James Hardie Industries plc (JHX) — Stock Score Summary

James Hardie Industries plc (JHX) has a MoatMap StockRank of 68/100 based on Quality (66/100), Value (30/100), and Momentum (56/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. James Hardie is a high-quality building materials compounder with a dominant market share in fiber cement siding. While it benefits from localized US manufacturing and structural housing deficits, its high valuation and sensitivity to US interest rates warrant caution.

James Hardie Industries plc is the world's leading manufacturer of high-performance fiber cement building materials, primarily used in residential siding and backerboard applications. The company commands a dominant market share in North America, leveraging its proprietary formulation and strong brand recognition among builders and contractors. Its competitive moat is sustained by continuous R&D, scale-driven cost advantages, and a highly effective pull-through marketing strategy.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$23.23
Market Cap$13.3B
P/E (TTM)123.11
P/E (Forward)13.63
Price/Book2.11
Return on Equity2.4%
Return on Invested Capital15.5%
Debt/Equity76.09
Gross Margin36.8%
Operating Margin18.9%
Revenue Growth44.5%
Free Cash Flow$370M

James Hardie Industries plc operates in the Building Materials industry, part of the Basic Materials sector (Ireland).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is James Hardie Industries plc’s (JHX) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for James Hardie Industries plc (JHX) is 68/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (66), Value (30), and Momentum (56) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does James Hardie Industries plc have an economic moat?
James Hardie Industries plc (JHX) has a Quality factor score of 66/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is James Hardie Industries plc a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for James Hardie Industries plc (JHX) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 68/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is James Hardie Industries plc in?
James Hardie Industries plc (JHX) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Building Materials industry (Ireland).
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