James Hardie IndustriesJHX -0.79%46 Pretax Margin % is 3.31% as of Mar. 2026, which is 79% below its 10-year median of 15.40. GuruFocus rates JHX with a GF Score™ of 46/100. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 403 Building Materials companies, James Hardie Industries ranks worse than 55.83% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for James Hardie Industries's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
JHX'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.27 Med: 15.4 Max: 19.18
Current: 4.27
JHX's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 55.83% of 403
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 5.94
vs JHX: 4.27
James Hardie Industries (NYSE:JHX) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
James Hardie Industries Pretax Margin % Related Terms
James Hardie Industries Pretax 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 Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, James Hardie Industries's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where James Hardie Industries's Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % of 3.31% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on James Hardie Industries and its competitors. This is 79% below median its historical median of 15.40. Over the past decade, James Hardie Industries' Pretax Margin % has ranged from 4.27 to 19.18. According to the industry distribution chart, James Hardie Industries ranks #225 out of 403 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 55.8%.
Is James Hardie Industries' Pretax Margin % too high?
James Hardie Industries' current Pretax Margin % of 3.31% is 79% below median its 10-year median of 15.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.27 to a high of 19.18. The Building Materials industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.94. James Hardie Industries' value of 3.31% is 44.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, James Hardie Industries ranks #225 out of 403 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' Pretax Margin % compare to EXP and KNF?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, James Hardie Industries ranks #225 out of 403 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places James Hardie Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.94. James Hardie Industries' value of 3.31% is 44.3% below this benchmark. Historically, James Hardie Industries' own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 4.27 to 19.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.40 vs. the industry median of 5.94, 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 Pretax Margin % for a Building Materials company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Building Materials companies is 5.94, based on 403 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. James Hardie Industries's current Pretax Margin % of 3.31% is 44.3% 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on James Hardie Industries and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. James Hardie Industries's current Pretax Margin % is 3.31%, which is 79% below median its own 10-year median of 15.40. 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 Pretax Margin % of 3.31%. The current Pretax Margin % is 3.31%, which is 79% below median its 10-year median of 15.40 and 44.3% below the Building Materials industry median of 5.94. 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 Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For James Hardie Industries (JHX), the current Pretax Margin % is 3.31% 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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