JAMES HARDIE IND PLC (JHX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:JHX - US47030M1062 - Common Stock
19.95 USD
-0.06 (-0.3%)
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 has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. JHX has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. With these ratings, JHX could be worth investigating further for quality investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
JHX had positive earnings in the past year.
JHX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years JHX has been profitable.
JHX had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 4.88%, JHX is not doing good in the industry: 76.92% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
JHX has a Return On Equity of 14.68%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: JHX outperforms 53.85% of its industry peers.
JHX has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.90%. This is in the better half of the industry: JHX outperforms 69.23% of its industry peers.
JHX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 13.97%. This is above the industry average of 10.47%.
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 8.75%, JHX is doing worse than 76.92% of the companies in the same industry.
JHX's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
JHX's Operating Margin of 20.97% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. JHX outperforms 76.92% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of JHX has grown nicely.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 38.17%, JHX belongs to the best 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 | 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
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
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
JHX has an Altman-Z score of 2.86. 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.
JHX has a Altman-Z score (2.86) which is comparable to the rest of the 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 has a better Debt to FCF ratio (5.89) than 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.
JHX has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.12) than 92.31% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.12 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.89 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.86 |
ROIC/WACC1.26
WACC7.06%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 3.76 indicates that JHX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 3.76, JHX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.31% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 3.31 indicates that JHX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of JHX (3.31) is better than 92.31% of its industry peers.
| 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 13.73% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, JHX shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -4.74% in the last year.
JHX shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 8.27% yearly.
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
JHX is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 11.52% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, JHX will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 14.47% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-34.23%
EPS Next 2Y-8.35%
EPS Next 3Y-2.06%
EPS Next 5Y11.52%
Revenue Next Year15.21%
Revenue Next 2Y16.08%
Revenue Next 3Y15%
Revenue Next 5Y14.47%
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
JHX is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.56.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of JHX indicates a rather cheap valuation: JHX is cheaper than 84.62% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.43. JHX is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.89, the valuation of JHX can be described as correct.
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.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.87. JHX is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.89 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, JHX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 84.62% of the companies are valued more expensively.
JHX's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. JHX is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.99 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.56 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
JHX has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as JHX's earnings are expected to decrease with -2.06% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.06
EPS Next 2Y-8.35%
EPS Next 3Y-2.06%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
JHX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.07%.
The stock price of JHX dropped by -23.83% 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.
JHX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.12. JHX pays more dividend than 92.31% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.45, 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-8.35%
EPS Next 3Y-2.06%
NYSE:JHX (9/12/2025, 2:35:04 PM)
19.95
-0.06 (-0.3%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryConstruction Materials
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners55.56%
Inst Owner Change198.7%
Ins Owners0.11%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap8.58B
Analysts71.76
Price Target21.78 (9.17%)
Short Float %12.84%
Short Ratio0.88
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)-26.28%
PT rev (3m)-25.8%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-32.91%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-41.47%
EPS NY rev (1m)-37.96%
EPS NY rev (3m)-37.96%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)11.17%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)17.4%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.12%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.09%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.89 | ||
| P/S | 2.27 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.99 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.4 | ||
| P/B | 3.8 | ||
| P/tB | 4.54 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.56 |
EPS(TTM)1.37
EY6.87%
EPS(NY)1.26
Fwd EY6.29%
FCF(TTM)1
FCFY5%
OCF(TTM)1.92
OCFY9.62%
SpS8.81
BVpS5.25
TBVpS4.4
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.06
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-3.58%
ROICexcg 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 | 2.86 |
F-Score4
WACC7.06%
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-34.23%
EPS Next 2Y-8.35%
EPS Next 3Y-2.06%
EPS Next 5Y11.52%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.74%
Revenue growth 3Y2.37%
Revenue growth 5Y8.27%
Sales Q2Q%-9.28%
Revenue Next Year15.21%
Revenue Next 2Y16.08%
Revenue Next 3Y15%
Revenue Next 5Y14.47%
EBIT growth 1Y-15.63%
EBIT growth 3Y1.83%
EBIT growth 5Y12.01%
EBIT Next Year36.44%
EBIT Next 3Y23.74%
EBIT Next 5Y24.65%
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%