James Hardie Industries PLC ADR (JHX) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
James Hardie Industries PLC ADR stock (JHX) is currently trading at $19.45. James Hardie Industries PLC ADR PE ratio is 80.67. James Hardie Industries PLC ADR PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 2.55. Analyst consensus price target for JHX is $30.21. WallStSmart rates JHX as Hold.
- JHX PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- JHX PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- JHX intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- JHX stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- JHX fair value vs current price
- JHX insider transactions and insider buying
- Is JHX undervalued or overvalued?
- James Hardie Industries PLC ADR financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- JHX Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- JHX analyst price target and Smart Rating
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JHX Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · James Hardie Industries PLC ADR (JHX)
JHX trades 1495% above its Graham fair value of $1.63, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
James Hardie Industries PLC ADR (JHX) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in market cap, peg ratio, price/book. Concerns around return on equity and eps growth. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
James Hardie Industries PLC ADR (JHX) Key Strengths (4)
Growing significantly faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 30.10% year-over-year
Large-cap company with substantial market presence
Trading at 1.72x book value, attractively priced
Supporting Valuation Data
James Hardie Industries PLC ADR (JHX) Areas to Watch (6)
Earnings declining -64.10%, profits shrinking
Very low returns on shareholder equity
Very thin margins, barely profitable
Thin operating margins with cost pressures present
Revenue is fairly priced at 2.55x sales
Moderate institutional interest at 40.16%
Supporting Valuation Data
James Hardie Industries PLC ADR (JHX) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 56/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 9.3/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 3.2/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Market Cap. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (0.84), Price/Book (1.72) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Growth metrics are encouraging with Revenue Growth at 30.10%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are EPS Growth, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Some valuation metrics including Price/Sales (2.55) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include EPS Growth at -64.10%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 2.80%, Operating Margin at 14.70%, Profit Margin at 2.71%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether EPS Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 2.80% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 30.10% strong but requiring continuation.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth) and negatives (EPS Growth, Return on Equity). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
JHX Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
JHX's Price-to-Sales ratio of 2.55x sits near its historical average of 2.74x (14th percentile), suggesting the market is pricing in steady-state growth. The current valuation is 21% below its historical high of 3.21x set in Mar 2026, and 2% above its historical low of 2.5x in Mar 2026. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~3.2x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for James Hardie Industries PLC ADR (JHX) · BASIC MATERIALS › BUILDING MATERIALS
The Big Picture
James Hardie Industries PLC ADR is in a high-growth phase, prioritizing rapid expansion over margins. Revenue reached 4.4B with 30% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 2.7%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.
Key Findings
Revenue growing at 30% YoY, reaching 4.4B. This pace significantly outperforms most BUILDING MATERIALS peers.
Generating 93M in free cash flow and 200M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
ROE of 2.8% suggests the company isn't efficiently converting equity into profits.
Profit margin at 2.7% is thin. While this is common for high-growth companies, margins need to expand as growth naturally decelerates.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can James Hardie Industries PLC ADR push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Growth sustainability: can James Hardie Industries PLC ADR maintain 30%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?
Valuation compression risk at a P/E of 80.7x. Any growth miss could trigger a sharp correction.
Sector dynamics: monitor BUILDING MATERIALS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact James Hardie Industries PLC ADR.
Bottom Line
James Hardie Industries PLC ADR is a high-conviction growth story with revenue accelerating at 30% while profitability is still developing. For growth-oriented investors, the trajectory is compelling. For value investors, the thin 2.7% margins and premium valuation suggest patience until the unit economics mature further.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About James Hardie Industries PLC ADR(JHX)
NYSE
BASIC MATERIALS
BUILDING MATERIALS
USA
James Hardie Industries plc manufactures and sells fiber cement, gypsum fiber and cement bonded construction products for interior and exterior building construction applications primarily in the United States, Australia, Europe, New Zealand, the Philippines and Canada. The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.