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year JHX had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years JHX has been profitable.
- JHX had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- JHX's Return On Assets of 1.37% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. JHX is outperformed by 84.62% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 3.04%, JHX is doing worse than 84.62% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a Return On Invested Capital value of 3.80%, JHX is not doing good in the industry: 84.62% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for JHX is above the industry average of 9.10%.
- 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
- JHX has a Profit Margin of 4.67%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: JHX underperforms 84.62% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of JHX has grown nicely.
- With a decent Operating Margin value of 17.93%, JHX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
- JHX's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- JHX's Gross Margin of 36.27% is amongst the best of the industry. JHX outperforms 92.31% of its industry peers.
- JHX's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), 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
- JHX has an Altman-Z score of 1.50. This is a bad value and indicates that JHX is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.50, JHX is doing worse than 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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's Debt to FCF ratio of 17.06 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. JHX is outperformed by 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.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.80, JHX is not doing good in the industry: 84.62% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.8 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 17.06 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.5 |
ROIC/WACC0.52
WACC7.27%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.79 indicates that JHX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.79, JHX is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.15% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.23 indicates that JHX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of JHX (1.23) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.79 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.23 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for JHX have decreased strongly by -19.62% in the last year.
- 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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.91% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 13.86% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y-30.17%
EPS Next 2Y-8.79%
EPS Next 3Y2.22%
EPS Next 5Y8.91%
Revenue Next Year22.84%
Revenue Next 2Y19.02%
Revenue Next 3Y15.96%
Revenue Next 5Y13.86%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 13.82, the valuation of JHX can be described as correct.
- JHX's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. JHX is cheaper than 92.31% of the companies in the same industry.
- JHX's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.93.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.20 indicates a correct valuation of JHX.
- JHX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. JHX is cheaper than 92.31% of the companies in the same industry.
- JHX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.77.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.2 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of JHX is on the same level as its industry peers.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, JHX is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 69.23% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 33.88 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.21 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- JHX has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.01
EPS Next 2Y-8.79%
EPS Next 3Y2.22%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- JHX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.07%.
- JHX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.12. JHX pays more dividend than 92.31% of the companies in the same industry.
- JHX's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.07% |
5.2 History
- JHX has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
DP0%
EPS Next 2Y-8.79%
EPS Next 3Y2.22%
23.64
+0.69 (+3.01%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryConstruction Materials
Earnings (Last)11-18 2025-11-18/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-10 2026-02-10/amc
Inst Owners48.08%
Inst Owner Change-0.36%
Ins Owners0.14%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap10.16B
Revenue(TTM)4.12B
Net Income(TTM)192.10M
Analysts78.82
Price Target27.43 (16.03%)
Short Float %22.09%
Short Ratio2.39
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)6.93%
PT rev (3m)10.54%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.33%
EPS NQ rev (3m)80.07%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.56%
EPS NY rev (3m)52.12%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.3%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.29%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.33%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.2 | ||
| P/S | 2.47 | ||
| P/FCF | 33.88 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.67 | ||
| P/B | 1.61 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.21 |
EPS(TTM)1.71
EY7.23%
EPS(NY)1.66
Fwd EY7.04%
FCF(TTM)0.7
FCFY2.95%
OCF(TTM)1.61
OCFY6.82%
SpS9.58
BVpS14.71
TBVpS-4.76
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.01
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 | 1.5 |
F-Score3
WACC7.27%
ROIC/WACC0.52
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-30.17%
EPS Next 2Y-8.79%
EPS Next 3Y2.22%
EPS Next 5Y8.91%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.6%
Revenue growth 3Y2.37%
Revenue growth 5Y8.27%
Sales Q2Q%34.49%
Revenue Next Year22.84%
Revenue Next 2Y19.02%
Revenue Next 3Y15.96%
Revenue Next 5Y13.86%
EBIT growth 1Y-19.01%
EBIT growth 3Y1.83%
EBIT growth 5Y12.01%
EBIT Next Year40.9%
EBIT Next 3Y26.66%
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
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to JHX.
What is the valuation status of JAMES HARDIE IND PLC (JHX) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 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 13.82 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.61.
What is the earnings growth outlook for JAMES HARDIE IND PLC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of JAMES HARDIE IND PLC (JHX) is expected to decline by -30.17% in the next year.