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James Hardie Industries plc

Building Materials · Ireland

USD 25.451.0% daily changeQuote 2026-10-06 · USD
Market cap (USD)
US$14.77B
Trailing P/E
101.78x
Forward P/E
15.89x
Quarterly revenue growth
63.9%
Trailing net margin
2.7%
Indicated dividend yield
—

Snapshot 2026-10-06 · Latest financial period 2026-06-30 · Yahoo Finance. Quotes may be delayed; reporting periods can differ.

Next earnings: 2026-11-05 (provider estimate, not issuer-confirmed).

Company background

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 through four segments: Siding & Trim, Deck, Rail & Accessories, Australia & New Zealand, and Europe. The Siding & Trim segment manufactures fiber cement and PVC siding and trim products, mouldings, interior linings, and accessories under brands such as Hardie, AZEK Exteriors, and Versatex are used in both residential new construction and repair and remodel applications. The Deck, Rail & Accessories segment produces decking, railing, cladding, pergolas, cabanas, and related accessories, including wood-alternative decking and railing solutions offered under the TimberTech, ULTRALOX, and INTEX brands, as well as functional and decorative outdoor accessories, including drink rails, structural mounting posts, lighting systems and gate kits; and adjustable louvered pergola systems through StruXure. The Australia & New Zealand segment manufactures and sells fiber cement products for residential and commercial applications, including exterior cladding, interior wall linings, flooring, eaves and soffits, and façade systems, primarily under the Hardie brand. The Europe segment produces fiber gypsum products and cement-bonded boards under the fermacell brand, and fiber cement products under the Hardie brand, serving residential and commercial repair, remodel, and new construction markets. The company offers its products through a network of specialty building products distributors, lumberyards, and home improvement retailers to builder's merchants, remodelers, DIY stores, and professional contractors. James Hardie Industries plc was founded in 1888 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.

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Q4 FY2026

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JHX Stock: HOLD Call - +45% Sales (AZEK) but Organic -1% Q4 FY2026

Published 2026-05-20

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MetricJHXJames Hardie Industries plcSnapshot 2026-10-06Financial period: 2026-06-30AMRZAmrize LtdSnapshot 2026-10-06Financial period: 2026-06-30VMCVulcan Materials CompanySnapshot 2026-10-06Financial period: 2026-06-30Peer medianSimilar-size peers only
Market capMarket value, converted to USDUS$14.77BUS$20.54BUS$32.02BUS$26.28Bn=2
Forward P/EProvider forward earnings estimate15.89x12.90x23.51x18.20xn=2
EV / EBITDAEnterprise value / trailing EBITDA13.05x9.26x15.64x12.45xn=2
Revenue growthLatest quarter vs prior-year quarter63.9%8.6%2.5%5.5%n=2
Operating marginLatest reported quarter16.1%20.5%21.6%21.1%n=2
Free cash flow yieldTrailing cash flow / market cap14.6%5.5%2.6%4.1%n=2
Net debt / EBITDANet debt / trailing EBITDA2.93x2.21x2.03x2.12xn=2
Debt / equityTotal debt / positive book equity0.69x0.55x0.58x0.57xn=2
Trailing P/ETrailing twelve-month earnings101.78x17.15x29.14x23.15xn=2
Price / bookPrice / positive book equity per share2.26x1.60x3.78x2.69xn=2
EV / salesEnterprise value / trailing revenue3.49x2.19x4.51x3.35xn=2
Earnings growthLatest quarter vs prior-year quarter23.4%14.7%2.7%8.7%n=2
Gross marginTrailing twelve months36.8%25.1%27.5%26.3%n=2
Net marginTrailing twelve months2.7%10.1%13.7%11.9%n=2
Return on equityProvider trailing return; positive equity only3.3%9.7%13.2%11.5%n=2
Free cash flow marginTrailing free cash flow / revenue39.9%9.3%10.4%9.9%n=2
Dividend yieldIndicated annual dividend / price——0.8%—
Earnings payoutProvider trailing dividend payout0.0%0.0%23.8%11.9%n=2
Current ratioCurrent assets / current liabilities1.59x1.10x1.76x1.43xn=2
BetaProvider historical market sensitivity1.06—1.05—

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