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James Hardie IndustriesASX:JHX -0.23%66 EV-to-EBITDA is 18.95 as of Aug. 17, 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 19.36. GuruFocus rates ASX:JHX with a GF Score™ of 66/100. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 349 Building Materials companies, James Hardie Industries ranks worse than 80.23% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, James Hardie Industries's enterprise value is A$31,384 Mil.
James Hardie Industries's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was A$1,656 Mil. Therefore, James Hardie Industries's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 18.95.
The historical rank and industry rank for James Hardie Industries's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:JHX'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.38 Med: 19.36 Max: 25.12
Current: 19.58
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of James Hardie Industries was 25.12. The lowest was 13.38. And the median was 19.36.
ASX:JHX's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 80.23% of 349
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 8.96
vs ASX:JHX: 19.58
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
James Hardie Industries (ASX:JHX) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
James Hardie Industries's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
James Hardie Industries's share price for today is A$43.74.
James Hardie Industries's 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$0.356.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
* 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.
ASX:JHX vs EXP, KNF, USLM: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, James Hardie Industries's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, James Hardie Industries's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where James Hardie Industries's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
James Hardie Industries's current Enterprise Value is A$31,384 Mil.
James Hardie Industries's EBITDA 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$1,656 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-EBITDA of 18.95 as of Aug. 17, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on James Hardie Industries. This is near median its historical median of 19.36. Over the past decade, James Hardie Industries' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 13.38 to 25.12. According to the industry distribution chart, James Hardie Industries ranks #280 out of 349 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 80.2%.
Is James Hardie Industries' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
James Hardie Industries' current EV-to-EBITDA of 18.95 is near median its 10-year median of 19.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.38 to a high of 25.12. The Building Materials industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.96. James Hardie Industries' value of 18.95 is 111.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, James Hardie Industries ranks #280 out of 349 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-EBITDA compare to EXP and KNF?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, James Hardie Industries ranks #280 out of 349 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places James Hardie Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.96. James Hardie Industries' value of 18.95 is 111.5% above this benchmark. Historically, James Hardie Industries' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 13.38 to 25.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.36 vs. the industry median of 8.96, 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-EBITDA for a Building Materials company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Building Materials companies is 8.96, based on 349 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. James Hardie Industries's current EV-to-EBITDA of 18.95 is 111.5% 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on James Hardie Industries. For the Building Materials industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. James Hardie Industries's current EV-to-EBITDA is 18.95, which is near median its own 10-year median of 19.36. 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 EV-to-EBITDA of 18.95. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 18.95, which is near median its 10-year median of 19.36 and 111.5% above the Building Materials industry median of 8.96. 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For James Hardie Industries (ASX:JHX), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 18.95 as of Aug. 17, 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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