JAMES HARDIE IND PLC (JHX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:JHX - US47030M1062 - Common Stock
16.805 USD
+0.11 (+0.69%)
JHX gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 13 industry peers in the Construction Materials industry. JHX gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. JHX has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. With these ratings, JHX could be worth investigating further for quality investing!.
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.
In the past 5 years JHX has always 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 (4.88%) than 61.54% of its industry peers.
JHX has a Return On Equity of 14.68%. This is in the better half of the industry: JHX outperforms 61.54% of its industry peers.
JHX's Return On Invested Capital of 8.90% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. JHX outperforms 69.23% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for JHX is above the industry average of 9.84%.
The 3 year average ROIC (13.97%) for JHX is well above the current ROIC(8.90%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.88% | ||
| ROE | 14.68% | ||
| ROIC | 8.9% |
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's Profit Margin of 8.75% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. JHX is outperformed by 69.23% of its industry peers.
JHX's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
JHX has a better Operating Margin (20.97%) than 76.92% of its industry peers.
JHX's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of JHX (38.17%) is better than 92.31% of its industry peers.
JHX's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 20.97% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.75% | ||
| GM | 38.17% |
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
JHX has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for JHX has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for JHX has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
JHX has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
JHX has an Altman-Z score of 2.67. This is not the best score and indicates that JHX is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
JHX has a Altman-Z score (2.67) which is in line with its industry peers.
JHX has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.89. This is a neutral value as JHX would need 5.89 years to pay back of all of its debts.
JHX has a Debt to FCF ratio of 5.89. This is in the better half of the industry: JHX outperforms 61.54% of its industry peers.
JHX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.12. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.12, JHX is not doing good in the industry: 92.31% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.12 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.89 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.67 |
ROIC/WACC1.26
WACC7.07%
2.3 Liquidity
JHX has a Current Ratio of 3.76. This indicates that JHX is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 3.76, JHX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.31% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 3.31 indicates that JHX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
JHX has a better Quick ratio (3.31) than 92.31% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.76 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.31 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
JHX shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -15.95%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 13.73% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, JHX shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -4.74% in the last 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)-15.95%
EPS 3Y2.07%
EPS 5Y13.73%
EPS Q2Q%-29.27%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.74%
Revenue growth 3Y2.37%
Revenue growth 5Y8.27%
Sales Q2Q%-9.28%
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 12.17% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 15.32% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y-38.52%
EPS Next 2Y-12.64%
EPS Next 3Y-0.45%
EPS Next 5Y12.17%
Revenue Next Year20.05%
Revenue Next 2Y18.44%
Revenue Next 3Y16.45%
Revenue Next 5Y15.32%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same 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 12.27, the valuation of JHX can be described as correct.
92.31% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than JHX, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of JHX to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.89), we can say JHX is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 14.74, which indicates a correct valuation of JHX.
76.92% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than JHX, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of JHX to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.59), we can say JHX is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.27 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.74 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of JHX indicates a rather cheap valuation: JHX is cheaper than 84.62% of the companies listed in the same industry.
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than JHX, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.84 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.16 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of JHX may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.89
EPS Next 2Y-12.64%
EPS Next 3Y-0.45%
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.
In the last 3 months the price of JHX has falen by -42.47%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.99, JHX pays a better dividend. On top of this JHX pays more dividend than 92.31% of the companies listed in the same industry.
JHX's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
| 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 3Y-0.45%
NYSE:JHX (11/17/2025, 12:56:04 PM)
16.805
+0.11 (+0.69%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryConstruction Materials
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners54.42%
Inst Owner Change89.96%
Ins Owners0.36%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap7.22B
Revenue(TTM)3.79B
Net Income(TTM)331.30M
Analysts74.12
Price Target24.92 (48.29%)
Short Float %31.66%
Short Ratio2.22
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)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-7.94%
Min EPS beat(2)-13.86%
Max EPS beat(2)-2.01%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.82%
Min EPS beat(4)-13.86%
Max EPS beat(4)6.34%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.94%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-1.29%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-1.79%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.31%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.1%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.51%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.16%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.1%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.51%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.76%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.04%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.22%
PT rev (1m)5.76%
PT rev (3m)-14.96%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-8.61%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-27.72%
EPS NY rev (1m)6.7%
EPS NY rev (3m)-42%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)4.94%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)10.76%
Revenue NY rev (1m)4.45%
Revenue NY rev (3m)6.4%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.27 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.74 | ||
| P/S | 1.91 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.84 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.76 | ||
| P/B | 3.2 | ||
| P/tB | 3.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.16 |
EPS(TTM)1.37
EY8.15%
EPS(NY)1.14
Fwd EY6.79%
FCF(TTM)1
FCFY5.94%
OCF(TTM)1.92
OCFY11.42%
SpS8.81
BVpS5.25
TBVpS4.4
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.89
Graham Number12.72
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.88% | ||
| ROE | 14.68% | ||
| ROCE | 13.36% | ||
| ROIC | 8.9% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.53% | ||
| ROICexgc | 10.2% | ||
| OM | 20.97% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.75% | ||
| GM | 38.17% | ||
| FCFM | 11.33% |
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-Score4
Asset Turnover0.56
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.12 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.89 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.48 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 177.48% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 10.45% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 81.11% | ||
| Profit Quality | 129.49% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.76 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.31 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.67 |
F-Score4
WACC7.07%
ROIC/WACC1.26
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)-15.95%
EPS 3Y2.07%
EPS 5Y13.73%
EPS Q2Q%-29.27%
EPS Next Y-38.52%
EPS Next 2Y-12.64%
EPS Next 3Y-0.45%
EPS Next 5Y12.17%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.74%
Revenue growth 3Y2.37%
Revenue growth 5Y8.27%
Sales Q2Q%-9.28%
Revenue Next Year20.05%
Revenue Next 2Y18.44%
Revenue Next 3Y16.45%
Revenue Next 5Y15.32%
EBIT growth 1Y-15.63%
EBIT growth 3Y1.83%
EBIT growth 5Y12.01%
EBIT Next Year28.33%
EBIT Next 3Y25.05%
EBIT Next 5Y24.62%
FCF growth 1Y162.39%
FCF growth 3Y-8.66%
FCF growth 5Y8.14%
OCF growth 1Y16.75%
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 6 / 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 7 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for JHX stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for JAMES HARDIE IND PLC (JHX) is 12.27 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.2.
How financially healthy is JAMES HARDIE IND PLC?
The financial health rating of JAMES HARDIE IND PLC (JHX) is 7 / 10.