JAMES HARDIE IND PLC (JHX) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:JHX • US47030M1062
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21.75 USD
+1.67 (+8.32%)
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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
- JHX had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year JHX had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years JHX has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years JHX had a positive operating cash flow.
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.
- With a Return On Equity value of 1.86%, JHX is not doing good in the industry: 84.62% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- JHX has a Return On Invested Capital of 3.75%. This is in the lower half of the industry: JHX underperforms 69.23% of its industry peers.
- JHX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 13.97%. This is significantly above the industry average of 8.79%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (13.97%) for JHX is well above the current ROIC(3.75%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| 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
- The Profit Margin of JHX (2.70%) is worse than 76.92% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of JHX has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 16.21%, JHX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of JHX has grown nicely.
- JHX's Gross Margin of 35.86% is amongst the best of the industry. JHX outperforms 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. 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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, JHX has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.48, we must say that JHX is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- JHX has a Altman-Z score of 1.48. This is in the lower half of the industry: JHX underperforms 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.
- JHX's Debt to FCF ratio of 22.60 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. JHX is outperformed by 69.23% of its industry peers.
- 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 | 1.48 |
ROIC/WACC0.52
WACC7.26%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.54 indicates that JHX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.54, JHX is doing worse than 69.23% 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.
- 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.
- Looking at the last year, JHX shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 12.59% in the last year.
- 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)-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
- JHX is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.19% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, JHX will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 13.32% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-25.35%
EPS Next 2Y-7.13%
EPS Next 3Y2.79%
EPS Next 5Y8.19%
Revenue Next Year24.34%
Revenue Next 2Y19.32%
Revenue Next 3Y15.94%
Revenue Next 5Y13.32%
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
- 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. JHX Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.94, JHX is valued correctly.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, JHX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- JHX's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.87.
- JHX is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.48.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of JHX indicates a rather cheap valuation: JHX is cheaper than 92.31% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 38.51. JHX is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.94 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.48 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 69.23% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than JHX, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- 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 | 44.78 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.43 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- JHX has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.02
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%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.30, 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 1.81, 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-7.13%
EPS Next 3Y2.79%
JHX Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
21.75
+1.67 (+8.32%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryConstruction Materials
Earnings (Last)02-11 2026-02-11/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-18 2026-05-18/amc
Inst Owners30.15%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.06%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap9.35B
Revenue(TTM)4.40B
Net Income(TTM)119.10M
Analysts80
Price Target30.15 (38.62%)
Short Float %31.12%
Short Ratio2.85
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)-0.75%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.51%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.11%
EPS NY rev (3m)8.56%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.21%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.32%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.37%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.22%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.94 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.48 | ||
| P/S | 2.12 | ||
| P/FCF | 44.78 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.56 | ||
| P/B | 1.46 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.43 |
EPS(TTM)1.56
EY7.17%
EPS(NY)1.74
Fwd EY8.01%
FCF(TTM)0.49
FCFY2.23%
OCF(TTM)1.4
OCFY6.43%
SpS10.24
BVpS14.88
TBVpS-4.54
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.02
Graham Number22.8543 (5.08%)
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 | 1.48 |
F-Score3
WACC7.26%
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 5Y8.19%
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 5Y13.32%
EBIT growth 1Y-19.24%
EBIT growth 3Y1.83%
EBIT growth 5Y12.01%
EBIT Next Year45.36%
EBIT Next 3Y26.73%
EBIT Next 5Y21.67%
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
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 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 13.94 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.46.
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.