James Hardie Industries Plc (JHX) — Financial Flexibility Index
James Hardie Industries Plc (JHX) has a Financial Flexibility Index of 0.04x as of December 2025. Free cash flow of AU$308.00 Million (operating CF AU$201.10 Million minus capex AU$106.90 Million) represents 0% of total liabilities (AU$7.41 Billion). Also explore net asset momentum of James Hardie Industries Plc to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
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James Hardie Industries Plc Financial Flexibility Index (2000–2025)
Historical Financial Flexibility Index trend for James Hardie Industries Plc across 26 annual periods. Check James Hardie Industries Plc (JHX) strategic investment index to assess the company's strategic physical and investment asset allocation.
Annual Financial Flexibility Index for James Hardie Industries Plc (2000–2025)
Year-by-year free cash flow to debt coverage for James Hardie Industries Plc. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see JHX market cap.
| Year | Flexibility Index | Free Cash Flow (AUD) | Operating CF | Total Liabilities | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.40x | AU$1.23 Billion | AU$802.80 Million | AU$3.07 Billion | ▼ -10.6% |
| 2024 | 0.45x | AU$1.36 Billion | AU$914.20 Million | AU$3.05 Billion | ▲ +6.1% |
| 2023 | 0.42x | AU$1.21 Billion | AU$607.60 Million | AU$2.87 Billion | ▲ +20.5% |
| 2022 | 0.35x | AU$1.02 Billion | AU$757.20 Million | AU$2.91 Billion | ▲ +16.6% |
| 2021 | 0.30x | AU$907.10 Million | AU$786.90 Million | AU$3.03 Billion | ▲ +39.0% |
| 2020 | 0.22x | AU$645.00 Million | AU$451.20 Million | AU$2.99 Billion | ▲ +12.0% |
| 2019 | 0.19x | AU$588.70 Million | AU$287.60 Million | AU$3.06 Billion | ▼ -1.6% |
| 2018 | 0.20x | AU$503.50 Million | AU$295.00 Million | AU$2.57 Billion | ▲ +10.0% |
| 2017 | 0.18x | AU$396.00 Million | AU$292.10 Million | AU$2.22 Billion | ▲ +19.7% |
| 2016 | 0.15x | AU$336.80 Million | AU$260.40 Million | AU$2.27 Billion | ▼ -27.0% |
| 2015 | 0.20x | AU$457.40 Million | AU$179.50 Million | AU$2.25 Billion | ▲ +7.1% |
| 2014 | 0.19x | AU$438.20 Million | AU$322.80 Million | AU$2.31 Billion | ▲ +133.1% |
| 2013 | 0.08x | AU$170.40 Million | AU$109.30 Million | AU$2.09 Billion | ▼ -57.9% |
| 2012 | 0.19x | AU$423.00 Million | AU$387.20 Million | AU$2.18 Billion | ▲ +136.9% |
| 2011 | 0.08x | AU$197.50 Million | AU$147.20 Million | AU$2.42 Billion | ▼ -19.6% |
| 2010 | 0.10x | AU$233.60 Million | AU$183.10 Million | AU$2.30 Billion | ▲ +1169.0% |
| 2009 | -0.01x | AU$-19.10 Million | AU$-45.20 Million | AU$2.01 Billion | ▼ -106.3% |
| 2008 | 0.15x | AU$357.80 Million | AU$319.30 Million | AU$2.38 Billion | ▲ +1001.0% |
| 2007 | 0.01x | AU$25.50 Million | AU$-67.10 Million | AU$1.87 Billion | ▼ -95.4% |
| 2006 | 0.30x | AU$402.60 Million | AU$240.60 Million | AU$1.35 Billion | ▼ -62.9% |
| 2005 | 0.80x | AU$373.00 Million | AU$219.80 Million | AU$464.20 Million | ▲ +57.9% |
| 2004 | 0.51x | AU$237.40 Million | AU$162.60 Million | AU$466.50 Million | ▲ +29.0% |
| 2003 | 0.39x | AU$155.00 Million | AU$64.80 Million | AU$392.90 Million | ▲ +66.1% |
| 2002 | 0.24x | AU$129.00 Million | AU$76.60 Million | AU$543.10 Million | ▼ -47.9% |
| 2001 | 0.46x | AU$313.90 Million | AU$94.60 Million | AU$687.90 Million | ▲ +16.8% |
| 2000 | 0.39x | AU$399.70 Million | AU$227.20 Million | AU$1.02 Billion | — |