CRH PLC (CRH) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:CRH - IE0001827041 - Common Stock
112.53 USD
-0.71 (-0.63%)
112.77 USD
+0.24 (+0.21%)
Taking everything into account, CRH scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CRH was compared to 13 industry peers in the Construction Materials industry. CRH has an average financial health and profitability rating. CRH has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CRH had positive earnings in the past year.
CRH had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
CRH had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years CRH had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
CRH's Return On Assets of 6.12% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CRH outperforms 61.54% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of CRH (14.79%) is better than 61.54% of its industry peers.
CRH has a better Return On Invested Capital (8.60%) than 61.54% of its industry peers.
CRH had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.86%. This is in line with the industry average of 10.47%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.12% | ||
| ROE | 14.79% | ||
| ROIC | 8.6% |
ROA(3y)7.37%
ROA(5y)6.1%
ROE(3y)16.28%
ROE(5y)13.51%
ROIC(3y)8.86%
ROIC(5y)7.89%
1.3 Margins
CRH's Profit Margin of 9.09% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CRH is outperformed by 69.23% of its industry peers.
CRH's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a Operating Margin value of 13.97%, CRH is not doing good in the industry: 69.23% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
CRH's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CRH has a Gross Margin of 35.99%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CRH outperforms 84.62% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CRH has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.97% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.09% | ||
| GM | 35.99% |
OM growth 3Y6.97%
OM growth 5Y6.8%
PM growth 3Y2.92%
PM growth 5Y9.98%
GM growth 3Y2%
GM growth 5Y1.6%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CRH is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for CRH has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
CRH has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
CRH has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
CRH has an Altman-Z score of 3.27. This indicates that CRH is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
CRH has a better Altman-Z score (3.27) than 61.54% of its industry peers.
CRH has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.23. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as CRH would need 7.23 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 7.23, CRH is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.85% of the companies in the same industry.
CRH has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.66. This is a neutral value indicating CRH is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.66, CRH is doing worse than 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.66 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.23 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.27 |
ROIC/WACC1.24
WACC6.94%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.74 indicates that CRH should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
CRH has a Current ratio of 1.74. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CRH outperforms 46.15% of its industry peers.
CRH has a Quick Ratio of 1.16. This is a normal value and indicates that CRH is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.16, CRH perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.15% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.74 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.16 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 16.06% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 12.30% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.78% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, CRH shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.80% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.06%
EPS 3Y14.85%
EPS 5Y12.3%
EPS Q2Q%5.95%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.78%
Revenue growth 3Y6.79%
Revenue growth 5Y4.8%
Sales Q2Q%5.72%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.09% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.07% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y19.72%
EPS Next 2Y15.5%
EPS Next 3Y13.92%
EPS Next 5Y9.09%
Revenue Next Year4.85%
Revenue Next 2Y4.93%
Revenue Next 3Y5.16%
Revenue Next 5Y5.07%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 23.35 indicates a rather expensive valuation of CRH.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CRH is valued a bit cheaper than 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CRH to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.20), we can say CRH is valued inline with the index average.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.72 indicates a rather expensive valuation of CRH.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CRH is valued a bit cheaper than 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
CRH is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.71, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.35 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.72 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CRH is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CRH indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CRH is cheaper than 69.23% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 36.62 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.16 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
CRH has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
CRH's earnings are expected to grow with 13.92% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.18
PEG (5Y)1.9
EPS Next 2Y15.5%
EPS Next 3Y13.92%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CRH has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.29%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.29, CRH pays a better dividend. On top of this CRH pays more dividend than 84.62% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, CRH's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.29% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CRH is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 25.12%!
CRH has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)25.12%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
CRH pays out 29.51% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
CRH's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP29.51%
EPS Next 2Y15.5%
EPS Next 3Y13.92%
112.53
-0.71 (-0.63%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryConstruction Materials
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners87.22%
Inst Owner Change-26.81%
Ins Owners0.15%
Ins Owner Change-4.03%
Market Cap80.09B
Analysts81.48
Price Target120.17 (6.79%)
Short Float %1.86%
Short Ratio3.26
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.29% |
Yearly Dividend2.49
Dividend Growth(5Y)25.12%
DP29.51%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-31.96%
Min EPS beat(2)-64.29%
Max EPS beat(2)0.37%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-25.47%
Min EPS beat(4)-64.29%
Max EPS beat(4)0.37%
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.65%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.97%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.33%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.31%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.58%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.33%
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)6.15%
PT rev (3m)4.92%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.13%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.02%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.53%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.8%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.19%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.3%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.35 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.72 | ||
| P/S | 2.2 | ||
| P/FCF | 36.62 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.23 | ||
| P/B | 3.58 | ||
| P/tB | 8.49 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.16 |
EPS(TTM)4.82
EY4.28%
EPS(NY)6.35
Fwd EY5.64%
FCF(TTM)3.07
FCFY2.73%
OCF(TTM)6.93
OCFY6.16%
SpS51.07
BVpS31.4
TBVpS13.25
PEG (NY)1.18
PEG (5Y)1.9
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.12% | ||
| ROE | 14.79% | ||
| ROCE | 11.21% | ||
| ROIC | 8.6% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.19% | ||
| ROICexgc | 13.19% | ||
| OM | 13.97% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.09% | ||
| GM | 35.99% | ||
| FCFM | 6.02% |
ROA(3y)7.37%
ROA(5y)6.1%
ROE(3y)16.28%
ROE(5y)13.51%
ROIC(3y)8.86%
ROIC(5y)7.89%
ROICexc(3y)10.41%
ROICexc(5y)9.38%
ROICexgc(3y)15.61%
ROICexgc(5y)13.93%
ROCE(3y)11.55%
ROCE(5y)10.28%
ROICexcg growth 3Y9.81%
ROICexcg growth 5Y8.83%
ROICexc growth 3Y8.61%
ROICexc growth 5Y8.01%
OM growth 3Y6.97%
OM growth 5Y6.8%
PM growth 3Y2.92%
PM growth 5Y9.98%
GM growth 3Y2%
GM growth 5Y1.6%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.67
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.66 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.23 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.09 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 138.65% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.56% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 8.01 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 69.92% | ||
| Profit Quality | 66.19% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.74 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.16 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.27 |
F-Score6
WACC6.94%
ROIC/WACC1.24
Cap/Depr(3y)117.73%
Cap/Depr(5y)100.01%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.73%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.23%
Profit Quality(3y)75.96%
Profit Quality(5y)118.22%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.06%
EPS 3Y14.85%
EPS 5Y12.3%
EPS Q2Q%5.95%
EPS Next Y19.72%
EPS Next 2Y15.5%
EPS Next 3Y13.92%
EPS Next 5Y9.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.78%
Revenue growth 3Y6.79%
Revenue growth 5Y4.8%
Sales Q2Q%5.72%
Revenue Next Year4.85%
Revenue Next 2Y4.93%
Revenue Next 3Y5.16%
Revenue Next 5Y5.07%
EBIT growth 1Y9.69%
EBIT growth 3Y14.23%
EBIT growth 5Y11.93%
EBIT Next Year45.51%
EBIT Next 3Y19.01%
EBIT Next 5Y12.34%
FCF growth 1Y-10.66%
FCF growth 3Y-3.17%
FCF growth 5Y-0.78%
OCF growth 1Y18.15%
OCF growth 3Y5.82%
OCF growth 5Y5.15%