James Hardie Industries plc Profit Margin

James Hardie Industries plc (JHX) currently reports a profit margin of 2.69% as of June 2026. That compares with 8.75% in the prior-year period — down 69.2% year over year. That is below the Materials sector average of 16.52%. Use the charts on this page to explore James Hardie Industries plc's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

James Hardie Industries plc's profit margin decreased from 8.75% to 2.69% — a 69.2% year-over-year decrease (period ending June 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

James Hardie Industries plc's profit margin of 2.69% is lower than the Materials sector average of 16.52%. That is roughly 83.7% below the sector mean. A reading lower peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but James Hardie Industries plc's current 2.69% should be judged against Materials norms (sector average: 16.52%) and against JHX's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.

Start with the current profit margin of 2.69%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Materials average is 16.52%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for James Hardie Industries plc, and consider following JHX for alerts when major investors trade the stock.