James Hardie IndustriesJHX +1.14%46 EBIT per Share is $0.92 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates JHX with a GF Score™ of 46/100. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 328 Building Materials companies, James Hardie Industries ranks worse than 66.16% on this metric.
James Hardie Industries's EBIT per Share for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.19.
Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.92.
During the past 12 months, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of James Hardie Industries was -33.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was -8.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 0.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 10.40% per year.
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The historical rank and industry rank for James Hardie Industries's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:
JHX'
s 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -43.7 Med: 12.4 Max: 79.2
Current: -8.8
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of James Hardie Industries was 79.20% per year. The lowest was -43.70% per year. And the median was 12.40% per year.
JHX's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is ranked worse than 66.16% of 328
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 4.75
vs JHX: -8.80
James Hardie Industries (NYSE:JHX) EBIT per Share Explanation
EBIT is a company's earnings before interest and tax expenses are deducted. It measures a company's profit generates from operating, ignoring tax burden and capital structure. As the tax expense are not deducted, EBIT is helpful when comparing companies in the same industry but with different tax situations. Also, the interest expense are included in EBIT, making it useful to compare companies that have high interest expenses due to large amount of debt.
James Hardie Industries EBIT per Share Related Terms
James Hardie Industries EBIT per Share 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.
EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.92
* 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 EBIT per Share of $0.92 as of Mar. 2026. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on James Hardie Industries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, James Hardie Industries ranks #217 out of 328 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 66.2%.
Is James Hardie Industries' EBIT per Share too high?
James Hardie Industries' current EBIT per Share is $0.92. The Building Materials industry median EBIT per Share is 4.75. James Hardie Industries' value of $0.92 is 80.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, James Hardie Industries ranks #217 out of 328 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is below 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' EBIT per Share compare to EXP and KNF?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, James Hardie Industries ranks #217 out of 328 companies for EBIT per Share. This places James Hardie Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBIT per Share is 4.75. James Hardie Industries' value of $0.92 is 80.6% 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 EBIT per Share for a Building Materials company?
The median EBIT per Share among Building Materials companies is 4.75, based on 328 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBIT per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBIT per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. James Hardie Industries's current EBIT per Share of $0.92 is 80.6% 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 EBIT per Share mean?
A high EBIT per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on James Hardie Industries and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median EBIT per Share is 4.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. James Hardie Industries's current EBIT per Share is $0.92. 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 EBIT per Share of $0.92. The current EBIT per Share is $0.92 and 80.6% below the Building Materials industry median of 4.75. 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 EBIT per Share calculated?
EBIT per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For James Hardie Industries (JHX), the current EBIT per Share is $0.92 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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