(JHX) James Hardie Industries - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: Ireland • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US47030M1062

Fiber Cement, Fiber Gypsum, Cement Bonded Boards

JHX EPS (Earnings per Share)

EPS (Earnings per Share) of JHX over the last years for every Quarter: "2020-09": 0.2, "2020-12": 0.2696, "2021-03": 0.28, "2021-06": 0.3011, "2021-09": 0.35, "2021-12": 0.35, "2022-03": 0.3979, "2022-06": 0.35, "2022-09": 0.39, "2022-12": 0.29, "2023-03": 0.33, "2023-06": 0.39, "2023-09": 0.41, "2023-12": 0.41, "2024-03": 0.1279, "2024-06": 0.3571, "2024-09": 0.1935, "2024-12": 0.3265, "2025-03": 0.1, "2025-06": 0.29, "2025-09": 0,

JHX Revenue

Revenue of JHX over the last years for every Quarter: 2020-09: 736.8, 2020-12: 738.6, 2021-03: 807, 2021-06: 843.3, 2021-09: 903.2, 2021-12: 900, 2022-03: 968.2, 2022-06: 1000.9, 2022-09: 997.6, 2022-12: 860.8, 2023-03: 917.8, 2023-06: 954.3, 2023-09: 998.8, 2023-12: 978.3, 2024-03: 1004.9, 2024-06: 991.9, 2024-09: 960.8, 2024-12: 953.3, 2025-03: 971.5, 2025-06: 899.9, 2025-09: null,

Description: JHX James Hardie Industries

James Hardie Industries PLC is a leading manufacturer of fiber cement, fiber gypsum, and cement-bonded building products, catering to the construction industry across various regions, including the United States, Australia, Europe, and New Zealand. The companys diverse product portfolio includes fiber cement interior linings, exterior siding products, and related accessories, serving both residential and commercial construction markets.

From a strategic perspective, James Hardie Industries operates through three key segments: North America Fiber Cement, Asia Pacific Fiber Cement, and Europe Building Products, allowing for focused regional management and tailored product offerings. The companys products are utilized in various applications, including residential repair and remodel, new construction, and commercial projects, indicating a robust demand profile.

To further evaluate James Hardies performance, key performance indicators (KPIs) such as revenue growth, gross margin, and operating margin can be examined. Notably, the companys return on equity (RoE) stands at 20.74%, indicating a strong ability to generate profits from shareholder equity. Additionally, the forward P/E ratio of 22.88 suggests that the companys future earnings growth is expected to be robust, although the current P/E ratio of 28.07 may indicate some potential for valuation adjustment.

Considering the companys financials and market position, potential areas for analysis include assessing the competitive landscape of the construction materials industry, evaluating James Hardies capacity for innovation and product development, and examining the impact of regional market trends on the companys sales and profitability. Key metrics to monitor include sales growth, market share, and the companys ability to maintain its pricing power in the face of changing market conditions.

JHX Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 13,066m
Sub-Industry Construction Materials
IPO / Inception 2000-01-03

JHX Stock Ratings

Growth Rating -31.6%
Fundamental 57.4%
Dividend Rating 1.0%
Return 12m vs S&P 500 -48.8%
Analyst Rating 4.50 of 5

JHX Dividends

Currently no dividends paid

JHX Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -54%
Growth Correlation 12m -82.3%
Growth Correlation 5y -6.8%
CAGR 5y 1.49%
CAGR/Max DD 3y (Calmar Ratio) 0.03
CAGR/Mean DD 3y (Pain Ratio) 0.08
Sharpe Ratio 12m -0.95
Alpha -55.43
Beta 0.828
Volatility 42.31%
Current Volume 3965.7k
Average Volume 20d 6159.6k
Stop Loss 20.8 (-4.1%)
Signal 0.06

Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 5.0

Net Income (331.3m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 227.1m TTM)
FCFTA 0.06 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -1.66pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp)
NWC/Revenue 61.50% (prev 17.56%; Δ 43.94pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp)
CFO/TA 0.12 (>3.0%) and CFO 824.6m > Net Income 331.3m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%)
Net Debt (2.22b) to EBITDA (784.8m) ratio: 2.83 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5)
Current Ratio 3.76 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active)
Outstanding Shares last Quarter (431.1m) change vs 12m ago -0.78% (target <= -2.0% for YES)
Gross Margin 38.17% (prev 40.56%; Δ -2.39pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0)
Asset Turnover 64.63% (prev 80.64%; Δ -16.01pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0)
Interest Coverage Ratio 8.11 (EBITDA TTM 784.8m / Interest Expense TTM 69.3m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3)

