James Hardie Industries plc Overview
Valuation check: JHX's P/E ratio is 120.51, above the Materials sector average of 24.82.
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The P/E ratio compares a company's stock price to its earnings per share. A lower P/E ratio may indicate that the stock is undervalued.
The latest P/E ratio for JHX is 120.51. That is above the Materials sector average of 24.82. Investors often review this figure alongside James Hardie Industries plc's historical trend and sector peers before judging valuation or financial health.
Against Materials companies, JHX currently prints 120.51 for P/E ratio, while the sector average sits near 24.82. That is roughly 385.5% above the sector mean. Large gaps often invite a closer look at James Hardie Industries plc's growth, margins, and balance sheet.
A P/E ratio of 120.51 for James Hardie Industries plc is not 'good' or 'bad' on its own. Compare it with the peer average (24.82) and with JHX's multi-year chart on this page. Persistently elevated multiples need growth or quality to justify them; depressed multiples need a catalyst or evidence the business is misunderstood.
After noting JHX's P/E ratio (120.51), review year-over-year change, peer averages, and a few neighboring metrics such as revenue, margins, or valuation multiples. That combination usually beats staring at a single figure. The navigation links on this page jump you to those related views.
This page's peer comparison chart is the fastest way to stack James Hardie Industries plc's P/E ratio against similar Materials names. You can also browse sector and industry screens on Stockcircle for a broader set of Materials companies and their key multiples and fundamentals.
