Valuation check: JHX's ROE is 2227828.73%, above the Materials sector average of 19.59%.
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Return on Equity measures how efficiently a company uses shareholders' equity to generate profits. A higher ROE indicates better profitability relative to equity.
James Hardie Industries plc's return on equity stands at 2227828.73%. That is above the Materials sector average of 19.59%. Stockcircle updates this page with the newest filings so you can track how the metric evolves quarter by quarter.
James Hardie Industries plc sits higher the Materials benchmark (19.59%) with a ROE of 2227828.73%. That is roughly 11372041.7% above the sector mean. Peer context matters because what looks expensive or cheap in absolute terms can be normal for the sector.
A ROE of 2227828.73% for James Hardie Industries plc means each unit of related capital or sales is generating that return rate. Higher is usually better for profitability metrics, but extremely high figures can reflect one-time items or thin equity bases. Review several years of data on this page before extrapolating.
The history chart shows how James Hardie Industries plc's ROE evolved across reporting periods, while the comparison chart places JHX next to similar companies. Use both: a rising metric that still lags peers tells a different story than a rising metric that already leads the group. Growth charts, when available, highlight acceleration or slowdown.
Yes — within Materials, ROE is commonly used to spot outliers. James Hardie Industries plc's reading of 2227828.73% (sector avg 19.59%) is a starting point; confirm whether differences come from growth, margins, accounting choices, or one-time items before treating an outlier as a buy or sell signal.