James Hardie Industries plc
JHX
Rank in Stocks
#1461
James Hardie Industries plc (JHX) operates as a prominent global producer and... James Hardie Industries plc (JHX) operates as a prominent global producer and supplier of construction materials, focusing on fiber cement, fiber gypsum, and cement-bonded solutions. These products are utilized for both internal and external building applications across key markets including the United States, Australia, Europe, New Zealand, the Philippines, and Canada. The company's activities are organized into three primary business segments: North America Fiber Cement, Asia Pacific Fiber Cement, and Europe Building Products. Its extensive portfolio of fiber cement offerings encompasses interior wall linings, exterior cladding systems, and associated complementary items. James Hardie also provides various fiber cement components suitable for a broad spectrum of uses, such as external panels, internal partitions, flooring, ceilings, eaves, decorative trim, fencing, and architectural facades. Additionally, the firm delivers fiber gypsum and cement-bonded boards tailored for specific purposes, including structural fire protection, dry lining installations, timber frame construction, and do-it-yourself projects. These versatile materials are widely adopted in diverse construction sectors, notably new home building and commercial property development. Established in 1888, James Hardie Industries plc maintains its corporate headquarters in Dublin, Ireland.
Share Price
$25.85
Last synced: 2026-10-16
Market Cap
$15.00B
Change (1 day)
-0.35%
Change (1 year)
19.21%
Country
IE
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Category
Basic Materials
Operating Margin for James Hardie Industries plc (JHX)
Operating Margin as of October 2026 TTM: 13.31%
According to James Hardie Industries plc latest financial reports and stock price the company's current Operating Margin (TTM) is 13.31%. At the end of 2024 the company had an Operating Margin of 19.50%.
Operating Margin history for James Hardie Industries plc from 2001 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 13.31% | -21.34% |
| 2025 | 16.92% | -13.23% |
| 2024 | 19.50% | -0.66% |
| 2023 | 19.63% | 3.97% |
| 2022 | 18.88% | 16.18% |
| 2021 | 16.25% | 23.67% |
| 2020 | 13.14% | -6.34% |
| 2019 | 14.03% | 25.72% |
| 2018 | 11.16% | -45.45% |
| 2017 | 20.46% | -0.10% |
| 2016 | 20.48% | 1.29% |
| 2015 | 20.22% | 469.58% |
| 2014 | 3.55% | 59.19% |
| 2013 | 2.23% | -82.26% |
| 2012 | 12.57% | 40.13% |
| 2011 | 8.97% | -579.68% |
| 2010 | -1.87% | -112.95% |
| 2009 | 14.44% | -679.92% |
| 2008 | -2.49% | -55.61% |
| 2007 | -5.61% | 92.12% |
| 2006 | -2.92% | -118.01% |
| 2005 | 16.21% | -7.58% |
| 2004 | 17.54% | 7.15% |
| 2003 | 16.37% | 111.77% |
| 2002 | 7.73% | 0.39% |
| 2001 | 7.70% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.00% | - |
PH
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| 13.90% | -98.96% |
IE
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| 0.00% | - |
CH
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| 0.00% | - |
FR
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| 14.03% | -98.95% |
IN
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.