James Hardie Financials
James Hardie (JHX) reported $4.8B in revenue for fiscal year 2026, up 24.7% from the prior fiscal year. This page shows its income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and key financial ratios. View 15 years of annual fundamentals and quarterly data, with year-over-year growth rates and compound annual growth rates (CAGR). All figures are derived from SEC filings (10-K and 10-Q reports).
Purchased scale reshaped James Hardie into a larger, more leveraged platform, but the new volume carries thinner earnings.
Last year, goodwill jumped from$194M to$4.78B , showing the expansion was purchased rather than built internally. That heavier structure left operating margin down to9.3% as long-term debt reached$4.49B , so added scale arrived with lower earnings density.
Cash generation held up better than accounting profit: operating cash flow was
Short-term liquidity still looks workable at 1.6x, but balance-sheet risk shifted upward because total liabilities reached
Financial Health Signals
Scored against operating companies for FY2026. Each of the six dimensions is a percentile rank within that peer group; the overall is their average, with missing dimensions counted as zero out of six. A high score means strong standing among peers, not absolute cross-industry strength. How this score is calculated →
Health score ≠ stock price. This rates the quality of James Hardie's business: profitability, growth, balance sheet strength. It doesn't tell you whether the stock is a good buy at today's price. Not financial advice. Use it alongside valuation analysis and your own research.
James Hardie has an operating margin of 9.3%, meaning the company retains $9 of operating profit per $100 of revenue. This strong profitability earns a score of 76/100, reflecting efficient cost management and pricing power. This is down from 16.9% the prior year.
James Hardie's revenue surged 24.7% year-over-year to $4.8B, reflecting rapid business expansion. This strong growth earns a score of 67/100.
James Hardie has elevated debt relative to equity (D/E of 0.70), meaning the company relies heavily on borrowed funds. This high leverage results in a low score of 13/100, reflecting increased financial risk.
James Hardie's current ratio of 1.58 indicates adequate short-term liquidity, earning a score of 44/100. The company can meet its near-term obligations, though with limited headroom.
James Hardie has a free cash flow margin of 4.3%, earning a moderate score of 58/100. The company generates positive cash flow after capital investments, but with room for improvement.
James Hardie earns a strong 1.6% return on equity (ROE), meaning it generates $2 of profit for every $100 of shareholders' equity. This efficient capital use earns a returns score of 66/100. This is down from 19.6% the prior year.
James Hardie scores 2.17, placing it in the grey zone between 1.81 and 2.99. The score is driven primarily by a large market capitalization ($17.7B) relative to total liabilities ($7.3B). This signals moderate financial risk that warrants monitoring.
Distress-screening estimate for non-financial companies. Not computed for banks or insurers, where the Altman model does not apply.
James Hardie passes 3 of 9 financial strength tests. 3 of 4 profitability signals pass, no leverage/liquidity signals pass (rising debt, declining liquidity, or share dilution), neither operating efficiency signal passes.
For every $1 of reported earnings, James Hardie generates $5.67 in operating cash flow ($589.8M OCF vs $104.0M net income). This indicates profits are well-supported by actual cash generation, not accounting adjustments.
James Hardie earns $1.94 in operating income for every $1 of interest expense ($447.6M vs $231.1M). This narrow margin raises concern about the company's ability to service its debt if operating income declines.
Key Financial Metrics
Earnings & Revenue
James Hardie generated $4.8B in revenue in fiscal year 2026. This represents an increase of 24.7% from the prior year.
James Hardie's EBITDA was $941.1M in fiscal year 2026, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. This represents an increase of 7.9% from the prior year.
James Hardie reported $104.0M in net income in fiscal year 2026. This represents a decrease of 75.5% from the prior year.
James Hardie earned $0.19 per diluted share (EPS) in fiscal year 2026. This represents a decrease of 80.6% from the prior year.
Cash & Balance Sheet
James Hardie generated $205.9M in free cash flow in fiscal year 2026, representing cash available after capex. This represents a decrease of 45.9% from the prior year.
James Hardie held $269.2M in cash against $4.5B in long-term debt as of fiscal year 2026.
Not reported for fiscal year 2026.
