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James Hardie IndustriesASX:JHX -2.35%68 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is A$0.36 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:JHX with a GF Score™ of 68/100. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 307 Building Materials companies, James Hardie Industries ranks worse than 83.06% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, James Hardie Industries's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -35.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -28.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -9.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 7.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, James Hardie Industries's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 61.20% per year. The lowest was -125.00% per year. And the median was 16.00% per year.
James Hardie Industries (ASX:JHX) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
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James Hardie Industries Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for James Hardie Industries's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
ASX:JHX vs EXP, KNF, USLM: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, James Hardie Industries's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE 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 PE Ratio vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, James Hardie Industries's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where James Hardie Industries's PE Ratio falls into.
James Hardie Industries Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
James Hardie Industries's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was A$0.36
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of A$0.36 mean?
James Hardie Industries (ASX:JHX) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of A$0.36 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on James Hardie Industries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, James Hardie Industries ranks #255 out of 307 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 83.1%.
Is James Hardie Industries' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
James Hardie Industries' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is A$0.36. Based on the distribution chart, James Hardie Industries ranks #255 out of 307 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, James Hardie Industries has a GF Score™ of 68/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does James Hardie Industries' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to EXP and KNF?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, James Hardie Industries ranks #255 out of 307 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places James Hardie Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 4.40. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Building Materials company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Building Materials companies is 4.40, based on 307 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on James Hardie Industries and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 4.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. James Hardie Industries's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is A$0.36. 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 (ASX:JHX) has a current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of A$0.36. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is A$0.36. James Hardie Industries' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For James Hardie Industries (ASX:JHX), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is A$0.36 as of Jun. 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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