James Hardie IndustriesJHX +0.77%46 Net Margin % is 2.03% as of Mar. 2026, which is 80% below its 10-year median of 10.10. GuruFocus rates JHX with a GF Score™ of 46/100. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 407 Building Materials companies, James Hardie Industries ranks worse than 58.48% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for James Hardie Industries's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
JHX'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.15 Med: 10.1 Max: 14.39
Current: 2.15
JHX's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 58.48% of 407
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 4.52
vs JHX: 2.15
James Hardie Industries (NYSE:JHX) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
James Hardie Industries Net Margin % Related Terms
James Hardie Industries Net Margin % 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 Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, James Hardie Industries's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where James Hardie Industries's Net Margin % falls into.
* 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 (JHX) has a Net Margin % of 2.03% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on James Hardie Industries and its competitors. This is 80% below median its historical median of 10.10. Over the past decade, James Hardie Industries' Net Margin % has ranged from 2.15 to 14.39. According to the industry distribution chart, James Hardie Industries ranks #238 out of 407 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 58.5%.
Is James Hardie Industries' Net Margin % too high?
James Hardie Industries' current Net Margin % of 2.03% is 80% below median its 10-year median of 10.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.15 to a high of 14.39. The Building Materials industry median Net Margin % is 4.52. James Hardie Industries' value of 2.03% is 55.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, James Hardie Industries ranks #238 out of 407 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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' Net Margin % compare to EXP and KNF?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, James Hardie Industries ranks #238 out of 407 companies for Net Margin %. This places James Hardie Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.52. James Hardie Industries' value of 2.03% is 55.1% below this benchmark. Historically, James Hardie Industries' own Net Margin % has ranged from 2.15 to 14.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.10 vs. the industry median of 4.52, James Hardie Industries has consistently been below 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 Net Margin % for a Building Materials company?
The median Net Margin % among Building Materials companies is 4.52, based on 407 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. James Hardie Industries's current Net Margin % of 2.03% is 55.1% below 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on James Hardie Industries and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. James Hardie Industries's current Net Margin % is 2.03%, which is 80% below median its own 10-year median of 10.10. 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 Net Margin % of 2.03%. The current Net Margin % is 2.03%, which is 80% below median its 10-year median of 10.10 and 55.1% below the Building Materials industry median of 4.52. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For James Hardie Industries (JHX), the current Net Margin % is 2.03% 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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