James Hardie IndustriesJHX -0.91%46 OCF Yield % is 3.88 as of Jun. 30, 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 5.47. GuruFocus rates JHX with a GF Score™ of 46/100. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 406 Building Materials companies, James Hardie Industries ranks worse than 68.47% on this metric.
OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high operating cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
James Hardie Industries OCF Yield % Related Terms
James Hardie Industries OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, James Hardie Industries's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where James Hardie Industries's OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield % of 3.88 as of Jun. 30, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on James Hardie Industries and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 5.47. Over the past decade, James Hardie Industries' OCF Yield % has ranged from 3.82 to 10.19. According to the industry distribution chart, James Hardie Industries ranks #278 out of 406 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 68.5%.
Is James Hardie Industries' OCF Yield % too high?
James Hardie Industries' current OCF Yield % of 3.88 is 29% below median its 10-year median of 5.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.82 to a high of 10.19. The Building Materials industry median OCF Yield % is 8.92. James Hardie Industries' value of 3.88 is 56.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, James Hardie Industries ranks #278 out of 406 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' OCF Yield % compare to EXP and KNF?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, James Hardie Industries ranks #278 out of 406 companies for OCF Yield %. This places James Hardie Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 8.92. James Hardie Industries' value of 3.88 is 56.5% below this benchmark. Historically, James Hardie Industries' own OCF Yield % has ranged from 3.82 to 10.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.47 vs. the industry median of 8.92, 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 OCF Yield % for a Building Materials company?
The median OCF Yield % among Building Materials companies is 8.92, based on 406 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. James Hardie Industries's current OCF Yield % of 3.88 is 56.5% 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 OCF Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on James Hardie Industries and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median OCF Yield % is 8.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. James Hardie Industries's current OCF Yield % is 3.88, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 5.47. 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 OCF Yield % of 3.88. The current OCF Yield % is 3.88, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 5.47 and 56.5% below the Building Materials industry median of 8.92. James Hardie Industries' overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For James Hardie Industries (JHX), the current OCF Yield % is 3.88 as of Jun. 30, 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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