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JHX James Hardie Industries PE ratio, current and historical analysis

As of Jul 25, 2024, the James Hardie Industries stock's P/E ratio is 29.6. This takes into account the latest EPS of $1.16 and stock price of $34.34. The PE ratio has increased by 4% from its last 4 quarters average of 28.5.

JHX PE ratio history

How has JHX's PE ratio performed in the past

The PE ratio of James Hardie Industries has averaged 33.91 over the last ten years. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 29.6 is 13% less than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, JHX's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Sep 2014 quarter at 80.45, when the price was $10.46 and the EPS was $0.13. The lowest point was recorded in the Dec 2022 quarter, when it reached 16.46 with a price of $17.94 and an EPS of $1.09.

Average
33.91
Median
28.98
Minimum
16.46
Maximum
80.45

James Hardie Industries PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 137.97% in 2021

Maximum annual decrease: -71.31% in 2015

Year PE ratio Change
2024 34.88 85.24%
2023 18.83 -35.67%
2022 29.27 -43.53%
2021 51.83 137.97%
2020 21.78 -12%
2019 24.75 -54.32%
2018 54.18 112.64%
2017 25.48 2.82%
2016 24.78 39.21%
2015 17.8 -71.31%

JHX average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of JHX for the past years

The current PE ratio of JHX is above its 3-year average, but it is under its 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
26.1
5-year avg
35.03
10-year avg
33.91
15-year avg
33.92

JHX PE vs peers

What is JHX's PE ratio compared to its peers

When compared to its peer stock EXP, JHX's PE ratio is higher.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
EXP Eagle Materials Inc 17.94 $8.35B
JHX James Hardie Industries plc 30.24 $15.22B

Frequently asked questions

What is James Hardie Industries's PE ratio?

As of Jul 25, 2024, JHX stock has a price to earnings ratio of 29.6.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for James Hardie Industries (JHX)?

The average PE ratio for JHX stock over the past 3 years is 26.1.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for James Hardie Industries (JHX)?

The average PE ratio for JHX stock over the past 5 years is 35.03.

What is the highest PE ratio for JHX?

Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached its highest level at 80.45 in the Sep 2014 quarter.

How does the current PE ratio for JHX compare to its historical average?

JHX's price to earnings ratio is currently 13% below its 10-year historical average.

How is JHX's PE ratio calculated (James Hardie Industries PE ratio formula)?

You can calculate the P/E ratio by dividing the most recent stock price by the trailing twelve months earnings per share(EPS). As of today (Jul 25, 2024), James Hardie Industries's share price is $34.34. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2024 is $1.16. Therefore, James Hardie Industries's price to earnings ratio for today is 29.6. PE RATIO(29.6) = STOCK PRICE($34.34) / TTM EPS($1.16)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.