Indicators
Indicators
Value
Direction
MACD(12,26,9)
0.228
Buy
RSI(14)
72.322
Buy
STOCH(KDJ)(9,3,3)
79.021
Buy
ATR(14)
0.655
High Vlolatility
CCI(14)
344.568
Overbought
Williams %R
1.742
Overbought
TRIX(12,20)
0.371
Sell
StochRSI(14)
100.000
Buy
James Hardie Industries PLC
JHX22.870USD
+1.320+6.13%
Close 01/09, 16:00（ET）Quotes delayed by 15 min
13.25BMarket Cap
51.37P/E TTM
TradingKey Stock Score
Overall Financial Health
Valuation Dimensions
Earnings Forecast
Price Momentum
Institutional Confidence
Risk Assessment
Peer Comparison
TradingKey Stock Score of James Hardie Industries PLC
Currency: USD Updated: 2026-01-09Key Insights
James Hardie Industries PLC's fundamentals are relatively stable, and its growth potential is high.Its valuation is considered fairly valued, ranking 7 out of 15 in the Construction Materials industry.Institutional ownership is very high.Over the past month, multiple analysts have rated it as Strong Buy, with the highest price target at 25.80.In the medium term, the stock price is expected to remain stable.The company has been performing well in the stock market over the past month, which is supported by its strong fundamentals and technicals.The stock price is trading sideways between the support and resistance levels, making it suitable for range-bound swing trading.
James Hardie Industries PLC's Score
Support & Resistance
Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.
Score Analysis
Current score
Previous score
Media Coverage
Last 24 hours
Coverage Level
Very Low
Very High
Neutral
James Hardie Industries PLC Highlights
StrengthsRisks
James Hardie Industries plc is an Ireland-based company, which is engaged in providing exterior home and outdoor living solutions, with a portfolio that includes fiber cement, fiber gypsum, and composite and PVC decking and railing products. The Company's segments include North America Fiber Cement, Asia Pacific Fiber Cement and Europe Building Products. The Company's North America Fiber Cement segment manufactures fiber cement interior linings, exterior siding products and related accessories in the United States and these products are sold in the United States and Canada. The Company's Asia Pacific Fiber Cement segment includes fiber cement products manufactured in Australia and sold in Australia and New Zealand. Its Europe Building Products segment includes fiber gypsum products manufactured in Europe, and fiber cement products manufactured in the United States that are sold in Europe. The Company’s brands include Hardie, TimberTech, AZEK Exteriors, Versatex, fermacell and StruXure.
Undervalued
The company’s latest PB is 2.10, at a low 3-year percentile range.
Institutional Buying
The latest institutional holdings are 209.11M shares, increasing 29.25% quarter-over-quarter.
Held by ETHSX
Star Investor ETHSX holds 158.82K shares of this stock.
Higher Market Activity
The company has more investor interest, with a 20-day turnover ratio of 6.43.
Analyst Rating
Based on
9
analysts
Strong Buy
Current Rating
25.800
Target Price
+23.33%
Upside Space
Data disclaimer: Analyst ratings and target prices are provided by LSEG for informational purposes only and do not constitute investment advice.
Financial Health
Currency: USD Updated: 2026-01-09The current financial score of James Hardie Industries PLC is 6.38, ranking 12 out of 15 in the Construction Materials industry. Its financial status is weak, and its operating efficiency is average. Its latest quarterly revenue reached 1.29B, representing a year-over-year increase of 34.49%, while its net profit experienced a year-over-year increase of 166.91%.
Score
Financials
5.76
Key Metrics
Cash and cash equivalents
Total assets
Total liabilities
Free cash flow
Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.
Quality of Earnings
5.67
Operational Efficiency
6.58
Growth Potential
6.83
Shareholder Returns
7.07
James Hardie Industries PLC's Company Valuation
Currency: USD Updated: 2026-01-09The current valuation score of James Hardie Industries PLC is 7.62, ranking 7 out of 15 in the Construction Materials industry. Its current P/E ratio is 51.37, which is 0.00% below the recent high of 51.37 and 70.76% above the recent low of 15.02.
Score
Valuation Dimensions
P/E
P/B
P/S
P/CF
Industry Ranking 7/15
Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.
Earnings Forecast
Currency: USD Updated: 2026-01-09The current earnings forecast score of James Hardie Industries PLC is 9.11, ranking 1 out of 15 in the Construction Materials industry. The average price target is 26.70, with a high of 30.00 and a low of 21.00.
Score
Support & Resistance
Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.
