Q: What's JHX expected e/s and p/e for FY2005? A: The latest consensus prediction is e/s=33.3c (without asbestos compensation cost). At the latest price of $6.32, it gives p/e=$6.32/33.3c=18.8.
Q: What was the historical range of its p/e? A: The historical p/e was between16-20 pre-asbestos.
Q: What is the cost of the Asbestos liability? A: $3-4billion total in the next 30-40 years, which is equivalent to $1.5 billion in today's $dollar with a DCF (discounted cash flow) calculation, or say $3.30 per share in today's $$.
Q: How much should JHX worth? A: Frankly, not be more than $5 at most. But do your calculation, please.
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