James Hardie Industries (FRA:JHA) Growth Rank: 9 (As of Sep. 15, 2026) — 10% Below Median

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FRA:JHA James Hardie Industries PLC FRA:JHA
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What is James Hardie Industries Growth Rank?

James Hardie Industries FRA:JHA +0.85% 48 Growth Rank is 9 as of Sep. 15, 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 10.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:JHA with a GF Score™ of 48/100. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

James Hardie Industries has the Growth Rank of 9.

GuruFocus Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. Historically, the companies with the highest growth ranks performed the best over the long term. It is calculated using the following criteria:

1. 5-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
2. 3-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
3. 5-year EBITDA growth rate, the higher, the better.
4. The predictability of 5-year revenue. The most consistent it is, the higher the rank.

A higher score reflects a greater ability to drive business growth, with companies considered to have strong and sustainable expansion potential. Conversely, a lower score indicates challenges in achieving consistent growth and scalability.

GuruFocus found that the Growth Rank is the second of the two most-sensitive parameters among the five parameters checked. Please click GF Score to see more details on GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Please note that we are using the five-year EBITDA growth rate as a parameter, so the company needs to have had positive growth over that time. The reason we use EBITDA instead of earnings per share is that with EBITDA, we can rank a lot more companies since a company may have positive EBITDA but negative EPS. Since we are looking at the growth here, EBITDA gives us a pretty clear picture about the growth in the company's business operations.

James Hardie Industries Growth Rank Related Terms

FRA:JHA vs EXP, KNF, USLM: Growth Rank Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, James Hardie Industries's Growth Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Growth Rank 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 Growth Rank vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, James Hardie Industries's Growth Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where James Hardie Industries's Growth Rank falls into.


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What does a Growth Rank of 9 mean?
James Hardie Industries (FRA:JHA) has a Growth Rank of 9 as of Sep. 15, 2026. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on James Hardie Industries and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 10.00. Over the past decade, James Hardie Industries' Growth Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 10.00.
Is James Hardie Industries' Growth Rank too high?
James Hardie Industries' current Growth Rank of 9 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 10.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, James Hardie Industries has a GF Score™ of 48/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does James Hardie Industries' Growth Rank compare to EXP and KNF?
James Hardie Industries' Growth Rank of 9 can be compared against companies in the Building Materials industry. Historically, James Hardie Industries' own Growth Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 10.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Growth Rank for a Building Materials company?
A good Growth Rank depends on the Building Materials industry context. However, Growth Rank 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 Growth Rank mean?
A high Growth Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on James Hardie Industries and its competitors. James Hardie Industries's current Growth Rank is 9, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 10.00. 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 Growth Rank of 9. The current Growth Rank is 9, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 10.00. James Hardie Industries' overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Growth Rank calculated?
Growth Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For James Hardie Industries (FRA:JHA), the current Growth Rank is 9 as of Sep. 15, 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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