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James Hardie Industries plc (JHX)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US47030M1062
CUSIP
47030M106
IPO Date
Jan 3, 2000

Highlights

Market Cap
$11.04B
Enterprise Value
$15.72B
EPS (TTM)
$0.22
PE Ratio
84.37
PEG Ratio
4.91
Total Revenue (TTM)
$4.40B
Gross Profit (TTM)
$1.58B
EBITDA (TTM)
$797.30M
Year Range
$16.46 - $29.83
Target Price
$25.00
ROA (TTM)
0.86%
ROE (TTM)
1.86%

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in James Hardie Industries plc, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

James Hardie Industries plc (JHX) has returned -8.72% so far this year and -19.61% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, JHX has returned 4.75% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


James Hardie Industries plc

1D
7.74%
1M
-22.22%
YTD
-8.72%
6M
-1.41%
1Y
-19.61%
3Y*
-4.36%
5Y*
-9.50%
10Y*
4.75%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 3, 2000, JHX's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.33%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.4 years.

Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was Aug 2009 with a return of +41.4%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -34.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, JHX closed higher 46% of trading days. The best single day was Aug 18, 2009 with a return of +22.9%, while the worst single day was Aug 20, 2025 at -34.4%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
202610.80%5.92%-22.22%-8.72%
20259.90%-6.67%-25.44%0.76%-1.85%15.41%-3.53%-22.40%-4.57%8.95%-5.49%4.90%-32.65%
2024-2.87%5.35%2.25%-14.73%-10.09%1.68%14.65%3.46%7.32%-20.55%16.46%-17.07%-20.33%
202325.25%-7.17%3.79%2.82%10.51%9.31%10.08%1.96%-13.06%-5.22%29.27%20.28%115.55%
2022-18.11%-2.40%-7.29%-4.84%-8.90%-15.06%13.22%-9.78%-11.74%11.43%-9.94%-9.62%-55.39%
2021-5.90%3.89%7.83%8.67%-1.63%4.59%-1.26%14.25%-7.49%10.23%1.13%3.33%41.66%

Benchmark Metrics

James Hardie Industries plc has an annualized alpha of 12.01%, beta of 0.87, and R² of 0.16 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 04, 2000.

  • This stock captured 143.51% of S&P 500 Index gains and 119.00% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
  • R² of 0.16 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
12.01%
Beta
0.87
0.16
Upside Capture
143.51%
Downside Capture
119.00%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

JHX ranks 25 for risk / return — below 25% of stocks on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.


JHX Risk / Return Rank: 2525
Overall Rank
JHX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 2525
Sharpe Ratio Rank
JHX Sortino Ratio Rank: 2727
Sortino Ratio Rank
JHX Omega Ratio Rank: 2626
Omega Ratio Rank
JHX Calmar Ratio Rank: 2525
Calmar Ratio Rank
JHX Martin Ratio Rank: 2525
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for James Hardie Industries plc (JHX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


JHXBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

-0.35

0.90

-1.24

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

-0.10

1.39

-1.48

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

0.98

1.21

-0.23

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

-0.50

1.40

-1.90

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

-0.91

6.61

-7.52

Explore JHX risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

James Hardie Industries plc provided a 0.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.00 per share.


0.00%1.00%2.00%3.00%4.00%5.00%$0.00$0.20$0.40$0.60$0.80$1.0020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.30$1.10$0.00$0.36$0.40$0.28$0.30$0.58

Dividend yield

0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%1.67%2.70%0.00%1.83%3.41%1.61%1.90%4.58%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for James Hardie Industries plc. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2025$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2024$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2023$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2022$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.30$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.30
2021$0.00$0.70$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.40$0.00$1.10

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the James Hardie Industries plc. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the James Hardie Industries plc was 75.86%, occurring on Mar 6, 2009. Recovery took 189 trading sessions.

The current James Hardie Industries plc drawdown is 54.90%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-75.86%Jun 19, 2007433Mar 6, 2009189Dec 3, 2009622
-60.26%Sep 23, 2024289Nov 14, 2025
-57.36%Jan 5, 2022247Dec 28, 2022297Mar 6, 2024544
-56.76%Feb 12, 202028Mar 23, 202095Aug 6, 2020123
-44.25%Jan 15, 2010154Aug 25, 2010366Feb 7, 2012520

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of James Hardie Industries plc over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how James Hardie Industries plc is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Building Materials industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for JHX, comparing it with other companies in the Building Materials industry. Currently, JHX has a P/E ratio of 84.4. This P/E ratio is significantly higher than those of industry peers. This could indicate that the stock is overvalued or that investors expect strong future growth.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for JHX compared to other companies in the Building Materials industry. JHX currently has a PEG ratio of 4.9. This PEG ratio is higher than the industry average, which may suggest the stock is overvalued relative to its expected earnings growth.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for JHX relative to other companies in the Building Materials industry. Currently, JHX has a P/S ratio of 2.3. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for JHX in comparison with other companies in the Building Materials industry. Currently, JHX has a P/B value of 1.7. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.

Income Statement



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Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items