JAMES HARDIE INDUSTRIES/$JHX
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About JAMES HARDIE INDUSTRIES
James Hardie is a manufacturer of fiber cement-based building products, selling primarily to the residential construction industry. North America is the primary geography, generating about 80% of group earnings. Here, it is the largest manufacturer of fiber cement, which is mainly used for exterior siding on houses. Following the Azek acquisition in 2025, it also produces wooden composite decking materials, siding trims, and accessories for outdoor areas including stair and deck railing. Businesses in Australia, New Zealand, and Europe, make up the rest of earnings.
Ticker
$JHX
Sector
Primary listing
NYSE
Employees
6,000
Headquarters
Dublin, Ireland
Website
JHX Metrics
BasicAdvanced
$13B
28.39
$0.77
0.81
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Price and volume
Market cap
$13B
Beta
0.81
52-week high
$29.83
52-week low
$17.85
Average daily volume
6.5M
Financial strength
Current ratio
3.76
Quick ratio
0.854
Long term debt to equity
114.71
Total debt to equity
115.676
Interest coverage (TTM)
19.26%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
1,016.6
Gross margin (TTM)
38.17%
Net profit margin (TTM)
8.75%
Operating margin (TTM)
20.97%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
33.90%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$630,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
8.47%
Return on equity (TTM)
15.80%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
28.394
Price to revenue (TTM)
2.481
Price to book
6.34
Price to tangible book (TTM)
7.57
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
22.789
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
4.39%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
0.958
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
-4.74%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-33.62%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
0.12%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
8.54%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-11.90%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
0.67%
Bulls say / Bears say
The strategic purchase of Azek is projected to create at least $350 million in annual adjusted EBITDA synergies—$125 million in cost savings and $500 million in commercial benefits—boosting EPS in the first full fiscal year following the deal’s close. (Financial Times)
On a pro forma basis, the combined company is expected to generate around $6 billion in annual revenue and $1.8 billion in earnings, reinforcing James Hardie’s position as a leader in the exterior siding and outdoor-living building products markets. (Financial Times)
A dual listing on the New York Stock Exchange, in addition to its ASX listing, will expand access to U.S. institutional investors and could help boost valuation multiples. (Financial Times)
Q1 FY26 adjusted net income dropped to $126.9 million, below the Visible Alpha consensus estimate of $158.5 million, as North American sales fell 12% to $641.8 million due to soft U.S. housing demand. (Reuters)
Management cautioned that financially constrained homeowners are postponing major renovation projects like re-siding, and trimmed FY26 earnings guidance to $1.05–$1.15 billion, below the $1.23 billion consensus, citing ongoing affordability pressures. (Reuters)
The $1.7 billion private offering of senior notes to fund the Azek acquisition will increase James Hardie’s leverage and interest expense, adding risk while the housing market remains cyclical and weak. (Reuters)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 1 Oct 2025.
JHX News
AllArticlesVideos
James Hardie Announces Preliminary Second Quarter Results and Sees Improved Outlook for Siding & Trim
Business Wire2 weeks ago
James Hardie Industries Announces Appointment of Samara (Sam) Toole as CMO
Business Wire3 weeks ago
James Hardie Industries (JHX) Stock Plunges Amid Inventory “Destocking” Revelation -- Hagens Berman
Business Wire2 months ago
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for JAMES HARDIE INDUSTRIES stock?
JAMES HARDIE INDUSTRIES (JHX) has a market cap of $13B as of October 22, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for JAMES HARDIE INDUSTRIES stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for JAMES HARDIE INDUSTRIES (JHX) stock is 28.39 as of October 22, 2025.
Does JAMES HARDIE INDUSTRIES stock pay dividends?
No, JAMES HARDIE INDUSTRIES (JHX) stock does not pay dividends to its shareholders as of October 22, 2025.
When is the next JAMES HARDIE INDUSTRIES dividend payment date?
JAMES HARDIE INDUSTRIES (JHX) stock does not pay dividends to its shareholders.
What is the beta indicator for JAMES HARDIE INDUSTRIES?
JAMES HARDIE INDUSTRIES (JHX) has a beta rating of 0.81. This means that it is less volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 0.5 would mean it moves half as much as the market.