JAMES HARDIE IND PLC-SP ADR (JHX)

US47030M1062 - ADR

34.93  -0.45 (-1.27%)

After market: 35.27 +0.34 (+0.97%)

Fundamental Rating

6

JHX gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 12 industry peers in the Construction Materials industry. While JHX belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. JHX has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.



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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.
In the past 5 years JHX always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 10.30%, JHX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
JHX has a Return On Equity of 26.21%. This is amongst the best in the industry. JHX outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
JHX has a better Return On Invested Capital (15.56%) than 83.33% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for JHX is above the industry average of 10.78%.
The 3 year average ROIC (15.42%) for JHX is below the current ROIC(15.56%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.3%
ROE 26.21%
ROIC 15.56%
ROA(3y)10.88%
ROA(5y)9.01%
ROE(3y)31.22%
ROE(5y)28.35%
ROIC(3y)15.42%
ROIC(5y)13.9%

1.3 Margins

JHX has a Profit Margin of 12.78%. This is in the better half of the industry: JHX outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
JHX's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
JHX has a better Operating Margin (23.67%) than 83.33% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of JHX has grown nicely.
JHX has a Gross Margin of 40.56%. This is amongst the best in the industry. JHX outperforms 91.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of JHX has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 23.67%
PM (TTM) 12.78%
GM 40.56%
OM growth 3Y3.29%
OM growth 5Y8.96%
PM growth 3Y12.78%
PM growth 5Y7.26%
GM growth 3Y3.66%
GM growth 5Y4.01%

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), JHX is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for JHX has been reduced compared to 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

An Altman-Z score of 5.09 indicates that JHX is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 5.09, JHX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of JHX is 2.84, which is a good value as it means it would take JHX, 2.84 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.84, JHX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
JHX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.57. This is a neutral value indicating JHX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
JHX has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.57) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.57
Debt/FCF 2.84
Altman-Z 5.09
ROIC/WACC2.25
WACC6.92%

2.3 Liquidity

JHX has a Current Ratio of 1.94. This is a normal value and indicates that JHX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
JHX has a Current ratio of 1.94. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: JHX outperforms 41.67% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.44 indicates that JHX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.44, JHX is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.94
Quick Ratio 1.44

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 16.43% over the past year.
JHX shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 18.85% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.52% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, JHX shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 9.45% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.43%
EPS 3Y16.09%
EPS 5Y18.85%
EPS Q2Q%5.13%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.52%
Revenue growth 3Y10.61%
Revenue growth 5Y9.45%
Sales Q2Q%3.94%

3.2 Future

JHX is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 11.03% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, JHX will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.88% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-6.73%
EPS Next 2Y5.18%
EPS Next 3Y10.12%
EPS Next 5Y11.03%
Revenue Next Year0.5%
Revenue Next 2Y5.23%
Revenue Next 3Y7.24%
Revenue Next 5Y7.88%

3.3 Evolution

The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

JHX is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 21.17.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of JHX indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: JHX is cheaper than 75.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
JHX's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 28.96.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.39, JHX is valued on the expensive side.
JHX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. JHX is cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
JHX is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.82, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.17
Fwd PE 19.39

4.2 Price Multiples

75.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than JHX, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, JHX is valued a bit cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 38.13
EV/EBITDA 14.11

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The excellent profitability rating of JHX may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.12
EPS Next 2Y5.18%
EPS Next 3Y10.12%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

JHX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.07%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.65, JHX pays a better dividend. On top of this JHX pays more dividend than 91.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
JHX's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.23.
Industry RankSector 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 2Y5.18%
EPS Next 3Y10.12%

JAMES HARDIE IND PLC-SP ADR

NYSE:JHX (11/21/2024, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 35.27 +0.34 (+0.97%)

34.93

-0.45 (-1.27%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryConstruction Materials
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Fwd PE 19.39
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ROA 10.3%
ROE 26.21%
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OM 23.67%
PM (TTM) 12.78%
GM 40.56%
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Debt/Equity 0.57
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Current Ratio 1.94
Quick Ratio 1.44
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EPS 1Y (TTM)16.43%
EPS 3Y16.09%
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