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James Hardie Industries's book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €9.58.
During the past 12 months, James Hardie Industries's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 120.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 44.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 30.80% per year.
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During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of James Hardie Industries was 44.80% per year. The lowest was -39.80% per year. And the median was 16.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest P/B Ratio of James Hardie Industries was 7.45. The lowest was 1.53. And the median was 2.08.
James Hardie Industries (FRA:JHA) Book Value per Share Explanation
Usually a company's book value and Tangible Book per Share may not reflect its true value. The assets may be carried on the balance sheets at the original cost minus depreciation. This may underestimate the true economic values of the assets. It also may over-estimate their true economic value because the assets can become obsolete.
For financial companies such as banks and insurance companies, their assets may be reported in current market value of the assets owned. Book values of financial companies are more accurate indicator of the economic value of the company.
James Hardie Industries Book Value per Share Related Terms
James Hardie Industries Book Value per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for James Hardie Industries's Book Value per Share can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
James Hardie Industries Book Value per Share Chart
FRA:JHA vs EXP, KNF, TTAM: Book Value per Share Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, James Hardie Industries's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
James Hardie Industries PB Ratio vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, James Hardie Industries's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where James Hardie Industries's PB Ratio falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
James Hardie Industries (FRA:JHA) has a Book Value per Share of €9.58 as of Mar. 2026. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on James Hardie Industries and its competitors.
Is James Hardie Industries' Book Value per Share too high?
James Hardie Industries' current Book Value per Share is €9.58. Overall, James Hardie Industries has a GF Score™ of 70/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does James Hardie Industries' Book Value per Share compare to EXP and KNF?
James Hardie Industries' Book Value per Share of €9.58 can be compared against companies in the Building Materials industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Book Value per Share for a Building Materials company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Building Materials industry context. However, Book Value per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Book Value per Share mean?
A high Book Value per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on James Hardie Industries and its competitors. James Hardie Industries's current Book Value per Share is €9.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is James Hardie Industries stock overvalued right now?
James Hardie Industries (FRA:JHA) has a current Book Value per Share of €9.58. The current Book Value per Share is €9.58. James Hardie Industries' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Book Value per Share calculated?
Book Value per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For James Hardie Industries (FRA:JHA), the current Book Value per Share is €9.58 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
James Hardie is a manufacturer of fiber cement-based building products, selling primarily to the residential construction industry. North America is the primary geography, generating about 80% of group earnings. Here, it is the largest manufacturer of fiber cement, which is mainly used for exterior siding on houses. Following the Azek acquisition in 2025, it also produces wooden composite decking materials, siding trims, and accessories for outdoor areas including stair and deck railing. Businesses in Australia, New Zealand, and Europe, make up the rest of earnings.
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