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JHX Stock Chart & Stats
AU$36.92
-AU$0.49(-1.27%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
AU$36.92
-AU$0.49(-1.27%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$24.41 - AU$45.98
Previous CloseN/A
Volume530.54K
Average Volume (3M)6.99M
Market Cap
AU$25.38B
Enterprise ValueAU$28.07K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$289.90M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$4.52B
Price to Earnings (P/E)122.3
Beta1.62
Next Earnings
Nov 09, 2026EPS Estimate
0.54Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.25
Shares Outstanding580,522,460
10 Day Avg. Volume4,605,424
30 Day Avg. Volume6,992,535
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.17
Price to Book (P/B)1.52
Price to Sales (P/S)2.02
P/FCF Ratio48.83
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
AU$45.76Price Target Upside23.95% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering11
EPS Forecast (FY)1.36
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$5.74B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Brand And Focused Business ModelJames Hardie's Hardie-branded products and focus on exterior/interior building materials create durable competitive advantage. Strong specification and distribution relationships with builders, contractors and dealers support repeat demand, pricing power, and wide market coverage over the medium term.
Consistent Revenue GrowthSustained top-line expansion indicates resilient end-market demand and successful product adoption across regions. Persistent revenue growth supports scale benefits for manufacturing and distribution, underpinning mid-term profitability potential even amid cyclical construction activity.
Healthy Cash Generation And Operating MarginsStrong operating cash flow and materially improved free cash flow demonstrate solid cash-generative operations. Combined with respectable EBIT (~8.6%) and EBITDA (~19.8%) margins, the company retains capacity to fund operations, invest in production and service debt over the coming months.
Bears Say
Material Increase In LeverageA multi-billion dollar rise in debt materially increases financial leverage and interest obligations, reducing flexibility for capital allocation. Elevated leverage heightens risk from rate changes or demand slowdowns and constrains options for buybacks, dividends or opportunistic investments over the medium term.
Compressed Net Margins And Weaker ReturnsSharp margin compression and a collapse in ROE signal reduced profitability quality and impaired capital efficiency. If margins remain constrained by higher costs or non-operating headwinds, the company may struggle to restore historical returns and shareholder value in the next several quarters.
Volatile Free Cash Flow ConversionFree cash flow conversion has weakened and is volatile versus net income, reducing reliability of internally generated funding. Lower and inconsistent conversion limits ability to deleverage, sustain consistent dividends, or invest for growth without external financing over the medium term.
James Hardie News
JHX FAQ
What was James Hardie’s price range in the past 12 months?
James Hardie lowest share price was AU$24.41 and its highest was AU$45.98 in the past 12 months.
What is James Hardie’s market cap?
James Hardie’s market cap is AU$25.38B.
When is James Hardie’s upcoming earnings report date?
James Hardie’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 09, 2026 which is in 87 days.
How were James Hardie’s earnings last quarter?
James Hardie released its earnings results on Aug 06, 2026. The company reported AU$0.51 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of AU$0.46 by AU$0.05.
Is James Hardie overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts James Hardie’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does James Hardie pay dividends?
James Hardie pays a Semiannually dividend of AU$0.468 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on James Hardie dividends here
What is James Hardie’s EPS estimate?
James Hardie’s EPS estimate is 0.54.
How many shares outstanding does James Hardie have?
James Hardie has 580,522,460 shares outstanding.
What happened to James Hardie’s price movement after its last earnings report?
James Hardie reported an EPS of AU$0.51 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of AU$0.46. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 5.781%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of James Hardie?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:JHX
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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James Hardie Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
AU$45.76 (23.95% Upside)
AU$45.76 (23.95% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bearish
AU:JHX Sentiment 60%
Sector Average ―
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Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth AU$173.0K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-26.89%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
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Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
161.74%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
James Hardie
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 in three segments: North America Fiber Cement, Asia Pacific Fiber Cement, and Europe Building Products. The company offers fiber cement interior linings, exterior siding products, and related accessories. Its fiber cement products are used for a range of external applications, including siding, cladding, trim, soffit, as well as internal applications such as walls, floors, and ceilings. The company also provides fiber gypsum and cement-bonded boards for interior applications, such as dry lining walls, walls in timber frame buildings, and flooring solutions. Its cement-bonded boards are used in exterior and industrial applications, as well as for fire protection. The company offers its products under the HardieTM brand, such as Hardie Plank, Hardie Panel, Hardie Trim, Hardie Backer, Hardie Artisan Siding, and HardieTM Architectural Collection brands, as well as the fermacell and AESTUVER brands. James Hardie Industries plc was founded in 1888 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.
JHX Company Deck
JHX Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call conveyed a mixed but constructive picture: strong reported results driven by the AZEK acquisition (total net sales +30%, adjusted EBITDA $330M) and clear progress on cost and commercial synergies, TimberTech outperformance, and targeted actions (plant optimization, salesforce reorganization, product/installation innovation). Offsetting this were continued organic softness in core fiber cement volumes (single-family and interiors declines), regionally weak new construction, modest input inflation, integration-related cash/seasonal timing headwinds, and elevated pro-forma leverage (~3x). Management expressed confidence in achieving $125M cost and $125M revenue synergies and returning to organic growth in FY27, but near-term execution, market demand normalization, and deleveraging remain material risks.View all AU:JHX earnings summariesJHX Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
AU$45.76
▲(23.95% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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