JB Hi-Fi (JBH.AX)

Overall impact
B (68)

Commentary

JB Hi-Fi is a strong overall performer. With a 'B' rating of 68.3 for overall impact (79th percentile compared to all companies), JB Hi-Fi ranks 16th out of 101 industry peers, behind Dufry, Union Auction, Sweetwater and 12 others, and ahead of Optical Network, Steinhoff International Holdings, Iac/Interactivecorp and 82 others. On top material causes for JB Hi-Fi's industry (Specialty Retail), JB Hi-Fi performs well in Accountable Institutions (80.5 score), Fair Labor Practices (95.0), Affordable, Safe Housing (95.0) and 9 other causes where it received an 'A' score and performs poorly in Child and Maternal Health (38.1 score), Reduced Green House Gas Emissions (0.0), Healthy Oceans (30.6) and 5 other causes where it received a 'D' or 'F' score.
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Company
Employees
16,000
Sector
Consumer Discretionary
Industry
Specialty Retail
Sub-industry
Other Specialty Retail
SASB industry
Multiline and Specialty Retailers & Distributors
Headquarters
Vic, Australia
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Description
JB Hi-Fi Limited retails home consumer products. The company operates through three segments: JB Hi-Fi Australia, JB Hi-Fi New Zealand, and The Good Guys. It provides computers; monitors and projectors, printers and ink, data storage devices, keyboards and mice, computer accessories, as well as software, home internet and wi-fi products, and office furniture; televisions; headphones, speakers, and audio devices; and smart home appliances. The company also offers mobile phones; gaming devices; music and vinyl products; movies and TV shows; and collectibles and merchandise, including apparel and card and board games. In addition, it provides content creator gears for vloggers and influences, game streamers, podcasters, and music producers and DJs; cameras; drones and e-scooters; and fitness, health, and wellbeing products, such as smart watches, fitness trackers, massagers, health monitors, air treatment devices, sleep solutions, smart drink bottles, as well as shavers and trimmers, and hair and oral care products. Further, the company offers home appliances consisting of washers and dryers, fridges and freezers, dishwashers, vacuuming and cleaning products, small kitchen appliances, microwaves, coffee and beverages machines and accessories, hair and oral care products, shavers and trimmers, and facial cleansing and beauty products, as well as heating, cooling, and air treatment products. Additionally, it provides outdoor and travel products comprising garden and outdoor living, home security and monitoring, and travel and in-car tech solutions; action and dash cameras, binoculars, drones, and smart drink bottles; electric scooters and boards; and information technology and consulting services. It sells its products through branded retail store network comprising JB Hi-Fi/JB Hi-Fi Home stores in Australia; JB Hi-Fi stores in New Zealand; and The Good Guys stores in Australia, as well as online. The company was founded in 1974 and is based in Southbank, Australia.
Material causes
Ethos considers the following causes material for JB Hi-Fi, based on its industry sub-industry Other Specialty Retail. Learn more about material causes in our methodology overview.

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