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James Hardie Industries plc (JHX) Stock Analysis

James Hardie Industries plc (JHX) is a Building Materials stock listed on NYSE and quoted in US Dollar.

JHX

$30.39

+$0.76 (+2.56%)

Sep 4, 2026 · Market close

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JHX Key Statistics

As of Sep 4, 2026
Trading
Open
$29.51
Previous Close
$29.63
Day's Range
29.41–30.43
52-Week Range
16.46–31.36
Volume
8.28M
BetaHow much the share price moves relative to the wider market. 1.0 moves in line with it; above 1.0 swings more, below 1.0 less.
1.04
Valuation
Market Cap
$17.64B
P/E Ratio
138.14
Forward P/EShare price divided by forecast earnings for the year ahead, rather than the year just past.
18.46
PEG RatioThe P/E ratio divided by the expected earnings growth rate. It puts a high P/E in the context of how fast profits are growing.
1.24
P/S ratioMarket value divided by annual revenue. Useful for companies that are not yet profitable, where a P/E cannot be calculated.
3.26
EPS (ttm)Profit attributable to each share over the last twelve months.
0.22
Financials (FY)
Revenue (FY)
$4.84B+24.71%
Net Income (FY)
$104.00M−75.47%
Profit marginThe share of revenue left as profit after all costs and taxes.
2.69%
Shares OutstandingThe total number of shares held by all investors. Market value is this figure multiplied by the share price.
580.52M
1-Year Return
+55.53%
Dividend and dates
Earnings Date
November 5, 2026estimated
Avg Volume
7.22M

Only metrics the company reports are shown. Data provided by Yahoo Finance via yfinance. Updated daily.

JHX Stock Return by Calendar Year

Calendar-year returns computed from daily closing prices. Partial years are shown muted and marked with an asterisk.

YearReturn
2026 (partial year)+46.46%
2025−32.65%
2024−20.33%
2023+115.55%
2022−55.39%
2021+41.67%
2020+51.02%
2019+71.62%
2018−31.53%
2017+13.54%
2016 (partial year)−1.64%

As of September 4, 2026.

JHX Revenue and Earnings by Fiscal Year

FY ends March
Fiscal yearRevenueNet incomeNet margin
2025$4.84B$104.00M2.2%
2024$3.88B$424.00M10.9%
2023$3.94B$510.20M13.0%
2022$3.78B$512.00M13.6%
Fiscal yearRevenueGross profitOperating incomeNet incomeNet margin
2025$4.84B$1.73B$722.50M$104.00M2.2%
2024$3.88B$1.51B$860.30M$424.00M10.9%
2023$3.94B$1.59B$939.20M$510.20M13.0%
2022$3.78B$1.31B$778.40M$512.00M13.6%

Annual figures as reported, in the company's reporting currency. As of March 31, 2026.

JHX Valuation vs Building Materials Median

Median of 19 stocks
MetricJHXBuilding Materials medianvs median
P/E138.1422.366.2x the median
P/S ratio3.261.7092% above
Profit margin2.69%9.47%6.8 pts below

Medians across 19 Building Materials stocks that report the metric. Medians, not averages, so one outlier cannot move them. As of September 4, 2026.

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Analysis

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Company Overview

James Hardie Industries plc (JHX) is capitalised at $17.64B on the latest close. The company sits in the Basic Materials sector, in the Building Materials industry. The company reports 7,500 employees.

The 52-week range on file runs from $16.46 to $31.36. JHX last closed at $30.39 on September 4, 2026. That is +$0.76 (+2.56%) against the previous close. The latest close sits 84.63% above that 52-week low.

Financial Health

Fiscal 2025 revenue came to $4.84B. Against the prior fiscal year total of $3.88B, that is a change of +24.71%. Net income for the same year was $104.00M. That is −75.47% against the prior fiscal year. Profit margin runs at 2.69%. That is 6.8 percentage points below the Building Materials median of 9.47%. Trailing earnings per share are 0.22.

Across the 4 fiscal years on file, revenue moves from $3.78B in 2022 to $4.84B in 2025. Of those 4 years, 4 report positive net income.

Valuation Assessment

The trailing P/E ratio stands at 138.14. That is 6.2 times the Building Materials median of 22.37. The forward P/E on file is 18.46. The PEG ratio, which sets the P/E against expected earnings growth, reads 1.24. Measured against sales, the shares trade at 3.26 times revenue. On price-to-sales that is 92.26% above the Building Materials median of 1.7. 19 Building Materials companies report these metrics, and the medians quoted come from that group.

The trailing one-year price return is +55.53%. Measured over 10 years, that is +7.76% a year compounded. The reported beta is 1.04. Annualized volatility over the trailing 10 years is 40.81%.

Growth & Income

No dividend is on file for JHX.

The strongest complete calendar year on file is 2023 at +115.55%; the weakest is 2022 at −55.39%. Of the 9 complete calendar years on file, 5 finished higher. So far in 2026 the price is +46.46%.

Peer Comparison

James Hardie Industries plc (JHX) operates in the Building Materials industry. Here is how it compares to its closest peers by market capitalization:

Company Ticker Market Cap P/E Ratio
James Hardie Industries plc JHX $17.64B 138.1
CRH plc CRH $62.71B 16.3
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. MLM $36.56B 33.1
Vulcan Materials Company VMC $34.03B 30.7

The Building Materials industry average P/E ratio is 22.4x. James Hardie Industries plc trades at a P/E of 138.1.

Every figure above is read from this page's own data on each nightly rebuild. Informational only, not financial advice. As of September 4, 2026.

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About James Hardie Industries plc

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.

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