James Hardie Industries Plc (JHX) — Free Cash Flow Generation Index
James Hardie Industries Plc (JHX) has a Free Cash Flow Generation Index of 0.47x as of December 2025. Free cash flow of AU$94.20 Million represents 0% of operating cash flow (AU$201.10 Million). Read James Hardie Industries Plc balance sheet liabilities for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
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James Hardie Industries Plc Free Cash Flow Generation Index (2000–2025)
Historical FCF Generation Index trend for James Hardie Industries Plc across 24 annual periods. Explore JHX capital reinvestment ratio to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for James Hardie Industries Plc (2000–2025)
Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for James Hardie Industries Plc. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see James Hardie Industries Plc (JHX) market capitalisation.
| Year | FCG Index | Free Cash Flow (AUD) | Operating CF | Capital Expenditures | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.47x | AU$380.60 Million | AU$802.80 Million | AU$422.20 Million | ▼ -6.8% |
| 2024 | 0.51x | AU$464.90 Million | AU$914.20 Million | AU$449.30 Million | ▲ +3861.3% |
| 2023 | 0.01x | AU$7.80 Million | AU$607.60 Million | AU$599.80 Million | ▼ -98.0% |
| 2022 | 0.66x | AU$497.50 Million | AU$757.20 Million | AU$259.70 Million | ▼ -22.5% |
| 2021 | 0.85x | AU$666.70 Million | AU$786.90 Million | AU$120.20 Million | ▲ +48.5% |
| 2020 | 0.57x | AU$257.40 Million | AU$451.20 Million | AU$193.80 Million | ▲ +1315.3% |
| 2019 | -0.05x | AU$-13.50 Million | AU$287.60 Million | AU$301.10 Million | ▼ -116.0% |
| 2018 | 0.29x | AU$86.50 Million | AU$295.00 Million | AU$208.50 Million | ▼ -54.5% |
| 2017 | 0.64x | AU$188.20 Million | AU$292.10 Million | AU$103.90 Million | ▼ -8.8% |
| 2016 | 0.71x | AU$184.00 Million | AU$260.40 Million | AU$76.40 Million | ▲ +228.9% |
| 2015 | -0.55x | AU$-98.40 Million | AU$179.50 Million | AU$277.90 Million | ▼ -185.3% |
| 2014 | 0.64x | AU$207.40 Million | AU$322.80 Million | AU$115.40 Million | ▲ +45.7% |
| 2013 | 0.44x | AU$48.20 Million | AU$109.30 Million | AU$61.10 Million | ▼ -51.4% |
| 2012 | 0.91x | AU$351.40 Million | AU$387.20 Million | AU$35.80 Million | ▲ +37.9% |
| 2011 | 0.66x | AU$96.90 Million | AU$147.20 Million | AU$50.30 Million | ▼ -9.1% |
| 2010 | 0.72x | AU$132.60 Million | AU$183.10 Million | AU$50.50 Million | ▼ -17.7% |
| 2008 | 0.88x | AU$280.80 Million | AU$319.30 Million | AU$38.50 Million | ▲ +169.2% |
| 2006 | 0.33x | AU$78.60 Million | AU$240.60 Million | AU$162.00 Million | ▲ +7.8% |
| 2005 | 0.30x | AU$66.60 Million | AU$219.80 Million | AU$153.20 Million | ▼ -43.9% |
| 2004 | 0.54x | AU$87.80 Million | AU$162.60 Million | AU$74.80 Million | ▲ +237.8% |
| 2003 | -0.39x | AU$-25.40 Million | AU$64.80 Million | AU$90.20 Million | ▼ -224.1% |
| 2002 | 0.32x | AU$24.20 Million | AU$76.60 Million | AU$52.40 Million | ▼ -68.4% |
| 2001 | 1.00x | AU$94.60 Million | AU$94.60 Million | AU$219.30 Million | ▼ -43.2% |
| 2000 | 1.76x | AU$399.70 Million | AU$227.20 Million | AU$172.50 Million | — |