(JHX) James Hardie Industries - Ratings and Ratios
Fiber Cement, Fiber Gypsum, Cement Bonded Boards
JHX EPS (Earnings per Share)
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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 | 11,661m |
| Sub-Industry | Construction Materials |
| IPO / Inception | 2000-01-03 |
JHX Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | -41.2% |
| Fundamental | 58.9% |
| Dividend Rating | 1.0% |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | -55.5% |
| Analyst Rating | 4.50 of 5 |
JHX Dividends
Currently no dividends paidJHX Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | -49% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | -83.2% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | 0.6% |
| CAGR 5y | -3.32% |
| CAGR/Max DD 3y | -0.06 |
| CAGR/Mean DD 3y | -0.24 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | -1.60 |
| Alpha | 0.15 |
| Beta | 0.311 |
| Volatility | 41.77% |
| Current Volume | 7441.5k |
| Average Volume 20d | 7576.4k |
| Stop Loss | 18.4 (-4%) |
| Signal | -1.29 |
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) 58.89
| 1. Piotroski 5.0pt = 0.0 |
| 2. FCF Yield 3.11% = 1.55 |
| 3. FCF Margin 11.33% = 2.83 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 1.13 = 1.90 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 3.25 = -2.07 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC (= 4.22)% = 5.27 |
| 7. RoE 15.60% = 1.30 |
| 8. Rev. Trend 6.93% = 0.52 |
| 9. EPS Trend -48.26% = -2.41 |
What is the price of JHX shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by -3.13%, over one month by -33.70%, over three months by -23.57% and over the past year by -47.20%.
Is James Hardie Industries a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of JHX is around 16.19 USD . This means that JHX is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -15.5%.
Is JHX a buy, sell or hold?
- 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 | 29 | 51.4% |
| Analysts Target Price | 29 | 51.4% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 17.7 | -7.9% |
Last update: 2025-09-17 04:35
JHX Fundamental Data Overview
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 391.6m USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 26.1558
P/E Forward = 31.8471
P/S = 3.0804
P/B = 5.1296
P/EG = 2.5263
Beta = 0.808
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 = 2.55b USD (Calculated: Short Term 21.8m + Long Term 2.52b)
Net Debt = 2.22b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 13.82b USD (11.66b + Debt 2.55b - CCE 391.6m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 8.11 (Ebit TTM 561.9m / Interest Expense TTM 69.3m)
FCF Yield = 3.11% (FCF TTM 429.0m / Enterprise Value 13.82b)
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)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 6.99 (Enterprise Value 13.82b / Book Value Of Equity 1.98b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.48% (Interest Expense 37.8m / Debt 2.55b)
Taxrate = 34.30% (221.4m / 645.4m)
NOPAT = 369.1m (EBIT 561.9m * (1 - 34.30%))
Current Ratio = 3.76 (Total Current Assets 3.17b / Total Current Liabilities 843.6m)
Debt / Equity = 1.13 (Debt 2.55b / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 2.26b)
Debt / EBITDA = 3.25 (Net Debt 2.22b / EBITDA 784.8m)
Debt / FCF = 5.94 (Debt 2.55b / FCF TTM 429.0m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 2.12b (last 4 quarters mean)
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 / (Equity 2.12b + L.T.Debt 2.52b))
RoIC = 10.27% (NOPAT 369.1m / Invested Capital 3.59b)
WACC = 6.05% (E(11.66b)/V(14.21b) * Re(7.16%)) + (D(2.55b)/V(14.21b) * Rd(1.48%) * (1-Tc(0.34)))
Shares Correlation 3-Years: -87.88 | Cagr: -0.31%
Discount Rate = 7.16% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.) -> floored to rf + ERP 8.05%
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 77.78% ; FCFE base≈414.8m ; Y1≈401.0m ; Y5≈397.5m
Fair Price DCF = 12.22 (DCF Value 7.08b / Shares Outstanding 579.0m; 5y FCF grow -4.56% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: -48.26 | EPS CAGR: -10.21% | SUE: 0.0 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: 6.93 | Revenue CAGR: -3.68% | SUE: -0.11 | # QB: 0
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