James Hardie Industries plc (JHX)
Listed on NYSE • Basic Materials / Construction Materials
Overview
James Hardie Industries plc, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells fiber cement, fiber gypsum, and cement bonded building products for interior and exterior building construction applications primarily in the United States, Australia, Europe, New Zealand, the Philippines, and Canada. The company operates through three segments: North America Fiber Cement, Asia Pacific Fiber Cement, and Europe Building Products. It offers fiber cement interior linings, exterior siding products, and related accessories; and various fiber cement building materials for a range of applications, including external siding, internal walls, floors, ceilings, soffits, trim, fences, and facades. The company also provides fiber gypsum and cement-bonded boards for applications, such as timber frame construction, dry lining, DIY, and structural fire protection. Its products are used in various markets comprising new residential construction and commercial construction markets. James Hardie Industries plc was founded in 1888 and is based in Dublin, Ireland.
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Key Information
Symbol:
JHX
CEO:
Aaron M. Erter
Exchange:
NYSE
CIK:
0001159152
Website:
https://www.jameshardie.com.au
SEC Filings:
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Stock Snapshot (Updated: Nov 05 04:00 PM EST)
Price
18.5
Change
-1.53
Change %
-7.64%
Open
18.65
Previous Close
20.03
High
19.37
Low
18.39
Volume
15,899,467
Market Cap
10,716,167,168
EV/EBITDA
14.52
Capital Structure (Updated: Nov 05 04:00 PM EST)
Shares Outstanding
579,252,286
FloatShares
578,648,600
Float Ratio
99.90%
Shares Short
19,533,924
Short Percent Of Float
The percent of float shares currently sold short. Reflects market sentiment and risk of a short squeeze.
0.00%
Short Ratio
Days needed to cover all short positions. Indicates short-selling pressure.
2.73 trading days
Held Percent Insiders
0.00%
Held Percent Institutions
35.44%
Calendar Events (Upcoming Earnings & Revenue Forecasts)
| Earnings | |
| Earnings Date | 2025-11-18 |
| Earnings Call | 2025-08-19 |
| Avg EPS Estimate | 0.2529 |
| Low EPS Estimate | 0.23 |
| High EPS Estimate | 0.2617 |
| Revenue | |
| Avg Revenue Forecast | 1,283,788,370 |
| Low Revenue Forecast | 1,222,000,000 |
| High Revenue Forecast | 1,295,864,070 |
JHX Liquidity Indicators Shows key metrics that reflect cash availability and short-term payment ability
| Field | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Cash Holdings | $391,600,000 | Cash on hand, which directly shows a company's ability to meet short-term obligations. |
| Quick Ratio | 0.854 | The quick ratio, which excludes inventory, measures short-term solvency; a value above 1 is considered relatively safe. |
| Current Ratio | 3.76 | The current ratio, calculated as current assets divided by current liabilities; the higher the value, the better the liquidity. |
| Total Debt | $2,609,999,872 | Total liabilities, used together with cash and liquidity ratios to assess debt burden. |
JHX Profitability Indicators Shows key metrics that reflect overall earnings, margins, and core business profitability
| Field | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| EBITDA | $1,016,600,000 | EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization), which measures the profitability of core operations. |
| Operating Cash Flow | $824,600,000 | Operating cash flow, which reflects a company's cash-generating ability. |
| Free Cash Flow | $-1,277,787,520 | Free cash flow, after deducting capital expenditures, which can be used for dividends or reinvestment. |
| Gross Margin | 38.17% | Gross margin; a higher value indicates stronger product profitability. |
| Operating Margin | 18.75% | Operating margin; slightly negative, indicating high operating costs. |
| Profit Margin | 8.75% | Net profit margin, which reflects overall profitability. |
JHX Leverage & Financial Health Indicators Shows key metrics that reflect debt levels, liquidity, and overall financial stability
| Field | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 115.68% | Low leverage level, indicating the company has low debt pressure. |
| Total Debt | $2,609,999,872 | Used together with cash and EBITDA to assess debt-paying ability. |
JHX Growth Indicators Shows key financial metrics that reflect profitability, cash flow, and business expansion
| Field | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | -9.30% | Rapid revenue growth, indicating fast business expansion. |
| Earnings Growth (YoY) | -59.40% | Significant EPS growth, indicating rapid improvement in profitability. |
Financial Data for JHX (Key ratios, margins, and cash flow)
| Field | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Current Price | $18.5 | Latest stock trading price |
| Price Target (High) | $30 | Analyst highest expected price |
| Price Target (Low) | $23.55 | Analyst lowest expected price |
| Price Target (Average) | $26.89 | Average target price across analysts |
| Price Target (Median) | $27 | Median of target prices |
| Average Rating Score | 1.6 | Average analyst rating (1=Strong Buy, 5=Sell) |
| Consensus Recommendation | buy | Consensus rating |
| Analyst Coverage Count | 4 | Number of analysts providing estimates |
| Cash Holdings | $391,600,000 | Total cash held by the company |
| Cash per Share | $0.68 | Cash value per outstanding share |
| Total Debt | $2,609,999,872 | Company's total debt |
| Quick Ratio | 0.854 | Ability to cover short-term liabilities (excludes inventory) |
| Current Ratio | 3.76 | Overall short-term liquidity |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 115.68% | Leverage ratio: Debt / Equity |
| EBITDA | $1,016,600,000 | Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation & amortization |
| Total Revenue | $3,785,499,904 | Total company revenue |
| Revenue per Share | $8.803 | Total revenue divided by shares outstanding |
| Gross Profit | 38.17% | Revenue minus cost of goods sold |
| Return on Assets | 8.47% | Net income / Total assets |
| Return on Equity | 15.80% | Net income / Shareholder equity |
| Earnings Growth (YoY) | -59.40% | Year-over-year EPS growth |
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | -9.30% | Year-over-year revenue growth |
| Gross Margin | 38.17% | Gross profit / Total revenue |
| EBITDA Margin | 26.86% | EBITDA / Revenue |
| Operating Margin | 18.75% | Operating income / Revenue |
| Profit Margin | 8.75% | Net income / Revenue |
| Free Cash Flow | $-1,277,787,520 | Cash left after capital expenditures |
| Operating Cash Flow | $824,600,000 | Cash from core business operations |
| Currency | USD | Reported in US dollars |
| Last Updated | 2025-11-05 | Data source from Yahoo |