About James Hardie Industries plc (JHX)
James Hardie Industries plc is a Building Materials company operating in the Basic Materials sector.
JHX trades on the Australian Securities Exchange and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- A$38.46
- Market Cap
- A$22.33B
- 52-Week High
- A$44.12
- 52-Week Low
- A$24.41
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Building Materials
A$1,000 Invested in James Hardie Industries plc (JHX)
How much would A$1,000 invested in JHX be worth today?
What would A$1,000 invested in JHX 1 year ago be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in James Hardie Industries plc (JHX) in 2025 would be worth A$1,194 as of November 2026, representing a +19.4% total return.
What would A$1,000 invested in JHX 3 years ago be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in James Hardie Industries plc (JHX) in 2023 would be worth A$984 as of November 2026, representing a -1.6% total return.
What would A$1,000 invested in JHX 5 years ago be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in James Hardie Industries plc (JHX) in 2021 would be worth A$756 as of November 2026, representing a -24.4% total return.
What would A$1,000 invested in JHX 10 years ago be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in James Hardie Industries plc (JHX) in 2016 would be worth A$2,177 as of November 2026, representing a +117.7% total return.
What would A$1,000 invested in JHX at IPO be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in James Hardie Industries plc (JHX) at IPO would be worth A$39,813 as of November 2026, representing a +3881.3% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 38+ years (458 months), James Hardie Industries plc (JHX) has averaged a monthly return of +1.20% with a median return of +1.09%. The stock had 253 positive months (55%) and 197 negative months (43%). The best month in JHX's history was August 2009 with a +33.9% return, while the worst was March 2020 at -34.4%. Historically, December tends to be the strongest month (averaging +5.6%), and August the weakest (-0.7%).
JHX's longest winning streak was 8 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 6 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2023 with a cumulative return of +84.1%, and the worst was 2022 at -66.5%.
Annual Returns
Over 38 years of trading history, James Hardie Industries plc (JHX) has delivered an average annual return of +16.69% with a median return of +9.68%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +10.84%. The stock posted gains in 26 years (68%) and losses in 12 years (32%).
JHX's best year was 2023 with a +113.98% gain, while the worst was 2022 at -51.86%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 7, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. JHX achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 19 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 9 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +24.55% | A$30.88 | A$38.46 |
| 2025 | -38.33% | A$50.07 | A$30.88 |
| 2024 | -11.36% | A$56.49 | A$50.07 |
| 2023 | +113.98% | A$26.40 | A$56.49 |
| 2022 | -51.86% | A$54.84 | A$26.40 |
| 2021 | +48.29% | A$36.98 | A$54.84 |
| 2020 | +37.14% | A$26.96 | A$36.98 |
| 2019 | +89.19% | A$14.25 | A$26.96 |
| 2018 | -31.72% | A$20.88 | A$14.25 |
| 2017 | +5.04% | A$19.87 | A$20.88 |
| 2016 | +28.76% | A$15.43 | A$19.87 |
| 2015 | +40.83% | A$10.96 | A$15.43 |
| 2014 | +10.82% | A$9.89 | A$10.96 |
| 2013 | +46.71% | A$6.74 | A$9.89 |
| 2012 | +41.41% | A$4.77 | A$6.74 |
| 2011 | +1.19% | A$4.71 | A$4.77 |
| 2010 | -20.24% | A$5.91 | A$4.71 |
| 2009 | +82.01% | A$3.24 | A$5.91 |
| 2008 | -26.48% | A$4.41 | A$3.24 |
| 2007 | -30.09% | A$6.31 | A$4.41 |
| 2006 | +8.32% | A$5.83 | A$6.31 |
| 2005 | +36.36% | A$4.27 | A$5.83 |
| 2004 | -1.93% | A$4.36 | A$4.27 |
| 2003 | +1.60% | A$4.29 | A$4.36 |
| 2002 | +8.54% | A$3.95 | A$4.29 |
| 2001 | +69.59% | A$2.33 | A$3.95 |
| 2000 | -5.18% | A$2.46 | A$2.33 |
| 1999 | +26.32% | A$1.95 | A$2.46 |
| 1998 | -24.08% | A$2.56 | A$1.95 |
| 1997 | +16.66% | A$2.20 | A$2.56 |
| 1996 | +85.25% | A$1.19 | A$2.20 |
| 1995 | +3.02% | A$1.15 | A$1.19 |
| 1994 | -9.97% | A$1.28 | A$1.15 |
| 1993 | +20.25% | A$1.06 | A$1.28 |
| 1992 | -15.29% | A$1.26 | A$1.06 |
| 1991 | +36.05% | A$0.92 | A$1.26 |
| 1990 | +5.20% | A$0.88 | A$0.92 |
| 1989 | +13.85% | A$0.77 | A$0.88 |
Frequently Asked Questions: JHX
What sector is JHX in? ▼
JHX operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically in the Building Materials industry.
How has JHX performed historically? ▼
Over 38 years of trading history, JHX has posted gains in 26 years (68% of the time). The best year was 2023 with a +114.0% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in JHX? ▼
You can invest in JHX through any brokerage account that offers access to the Australian Securities Exchange. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold JHX.
Last updated: 11/1/2026