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JHX.AU James Hardie Industries plc
AU AUD Basic Materials
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As of 30 Oct 2026
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Market facts
- Market cap
- 22B
- P/E ratio
- 100.65
- Analyst target
- 43.6219
- Dividend yield
- Not available
- Beta
- 1.06
Profile
Instrument facts
- Exchange
- AU
- Currency
- AUD
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Building Materials
- ISIN
- AU000000JHX1
- Market cap
- 22B
- P/E ratio
- 100.65
- Analyst target
- 43.6219
- Dividend yield
- Not available
- Beta
- 1.06
About
About James Hardie Industries plc
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.
Research context
James Hardie Industries plc appears in PyInvesting’s Australia Stock catalogue. The price history above describes this recorded instrument; it does not by itself identify a company’s business or establish a continuous investment return.
- Currency
- AUD
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Building Materials
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5 years, 6 months ago
James Hardie Industries plc is currently in a long term uptrend where the price is trading 14.2% above its 200 day moving average.
From a valuation standpoint, the stock is 99.3% cheaper than other stocks from the Basic Materials sector with a price to sales ratio of 5.0.
James Hardie Industries plc's total revenue rose by 19.8% to $739M since the same quarter in the previous year.
Its net income has increased by 50.4% to $69M since the same quarter in the previous year.
Finally, its free cash flow grew by 1246.0% to $227M since the same quarter in the previous year.
Based on the above factors, James Hardie Industries plc gets an overall score of 5/5.