Margin Machine in the Building Materials Sector: Why James Hardie Suddenly Surprised Everyone

James Hardie Industries is an internationally active building materials manufacturer focused on fiber cement products for façades, cladding, and interior construction. The company, with its operational focus in the USA, is considered one of the market leaders in the area of durable, fire- and weather-resistant exterior cladding for residential properties. James Hardie is particularly well-positioned in the North American new construction and renovation market, benefiting from trends such as suburbanization, energy-efficient renovation, and increasing...