Margins & Returns
James Hardie's gross margin was 35.8% in fiscal year 2026, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs. This is down 3.0 percentage points from the prior year.
James Hardie's operating margin was 9.3% in fiscal year 2026, reflecting core business profitability. This is down 7.7 percentage points from the prior year.
James Hardie's net profit margin was 2.1% in fiscal year 2026, showing the share of revenue converted to profit. This is down 8.8 percentage points from the prior year.
James Hardie's ROE was 1.6% in fiscal year 2026, measuring profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity. This is down 18.0 percentage points from the prior year.
Capital Allocation
James Hardie invested $60.7M in research and development in fiscal year 2026. This represents an increase of 25.2% from the prior year.
James Hardie repurchased no shares in fiscal year 2026. This represents a decrease of 100.0% from the prior year.
James Hardie invested $383.9M in capex in fiscal year 2026, funding long-term assets and infrastructure. This represents a decrease of 9.1% from the prior year.
JHX Income Statement
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type.
| Metric | FY26 | FY25 | FY24 | FY23 | FY22 | FY21 | FY20 | FY19 | FY18 | FY17 | FY16 | FY15 | FY14 | FY13 | FY12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $4.8B+24.7% | $3.9B-1.5% | $3.9B+4.2% | $3.8B+4.5% | $3.6B+24.3% | $2.9B+11.6% | $2.6B+4.0% | $2.5B+22.0% | $2.1B+6.9% | $1.9B+11.2% | $1.7B+4.3% | $1.7B+10.9% | $1.5B+13.1% | $1.3B+6.8% | $1.2B |
| Cost of Revenue | $3.1B+30.9% | $2.4B+1.0% | $2.3B-4.8% | $2.5B+7.1% | $2.3B+23.9% | $1.9B+11.0% | $1.7B-0.1% | $1.7B+26.5% | $1.3B+6.2% | $1.2B+13.8% | $1.1B+1.7% | $1.1B+9.2% | $987.4M+9.5% | $902.0M+8.6% | $830.5M |
| Gross Profit | $1.7B+14.9% | $1.5B-5.3% | $1.6B+21.1% | $1.3B-0.1% | $1.3B+24.9% | $1.1B+12.6% | $933.7M+12.4% | $831.0M+13.8% | $730.2M+8.2% | $674.7M+6.7% | $632.2M+9.2% | $578.8M+14.3% | $506.4M+20.8% | $419.3M+3.0% | $407.0M |
| R&D Expenses | $60.7M+25.2% | $48.5M+3.2% | $47.0M+18.7% | $39.6M+4.2% | $38.0M+10.8% | $34.3M+4.6% | $32.8M-13.5% | $37.9M+13.8% | $33.3M+9.9% | $30.3M+2.7% | $29.5M-6.9% | $31.7M-4.2% | $33.1M-11.0% | $37.2M+22.4% | $30.4M |
| SG&A Expenses | $946.4M+58.7% | $596.2M-1.0% | $602.2M+21.9% | $494.0M+7.1% | $461.2M+18.4% | $389.6M-6.3% | $415.8M+3.0% | $403.6M+29.6% | $311.3M+6.8% | $291.6M+14.7% | $254.2M+3.5% | $245.5M+9.4% | $224.4M+2.7% | $218.6M+14.5% | $191.0M |
| Operating Income | $447.6M-31.8% | $655.9M-14.5% | $767.4M+3.5% | $741.4M+8.6% | $682.6M+44.4% | $472.8M+38.0% | $342.5M-2.6% | $351.6M+53.4% | $229.2M-41.7% | $393.2M+11.1% | $354.0M+5.7% | $335.0M+530.9% | $53.1M+80.0% | $29.5M-81.0% | $155.5M |
| Interest Expense | $231.1M+2143.7% | $10.3M-32.7% | $15.3M-50.2% | $30.7M-21.9% | $39.3M | N/A | $57.5M+6.1% | $54.2M+64.7% | $32.9M+15.4% | $28.5M+7.1% | $26.6M+171.4% | $9.8M+117.8% | $4.5M-18.2% | $5.5M-50.9% | $11.2M |
| Income Tax | $102.7M-53.6% | $221.4M-9.5% | $244.6M+15.7% | $211.5M+14.9% | $184.0M+23.3% | $149.2M+220.9% | $46.5M-35.2% | $71.8M+154.6% | $28.2M-68.8% | $90.5M+5.1% | $86.1M+175.1% | $31.3M+169.7% | -$44.9M-280.5% | -$11.8M+97.4% | -$453.2M |
| Net Income | $104.0M-75.5% | $424.0M-16.9% | $510.2M-0.4% | $512.0M+11.5% | $459.1M+74.7% | $262.8M+8.8% | $241.5M+5.6% | $228.8M+56.6% | $146.1M-47.2% | $276.5M+13.1% | $244.4M-16.1% | $291.3M+192.8% | $99.5M+118.7% | $45.5M-92.5% | $604.3M |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.19-80.6% | $0.98-15.5% | $1.16+0.9% | $1.15+11.7% | $1.03+74.6% | $0.59+9.3% | $0.54+3.8% | $0.52+57.6% | $0.33-46.8% | $0.62+12.7% | $0.55-15.4% | $0.65+195.5% | $0.22+120.0% | $0.10-92.8% | $1.38 |
JHX Balance Sheet
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type.
