JHX (James Hardie Industries) Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based): -416.27% (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


JHX James Hardie Industries PLC JHX
46 GF Score
Price $26.02
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What is James Hardie Industries Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based)?

James Hardie Industries JHX +0.77% 46 Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is -416.27% as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates JHX with a GF Score™ of 46/100. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) = (Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based) - Current Price) / Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based).

Note: Discounted FCF model is only suitable for predictable companies (Business Predictability Rank higher than 1-Star). If the company's Predictability Rank is 1-Star or Not Rated, result may not be accurate due to the low predictability of business and the data will not be stored into our database.

As of today (2026-06-25), James Hardie Industries's Predictability Rank is 4-Stars. James Hardie Industries's intrinsic value calculated from the Discounted FCF model is $11.57 and current share price is $26.02. Consequently,

James Hardie Industries's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) using Discounted FCF model is -416.27%.

JHX vs EXP, KNF, USLM: Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, James Hardie Industries's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based), along with its competitors' market caps and Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, James Hardie Industries's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where James Hardie Industries's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) falls into.


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James Hardie Industries Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) Calculation

James Hardie Industries's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) for today is calculated as

Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based)=(Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based)-Current Price)/Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based)
=(5.04-26.02)/5.04
=-416.27 %

* 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.

The intrinsic value is calculated from the Discounted FCF model with default parameters. The calculation method is the same as Discounted Earnings model except free cash flow are used in the calculation instead of earnings per share.

What does a Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) of -416.27% mean?
James Hardie Industries (JHX) has a Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) of -416.27% as of Jun. 25, 2026. Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is the percent difference between the current price and the intrinsic DCF FCF price. View historical data on James Hardie Industries.
Is James Hardie Industries' Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) too high?
James Hardie Industries' current Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is -416.27%. 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' Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) compare to EXP and KNF?
James Hardie Industries' Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) of -416.27% 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) for a Building Materials company?
A good Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) depends on the Building Materials industry context. However, Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) mean?
A high Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is the percent difference between the current price and the intrinsic DCF FCF price. View historical data on James Hardie Industries. James Hardie Industries's current Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is -416.27%. 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) of -416.27%. The current Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is -416.27%. 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) calculated?
Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For James Hardie Industries (JHX), the current Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is -416.27% as of Jun. 25, 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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