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James Hardie IndustriesJHX -3.58%45 3-Year RORE % is -39.83 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates JHX with a GF Score™ of 45/100. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 391 Building Materials companies, James Hardie Industries ranks worse than 77.24% on this metric.
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments.
James Hardie Industries's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -39.83%.
The industry rank for James Hardie Industries's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
JHX's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 77.24% of 391
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 5.62
vs JHX: -39.83
James Hardie Industries (NYSE:JHX) 3-Year RORE % Explanation
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.
There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 3-year period is chosen.
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Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.
James Hardie Industries 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
James Hardie Industries 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, James Hardie Industries's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where James Hardie Industries's 3-Year RORE % 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.
In the calculation of 3-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Mar. 2026 and 3-year before.
James Hardie Industries (JHX) has a 3-Year RORE % of -39.83 as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on James Hardie Industries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, James Hardie Industries ranks #302 out of 391 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 77.2%.
Is James Hardie Industries' 3-Year RORE % too high?
James Hardie Industries' current 3-Year RORE % is -39.83. Based on the distribution chart, James Hardie Industries ranks #302 out of 391 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, James Hardie Industries has a GF Score™ of 45/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does James Hardie Industries' 3-Year RORE % compare to EXP and KNF?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, James Hardie Industries ranks #302 out of 391 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places James Hardie Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 5.62. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year RORE % for a Building Materials company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Building Materials companies is 5.62, based on 391 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE % mean?
A high 3-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on James Hardie Industries and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 5.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. James Hardie Industries's current 3-Year RORE % is -39.83. 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 3-Year RORE % of -39.83. The current 3-Year RORE % is -39.83. James Hardie Industries' overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year RORE % calculated?
3-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For James Hardie Industries (JHX), the current 3-Year RORE % is -39.83 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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