JAMES HARDIE IND PLC (JHX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:JHX • US47030M1062
24.5 USD
-0.58 (-2.31%)
Last: Feb 23, 2026, 03:34 PM
Overall JHX gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated JHX against 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 decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year JHX was profitable.
- 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
- JHX has a worse Return On Assets (0.86%) than 84.62% of its industry peers.
- JHX has a worse Return On Equity (1.86%) than 84.62% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of JHX (3.75%) is worse than 84.62% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for JHX is above the industry average of 9.06%.
- 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
- JHX has a Profit Margin of 2.70%. 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.
- JHX has a Operating Margin (16.21%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- JHX's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- JHX has a better Gross Margin (35.86%) than 84.62% of its industry peers.
- 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. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so 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.
- The debt/assets ratio for JHX has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.60, we must say that JHX is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- JHX has a Altman-Z score of 1.60. This is in the lower half of the industry: JHX underperforms 61.54% 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.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of JHX (22.60) is worse than 61.54% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.73 indicates that JHX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of JHX (0.73) is worse than 84.62% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 22.6 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.6 |
ROIC/WACC0.51
WACC7.33%
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.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.54, JHX is doing worse than 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.95 indicates that JHX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.95, JHX is doing worse than 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.54 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.95 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- JHX shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -24.99%.
- JHX shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 13.73% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, JHX shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 12.59% 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)-24.99%
EPS 3Y2.07%
EPS 5Y13.73%
EPS Q2Q%-33.99%
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 quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.28% on average per year.
- JHX is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 13.09% yearly.
EPS Next Y-30.17%
EPS Next 2Y-8.79%
EPS Next 3Y2.22%
EPS Next 5Y8.28%
Revenue Next Year23.89%
Revenue Next 2Y19.48%
Revenue Next 3Y16.01%
Revenue Next 5Y13.09%
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- JHX is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.71.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of JHX indicates a rather cheap valuation: JHX is cheaper than 84.62% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of JHX to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.99), we can say JHX is valued slightly cheaper.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 14.57, which indicates a correct valuation of JHX.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, JHX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 92.31% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- JHX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 28.02.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.57 |
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 more expensive than the industry average as 61.54% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 50.44 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.73 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The decent profitability rating of JHX may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.14
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 2.07. JHX pays more dividend than 92.31% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, 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-8.79%
EPS Next 3Y2.22%
NYSE:JHX (2/23/2026, 3:34:06 PM)
24.5
-0.58 (-2.31%)
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 Change15.39%
Ins Owners0.14%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap10.53B
Revenue(TTM)4.40B
Net Income(TTM)119.10M
Analysts78.82
Price Target27.43 (11.96%)
Short Float %26.07%
Short Ratio2.64
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)0.11%
Min EPS beat(2)-3.09%
Max EPS beat(2)3.3%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-3.91%
Min EPS beat(4)-13.86%
Max EPS beat(4)3.3%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-1.13%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)0.71%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-1.47%
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)6.93%
PT rev (3m)10.05%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.21%
EPS NQ rev (3m)18.12%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.99%
EPS NY rev (3m)14.7%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.11%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.42%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.85%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.2%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.57 | ||
| P/S | 2.39 | ||
| P/FCF | 50.44 | ||
| P/OCF | 17.53 | ||
| P/B | 1.65 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.73 |
EPS(TTM)1.56
EY6.37%
EPS(NY)1.68
Fwd EY6.86%
FCF(TTM)0.49
FCFY1.98%
OCF(TTM)1.4
OCFY5.7%
SpS10.24
BVpS14.88
TBVpS-4.54
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.14
Graham Number22.85
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 | 1.6 |
F-Score3
WACC7.33%
ROIC/WACC0.51
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)-24.99%
EPS 3Y2.07%
EPS 5Y13.73%
EPS Q2Q%-33.99%
EPS Next Y-30.17%
EPS Next 2Y-8.79%
EPS Next 3Y2.22%
EPS Next 5Y8.28%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.59%
Revenue growth 3Y2.37%
Revenue growth 5Y8.27%
Sales Q2Q%30.05%
Revenue Next Year23.89%
Revenue Next 2Y19.48%
Revenue Next 3Y16.01%
Revenue Next 5Y13.09%
EBIT growth 1Y-19.24%
EBIT growth 3Y1.83%
EBIT growth 5Y12.01%
EBIT Next Year40.9%
EBIT Next 3Y26.66%
EBIT Next 5Y21.8%
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 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 4 / 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 15.71 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.65.
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.