James Hardie Industries Plc (JHX) — Cash Flow Quality Index
James Hardie Industries Plc (JHX) has a Cash Flow Quality Index of 2.93x as of December 2025. Operating cash flow of AU$201.10 Million exceeds net income of AU$68.70 Million, indicating high earnings quality where cash backs reported profits. Explore JHX cash generation efficiency to assess how effectively this company generates cash.
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James Hardie Industries Plc Cash Flow Quality Index (2001–2025)
Historical Cash Flow Quality Index for James Hardie Industries Plc across 21 annual periods. Values consistently above 1.0x indicate high-quality earnings. Check JHX cash reinvestment to operating cash ratio to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
Annual Cash Flow Quality Index for James Hardie Industries Plc (2001–2025)
Year-by-year earnings quality comparison for James Hardie Industries Plc. For live market cap and the full company financial profile, see James Hardie Industries Plc (JHX) market capitalisation.
| Year | Quality Index | Operating CF (AUD) | Net Income | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.89x | AU$802.80 Million | AU$424.00 Million | ▲ +5.7% |
| 2024 | 1.79x | AU$914.20 Million | AU$510.20 Million | ▲ +51.0% |
| 2023 | 1.19x | AU$607.60 Million | AU$512.00 Million | ▼ -28.0% |
| 2022 | 1.65x | AU$757.20 Million | AU$459.10 Million | ▼ -44.9% |
| 2021 | 2.99x | AU$786.90 Million | AU$262.80 Million | ▲ +60.3% |
| 2020 | 1.87x | AU$451.20 Million | AU$241.50 Million | ▲ +48.6% |
| 2019 | 1.26x | AU$287.60 Million | AU$228.80 Million | ▼ -37.7% |
| 2018 | 2.02x | AU$295.00 Million | AU$146.10 Million | ▲ +91.1% |
| 2017 | 1.06x | AU$292.10 Million | AU$276.50 Million | ▼ -0.8% |
| 2016 | 1.07x | AU$260.40 Million | AU$244.40 Million | ▲ +72.9% |
| 2015 | 0.62x | AU$179.50 Million | AU$291.30 Million | ▼ -81.0% |
| 2014 | 3.24x | AU$322.80 Million | AU$99.50 Million | ▲ +35.1% |
| 2013 | 2.40x | AU$109.30 Million | AU$45.50 Million | ▲ +274.9% |
| 2012 | 0.64x | AU$387.20 Million | AU$604.30 Million | ▲ +293.2% |
| 2009 | -0.33x | AU$-45.20 Million | AU$136.30 Million | ▲ +25.0% |
| 2007 | -0.44x | AU$-67.10 Million | AU$151.70 Million | ▼ -125.5% |
| 2005 | 1.73x | AU$219.80 Million | AU$126.90 Million | ▲ +38.1% |
| 2004 | 1.25x | AU$162.60 Million | AU$129.60 Million | ▲ +230.1% |
| 2003 | 0.38x | AU$64.80 Million | AU$170.50 Million | ▼ -85.5% |
| 2002 | 2.61x | AU$76.60 Million | AU$29.30 Million | ▲ +6.7% |
| 2001 | 2.45x | AU$94.60 Million | AU$38.60 Million | — |