| Metric | FY26 | FY25 | FY24 | FY23 | FY22 | FY21 | FY20 | FY19 | FY18 | FY17 | FY16 | FY15 | FY14 | FY13 | FY12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $13.7B+161.7% | $5.2B+6.5% | $4.9B+9.7% | $4.5B+5.6% | $4.2B+3.8% | $4.1B+1.5% | $4.0B-0.1% | $4.0B+71.5% | $2.4B+16.8% | $2.0B-0.8% | $2.0B-0.7% | $2.0B-2.8% | $2.1B-0.4% | $2.1B-8.5% | $2.3B |
| Current Assets | $1.8B+7.3% | $1.7B+19.1% | $1.4B+32.9% | $1.1B-4.4% | $1.1B+19.1% | $943.6M+3.9% | $908.4M+20.5% | $754.1M-10.5% | $842.6M+33.3% | $632.1M+18.3% | $534.3M+2.0% | $524.0M-20.5% | $659.1M-5.4% | $696.6M-19.6% | $866.4M |
| Cash & Equivalents | $269.2M-52.2% | $562.7M+54.2% | $365.0M+223.0% | $113.0M-9.6% | $125.0M-40.0% | $208.5M+44.4% | $144.4M+83.5% | $78.7M-72.1% | $281.6M+256.9% | $78.9M-26.3% | $107.1M+59.9% | $67.0M-60.0% | $167.5M+9.0% | $153.7M-42.1% | $265.4M |
| Inventory | $635.7M+83.1% | $347.1M+2.8% | $337.8M-1.9% | $344.2M+23.1% | $279.7M+28.1% | $218.3M-28.4% | $305.1M-3.9% | $317.4M+24.1% | $255.7M+26.0% | $202.9M+5.1% | $193.0M-11.5% | $218.0M+16.9% | $186.5M+8.4% | $172.1M-4.3% | $179.8M |
| Goodwill | $4.8B+2367.9% | $193.7M+0.6% | $192.6M-1.2% | $194.9M-2.3% | $199.5M-4.7% | $209.3M+6.3% | $196.9M-2.1% | $201.1M+4004.1% | $4.9M | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Liabilities | $7.3B+136.7% | $3.1B+0.5% | $3.1B+6.5% | $2.9B-1.5% | $2.9B-3.9% | $3.0B+1.2% | $3.0B-2.1% | $3.1B+18.9% | $2.6B+15.6% | $2.2B-1.3% | $2.3B+0.3% | $2.2B-2.4% | $2.3B+9.9% | $2.1B-4.1% | $2.2B |
| Current Liabilities | $1.2B+42.9% | $810.2M+1.6% | $797.7M+14.4% | $697.3M-9.4% | $769.9M-14.6% | $901.1M+76.7% | $510.0M+5.6% | $483.0M+22.4% | $394.6M-8.0% | $428.8M+7.3% | $399.8M+5.8% | $377.9M-30.2% | $541.3M+67.6% | $322.9M-19.9% | $403.1M |
| Long-Term Debt | $4.5B+304.6% | $1.1B-0.4% | $1.1B+5.3% | $1.1B+20.7% | $877.3M+2.2% | $858.6M-36.6% | $1.4B-1.9% | $1.4B+56.1% | $884.4M+56.7% | $564.5M+12.5% | $501.8M+26.2% | $397.5M | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Equity | $6.4B+197.3% | $2.2B+16.3% | $1.9B+15.4% | $1.6B+20.9% | $1.3B+25.7% | $1.1B+2.5% | $1.0B+6.3% | $974.4M+539.9% | -$221.5M-4.4% | -$212.2M+5.8% | -$225.2M-11.2% | -$202.6M-1.8% | -$199.0M-1193.4% | $18.2M-85.6% | $126.4M |
