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James Hardie Industries plc JHX
James Hardie Industries plc (JHX) earns a Piotroski F-score of 3/9 (weak financial health), with an Altman Z″ in the grey zone. It pays a dividend yielding 0.58% (safety: no dividend). FY2026 revenue was $4.8B at a 2.2% net margin.
Quality score trend · recomputed for each fiscal year
Each year's score is computed from that year's filing — a rising Piotroski F or Altman Z″ means improving financial health, a fall is worth a look.
Analyst price target
Recent analyst actions
| Date | Firm | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-10 | Barclays | Overweight (up) |
| 2026-08-07 | Stephens & Co. | Overweight (main) |
| 2026-08-07 | Oppenheimer | Outperform (main) |
| 2026-08-07 | Truist Securities | Buy (main) |
| 2026-07-29 | Oppenheimer | Outperform (main) |
| 2026-07-28 | Stephens & Co. | Overweight (main) |
Wall Street analyst consensus — a sentiment gauge, not our scoring.
Forward estimates · earnings calendar →
Consensus analyst estimates and scheduled dates — forward-looking, may change.
How it ranks in Manufacturing · percentile among 1957 companies
Percentile vs other Manufacturing companies we cover — e.g. “stronger than 90%” means only 10% score higher on that measure.
Piotroski F breakdown · 3/9 tests passed
- Positive return on assets
- Positive operating cash flow
- Rising ROA
- Cash flow exceeds net income
- Lower long-term debt
- Rising current ratio
- No share dilution
- Rising gross margin
- Rising asset turnover
Altman Z″ components · grey zone
| Component | Value |
|---|---|
| Working capital / assets | 0.049 |
| Retained earnings / assets | 0.134 |
| EBIT / assets | 0.033 |
| Equity / liabilities | 0.885 |
Sector peers · similar-size Manufacturing companies compare side by side →
| Ticker | Company | Piotroski F | Altman Z″ | P / E | Revenue growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JHX | James Hardie Industries plc | 3/9 | 1.91 | 215.1 | +24.7% |
| SMID | SMITH MIDLAND CORP | 6/9 | 7.31 | 12.6 | +19% |
| VFS | VinFast Auto Ltd. | 4/9 | -13.01 | — | +57.9% |
| TM | TOYOTA MOTOR CORP/ | 7/9 | 2.55 | — | -1% |
| HMC | HONDA MOTOR CO LTD | 6/9 | 2.79 | — | +19.9% |
| SONY | Sony Group Corp | 6/9 | 0.86 | — | +9% |
| CAJFF | CANON INC | 6/9 | — | — | +14.7% |
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.
FAQ
Is JHX financially healthy?
James Hardie Industries plc's Piotroski F-score is 3/9 (8–9 is excellent, 0–3 weak), and its Altman Z″ distress score is in the grey zone.
Does JHX pay a dividend, and is it safe?
Yes. James Hardie Industries plc pays a dividend yielding about 0.58% with a None payout ratio, rated “no dividend” for safety.
How profitable is JHX?
In FY2026, James Hardie Industries plc had a net margin of 2.2% and a return on equity of 1.6%.
Is JHX overvalued or undervalued?
James Hardie Industries plc trades at about 162.4× trailing earnings — above its 10-year norm (10-year range 19.4×–110.5×, median 27.9×). Stocktoria reports the data, not buy/sell advice.
What is the analyst price target for JHX?
The average Wall-Street price target for James Hardie Industries plc is $35.43, about 14.8% above the recent price, from 7 analysts (consensus: strong buy).
Is JHX a good stock to buy?
Stocktoria doesn't give buy or sell advice, but here is the data on James Hardie Industries plc: a Piotroski F-score of 3/9, an Altman Z″ in the grey zone, a P/E of about 215.1×, a dividend yield of 0.58%. Weigh these quality and valuation signals against your own goals.
Computed from company filings · US · as of 2026-03-31. Facts plus Stocktoria's own computed scores — not investment advice.