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JAMES HARDIE IND PLC (JHX) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:JHX - US47030M1062 - Common Stock

19.48 USD
-0.53 (-2.65%)
Last: 12/8/2025, 5:23:23 PM
19.48 USD
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After Hours: 12/8/2025, 5:23:23 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall JHX gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated JHX against 13 industry peers in the Construction Materials industry. There are concerns on the financial health of JHX while its profitability can be described as average. JHX is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
JHX had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years JHX had a positive operating cash flow.
JHX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFJHX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M -500M

1.2 Ratios

JHX's Return On Assets of 1.37% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. JHX is outperformed by 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.
The Return On Invested Capital of JHX (3.80%) 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 9.36%.
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 RankSector 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%
JHX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICJHX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 -50 -100

1.3 Margins

JHX has a Profit Margin of 4.67%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: JHX underperforms 84.62% of its industry peers.
JHX's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
JHX has a Operating Margin of 17.93%. This is in the better half of the industry: JHX outperforms 61.54% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of JHX has grown nicely.
JHX has a Gross Margin of 36.27%. This is amongst the best in the industry. JHX outperforms 92.31% of its industry peers.
JHX's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
JHX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsJHX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40

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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.
Compared to 1 year ago, JHX has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for JHX has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, JHX has an improved debt to assets ratio.
JHX Yearly Shares OutstandingJHX Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M
JHX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsJHX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

2.2 Solvency

JHX has an Altman-Z score of 1.38. 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 1.38 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. JHX is outperformed by 69.23% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of JHX is 17.06, which is on the high side as it means it would take JHX, 17.06 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
JHX has a Debt to FCF ratio of 17.06. This is in the lower half of the industry: JHX underperforms 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.
The Debt to Equity ratio of JHX (0.80) is worse than 84.62% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.8
Debt/FCF 17.06
Altman-Z 1.38
ROIC/WACC0.54
WACC7.07%
JHX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFJHX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M -500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.79 indicates that JHX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of JHX (1.79) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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 53.85% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.79
Quick Ratio 1.23
JHX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesJHX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for JHX have decreased strongly by -19.62% in the last year.
JHX shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 13.73% yearly.
JHX shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 4.60%.
Measured over the past years, JHX shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 8.27% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-19.62%
EPS 3Y2.07%
EPS 5Y13.73%
EPS Q2Q%-27.78%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.6%
Revenue growth 3Y2.37%
Revenue growth 5Y8.27%
Sales Q2Q%34.49%

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 8.91% yearly.
JHX is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 13.86% yearly.
EPS Next Y-30.86%
EPS Next 2Y-9.25%
EPS Next 3Y1.83%
EPS Next 5Y8.91%
Revenue Next Year22.84%
Revenue Next 2Y19.02%
Revenue Next 3Y15.96%
Revenue Next 5Y13.86%

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.
JHX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesJHX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2B 4B 6B 8B
JHX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesJHX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 11.39 indicates a reasonable valuation of JHX.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, JHX is valued cheaper than 92.31% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.49. JHX is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
JHX is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.82.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, JHX is valued cheaper than 92.31% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of JHX to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.69), we can say JHX is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.39
Fwd PE 11.82
JHX Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsJHX Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

JHX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of JHX indicates a rather cheap valuation: JHX is cheaper than 92.31% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 27.92
EV/EBITDA 12.7
JHX Per share dataJHX EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of JHX may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.83
EPS Next 2Y-9.25%
EPS Next 3Y1.83%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.07%, JHX has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
JHX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.75. JHX pays more dividend than 92.31% of the companies in the same industry.
JHX's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.31.
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
JHX Yearly Dividends per shareJHX Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2021 2022 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

DP0%
EPS Next 2Y-9.25%
EPS Next 3Y1.83%
JHX Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendJHX Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M -200M 400M -400M 600M

JAMES HARDIE IND PLC

NYSE:JHX (12/8/2025, 5:23:23 PM)

After market: 19.48 0 (0%)

19.48

-0.53 (-2.65%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryConstruction Materials
Earnings (Last)11-18 2025-11-18/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-17 2026-02-17/bmo
Inst Owners50.04%
Inst Owner Change92.41%
Ins Owners0.38%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap8.37B
Revenue(TTM)4.12B
Net Income(TTM)192.10M
Analysts78.82
Price Target24.48 (25.67%)
Short Float %22.23%
Short Ratio2.03
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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)-1.34%
PT rev (3m)12.4%
EPS NQ rev (1m)84.37%
EPS NQ rev (3m)46.57%
EPS NY rev (1m)50.62%
EPS NY rev (3m)40.8%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.98%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.96%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.33%
Revenue NY rev (3m)6.62%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.39
Fwd PE 11.82
P/S 2.03
P/FCF 27.92
P/OCF 12.09
P/B 1.32
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 12.7
EPS(TTM)1.71
EY8.78%
EPS(NY)1.65
Fwd EY8.46%
FCF(TTM)0.7
FCFY3.58%
OCF(TTM)1.61
OCFY8.27%
SpS9.58
BVpS14.71
TBVpS-4.76
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.83
Graham Number23.79
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 1.38
F-Score3
WACC7.07%
ROIC/WACC0.54
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)-19.62%
EPS 3Y2.07%
EPS 5Y13.73%
EPS Q2Q%-27.78%
EPS Next Y-30.86%
EPS Next 2Y-9.25%
EPS Next 3Y1.83%
EPS Next 5Y8.91%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.6%
Revenue growth 3Y2.37%
Revenue growth 5Y8.27%
Sales Q2Q%34.49%
Revenue Next Year22.84%
Revenue Next 2Y19.02%
Revenue Next 3Y15.96%
Revenue Next 5Y13.86%
EBIT growth 1Y-19.01%
EBIT growth 3Y1.83%
EBIT growth 5Y12.01%
EBIT Next Year40.9%
EBIT Next 3Y26.66%
EBIT Next 5Y24.03%
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 for JHX stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to JAMES HARDIE IND PLC (JHX). This can be considered as Undervalued.


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 11.39 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.32.


How financially healthy is JAMES HARDIE IND PLC?

The financial health rating of JAMES HARDIE IND PLC (JHX) is 3 / 10.