JAMES HARDIE IND PLC (JHX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:JHX • US47030M1062
25.75 USD
-0.25 (-0.96%)
At close: Feb 12, 2026
26.1563 USD
+0.41 (+1.58%)
After Hours: 2/12/2026, 8:04:00 PM
Taking everything into account, JHX scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. 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 has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
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.
- In the past 5 years JHX has always been profitable.
- JHX had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of JHX (1.37%) is worse than 84.62% of its industry peers.
- JHX's Return On Equity of 3.04% 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 Invested Capital, with a value of 3.80%, JHX is doing worse than 84.62% of the companies in the same industry.
- JHX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 13.97%. This is above the industry average of 9.09%.
- 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 worse Profit Margin (4.67%) than 84.62% of its industry peers.
- JHX's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- 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.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of JHX has grown nicely.
- 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.
- JHX has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- JHX has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, JHX has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.58, we must say that JHX is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.58, JHX is doing worse than 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
- JHX has a debt to FCF ratio of 17.06. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as JHX would need 17.06 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- JHX has a worse Debt to FCF ratio (17.06) than 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 | 1.58 |
ROIC/WACC0.52
WACC7.3%
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 in line with its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.23 indicates that JHX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- JHX's Quick ratio of 1.23 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. JHX outperforms 46.15% of its industry peers.
| 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 -24.84% 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 decreased by -1.49% 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)-24.84%
EPS 3Y2.07%
EPS 5Y13.73%
EPS Q2Q%-33.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.49%
Revenue growth 3Y2.37%
Revenue growth 5Y8.27%
Sales Q2Q%30.05%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.28% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 13.09% 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 5Y8.28%
Revenue Next Year22.84%
Revenue Next 2Y19.02%
Revenue Next 3Y15.96%
Revenue Next 5Y13.09%
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.
- 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
- JHX is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.72.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, JHX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 84.62% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- JHX's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.67.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.47 indicates a correct valuation of JHX.
- JHX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. JHX is cheaper than 84.62% of the companies in the same industry.
- JHX is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 27.69, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.47 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- JHX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of JHX is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 36.91 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.19 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The decent profitability rating of JHX may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.22
EPS Next 2Y-8.79%
EPS Next 3Y2.22%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- JHX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.07%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- JHX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.02. JHX pays more dividend than 92.31% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, JHX has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| 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%
25.75
-0.25 (-0.96%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryConstruction Materials
Earnings (Last)02-10 2026-02-10/amc
Earnings (Next)05-18 2026-05-18/amc
Inst Owners48.08%
Inst Owner Change-0.36%
Ins Owners0.14%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap11.07B
Revenue(TTM)3.88B
Net Income(TTM)192.10M
Analysts78.82
Price Target27.43 (6.52%)
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 | 16.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.47 | ||
| P/S | 2.69 | ||
| P/FCF | 36.91 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.98 | ||
| P/B | 1.75 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.19 |
EPS(TTM)1.54
EY5.98%
EPS(NY)1.66
Fwd EY6.47%
FCF(TTM)0.7
FCFY2.71%
OCF(TTM)1.61
OCFY6.26%
SpS9.58
BVpS14.71
TBVpS-4.76
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.22
Graham Number22.57
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 | 1.58 |
F-Score3
WACC7.3%
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)-24.84%
EPS 3Y2.07%
EPS 5Y13.73%
EPS Q2Q%-33.33%
EPS Next Y-30.17%
EPS Next 2Y-8.79%
EPS Next 3Y2.22%
EPS Next 5Y8.28%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.49%
Revenue growth 3Y2.37%
Revenue growth 5Y8.27%
Sales Q2Q%30.05%
Revenue Next Year22.84%
Revenue Next 2Y19.02%
Revenue Next 3Y15.96%
Revenue Next 5Y13.09%
EBIT growth 1Y-19.01%
EBIT growth 3Y1.83%
EBIT growth 5Y12.01%
EBIT Next Year40.9%
EBIT Next 3Y26.66%
EBIT Next 5Y21.8%
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 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 16.72 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.75.
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.