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James Hardie IndustriesASX:JHX +0.46%66 EV-to-EBIT is 40.84 as of Aug. 15, 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 38.58. GuruFocus rates ASX:JHX with a GF Score™ of 66/100. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 321 Building Materials companies, James Hardie Industries ranks worse than 90.65% on this metric.
James Hardie Industries (ASX:JHX) EV-to-EBIT Explanation
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
James Hardie Industries's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was A$28,186 Mil.
James Hardie Industries's EBIT 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$770 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
James Hardie Industries EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, James Hardie Industries's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where James Hardie Industries's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
James Hardie Industries's current Enterprise Value is A$31,442 Mil.
James Hardie Industries's EBIT 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$770 Mil.
* 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 (ASX:JHX) has a EV-to-EBIT of 40.84 as of Aug. 15, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on James Hardie Industries and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 38.58. Over the past decade, James Hardie Industries' EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 18.83 to 50.18. According to the industry distribution chart, James Hardie Industries ranks #291 out of 321 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 90.7%.
Is James Hardie Industries' EV-to-EBIT too high?
James Hardie Industries' current EV-to-EBIT of 40.84 is near median its 10-year median of 38.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.83 to a high of 50.18. The Building Materials industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.71. James Hardie Industries' value of 40.84 is 197.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, James Hardie Industries ranks #291 out of 321 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, James Hardie Industries has a GF Score™ of 66/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does James Hardie Industries' EV-to-EBIT compare to EXP and KNF?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, James Hardie Industries ranks #291 out of 321 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places James Hardie Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.71. James Hardie Industries' value of 40.84 is 197.9% above this benchmark. Historically, James Hardie Industries' own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 18.83 to 50.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 38.58 vs. the industry median of 13.71, James Hardie Industries has consistently been above 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Building Materials company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Building Materials companies is 13.71, based on 321 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. James Hardie Industries's current EV-to-EBIT of 40.84 is 197.9% above 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on James Hardie Industries and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. James Hardie Industries's current EV-to-EBIT is 40.84, which is near median its own 10-year median of 38.58. 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 (ASX:JHX) has a current EV-to-EBIT of 40.84. The current EV-to-EBIT is 40.84, which is near median its 10-year median of 38.58 and 197.9% above the Building Materials industry median of 13.71. James Hardie Industries' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For James Hardie Industries (ASX:JHX), the current EV-to-EBIT is 40.84 as of Aug. 15, 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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