James Hardie Industries plc.
JHX
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- James Hardie Industries is well-positioned in the building materials industry, benefiting from a growing demand for sustainable construction materials.
- Revenue increased by 5% compared to the prior quarter, reaching $1.5 billion.
- Gross margin remained strong at 37.2%, slightly down from 37.3% in the previous quarter.
- The company's high trailing P/E ratio of 102.12 suggests overvaluation compared to industry peers.
- Net income dropped significantly to $28.5 million in Q1 2026, down from $104.3 million in Q2 2026.
- The overall score indicates a 'Strong Sell' signal with a score of -16.00, reflecting bearish market trends.
Fundamentals
| Market cap | $14.60B | Enterprise value | $18.83B | Trailing P/E | 100.60 | Forward P/E | 15.70 |
| PEG | 1.24 | Price / book | 2.23 | Beta | 1.06 | Dividend yield | 0.00% |
| Revenue growth | 63.9% | Earnings growth | 23.4% | Gross margin | 36.8% | Operating margin | 16.1% |
| Profit margin | 2.7% | ROE | 3.3% | ROA | 5.2% | Debt / equity | 0.69 |
| Current ratio | 1.59 | Free cash flow | $2.16B | Analyst recommendation | strong_buy | Mean target | $35.22 |
| 52w high | $31.43 | 52w low | $16.46 |
Quarterly
| 2026-Q2 | 2026-Q1 | 2025-Q4 | 2025-Q3 | 2025-Q2 | 2025-Q1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.5B | $1.4B | $1.2B | $1.3B | $900M | — |
| Op margin | 16.1% | 15.5% | 14.7% | 12.0% | 18.7% | — |
| Net income | $104M | $28.5M | $68.7M | -$55.8M | $62.6M | — |
| Gross margin | 37.2% | 37.3% | 36.2% | 32.6% | 37.4% | — |
| Gross profit | $549M | $523M | $448M | $421M | $337M | — |
| Operating income | $238M | $217M | $182M | $155M | $169M | — |
- Revenue +5% vs prior quarter ($1.5B vs $1.4B).
- Gross margin 37.2% (was 37.3% prior quarter).
Yearly (6y)
| 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $4.8B | $3.9B | $3.9B | $3.8B | — |
| Op margin | 14.9% | 22.2% | 23.9% | 20.6% | — |
| Net income | $104M | $424M | $510M | $512M | — |
| Gross margin | 35.8% | 38.8% | 40.4% | 34.7% | — |
| Gross profit | $1.7B | $1.5B | $1.6B | $1.3B | — |
| Operating income | $723M | $860M | $939M | $778M | — |
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News
2026-10-06 · Nike downgraded, Home Depot initiated: Wall Street's top analyst calls
2026-10-01 · James Hardie Announces Appointment of New Non-Executive Director
2026-09-25 · James Hardie Industries (ASX:JHX) Could Be 7% Overvalued After Its Zelman Summit Update
2026-09-18 · James Hardie (JHX) Crushes Guidance and Raises Its Full-Year Outlook
2026-09-16 · James Hardie Sees $23 Billion North American Material-Conversion Opportunity, RBC Says
2026-09-16 · American Savings Bank Raises $129 Million in IPO: NYSE Content Update
2026-09-16 · American Savings Bank Raises $129 Million in IPO: NYSE Content Update
2026-09-16 · American Savings Bank Raises $129 Million in IPO: NYSE Content Update
2026-09-15 · James Hardie Reaffirms Fiscal 2027 Sales Outlook, Raises Free Cash Flow Target
2026-09-15 · James Hardie Hosts 2026 Investor Day, Outlines Path to Long-term Value Creation
2026-09-14 · Loop Capital Initiates James Hardie Industries With Buy Rating, $35 Price Target
2026-09-11 · James Hardie Faces Challenging Macro, Demand Outlook, RBC Says
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