JAMES HARDIE IND PLC (JHX) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:JHX • US47030M1062

23.13 USD
-0.76 (-3.18%)
Last: Mar 3, 2026, 02:53 PM
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Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to JHX. JHX was compared to 13 industry peers in the Construction Materials industry. While JHX is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. JHX is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • JHX had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year JHX had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In the past 5 years JHX has always been profitable.
  • 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M -500M

1.2 Ratios

  • JHX has a worse Return On Assets (0.86%) than 84.62% of its industry peers.
  • JHX's Return On Equity of 1.86% 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 Invested Capital of 3.75% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. JHX is outperformed by 76.92% 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 8.88%.
  • 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 RankSector 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%
JHX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICJHX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 -50 -100

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 2.70%, JHX is doing worse than 84.62% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of JHX has grown nicely.
  • JHX has a Operating Margin of 16.21%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: JHX outperforms 53.85% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of JHX has grown nicely.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 35.86%, JHX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.62% of the companies in the same industry.
  • JHX's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
JHX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsJHX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40

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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.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, JHX has less shares outstanding
  • The debt/assets ratio for JHX has been reduced compared to a year ago.
JHX Yearly Shares OutstandingJHX Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 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 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

2.2 Solvency

  • JHX has an Altman-Z score of 1.56. This is a bad value and indicates that JHX is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • JHX has a Altman-Z score of 1.56. This is in the lower half of the industry: JHX underperforms 61.54% of its industry peers.
  • JHX has a debt to FCF ratio of 22.60. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as JHX would need 22.60 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • JHX has a worse Debt to FCF ratio (22.60) than 61.54% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.73 indicates that JHX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • JHX has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.73) than 84.62% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.73
Debt/FCF 22.6
Altman-Z 1.56
ROIC/WACC0.51
WACC7.31%
JHX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFJHX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M -500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.54 indicates that JHX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • JHX has a worse Current ratio (1.54) than 61.54% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.95 indicates that JHX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • JHX has a Quick ratio of 0.95. This is in the lower half of the industry: JHX underperforms 69.23% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.54
Quick Ratio 0.95
JHX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesJHX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 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 -24.84% 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.
  • Looking at the last year, JHX shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 12.59% in the last year.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 8.27% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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 8.28% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 13.09% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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.
  • 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.
JHX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesJHX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 2B 4B 6B 8B
JHX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesJHX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 14.83, the valuation of JHX can be described as correct.
  • 100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than JHX, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.13, JHX is valued a bit cheaper.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.76, the valuation of JHX can be described as correct.
  • JHX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. JHX is cheaper than 84.62% of the companies in the same industry.
  • JHX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 28.11.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.83
Fwd PE 13.76
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

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of JHX indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: JHX is cheaper than 61.54% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, JHX is valued a bit more expensive than 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 47.62
EV/EBITDA 13.27
JHX Per share dataJHX EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10

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)1.08
EPS Next 2Y-8.79%
EPS Next 3Y2.22%

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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.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.08, 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 1.82.
Industry RankSector 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
JHX Yearly Dividends per shareJHX Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2021 2022 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

DP0%
EPS Next 2Y-8.79%
EPS Next 3Y2.22%
JHX Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendJHX Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M -200M 400M -400M 600M

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JAMES HARDIE IND PLC

NYSE:JHX (3/3/2026, 2:53:08 PM)

23.13

-0.76 (-3.18%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryConstruction Materials
Earnings (Last)02-11
Earnings (Next)05-18
Inst Owners48.08%
Inst Owner Change15.39%
Ins Owners0.14%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap9.94B
Revenue(TTM)4.40B
Net Income(TTM)119.10M
Analysts78.82
Price Target29.54 (27.71%)
Short Float %27.48%
Short Ratio2.8
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)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)15.16%
PT rev (3m)18.51%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.21%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.28%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.99%
EPS NY rev (3m)14.7%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.11%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.11%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.85%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.2%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.83
Fwd PE 13.76
P/S 2.26
P/FCF 47.62
P/OCF 16.55
P/B 1.55
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 13.27
EPS(TTM)1.56
EY6.74%
EPS(NY)1.68
Fwd EY7.27%
FCF(TTM)0.49
FCFY2.1%
OCF(TTM)1.4
OCFY6.04%
SpS10.24
BVpS14.88
TBVpS-4.54
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.08
Graham Number22.85
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 1.56
F-Score3
WACC7.31%
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)-24.84%
EPS 3Y2.07%
EPS 5Y13.73%
EPS Q2Q%-33.33%
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 Year44.44%
EBIT Next 3Y26.85%
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 14.83 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.55.


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.