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JHX

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

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Episodes tracked
1
Episodes linked
1
Latest video
Q4 FY2026
Podcast available
Yes
Current price
$24.26
-0.79 (-3.15%)
Trailing / Forward P/E
127.68x
Forward: 14.14x
Market cap / Volume
Volume:
Revenue / Earnings Growth
44.5%
Earnings: -50.5%
Margins
18.9% op
Gross: 36.8% · Net: 2.2%
Balance sheet
1.58x current
Debt / Equity: 76.1
52-week range / Beta
$16.46 - $29.83
Beta: 1.05
Analyst target
$28.46
Upside: 17.3%
Cash / shareholder return
2.63% FCF yield
Dividend yield: —

Company context

Industry: Building Materials
Country: Ireland
Employees:
Price to book: 2.19x
Return on equity: 2.4%
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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Market context for JHX

Competitive view

JHX vs. two close competitors

This section compares the current company against two nearby peers on valuation, growth, margins, balance-sheet strength, and investment setup. Green generally marks the strongest relative figure for that row, while red marks the weakest.

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JHX
JHX
Latest video
Q4 FY2026
Growth profile looks strong right now, with above-average top-line and/or earnings momentum.
Profitability is serviceable, but it does not obviously dominate peers on margin or cash conversion alone.
Valuation looks more grounded than many growth names, which can improve the risk/reward if fundamentals hold up.
Risk profile looks relatively manageable compared with many peers, especially if operating execution remains stable.
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ADBE
ADBE
Latest video
Q2 FY2026
Growth is positive but not explosive, which usually supports a steadier compounding case than a hyper-growth story.
Profitability is a real strength here, with healthy operating margins helping support resilience through weaker cycles.
Valuation looks more grounded than many growth names, which can improve the risk/reward if fundamentals hold up.
Risk profile looks relatively manageable compared with many peers, especially if operating execution remains stable.
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SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
SSNC
Latest video
Q1 2026
Growth is positive but not explosive, which usually supports a steadier compounding case than a hyper-growth story.
Cash generation stands out versus market value, which helps the stock absorb valuation pressure better than weaker cash converters.
Valuation looks more grounded than many growth names, which can improve the risk/reward if fundamentals hold up.
Balance-sheet leverage is elevated, so investors should watch refinancing costs and how much flexibility management really has.
Market Cap
More scale can mean deeper resources and resilience, although bigger does not automatically mean better upside.
JHX
$14.08B
JHX
ADBE
$87.82B
ADBE
SSNC
$15.76B
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
Trailing P/E
Lower trailing P/E can indicate a cheaper valuation relative to trailing earnings, but it may also reflect slower growth or higher perceived risk.
JHX
127.7x
JHX
ADBE
12.6x
ADBE
SSNC
20.3x
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
Forward P/E
Forward P/E is often a better read on what investors are paying for the next year of earnings power.
JHX
14.1x
JHX
ADBE
8.0x
ADBE
SSNC
8.7x
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
Revenue Growth
Higher revenue growth usually signals stronger demand, market share gains, or a business still in expansion mode.
JHX
44.5%
JHX
ADBE
12.7%
ADBE
SSNC
8.8%
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
Earnings Growth
Faster earnings growth matters because it shows management is converting sales momentum into shareholder value.
JHX
-50.5%
JHX
ADBE
7.9%
ADBE
SSNC
8.3%
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
Operating Margin
Higher operating margin suggests better operating discipline, pricing power, or a structurally stronger business model.
JHX
18.9%
JHX
ADBE
35.3%
ADBE
SSNC
24.2%
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
Gross Margin
Gross margin helps show how much product-level pricing power and unit economics a company has before overhead.
JHX
36.8%
JHX
ADBE
89.4%
ADBE
SSNC
48.0%
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
Net Margin
Higher net margin means more of each dollar of revenue reaches the bottom line after all costs.
JHX
2.2%
JHX
ADBE
28.7%
ADBE
SSNC
12.6%
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
Return on Equity
ROE shows how efficiently management turns shareholder capital into profits, though leverage can inflate it.
JHX
2.4%
JHX
ADBE
63.0%
ADBE
SSNC
11.8%
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
Free Cash Flow Yield
Higher free cash flow yield can indicate a stronger cash return relative to the stock's market value.
JHX
2.6%
JHX
ADBE
10.5%
ADBE
SSNC
8.1%
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
Debt to Equity
Lower leverage usually means less balance-sheet risk, though capital-intensive sectors naturally run higher debt loads.
JHX
76.09x
JHX
ADBE
61.44x
ADBE
SSNC
110.67x
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
Current Ratio
A stronger current ratio usually signals better short-term liquidity and more room to absorb shocks.
JHX
1.58x
JHX
ADBE
0.75x
ADBE
SSNC
1.10x
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
Beta
Lower beta often means lower volatility versus the market, while higher beta usually brings a rougher ride.
JHX
1.05
JHX
ADBE
1.43
ADBE
SSNC
1.11
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
Dividend Yield
Dividend yield matters for income-focused investors, but a high yield can also reflect a stressed stock price.
JHX
JHX
ADBE
ADBE
SSNC
1.6%
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.
Analyst Upside
Higher analyst upside suggests the Street still sees room between current price and consensus fair value.
JHX
17.3%
JHX
ADBE
23.3%
ADBE
SSNC
42.2%
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.

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