| Retained Earnings | $1.8B+6.0% | $1.7B+19.3% | $1.4B+20.8% | $1.2B+34.1% | $892.4M+46.0% | $611.4M-7.3% | $659.5M+14.3% | $577.1M+190.8% | -$635.3M-3.7% | -$612.9M+1.4% | -$621.8M-6.0% | -$586.6M+2.6% | -$602.4M-68.5% | -$357.6M-66.6% | -$214.6M |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Accounts Receivable.
JHX Cash Flow Statement
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type.
| Metric | FY26 | FY25 | FY24 | FY23 | FY22 | FY21 | FY20 | FY19 | FY18 | FY17 | FY16 | FY15 | FY14 | FY13 | FY12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $589.8M-26.5% | $802.8M-12.2% | $914.2M+50.5% | $607.6M-19.8% | $757.2M-3.8% | $786.9M+74.4% | $451.2M+48.4% | $304.0M-1.5% | $308.5M-19.3% | $382.5M+46.9% | $260.4M+45.1% | $179.5M-44.4% | $322.8M+195.3% | $109.3M-71.8% | $387.2M |
| Capital Expenditures | $383.9M-9.1% | $422.2M-6.0% | $449.3M-24.0% | $591.3M+129.4% | $257.8M+132.9% | $110.7M-42.9% | $193.8M-39.0% | $317.5M+51.0% | $210.2M+106.3% | $101.9M+39.2% | $73.2M-73.5% | $276.2M+139.3% | $115.4M+88.9% | $61.1M+70.7% | $35.8M |
| Free Cash Flow | $205.9M-45.9% | $380.6M-18.1% | $464.9M+2752.1% | $16.3M-96.7% | $499.4M-26.1% | $676.2M+162.7% | $257.4M+2006.7% | -$13.5M-113.7% | $98.3M-65.0% | $280.6M+49.9% | $187.2M+293.6% | -$96.7M-146.6% | $207.4M+330.3% | $48.2M-86.3% | $351.4M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -$4.2B-842.1% | -$446.7M+5.1% | -$470.5M+28.7% | -$660.1M-89.6% | -$348.2M-189.2% | -$120.4M+40.9% | -$203.8M+76.4% | -$864.4M-252.1% | -$245.5M | N/A | N/A | N/A | -$118.8M-99.0% | -$59.7M-19.6% | -$49.9M |
| Financing Cash Flow | $3.4B+2119.8% | -$165.9M+21.0% | -$210.1M-727.2% | -$25.4M+94.4% | -$449.6M+16.8% | -$540.2M-201.8% | -$179.0M-149.1% | $364.2M+501.0% | $60.6M | N/A | N/A | N/A | -$186.3M-17.4% | -$158.7M-88.0% | -$84.4M |
| Dividends Paid | N/A | $0 | $0-100.0% | $129.6M-73.2% | $484.0M | $0-100.0% | $158.6M-7.8% | $172.1M-3.0% | $177.5M+0.4% | $176.8M-28.3% | $246.5M-36.8% | $390.1M+95.9% | $199.1M+5.6% | $188.5M+983.3% | $17.4M |
| Share Buybacks | $0-100.0% | $149.9M-44.8% | $271.4M+246.2% | $78.4M | $0 | $0 | N/A | $0 | $0-100.0% | $99.8M+347.5% | $22.3M+145.1% | $9.1M-58.8% | $22.1M | N/A | $19.0M |
JHX Financial Ratios
Margins and returns are percentages; the remaining ratios are unitless multiples.
