JAMES HARDIE IND PLC (JHX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:JHX - US47030M1062 - Common Stock
24.025 USD
+0.8 (+3.47%)
Taking everything into account, JHX scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. 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.
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.
- 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
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 1.37%, JHX is doing worse than 84.62% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 3.04%, JHX is doing worse than 84.62% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a Return On Invested Capital value of 3.80%, JHX is not doing good in the industry: 84.62% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for JHX is above the industry average of 9.37%.
- 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 Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- With a Profit Margin value of 4.67%, JHX is not doing good in the industry: 84.62% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- JHX's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- JHX's Operating Margin of 17.93% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. JHX outperforms 61.54% of its industry peers.
- JHX's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 36.27%, JHX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.31% of the companies in the same industry.
- JHX's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
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.
- Compared to 5 years ago, JHX has less shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for JHX has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.49, we must say that JHX is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- JHX has a Altman-Z score of 1.49. This is in the lower half of the industry: JHX underperforms 69.23% of its industry peers.
- JHX has a debt to FCF ratio of 17.06. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as JHX would need 17.06 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 17.06, JHX is not doing good in the industry: 61.54% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- JHX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.80. This is a neutral value indicating JHX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.80, JHX is doing worse than 84.62% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.8 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 17.06 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.49 |
ROIC/WACC0.52
WACC7.26%
2.3 Liquidity
- JHX has a Current Ratio of 1.79. This is a normal value and indicates that JHX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- JHX has a Current ratio (1.79) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- JHX has a Quick Ratio of 1.23. This is a normal value and indicates that JHX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- JHX has a Quick ratio (1.23) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.79 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.23 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for JHX have decreased strongly by -19.62% in the last year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 13.73% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- JHX shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 4.60%.
- The Revenue has been growing by 8.27% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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-30.56%
EPS Next 2Y-8.76%
EPS Next 3Y2.2%
EPS Next 5Y8.91%
Revenue Next Year22.84%
Revenue Next 2Y19.02%
Revenue Next 3Y15.96%
Revenue Next 5Y13.86%
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.
- 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
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 14.05, the valuation of JHX can be described as correct.
- 92.31% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than JHX, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.94. JHX is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.42 indicates a correct valuation of JHX.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward 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/Forward Earnings ratio of JHX to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.94), we can say JHX is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.05 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.42 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as JHX.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of JHX indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: JHX is cheaper than 76.92% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 34.44 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.04 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The decent profitability rating of JHX may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.02
EPS Next 2Y-8.76%
EPS Next 3Y2.2%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- JHX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.07%.
- JHX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.08. 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 1.83.
| 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-8.76%
EPS Next 3Y2.2%
NYSE:JHX (1/21/2026, 3:20:09 PM)
24.025
+0.8 (+3.47%)
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 Owners48.08%
Inst Owner Change-0.3%
Ins Owners0.14%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap10.33B
Revenue(TTM)4.12B
Net Income(TTM)192.10M
Analysts78.82
Price Target25.65 (6.76%)
Short Float %16.93%
Short Ratio1.69
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)-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)4.78%
PT rev (3m)7.66%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)53.32%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.43%
EPS NY rev (3m)61.41%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.84%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)6.88%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.05 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.42 | ||
| P/S | 2.51 | ||
| P/FCF | 34.44 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.91 | ||
| P/B | 1.63 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.04 |
EPS(TTM)1.71
EY7.12%
EPS(NY)1.67
Fwd EY6.94%
FCF(TTM)0.7
FCFY2.9%
OCF(TTM)1.61
OCFY6.71%
SpS9.58
BVpS14.71
TBVpS-4.76
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.02
Graham Number23.79
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 1.49 |
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)-19.62%
EPS 3Y2.07%
EPS 5Y13.73%
EPS Q2Q%-27.78%
EPS Next Y-30.56%
EPS Next 2Y-8.76%
EPS Next 3Y2.2%
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 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.
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 14.05 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.63.
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 -30.56% in the next year.