James Hardie Industries plc JHX R3K
Company Overview
James Hardie Industries plc engages in the manufacture and sale of fiber cement, fiber gypsum, and cement bonded boards in the United States, Australia, Europe, and New Zealand. It operates through four segments: Siding & Trim, Deck, Rail & Accessories, Australia & New Zealand, and Europe. The Siding & Trim segment manufactures fiber cement and PVC siding and trim products, mouldings, interior linings, and accessories under brands such as Hardie, AZEK Exteriors, and Versatex are used in both residential new construction and repair and remodel applications. The Deck, Rail & Accessories segment produces decking, railing, cladding, pergolas, cabanas, and related accessories, including wood-alternative decking and railing solutions offered under the TimberTech, ULTRALOX, and INTEX brands, as well as functional and decorative outdoor accessories, including drink rails, structural mounting posts, lighting systems and gate kits; and adjustable louvered pergola systems through StruXure. The Australia & New Zealand segment manufactures and sells fiber cement products for residential and commercial applications, including exterior cladding, interior wall linings, flooring, eaves and soffits, and façade systems, primarily under the Hardie brand. The Europe segment produces fiber gypsum products and cement-bonded boards under the fermacell brand, and fiber cement products under the Hardie brand, serving residential and commercial repair, remodel, and new construction markets. The company offers its products through a network of specialty building products distributors, lumberyards, and home improvement retailers to builder's merchants, remodelers, DIY stores, and professional contractors. James Hardie Industries plc was founded in 1888 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.
Why Investors Should Care
Operating margin of 16.1% supports profitability.
Generates positive free cash flow, funding growth and shareholder returns internally.
Recent Developments
- Mar 2026 Revenue of $4.84B (+24.7% YoY); net profit $104.00M.
- Trailing 12 Months Year-on-year growth — revenue +63.9%, earnings +23.4%.
- 5-Year Trend Long-term compounding — revenue CAGR 8.6%, profit CAGR -41.2%.
Growth & Price Performance
Compounded Sales Growth
| 5 Years: | 8.59% |
| 1 Year: | 63.90% |
Compounded Profit Growth
| 5 Years: | -41.22% |
| 1 Year: | 23.40% |
Stock Price Performance
| 1 Year: | +0.67% |
| 6 Months: | +39.34% |
| 3 Months: | +32.77% |
| 1 Month: | -1.22% |
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- RSI (14)54.99 · Neutral
P/E of 135.73 is above the sector median of 22.16 — pricier than peers.
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Technical Trend
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Fundamental Growth Charts
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PROS
- Generates positive free cash flow.
- In a confirmed uptrend (50-DMA above 200-DMA).
CONS
- Trading at a high P/E of 135.7.
- Earnings shrank at -41.2% CAGR over 5 years.
* The pros and cons are auto-generated from financial metrics.
Valuation
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Profitability & Returns
Balance Sheet & Liquidity
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Financial Snapshot
Peer comparison
Peer companies in the same sector (Basic Materials).
| # | Name | CMP $ | P/E | Mkt Cap | Div Yld % | ROCE % | ROE % | Rev CAGR 5Y % | Profit CAGR 5Y % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JHX James Hardie Industries plc R3K | 29.86 | 135.73 | $17.33B | 0.00% | 5.77% | 3.31% | 8.59% | -41.22% |
| 2 | LIN Linde plc NDXSPXR3K | 468.38 | 30.22 | $215.91B | 1.40% | 12.46% | 18.40% | 13.90% | 18.47% |
| 3 | SCCO Southern Copper Corporation R3K | 208.56 | 31.27 | $176.10B | 2.24% | 36.40% | 49.90% | 8.32% | 3.80% |
| 4 | NEM Newmont Corporation SPXR3K | 127.09 | 16.01 | $133.91B | 0.84% | - | 25.91% | 6.53% | 20.15% |
| 5 | RIO Rio Tinto Group | 103.83 | 14.07 | $130.27B | 4.78% | 13.65% | 19.31% | 1.24% | -7.00% |
| 6 | FCX Freeport-McMoRan Inc. SPXR3K | 76.62 | 37.56 | $110.03B | 0.78% | 12.50% | 14.75% | 1.35% | -1.26% |
| 7 | AEM Agnico Eagle Mines Limited | 201.84 | 17.27 | $102.20B | 0.88% | 19.78% | 22.97% | 27.53% | 88.11% |
| 8 | SHW The Sherwin-Williams Company SPXR3K | 326.09 | 30.05 | $79.16B | 1.00% | 21.93% | 65.12% | 6.18% | 8.26% |
| 9 | ECL Ecolab Inc. SPXR3K | 278.11 | 37.33 | $77.96B | 1.05% | 15.10% | 21.96% | 6.55% | 9.74% |
Financial Statements Quarterly Results · Profit & Loss · Balance Sheet · Cash Flows · Ratios
Quarterly Results
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Dec 2024 | Mar 2025 | Jun 2025 | Sep 2025 | Dec 2025 | Mar 2026 | Jun 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | - | 971.50M | 899.90M | 1.29B | 1.24B | 1.40B | 1.47B |
