James Hardie Industries plc
JHXBasic MaterialsNASDAQBuilding Materials
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Daily timeframePart of the basic materials sector, James Hardie Industries plc (JHX) is listed under Building Materials. Valued at $13.51B, JHX is a large-cap name in its sector. It operates through four segments: Siding & Trim, Deck, Rail & Accessories, Australia & New Zealand, and Europe.
Market Cap
$13.51B
Beta
1.03
P/E (TTM)
122.53
P/E (Fwd)
13.57
EPS (TTM)
$0.19
EPS (Fwd)
$1.72
ROE
2.4%
ROA
5.1%
Cash
$269.2M
Total Debt
$4.89B
Free CF
$370.0M
52W Change
-2.6%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
James Hardie Industries plc carries $4.89B in total debt against $269.2M in cash reserves — debt is roughly 18.2x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. The company generates $370.0M in free cash flow annually, which funds everything from R&D to shareholder returns without needing external financing. Return on equity stands at 2.4%, which is modest for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. An ROA of 5.1% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has grown from $3.78B (2023) to $4.84B (2026), reflecting a 28% increase over the period.
James Hardie Industries plc carries a heavier debt load relative to its cash position, which introduces financial risk that investors should weigh. At over 50x earnings, JHX carries valuation risk — any slowdown in growth expectations could lead to meaningful price adjustments. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing JHX's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.