JAMES HARDIE IND PLC (JHX) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:JHX • US47030M1062
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This JHX fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. JHX Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year JHX was profitable.
- In the past year JHX had a positive cash flow from operations.
- JHX had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- JHX had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- JHX has a Return On Assets of 0.86%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: JHX underperforms 84.62% of its industry peers.
- JHX has a worse Return On Equity (1.86%) than 84.62% of its industry peers.
- With a Return On Invested Capital value of 3.75%, JHX is not doing good in the industry: 69.23% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- JHX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 13.97%. This is significantly above the industry average of 8.95%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (3.75%) for JHX is well below the 3 year average (13.97%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that JHX had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.86% | ||
| ROE | 1.86% | ||
| ROIC | 3.75% |
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 2.70%, JHX is not doing good in the industry: 76.92% 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 Operating Margin of 16.21%. This is in the better half of the industry: JHX outperforms 61.54% of its industry peers.
- JHX's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 35.86%, JHX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.62% of the companies in the same industry.
- JHX's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 16.21% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.7% | ||
| GM | 35.86% |
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. JHX Health Analysis
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.
- JHX has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- JHX has an Altman-Z score of 1.46. This is a bad value and indicates that JHX is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- JHX's Altman-Z score of 1.46 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. JHX is outperformed by 76.92% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of JHX is 22.60, which is on the high side as it means it would take JHX, 22.60 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 22.60, JHX is not doing good in the industry: 69.23% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.73 indicates that JHX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- JHX has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.73. This is amonst the worse of the industry: JHX underperforms 84.62% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 22.6 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.46 |
ROIC/WACC0.52
WACC7.24%
2.3 Liquidity
- JHX has a Current Ratio of 1.54. This is a normal value and indicates that JHX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- JHX's Current ratio of 1.54 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. JHX is outperformed by 69.23% of its industry peers.
- JHX has a Quick Ratio of 1.54. This is a bad value and indicates that JHX is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- JHX has a worse Quick ratio (0.95) than 69.23% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.54 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.95 |
3. JHX Growth Analysis
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.
- JHX shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 12.59%.
- 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)12.59%
Revenue growth 3Y2.37%
Revenue growth 5Y8.27%
Sales Q2Q%30.05%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, JHX will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 7.81% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 12.79% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y-25.35%
EPS Next 2Y-7.13%
EPS Next 3Y2.79%
EPS Next 5Y7.81%
Revenue Next Year24.34%
Revenue Next 2Y19.32%
Revenue Next 3Y15.94%
Revenue Next 5Y12.79%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. JHX Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.28, JHX is valued correctly.
- 92.31% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than JHX, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.64. JHX is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 11.88, which indicates a very decent valuation of JHX.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, JHX is valued cheaper than 92.31% of the companies in the same industry.
- JHX is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 21.36, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.28 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.88 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of JHX indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: JHX is cheaper than 61.54% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of JHX indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: JHX is more expensive than 69.23% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 42.64 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.14 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The decent profitability rating of JHX may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.97
EPS Next 2Y-7.13%
EPS Next 3Y2.79%
5. JHX Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- JHX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.07%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.09, 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 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 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-7.13%
EPS Next 3Y2.79%
JHX Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
20.71
-0.28 (-1.33%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryConstruction Materials
Industry Strength32.43
Industry Growth38.67
Earnings (Last)02-11 2026-02-11/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-18 2026-05-18/amc
Inst Owners30.15%
Inst Owner Change-0.23%
Ins Owners0.06%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap8.90B
Revenue(TTM)4.40B
Net Income(TTM)119.10M
Analysts80
Price Target28.94 (39.74%)
Short Float %33.75%
Short Ratio3.18
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)0.58%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.13%
Max EPS beat(2)3.3%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-3.68%
Min EPS beat(4)-13.86%
Max EPS beat(4)3.3%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-1.01%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)0.79%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-1.41%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.59%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.82%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.37%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.45%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.1%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.37%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.13%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.32%
PT rev (1m)2.08%
PT rev (3m)17.55%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.45%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.11%
EPS NY rev (3m)7.96%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.32%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.37%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.22%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.28 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.88 | ||
| P/S | 2.02 | ||
| P/FCF | 42.64 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.82 | ||
| P/B | 1.39 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.14 |
EPS(TTM)1.56
EY7.53%
EPS(NY)1.74
Fwd EY8.42%
FCF(TTM)0.49
FCFY2.35%
OCF(TTM)1.4
OCFY6.75%
SpS10.24
BVpS14.88
TBVpS-4.54
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.97
Graham Number22.8543 (10.35%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.86% | ||
| ROE | 1.86% | ||
| ROCE | 5.62% | ||
| ROIC | 3.75% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.85% | ||
| ROICexgc | 11.9% | ||
| OM | 16.21% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.7% | ||
| GM | 35.86% | ||
| FCFM | 4.74% |
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 Turnover0.32
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 22.6 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.23 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 100.54% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 8.9% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 54.44% | ||
| Profit Quality | 175.32% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.54 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.95 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.46 |
F-Score3
WACC7.24%
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-25.35%
EPS Next 2Y-7.13%
EPS Next 3Y2.79%
EPS Next 5Y7.81%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.59%
Revenue growth 3Y2.37%
Revenue growth 5Y8.27%
Sales Q2Q%30.05%
Revenue Next Year24.34%
Revenue Next 2Y19.32%
Revenue Next 3Y15.94%
Revenue Next 5Y12.79%
EBIT growth 1Y-19.24%
EBIT growth 3Y1.83%
EBIT growth 5Y12.01%
EBIT Next Year45.36%
EBIT Next 3Y26.73%
EBIT Next 5Y20.42%
FCF growth 1Y-54.23%
FCF growth 3Y-8.66%
FCF growth 5Y8.14%
OCF growth 1Y-35.05%
OCF growth 3Y1.97%
OCF growth 5Y12.21%
JAMES HARDIE IND PLC / JHX Fundamental Analysis 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.
What is the profitability of JHX stock?
JAMES HARDIE IND PLC (JHX) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of JAMES HARDIE IND PLC (JHX) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for JAMES HARDIE IND PLC (JHX) is 13.28 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.39.
What is the expected EPS growth for JAMES HARDIE IND PLC (JHX) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of JAMES HARDIE IND PLC (JHX) is expected to decline by -25.35% in the next year.