| Cost of Revenue | - | 598.70M | 563.00M | 871.10M | 791.60M | 880.50M | - |
| Gross Profit | - | 372.80M | 336.90M | 421.10M | 448.20M | 523.40M | 548.70M |
| Operating Expenses | - | 164.20M | 168.20M | 266.60M | 266.30M | 306.00M | - |
| Operating Income | - | 208.60M | 168.70M | 154.50M | 181.90M | 217.40M | 217.70M |
| EBITDA | - | 94.10M | 225.20M | 151.80M | 323.80M | 271.70M | - |
| Interest Expense | 3.80M | - | - | 65.40M | 65.60M | 62.30M | - |
| Pretax Income | - | 58.80M | 89.70M | -40.00M | 110.60M | 46.40M | - |
| Tax Provision | - | 15.20M | 27.10M | 15.80M | 41.90M | 17.90M | - |
| Net Income | - | 43.60M | 62.60M | -55.80M | 68.70M | 28.50M | 104.30M |
| Diluted EPS | 0.33 | - | 0.15 | -0.10 | 0.12 | - | 0.18 |
| R&D Expense | - | - | 12.10M | - | - | - | 15.40M |
Profit & Loss (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | - | 3.78B | 3.94B | 3.88B | 4.84B |
| Cost of Revenue | - | 2.47B | 2.35B | 2.37B | 3.11B |
| Gross Profit | - | 1.31B | 1.59B | 1.50B | 1.73B |
| Operating Expenses | - | 533.60M | 649.20M | 644.70M | 1.01B |
| Operating Income | - | 778.40M | 939.20M | 860.30M | 722.50M |
| EBITDA | - | 933.10M | 955.10M | 871.90M | 931.30M |
| Interest Expense | - | 37.00M | 15.30M | 10.30M | 231.10M |
| Pretax Income | - | 723.50M | 754.80M | 645.40M | 206.70M |
| Tax Provision | - | 211.50M | 244.60M | 221.40M | 102.70M |
| Net Income | - | 512.00M | 510.20M | 424.00M | 104.00M |
| Diluted EPS | 1.03 | 1.15 | 1.16 | 0.98 | - |
| R&D Expense | - | - | 47.00M | 48.50M | 60.70M |
Balance Sheet (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | - | 4.48B | 4.91B | 5.23B | 13.69B |
| Current Assets | - | 1.08B | 1.43B | 1.70B | 1.83B |
| Cash & Equivalents | - | 113.00M | 365.00M | 562.70M | 269.20M |
| Inventory | - | 344.20M | 337.80M | 347.10M | 635.70M |
| Receivables | - | 298.60M | 312.70M | 328.90M | 441.00M |
| Total Liabilities | - | 2.87B | 3.05B | 3.07B | 7.26B |
| Current Liabilities | - | 697.30M | 797.70M | 810.20M | 1.16B |
| Long Term Debt | - | 1.06B | 1.12B | 1.11B | 4.49B |
| Total Debt | - | 1.14B | 1.20B | 1.21B | 4.79B |
| Total Equity | - | 1.61B | 1.86B | 2.16B | 6.43B |
| Shares Outstanding | - | 442.06M | 433.78M | 429.82M | 580.17M |
Cash Flows (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | - | 607.60M | 914.20M | 802.80M | 589.80M |
| Investing Cash Flow | - | -660.10M | -470.50M | -446.70M | -4.21B |
| Financing Cash Flow | - | -25.40M | -210.10M | -165.90M | 3.35B |
| Capital Expenditure | - | -599.80M | -468.80M | -443.20M | -390.00M |
| Free Cash Flow | - | 7.80M | 445.40M | 359.60M | 199.80M |
| Net Change in Cash | - | -77.90M | 233.60M | 190.20M | -267.80M |
| Share Buybacks | - | - | 271.40M | 149.90M | 0 |
Ratios (Annual)
Figures in %.
| Metric | Mar 2022 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin % | - | 34.7% | 40.4% | 38.8% | 35.8% |
| Operating Margin % | - | 20.6% | 23.9% | 22.2% | 14.9% |
| Net Margin % | - | 13.6% | 13.0% | 10.9% | 2.2% |
| ROE % | - | 31.8% | 27.4% | 19.6% | 1.6% |
| ROCE % | - | 20.6% | 22.8% | 19.5% | 5.8% |
Shareholding Pattern
Top Institutional Holders
| # | Holder | % Held | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wellington Management Group, LLP | 7.04% | 40.84M | $1.05B |
| 2 | FMR, LLC | 6.51% | 37.79M | $975.75M |
| 3 | D1 Capital Partners, LP | 4.75% | 27.55M | $711.23M |
| 4 | Millennium Management Llc | 2.43% | 14.09M | $363.76M |
| 5 | Invesco Ltd. | 2.05% | 11.91M | $307.61M |
| 6 | Massachusetts Financial Services Co. | 1.85% | 10.73M | $277.06M |
| 7 | Alyeska Investment Group, L.p. | 1.51% | 8.74M | $225.61M |
| 8 | JPMORGAN CHASE & CO | 1.07% | 6.21M | $160.23M |
| 9 | Slate Path Capital, LP | 1.04% | 6.02M | $155.46M |
| 10 | Hill City Capital, Lp | 0.99% | 5.72M | $147.79M |
Analyst View
Analyst aggregate. Targets and ratings update periodically; not investment advice.
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JHX — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current share price of James Hardie Industries plc (JHX)?
As of 2026-09-19 21:16 PDT, James Hardie Industries plc (JHX) trades at $29.86 on NYSE. Its 52-week range is $16.69 to $31.08.
What is the market capitalisation of JHX?
James Hardie Industries plc (JHX) has a market capitalisation of $17.33B on NYSE.
What is the P/E ratio of JHX?
JHX trades at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 135.73. The industry average P/E is 22.16. Its price-to-book (P/B) ratio is 2.29.
What is the return on equity (ROE) of JHX?
JHX has a return on equity (ROE) of 3.31%. Its return on capital employed (ROCE) is 5.77%.
Is JHX a good stock to buy?
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