JAMES HARDIE IND PLC (JHX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:JHX - US47030M1062 - Common Stock
16.735 USD
-0.02 (-0.09%)
Taking everything into account, JHX scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. JHX was compared to 13 industry peers in the Construction Materials industry. JHX scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. JHX has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. This makes JHX very considerable for quality investing!
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.
In the past 5 years JHX always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 4.88%, JHX is not doing good in the industry: 61.54% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
JHX has a Return On Equity of 14.68%. This is in the better half of the industry: JHX outperforms 61.54% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.90%, JHX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for JHX is above the industry average of 9.88%.
The 3 year average ROIC (13.97%) for JHX is well above the current ROIC(8.90%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.88% | ||
| ROE | 14.68% | ||
| ROIC | 8.9% |
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 worse Profit Margin (8.75%) than 69.23% of its industry peers.
JHX's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 20.97%, JHX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.92% of the companies in the same industry.
JHX's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
JHX has a better Gross Margin (38.17%) than 92.31% of its industry peers.
JHX's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 20.97% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.75% | ||
| GM | 38.17% |
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.
The number of shares outstanding for JHX has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for JHX has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for JHX has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
JHX has an Altman-Z score of 2.68. This is not the best score and indicates that JHX is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.68, JHX is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.15% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of JHX is 5.89, which is a neutral value as it means it would take JHX, 5.89 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
JHX's Debt to FCF ratio of 5.89 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. JHX outperforms 61.54% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.12 is on the high side and indicates that JHX has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of JHX (1.12) is worse than 92.31% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.12 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.89 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.68 |
ROIC/WACC1.26
WACC7.07%
2.3 Liquidity
JHX has a Current Ratio of 3.76. This indicates that JHX is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 3.76, JHX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.31% of the companies in the same industry.
JHX has a Quick Ratio of 3.31. This indicates that JHX is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 3.31, JHX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.31% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.76 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.31 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for JHX have decreased strongly by -15.95% 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.
The Revenue has decreased by -4.74% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing by 8.27% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-15.95%
EPS 3Y2.07%
EPS 5Y13.73%
EPS Q2Q%-29.27%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.74%
Revenue growth 3Y2.37%
Revenue growth 5Y8.27%
Sales Q2Q%-9.28%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 12.17% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 15.32% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y-38.52%
EPS Next 2Y-12.64%
EPS Next 3Y-0.45%
EPS Next 5Y12.17%
Revenue Next Year20.05%
Revenue Next 2Y18.44%
Revenue Next 3Y16.45%
Revenue Next 5Y15.32%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same 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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 12.22, which indicates a correct valuation of JHX.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/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/Earnings ratio is at 25.91. JHX is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
JHX is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.68.
JHX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. JHX is cheaper than 76.92% 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 34.57.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.68 |
4.2 Price Multiples
JHX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. JHX is cheaper than 84.62% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, JHX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.77 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.18 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of JHX may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.89
EPS Next 2Y-12.64%
EPS Next 3Y-0.45%
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.
The stock price of JHX dropped by -42.26% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.96, 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 2.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 2Y-12.64%
EPS Next 3Y-0.45%
NYSE:JHX (11/14/2025, 3:00:08 PM)
16.735
-0.02 (-0.09%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryConstruction Materials
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners54.42%
Inst Owner Change17.64%
Ins Owners0.36%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap7.19B
Revenue(TTM)3.79B
Net Income(TTM)331.30M
Analysts74.12
Price Target25.2 (50.58%)
Short Float %31.66%
Short Ratio2.22
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)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-7.94%
Min EPS beat(2)-13.86%
Max EPS beat(2)-2.01%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.82%
Min EPS beat(4)-13.86%
Max EPS beat(4)6.34%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.94%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-1.29%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-1.79%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.31%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.1%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.51%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.16%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.1%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.51%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.76%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.04%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.22%
PT rev (1m)4.14%
PT rev (3m)-16.25%
EPS NQ rev (1m)5.59%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-29.16%
EPS NY rev (1m)6.7%
EPS NY rev (3m)-42%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)8.63%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)20.76%
Revenue NY rev (1m)4.45%
Revenue NY rev (3m)6.4%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.68 | ||
| P/S | 1.9 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.77 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.72 | ||
| P/B | 3.19 | ||
| P/tB | 3.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.18 |
EPS(TTM)1.37
EY8.19%
EPS(NY)1.14
Fwd EY6.81%
FCF(TTM)1
FCFY5.96%
OCF(TTM)1.92
OCFY11.46%
SpS8.81
BVpS5.25
TBVpS4.4
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.89
Graham Number12.72
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.88% | ||
| ROE | 14.68% | ||
| ROCE | 13.36% | ||
| ROIC | 8.9% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.53% | ||
| ROICexgc | 10.2% | ||
| OM | 20.97% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.75% | ||
| GM | 38.17% | ||
| FCFM | 11.33% |
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-Score4
Asset Turnover0.56
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.12 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.89 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.48 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 177.48% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 10.45% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 81.11% | ||
| Profit Quality | 129.49% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.76 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.31 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.68 |
F-Score4
WACC7.07%
ROIC/WACC1.26
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)-15.95%
EPS 3Y2.07%
EPS 5Y13.73%
EPS Q2Q%-29.27%
EPS Next Y-38.52%
EPS Next 2Y-12.64%
EPS Next 3Y-0.45%
EPS Next 5Y12.17%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.74%
Revenue growth 3Y2.37%
Revenue growth 5Y8.27%
Sales Q2Q%-9.28%
Revenue Next Year20.05%
Revenue Next 2Y18.44%
Revenue Next 3Y16.45%
Revenue Next 5Y15.32%
EBIT growth 1Y-15.63%
EBIT growth 3Y1.83%
EBIT growth 5Y12.01%
EBIT Next Year28.33%
EBIT Next 3Y25.05%
EBIT Next 5Y24.62%
FCF growth 1Y162.39%
FCF growth 3Y-8.66%
FCF growth 5Y8.14%
OCF growth 1Y16.75%
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 6 / 10 to JHX.
What is the valuation status for JHX stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 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 7 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for JHX stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for JAMES HARDIE IND PLC (JHX) is 12.22 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.19.
How financially healthy is JAMES HARDIE IND PLC?
The financial health rating of JAMES HARDIE IND PLC (JHX) is 7 / 10.