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). Explore JHX capital reinvestment ratio to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
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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. For the full cash flow conversion analysis, see JHX operating cash flow.
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. Check James Hardie Industries Plc cash flow reinvestment rate to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
| 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 | — |