James Hardie Industries's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 24.44.
James Hardie Industries's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 67.44.
James Hardie Industries's Days Payable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 52.78.
Therefore, James Hardie Industries's Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 39.10.
James Hardie Industries (NYSE:JHX) Cash Conversion Cycle Explanation
Generally, the lower this number is, the better for the company. Although it should be combined with other metrics (such as ROE % and ROA %), it can be especially useful for comparing close competitors, because the company with the lowest CCC is often the one with better management.
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CCC is most effective with retail-type companies, which have inventories that are sold to customers. Consulting businesses, software companies and insurance companies are all examples of companies for whom this metric is meaningless.
The CCC is one of several tools that can help you evaluate management, especially if it is calculated for several consecutive time periods and for several competitors. Decreasing or steady CCCs are good, while rising ones should motivate you to dig a bit deeper.
James Hardie Industries Cash Conversion Cycle Related Terms
James Hardie Industries Cash Conversion Cycle Historical Data
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The historical data trend for James Hardie Industries's Cash Conversion Cycle 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 Cash Conversion Cycle Chart
JHX vs EXP, KNF, TTAM: Cash Conversion Cycle Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, James Hardie Industries's Cash Conversion Cycle, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash Conversion Cycle 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 Cash Conversion Cycle vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, James Hardie Industries's Cash Conversion Cycle distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where James Hardie Industries's Cash Conversion Cycle falls into.
James Hardie Industries Cash Conversion Cycle Calculation
Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) measures how fast a company can convert cash on hand into even more cash on hand. This metric looks at the amount of time needed to sell inventory, the amount of time needed to collect receivables and the length of time the company is afforded to pay its bills without incurring penalties.
Cash Conversion Cycle is one of several measures of management effectiveness.
James Hardie Industries's Cash Conversion Cycle for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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 (JHX) has a Cash Conversion Cycle of 39.10 as of Mar. 2026. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on James Hardie Industries and its competitors.
Is James Hardie Industries' Cash Conversion Cycle too high?
James Hardie Industries' current Cash Conversion Cycle is 39.10. The Building Materials industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 75.61. James Hardie Industries' value of 39.10 is 48.3% below this industry median. Overall, James Hardie Industries has a GF Score™ of 46/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does James Hardie Industries' Cash Conversion Cycle compare to EXP and KNF?
James Hardie Industries' Cash Conversion Cycle of 39.10 can be compared against companies in the Building Materials industry. The industry median Cash Conversion Cycle is 75.61. James Hardie Industries' value of 39.10 is 48.3% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Conversion Cycle for a Building Materials company?
The median Cash Conversion Cycle among Building Materials companies is 75.61, based on 403 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash Conversion Cycle significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash Conversion Cycle should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. James Hardie Industries's current Cash Conversion Cycle of 39.10 is 48.3% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Conversion Cycle mean?
A high Cash Conversion Cycle can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash conversion cycle equals sum of days inventory and days sales outstanding less days payable. View historical data on James Hardie Industries and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Cash Conversion Cycle is 75.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. James Hardie Industries's current Cash Conversion Cycle is 39.10. 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 (JHX) has a current Cash Conversion Cycle of 39.10. The current Cash Conversion Cycle is 39.10 and 48.3% below the Building Materials industry median of 75.61. James Hardie Industries' overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Conversion Cycle calculated?
Cash Conversion Cycle is calculated from a company's financial statements. For James Hardie Industries (JHX), the current Cash Conversion Cycle is 39.10 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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