JHX JAMES HARDIE INDUSTRIES plc Forecast, Technical & Fundamental Analysis

JHX's RSI Oscillator peaks and leaves overbought zone

The 10-day RSI Indicator for JHX moved out of overbought territory on August 17, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is shifting from an upward trend to a downward trend. Traders may want to look at selling the stock or buying put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 35 instances where the indicator moved out of the overbought zone. In 26 of the 35 cases the stock moved lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of a move down at 74%.

Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bearish Trend Analysis

The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on August 24, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on JHX as a result. In 52 of 75 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 69%.

The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for JHX turned negative on August 20, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 49 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In 34 of the 49 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at 69%.

Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where JHX declined for three days, the price rose further in 50 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 67%.

Bullish Trend Analysis

The Stochastic Oscillator demonstrated that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 1 day, which means it's wise to expect a price bounce in the near future.

Following a +6.78% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where JHX advanced for three days, in 225 of 320 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 70%.

JHX may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.

The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In 157 of 233 cases where JHX Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are 67%.

Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)

The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 3 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron Valuation Rating of 28 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly undervalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (2.527) is normal, around the industry mean (2.342). JHX's P/E Ratio (129.409) is considerably higher than the industry average of (28.571). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.240) is also within normal values, averaging (1.407). Dividend Yield (0.000) settles around the average of (0.019) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (3.072) is also within normal values, averaging (2.309).

The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is 41 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. JHX’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 86 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating weak sales and an unprofitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.

The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 100 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. JHX’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 75, placing this stock worse than average.