Analyst Rating
Based on
9
analysts
Strong Buy
Current Rating
25.800
Target Price
+23.33%
Upside Space
Strong Buy
Buy
Hold
Sell
Strong Sell
Peer Comparison
14
Total
11
Median
11
Average
Company name
Ratings
Analysts
James Hardie Industries PLC
JHX
9
CRH PLC
CRH
26
Vulcan Materials Co
VMC
25
Martin Marietta Materials Inc
MLM
25
Amrize AG
AMRZ
19
Cemex SAB de CV
CX
15
1
2
3
Financial Forecasting
EPS
Revenue
Net Profit
EBIT
Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.
Data disclaimer: Analyst ratings and target prices are provided by LSEG for informational purposes only and do not constitute investment advice.
Price Momentum
Currency: USD Updated: 2026-01-09The current price momentum score of James Hardie Industries PLC is 9.50, ranking 7 out of 15 in the Construction Materials industry. Currently, the stock price is trading between the resistance level at 23.87 and the support level at 20.92, making it suitable for range-bound swing trading.
Score
Support & Resistance
Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.
Indicators
The Indicators feature provides value and direction analysis for various instruments under a selection of technical indicators, together with a technical summary.
This feature includes nine of the commonly used technical indicators: MACD, RSI, KDJ, StochRSI, ATR, CCI, WR, TRIX and MA. You may also adjust the timeframe depending on your needs.
Please note that technical analysis is only part of investment reference, and there is no absolute standard for using numerical values to assess direction. The results are for reference only, and we are not responsible for the accuracy of the indicator calculations and summaries.
Moving Average
Indicators
Value
Direction
MA5
21.480
Buy
MA10
21.187
Buy
MA20
20.860
Buy
MA50
19.640
Buy
MA100
20.083
Buy
MA200
22.694
Buy
Institutional Confidence
Currency: USD Updated: 2026-01-09The current institutional shareholding score of James Hardie Industries PLC is 3.00, ranking 9 out of 15 in the Construction Materials industry. The latest institutional shareholding proportion is 36.10%, representing a quarter-over-quarter increase of 4.68%. The largest institutional shareholder is Steven Cohen, holding a total of 6.89M shares, representing 1.19% of shares outstanding, with 1.00% increase in holdings.
Score
Institutional Shareholding
Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.
Shareholder Activity
Name
Shares Held
Chg %
Wellington Management Company, LLP
D1 Capital Partners L.P.
MFS Investment Management
Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC
Long Pond Capital, LP
JP Morgan Asset Management
Phoenix Investment and Finances Ltd
Alyeska Investment Group, L.P.
Capital World Investors
1
2
Risk Assessment
Currency: USD Updated: 2026-01-09The U.S. Dollar Index is currently in a neutral state, which has a neutral effect on the Construction Materials domestic-focused industry. The Dollar Index (DXY) measures the value of the U.S. dollar against a basket of major currencies, including the euro, yen, pound sterling, Canadian dollar, Swedish krona, and Swiss franc. The current risk assessment score of James Hardie Industries PLC is 6.76, ranking 9 out of 15 in the Construction Materials industry. The company's beta value is 1.80. This indicates that the stock tends to outperform the index during upward trending markets but experiences larger declines during downward trending markets.
Score
Beta vs S&P 500 index
1.80
VaR
+3.52%
240-Day Maximum Drawdown
+51.68%
240-Day Volatility
+60.23%
Return
Best Daily Return
60 days
+6.83%
120 days
+8.11%
5 years
+15.61%
Worst Daily Return
60 days
-7.64%
120 days
-34.44%
5 years
-34.44%
Sharpe Ratio
60 days
+0.85
120 days
-0.07
5 years
+0.09
Risk Assessment
Maximum Drawdown
240 days
+51.68%
3 years
+60.26%
5 years
+60.26%
Return-to-Drawdown Ratio
240 days
-0.65
3 years
+0.06
5 years
-0.08
Skewness
240 days
-3.44
3 years
-2.32
5 years
-1.72
Volatility
Realised Volatility
240 days
+60.23%
5 years
+42.46%
Standardised True Range
240 days
+3.99%
5 years
+3.70%
Downside Risk-Adjusted Return
120 days
-6.37%
240 days
-6.37%
Maximum Daily Upside Volatility
60 days
+36.95%
Maximum Daily Downside Volatility
60 days
+31.76%
Liquidity
Average Turnover Rate
60 days
+1.94%
120 days
+1.36%
5 years
--
Turnover Deviation
20 days
+643.29%
60 days
+446.23%
120 days
+283.02%
Peer Comparison
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EXP
8.28 /10
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VMC
8.15 /10
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USLM
8.09 /10
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MLM
8.02 /10
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FAQs
How does TradingKey generate the Stock Score of James Hardie Industries PLC?
