James Hardie Industries's total inventories for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $636 Mil. James Hardie Industries's average total inventories from the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 to the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $651 Mil.
In Ben Graham's calculation of Net-Net Working Capital, inventory is only considered worth half of its book value. James Hardie Industries's Net-Net Working Capital per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-10.94.
Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.
James Hardie Industries's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 67.44.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
James Hardie Industries's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.35.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
James Hardie Industries's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.46.
James Hardie Industries (NYSE:JHX) Total Inventories Explanation
Inventory control is an important part of business operation. If a company does not have enough inventory, it may not be able to meet customers' required delivery time. If it has too much inventory, the cost of holding the inventory can be high.
1. In Ben Graham's calculation of Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), inventory is only considered worth half of its book value.
James Hardie Industries's Net-Net Working Capital Per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is
4. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
James Hardie Industries's Inventory to Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Be Aware
Manufacturers with durable competitive advantages have the advantage that the products they sell do not change, and therefore will never become obsolete. Buffett likes this advantage.
When identifying manufacturers with durable competitive advantage, look for inventory and net earnings that rise correspondingly. This indicates that the company is finding profitable ways to increase sales which called for an increase in inventory.
Manufacturers with inventories that spike up and down are indicative of competitive industries subject to boom and bust.
James Hardie Industries Total Inventories Related Terms
James Hardie Industries Total Inventories Historical Data
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* 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 Total Inventories Calculation
Total Inventories includes the raw materials, work-in-process goods and completely finished goods of a company. It is a portion of a company's current assets.
James Hardie Industries (JHX) has a Total Inventories of $636 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The total amount of inventory as recorded on a company's balance sheet. View historical data for James Hardie Industries and its competitors.
Is James Hardie Industries' Total Inventories too high?
James Hardie Industries' current Total Inventories is $636 Mil. 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' Total Inventories compare to EXP and KNF?
James Hardie Industries' Total Inventories of $636 Mil can be compared against companies in the Building Materials industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Total Inventories for a Building Materials company?
A good Total Inventories depends on the Building Materials industry context. However, Total Inventories 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 Total Inventories mean?
A high Total Inventories can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The total amount of inventory as recorded on a company's balance sheet. View historical data for James Hardie Industries and its competitors. James Hardie Industries's current Total Inventories is $636 Mil. 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 Total Inventories of $636 Mil. The current Total Inventories is $636 Mil. 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 Total Inventories calculated?
Total Inventories is calculated from a company's financial statements. For James Hardie Industries (JHX), the current Total Inventories is $636 Mil 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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