Altman Z'' 4.21

(A) 0.34 = (Total Current Assets 3.17b - Total Current Liabilities 843.6m) / Total Assets 6.79b
(B) 0.26 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 1.79b / Total Assets 6.79b
(C) 0.10 = EBIT TTM 561.9m / Avg Total Assets 5.86b
(D) 0.44 = Book Value of Equity 1.98b / Total Liabilities 4.53b
Total Rating: 4.21 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D)

ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 57.44

1. Piotroski 5.0pt = 0.0
2. FCF Yield 2.81% = 1.40
3. FCF Margin 11.33% = 2.83
4. Debt/Equity 1.16 = 1.87
5. Debt/Ebitda 2.83 = -1.51
6. ROIC - WACC (= 3.25)% = 4.06
7. RoE 15.60% = 1.30
8. Rev. Trend 6.93% = 0.52
9. EPS Trend -60.59% = -3.03

What is the price of JHX shares?

As of October 19, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 21.68 with a total of 3,965,700 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +1.83%, over one month by +13.15%, over three months by -18.37% and over the past year by -40.93%.

Is James Hardie Industries a good stock to buy?

Neither. Based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, James Hardie Industries is currently (October 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 57.44 and therefor a neutral outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of JHX is around 18.26 USD . This means that JHX is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -15.77%.

Is JHX a buy, sell or hold?

James Hardie Industries has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.50. Therefore, it is recommended to buy JHX.
  • Strong Buy: 1
  • Buy: 1
  • Hold: 0
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0

What are the forecasts/targets for the JHX price?

Issuer Target Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price 28 29.2%
Analysts Target Price 28 29.2%
ValueRay Target Price 20.2 -6.8%

Last update: 2025-10-17 02:29

JHX Fundamental Data Overview

Market Cap USD = 13.07b (13.07b USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
P/E Trailing = 29.2987
P/E Forward = 31.25
P/S = 3.4517
P/B = 5.0621
P/EG = 2.5263
Beta = 0.828
Revenue TTM = 3.79b USD
EBIT TTM = 561.9m USD
EBITDA TTM = 784.8m USD
Long Term Debt = 2.52b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 21.8m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 2.61b USD (from shortLongTermDebtTotal, last quarter)
Net Debt = 2.22b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 15.28b USD (13.07b + Debt 2.61b - CCE 391.6m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 8.11 (Ebit TTM 561.9m / Interest Expense TTM 69.3m)
FCF Yield = 2.81% (FCF TTM 429.0m / Enterprise Value 15.28b)
FCF Margin = 11.33% (FCF TTM 429.0m / Revenue TTM 3.79b)
Net Margin = 8.75% (Net Income TTM 331.3m / Revenue TTM 3.79b)
Gross Margin = 38.17% ((Revenue TTM 3.79b - Cost of Revenue TTM 2.34b) / Revenue TTM)
Gross Margin QoQ = 37.44% (prev 38.37%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 2.25 (Enterprise Value 15.28b / Total Assets 6.79b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.45% (Interest Expense 37.8m / Debt 2.61b)
Taxrate = 30.21% (27.1m / 89.7m)
NOPAT = 392.1m (EBIT 561.9m * (1 - 30.21%))
Current Ratio = 3.76 (Total Current Assets 3.17b / Total Current Liabilities 843.6m)
Debt / Equity = 1.16 (Debt 2.61b / totalStockholderEquity, last quarter 2.26b)
Debt / EBITDA = 2.83 (Net Debt 2.22b / EBITDA 784.8m)
Debt / FCF = 5.17 (Net Debt 2.22b / FCF TTM 429.0m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 2.12b (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = 4.88% (Net Income 331.3m / Total Assets 6.79b)
RoE = 15.60% (Net Income TTM 331.3m / Total Stockholder Equity 2.12b)
RoCE = 12.09% (EBIT 561.9m / Capital Employed (Equity 2.12b + L.T.Debt 2.52b))
RoIC = 10.91% (NOPAT 392.1m / Invested Capital 3.59b)
WACC = 7.66% (E(13.07b)/V(15.68b) * Re(8.99%) + D(2.61b)/V(15.68b) * Rd(1.45%) * (1-Tc(0.30)))
Discount Rate = 8.99% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Shares Correlation 3-Years: -33.33 | Cagr: -0.82%
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 74.33% ; FCFE base≈414.8m ; Y1≈401.0m ; Y5≈397.5m
Fair Price DCF = 10.32 (DCF Value 5.98b / Shares Outstanding 579.2m; 5y FCF grow -4.56% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: -60.59 | EPS CAGR: -57.34% | SUE: -1.86 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: 6.93 | Revenue CAGR: -3.68% | SUE: -0.11 | # QB: 0

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