The TradingKey Stock Score provides a comprehensive assessment of James Hardie Industries PLC based on 34 indicators derived from over 100 underlying data points. These indicators are categorised into six key dimensions: financial health, company profile, earnings forecasts, price momentum, institutional confidence, and risk assessment, collectively providing investors with a thorough analysis of James Hardie Industries PLC’s performance and outlook.
How do we generate the financial health score of James Hardie Industries PLC?
To generate the financial health score of James Hardie Industries PLC, we analyse various key financial indicators across several core dimensions, including financial fundamentals, earnings quality, operational efficiency, growth potential, and shareholder returns. By integrating these comprehensive data, the financial health score not only reflects James Hardie Industries PLC's overall stability, operational efficiency, and growth potential but also captures the investment returns delivered to shareholders. This score aims to support rational decision-making for investors and other stakeholders. A higher score indicates a better financial health of James Hardie Industries PLC.
How do we generate the company valuation score of James Hardie Industries PLC?
To generate the company valuation score of James Hardie Industries PLC, we use several key financial ratios, including P/E, P/B, P/S, and P/CF. These metrics compare James Hardie Industries PLC’s market value to its earnings, assets, sales, and cash flow, serving as core indicators for assessing company value. By analysing these ratios in an all-round manner, the valuation score reflects not only the market’s current perception of James Hardie Industries PLC’s value but also its future profitability and growth potential, thereby supporting more informed investment decisions. A higher score indicates a fairer valuation of James Hardie Industries PLC.
How do we generate the earnings forecast score of James Hardie Industries PLC?
To calculate the earnings forecast score of James Hardie Industries PLC, we consider various key indicators such as analyst ratings, financial forecasts, support and resistance levels, and peer comparisons:Current ratings and price targets directly reflect analysts’ expectations, while the upside space indicates their views on the stock’s growth potential.Financial metrics like earnings per share (EPS), revenue, net income, and earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) are core measures for assessing profitability.By analysing the high, median, and low ranges of the target price, we can identify price trends and determine key support and resistance levels.Comparing these indicators against peers provides context for the stock’s performance and helps
anchor more realistic expectations.These factors together form a comprehensive earnings forecast score that accurately reflects the stock’s expected financial performance and growth potential. A higher score suggests that analysts have a more optimistic outlook on James Hardie Industries PLC’s future.
How do we generate the price momentum score of James Hardie Industries PLC?
When generating the price momentum score for James Hardie Industries PLC, we examine momentum indicators including support and resistance levels as well as volume metrics.Support levels represent price points where buying interest is strong enough to prevent further declines, while resistance levels indicate prices where selling pressure may hinder upward movement. By analysing typical price volume alongside total volume, we assess overall market activity and liquidity. These indicators help identify price trends and potential shifts, enabling more accurate predictions of future earnings.This comprehensive approach can reflect market sentiment and enable rational forecasts of James Hardie Industries PLC’s prices. A higher score indicates a more stable short-term price trend for James Hardie Industries PLC.
How do we generate the institutional confidence score of James Hardie Industries PLC?
To generate the institutional confidence score of James Hardie Industries PLC, we analyse both the proportion of shares held by institutions and the number of shares they own. A higher institutional ownership percentage indicates strong confidence of professional investors, which is generally a positive signal about James Hardie Industries PLC’s potential. By examining the number of shares held, we gain deeper insight into institutions’ commitment and attitude toward the stock, as institutional investors typically conduct thorough analysis before making investment decisions. Understanding institutional confidence helps us refine earnings forecasts and provides a more reliable perspective on the company’s future performance and market stability. A higher score indicates greater institutional endorsement of James Hardie Industries PLC.
How do we generate the risk management score of James Hardie Industries PLC?
To assess the risk management score of James Hardie Industries PLC, we examine multiple key indicators related to returns, risk, volatility, and liquidity.The highest and lowest daily returns reflect the potential size of gains and losses, while the Sharpe ratio measures risk-adjusted return performance. On the risk side, we analyse maximum drawdown and the return-to-drawdown ratio to identify extreme loss scenarios. Skewness helps assess the distribution of returns and whether performance may be biased. Volatility indicators—such as realised volatility and standardised true range—reveal price fluctuations. Downside risk-adjusted returns provide insight into potential losses and gains. Lastly, liquidity metrics like average turnover rate and turnover deviation indicate how actively the stock is traded.These indicators together provide a multi-dimensional understanding of James Hardie Industries PLC’s risk-return profile, serving as core factors of the risk management score. A higher score indicates lower risk on the side of James Hardie Industries PLC.
