JHX (James Hardie Industries) GF Score: 46/100 (As of Jul. 07, 2026) — 13% Below Median


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What is James Hardie Industries GF Score?

James Hardie Industries JHX -1.29% 46 GF Score is 46 as of Jul. 07, 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 53.00. GuruFocus rates JHX with a GF Score™ of 46/100. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

James Hardie Industries has the GF Score of 46, which implies that the company might have Worst future performance potential, or not enough data.

The GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation, which has been found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks by backtesting from 2006 to 2021. The stocks with a higher GF Score generally generate higher returns than those with lower GF Scores. Therefore, when picking stocks, investors should invest in companies with high GF Scores. The GF Score ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest rank.

GF Score takes following five key aspects into consideration:

1. Financial Strength : 5/10
2. Profitability Rank : 8/10
3. Growth Rank : 9/10
4. GF Value Rank : 0/10
5. Momentum Rank : 0/10

Each one of these components is ranked and the ranks also have positive correlation with the long term performances of stocks. The GF score is calculated using the five key aspects of analysis. Through backtesting, we know that each of these key aspects has a different impact on the stock price performance. Thus, they are weighted differently when calculating the total score. The Profitability Rank and the Growth Rank are weighted fully, while other parameters have less weight.

Based on research and backtesting result, GuruFocus believes James Hardie Industries might have Worst future performance potential, or not enough data.

Please click GF Score to see more details on the GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

James Hardie Industries  (NYSE:JHX) GF Score Explanation

Based on the historical long-term performances among five valuation aspects, the GF Score is found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks. It ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest. GuruFocus divided GF Score into following 5 categories:

GF Score Performance Potential and All-in-One Screener Examples (1)
91 - 100Highest outperformance potential
81 - 90Good outperformance potential
71 - 80Likely to have average performance
51 - 70Poor future performance potential
0 - 50Worst future performance potential, or not enough data

(1) These are some simple examples. You can access our GF Score filter under All-in-One Screener’s Fundamental tab.

James Hardie Industries GF Score Related Terms

JHX vs EXP, KNF, TTAM: GF Score Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, James Hardie Industries's GF Score, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Score 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 GF Score vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, James Hardie Industries's GF Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where James Hardie Industries's GF Score falls into.


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What does a GF Score of 46 mean?
James Hardie Industries (JHX) has a GF Score of 46 as of Jul. 07, 2026. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on James Hardie Industries and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 53.00. Over the past decade, James Hardie Industries' GF Score has ranged from 46.00 to 54.00.
Is James Hardie Industries' GF Score too high?
James Hardie Industries' current GF Score of 46 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 53.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 46.00 to a high of 54.00. 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' GF Score compare to EXP and KNF?
James Hardie Industries' GF Score of 46 can be compared against companies in the Building Materials industry. Historically, James Hardie Industries' own GF Score has ranged from 46.00 to 54.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good GF Score for a Building Materials company?
A good GF Score depends on the Building Materials industry context. However, GF Score 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 GF Score mean?
A high GF Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on James Hardie Industries and its competitors. James Hardie Industries's current GF Score is 46, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 53.00. 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 GF Score of 46. The current GF Score is 46, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 53.00. 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 GF Score calculated?
GF Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For James Hardie Industries (JHX), the current GF Score is 46 as of Jul. 07, 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 Industries Business Description

Address Upper Hatch Street, 1st Floor, Block A, One Park Place, Dublin, IRL, D02 FD79
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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