James Hardie IndustriesFRA:JHA +0.93%68 PEG Ratio is 7.61 as of Jul. 05, 2026, which is 115% above its 10-year median of 3.54. GuruFocus rates FRA:JHA with a GF Score™ of 68/100. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 142 Building Materials companies, James Hardie Industries ranks worse than 87.32% on this metric.
* The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
The historical rank and industry rank for James Hardie Industries's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:JHA'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1 Med: 3.54 Max: 25.87
Current: 7.76
During the past 13 years, James Hardie Industries's highest PEG Ratio was 25.87. The lowest was 1.00. And the median was 3.54.
FRA:JHA's PEG Ratio is ranked worse than 87.32% of 142
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 1.13
vs FRA:JHA: 7.76
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
James Hardie Industries (FRA:JHA) PEG Ratio Explanation
To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the P/E ratio divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a P/E of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a P/E of 10.
* 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 PEG Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PEG Ratio 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 PEG Ratio vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, James Hardie Industries's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where James Hardie Industries's PEG Ratio 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.
* Note: The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
James Hardie Industries (FRA:JHA) has a PEG Ratio of 7.61 as of Jul. 05, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on James Hardie Industries and its competitors. This is 115% above median its historical median of 3.54. Over the past decade, James Hardie Industries' PEG Ratio has ranged from 1.00 to 25.87. According to the industry distribution chart, James Hardie Industries ranks #124 out of 142 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 87.3%.
Is James Hardie Industries' PEG Ratio too high?
James Hardie Industries' current PEG Ratio of 7.61 is 115% above median its 10-year median of 3.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 25.87. The Building Materials industry median PEG Ratio is 1.13. James Hardie Industries' value of 7.61 is 573.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, James Hardie Industries ranks #124 out of 142 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, James Hardie Industries has a GF Score™ of 68/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does James Hardie Industries' PEG Ratio compare to EXP and KNF?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, James Hardie Industries ranks #124 out of 142 companies for PEG Ratio. This places James Hardie Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.13. James Hardie Industries' value of 7.61 is 573.5% above this benchmark. Historically, James Hardie Industries' own PEG Ratio has ranged from 1.00 to 25.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.54 vs. the industry median of 1.13, James Hardie Industries has consistently been above 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 PEG Ratio for a Building Materials company?
The median PEG Ratio among Building Materials companies is 1.13, based on 142 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PEG Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PEG Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. James Hardie Industries's current PEG Ratio of 7.61 is 573.5% above 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 PEG Ratio mean?
A high PEG Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on James Hardie Industries and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. James Hardie Industries's current PEG Ratio is 7.61, which is 115% above median its own 10-year median of 3.54. 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 (FRA:JHA) has a current PEG Ratio of 7.61. The current PEG Ratio is 7.61, which is 115% above median its 10-year median of 3.54 and 573.5% above the Building Materials industry median of 1.13. James Hardie Industries' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PEG Ratio calculated?
PEG Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For James Hardie Industries (FRA:JHA), the current PEG Ratio is 7.61 as of Jul. 05, 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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