JHX Shares James Hardie Industries plc
ASX · ASXLast in our picks 2026-10-22 — not in the current list; analysis below is from that screen
Building-materials leader offers housing-cycle recovery potential and strong structural margins.
Future value: $43.63 (+18.41%) · 6-12 months · analyst consensus
Signal breakdown
- ▸Materials-sector leader with durable margins and recovery exposure.
- ▾Below 50-day MA (-5.05%)
- ▸Above 200-day MA — long-term uptrend
Is JHX a buy right now?
Trend: JHX is trading below the 50-day average (-3.28%), RSI 49 — neutral momentum, with a 3-month return of -0.21%.
Valuation & quality: James Hardie Industries plc trades on a trailing P/E of 100.5, forward P/E 16.8, PEG 1.24, price-to-book 2.32; fundamentals show net margin 2.7%, return on equity 3.3%, revenue growth 63.9% year on year.
Analyst consensus: 17 analysts have a mean 12-month price target of A$43.62 (+17.3% vs the last close; range A$31.71 – A$50.77), consensus rating “buy”.
Our screen: BUY (score 2) — Building-materials leader offers housing-cycle recovery potential and strong structural margins.
Computed from end-of-day data; not personal advice.
12-month price chart
Monthly returns
| Mar 26 | Apr 26 | May 26 | Jun 26 | Jul 26 | Aug 26 | Sep 26 | Oct 26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -17.80% | +3.40% | +9.70% | +19.60% | -2.60% | +11.50% | -12.50% | +2.50% |
Fundamentals
Analyst price target
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About James Hardie Industries plc
James Hardie Industries plc engages in the manufacture and sale of fiber cement, fiber gypsum, and cement bonded boards in the United States, Australia, Europe, and New Zealand. It operates through four segments: Siding & Trim, Deck, Rail & Accessories, Australia & New Zealand, and Europe.
Sector: Basic Materials · Industry: Building Materials · Ireland · 7,500 employees · Website
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