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James Hardie Industries

James Hardie Industries (JHX)

Average score 6.5 D

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James Hardie Industries (2008 company logo; public-domain text/logo; trademark may apply), via Wikimedia Commons

Six company scores

Company growthProfitabilityFinancial stabilityEconomic moatFuture outlookValuation
Average score
Company growth7 / 10

AZEK acquisition and rising siding market share

Profitability8 / 10

High margins in core exterior products

Financial stability5 / 10

Acquisition debt and asbestos liabilities

Economic moat8 / 10

Trusted brands and entrenched contractor channels

Future outlook7 / 10

Wood substitution and merger synergies support growth

Valuation4 / 10

Elevated earnings multiples and debt burden

Editorial scores are for education, not audited financial metrics or investment advice.

Revenue by business

  • Siding & Trim 62%

    Fiber-cement siding, exterior panels and trim

  • Deck, Rail & Accessories 27%

    Composite and PVC decking, railings and accessories

  • Australia & New Zealand 11%

    Fiber-cement building products in Australia and NZ

Revenue by region

  • North America 89%
  • Australia & New Zealand 11%

Key metrics

Revenue CAGR (5 years)11%
Operating income CAGR (5 years)-1%
Net income CAGR (5 years)-17%
Operating margin (5-year avg.)17%
ROE (5-year avg.)25%
ROA (5-year avg.)9%
Beta (5 years)1.12
MDD (5 years)-
Payout ratio (5-year avg.)13%
P/E48x
Forward P/E22x
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