| Metric | FY26 | FY25 | FY24 | FY23 | FY22 | FY21 | FY20 | FY19 | FY18 | FY17 | FY16 | FY15 | FY14 | FY13 | FY12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 35.8%-3.0pp | 38.8%-1.5pp | 40.4%+5.6pp | 34.7%-1.6pp | 36.3%+0.2pp | 36.2%+0.3pp | 35.8%+2.7pp | 33.1%-2.4pp | 35.5%+0.4pp | 35.1%-1.5pp | 36.6%+1.7pp | 34.9%+1.0pp | 33.9%+2.2pp | 31.7%-1.2pp | 32.9% |
| Operating Margin | 9.3%-7.7pp | 16.9%-2.6pp | 19.5%-0.1pp | 19.6%+0.8pp | 18.9%+2.6pp | 16.3%+3.1pp | 13.1%-0.9pp | 14.0%+2.9pp | 11.2%-9.3pp | 20.5%0.0pp | 20.5%+0.3pp | 20.2%+16.7pp | 3.5%+1.3pp | 2.2%-10.3pp | 12.6% |
| Net Margin | 2.1%-8.8pp | 10.9%-2.0pp | 13.0%-0.6pp | 13.6%+0.9pp | 12.7%+3.7pp | 9.0%-0.2pp | 9.3%+0.1pp | 9.1%+2.0pp | 7.1%-7.3pp | 14.4%+0.3pp | 14.1%-3.4pp | 17.6%+10.9pp | 6.7%+3.2pp | 3.4%-45.4pp | 48.8% |
| Return on Equity | 1.6%-18.0pp | 19.6%-7.8pp | 27.5%-4.3pp | 31.8%-2.7pp | 34.4%+9.7pp | 24.8%+1.4pp | 23.3%-0.2pp | 23.5% | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 250.0%-228.1pp | 478.1% |
| Return on Assets | 0.8%-7.4pp | 8.1%-2.3pp | 10.4%-1.0pp | 11.4%+0.6pp | 10.8%+4.4pp | 6.4%+0.4pp | 6.0%+0.3pp | 5.7%-0.5pp | 6.2%-7.5pp | 13.7%+1.7pp | 12.0%-2.2pp | 14.2%+9.5pp | 4.7%+2.6pp | 2.1%-24.0pp | 26.2% |
| Current Ratio | 1.58-0.5x | 2.10+0.3x | 1.79+0.2x | 1.54+0.1x | 1.46+0.4x | 1.05-0.7x | 1.78+0.2x | 1.56-0.6x | 2.14+0.7x | 1.47+0.1x | 1.34-0.1x | 1.39+0.2x | 1.22-0.9x | 2.160.0x | 2.15 |
| Debt-to-Equity | 0.70+0.2x | 0.51-0.1x | 0.60-0.1x | 0.660.0x | 0.66-0.2x | 0.81-0.5x | 1.31-0.1x | 1.42 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 115.11+97.8x | 17.28 |
| FCF Margin | 4.3%-5.6pp | 9.8%-2.0pp | 11.8%+11.4pp | 0.4%-13.4pp | 13.8%-9.4pp | 23.3%+13.4pp | 9.9%+10.4pp | -0.5%-5.3pp | 4.8%-9.8pp | 14.6%+3.8pp | 10.8%+16.7pp | -5.8%-19.7pp | 13.9%+10.2pp | 3.6%-24.7pp | 28.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Hardie's annual revenue?
James Hardie (JHX) reported $4.8B in total revenue for fiscal year 2026. This represents a 24.7% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Revenue measures the total income earned from the company's primary business operations before any expenses are deducted.
How fast is James Hardie's revenue growing?
James Hardie (JHX) revenue grew by 24.7% year-over-year, from $3.9B to $4.8B in fiscal year 2026.
Is James Hardie profitable?
Yes, James Hardie (JHX) reported a net income of $104.0M in fiscal year 2026, with a net profit margin of 2.1%.
What is James Hardie's EBITDA?
