James Hardie IndustriesJHX -0.08%46 Days Inventory is 67.44 as of Mar. 2026, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 55.38. GuruFocus rates JHX with a GF Score™ of 46/100. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 392 Building Materials companies, James Hardie Industries ranks better than 69.13% on this metric.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
James Hardie Industries's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.35.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
James Hardie Industries's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.46.
James Hardie Industries (NYSE:JHX) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
James Hardie Industries's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
James Hardie Industries's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
James Hardie Industries Days Inventory Related Terms
James Hardie Industries Days Inventory Historical Data
* 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.
For the Building Materials subindustry, James Hardie Industries's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, James Hardie Industries's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where James Hardie Industries's Days Inventory 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 (JHX) has a Days Inventory of 67.44 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on James Hardie Industries and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 55.38. Over the past decade, James Hardie Industries' Days Inventory has ranged from 39.49 to 67.90. According to the industry distribution chart, James Hardie Industries ranks #121 out of 392 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 30.9%.
Is James Hardie Industries' Days Inventory too high?
James Hardie Industries' current Days Inventory of 67.44 is 22% above median its 10-year median of 55.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 39.49 to a high of 67.90. The Building Materials industry median Days Inventory is 90.21. James Hardie Industries' value of 67.44 is 25.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, James Hardie Industries ranks #121 out of 392 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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' Days Inventory compare to EXP and KNF?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, James Hardie Industries ranks #121 out of 392 companies for Days Inventory. This puts James Hardie Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 90.21. James Hardie Industries' value of 67.44 is 25.2% below this benchmark. Historically, James Hardie Industries' own Days Inventory has ranged from 39.49 to 67.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 55.38 vs. the industry median of 90.21, James Hardie Industries has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Inventory for a Building Materials company?
The median Days Inventory among Building Materials companies is 90.21, based on 392 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. James Hardie Industries's current Days Inventory of 67.44 is 25.2% 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on James Hardie Industries and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Days Inventory is 90.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. James Hardie Industries's current Days Inventory is 67.44, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 55.38. 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 Days Inventory of 67.44. The current Days Inventory is 67.44, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 55.38 and 25.2% below the Building Materials industry median of 90.21. 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 Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For James Hardie Industries (JHX), the current Days Inventory is 67.44 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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