James Hardie (JHX) had EBITDA of $941.1M in fiscal year 2026, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
How much debt does James Hardie have?
As of fiscal year 2026, James Hardie (JHX) had $269.2M in cash and equivalents against $4.5B in long-term debt.
What is James Hardie's gross margin?
James Hardie (JHX) had a gross margin of 35.8% in fiscal year 2026, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs of goods sold.
What is James Hardie's operating margin?
James Hardie (JHX) had an operating margin of 9.3% in fiscal year 2026, reflecting the profitability of core business operations before interest and taxes.
What is James Hardie's net profit margin?
James Hardie (JHX) had a net profit margin of 2.1% in fiscal year 2026, representing the share of revenue converted into profit after all expenses.
What is James Hardie's return on equity (ROE)?
James Hardie (JHX) has a return on equity of 1.6% for fiscal year 2026, measuring how efficiently the company generates profit from shareholder equity.
What is James Hardie's free cash flow?
James Hardie (JHX) generated $205.9M in free cash flow during fiscal year 2026. This represents a -45.9% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Free cash flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures, and is widely used to assess financial flexibility and shareholder value.
What is James Hardie's operating cash flow?
James Hardie (JHX) generated $589.8M in operating cash flow during fiscal year 2026, representing cash generated from core business activities.
What are James Hardie's total assets?
James Hardie (JHX) had $13.7B in total assets as of fiscal year 2026, including both current and long-term assets.
What are James Hardie's capital expenditures?
James Hardie (JHX) invested $383.9M in capital expenditures during fiscal year 2026, funding long-term assets and infrastructure.
How much does James Hardie spend on research and development?
James Hardie (JHX) invested $60.7M in research and development during fiscal year 2026.
What is James Hardie's current ratio?
James Hardie (JHX) had a current ratio of 1.58 as of fiscal year 2026, which is generally considered healthy.
What is James Hardie's debt-to-equity ratio?
James Hardie (JHX) had a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.70 as of fiscal year 2026, measuring the company's financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholder equity.
What is James Hardie's return on assets (ROA)?
James Hardie (JHX) had a return on assets of 0.8% for fiscal year 2026, measuring how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit.
What is James Hardie's Altman Z-Score?
James Hardie (JHX) has an Altman Z-Score of 2.17, placing it in the Grey Zone (moderate risk). The Z-Score combines five financial ratios (working capital, retained earnings, EBIT, market capitalization, and revenue relative to total assets) to predict the likelihood of bankruptcy. Scores above 2.99 indicate financial safety while scores below 1.81 suggest financial distress. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
What is James Hardie's Piotroski F-Score?
James Hardie (JHX) has a Piotroski F-Score of 3 out of 9, indicating weak financial health. The F-Score evaluates nine binary signals across profitability (positive ROA, positive cash flow, improving ROA, earnings quality), leverage (decreasing debt, improving liquidity, no share dilution), and operating efficiency (improving gross margin, improving asset turnover). Scores of 7 to 9 indicate strong and improving fundamentals. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Are James Hardie's earnings high quality?
James Hardie (JHX) has an earnings quality ratio of 5.67x, considered cash-backed (high quality). This ratio compares operating cash flow to net income. A ratio above 1.0x means the company generates more cash than its reported earnings, indicating sustainable, cash-backed profits. Ratios below 1.0x suggest earnings rely on accounting accruals rather than actual cash generation. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Can James Hardie cover its interest payments?
James Hardie (JHX) has an interest coverage ratio of 1.94x, meaning it can struggle to cover its interest obligations. This ratio divides operating income by interest expense. Ratios above 5x indicate strong debt-servicing ability, while ratios below 2x suggest the company may face difficulty meeting interest payments if earnings decline. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
How financially healthy is James Hardie?
James Hardie (JHX) scores 54 out of 100 on our Financial Health Score, indicating moderate standing within its operating companies peer group. The score is a 0-100 composite of six dimensions (Profitability, Growth, Leverage, Liquidity, Cash Flow, Returns), each ranked as a percentile relative to companies in the same scoring family (banks against banks, REITs against REITs, and so on) rather than across all industries. It rates the quality of the business, not whether the stock is fairly priced, and is not financial advice. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.