CRH PLC (CRH) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:CRH - IE0001827041 - Common Stock
122.97 USD
+0.41 (+0.33%)
122.97 USD
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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. Both the profitability and the financial health of CRH get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. CRH is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year CRH was profitable.
- CRH had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- CRH had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years CRH always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- CRH has a Return On Assets (5.86%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- With a decent Return On Equity value of 14.72%, CRH is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
- CRH's Return On Invested Capital of 8.44% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CRH outperforms 69.23% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CRH is in line with the industry average of 9.37%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.86% | ||
| ROE | 14.72% | ||
| ROIC | 8.44% |
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
- With a Profit Margin value of 9.30%, CRH is not doing good in the industry: 61.54% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- CRH's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With a Operating Margin value of 13.98%, CRH is not doing good in the industry: 69.23% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CRH has grown nicely.
- CRH has a better Gross Margin (36.13%) than 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 | 13.98% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.3% | ||
| GM | 36.13% |
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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CRH is creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, CRH has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, CRH has less shares outstanding
- CRH has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- CRH has an Altman-Z score of 3.11. This indicates that CRH is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- CRH has a Altman-Z score of 3.11. This is in the better half of the industry: CRH outperforms 61.54% of its industry peers.
- CRH has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.37. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as CRH would need 7.37 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 7.37, CRH perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.85% of the companies in the same industry.
- CRH has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.65. This is a neutral value indicating CRH is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of CRH (0.65) is worse than 69.23% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.65 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.37 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.11 |
ROIC/WACC1.18
WACC7.15%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.45 indicates that CRH should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.45, CRH is doing worse than 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.02 indicates that CRH should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- CRH's Quick ratio of 1.02 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CRH is outperformed by 61.54% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.45 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.02 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for CRH have decreased strongly by -40.00% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, CRH shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 12.30% on average per year.
- The Revenue for CRH has decreased by -40.15% in the past year. This is quite bad
- CRH shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.80% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-40%
EPS 3Y14.85%
EPS 5Y12.3%
EPS Q2Q%13.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-40.15%
Revenue growth 3Y6.79%
Revenue growth 5Y4.8%
Sales Q2Q%5.27%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, CRH will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 11.94% on average per year.
- CRH is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.25% yearly.
EPS Next Y18.09%
EPS Next 2Y13.71%
EPS Next 3Y12.68%
EPS Next 5Y11.94%
Revenue Next Year4.6%
Revenue Next 2Y5.29%
Revenue Next 3Y5.47%
Revenue Next 5Y6.25%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 24.21 indicates a rather expensive valuation of CRH.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CRH is on the same level as its industry peers.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CRH to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.47), we can say CRH is valued inline with the index average.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 19.98, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of CRH.
- CRH's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CRH is cheaper than 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.26, CRH is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.21 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.98 |
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.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CRH is valued cheaply inside the industry as 84.62% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 33.6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.03 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of CRH may justify a higher PE ratio.
- CRH's earnings are expected to grow with 12.68% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.34
PEG (5Y)1.97
EPS Next 2Y13.71%
EPS Next 3Y12.68%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.19%, CRH has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.09, 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 the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, CRH is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.19% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of CRH is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 25.12%!
- CRH has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)25.12%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- CRH pays out 28.74% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of CRH is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP28.74%
EPS Next 2Y13.71%
EPS Next 3Y12.68%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryConstruction Materials
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/amc
Earnings (Next)02-24 2026-02-24/amc
Inst Owners85.04%
Inst Owner Change-0.39%
Ins Owners0.14%
Ins Owner Change-4.18%
Market Cap87.52B
Revenue(TTM)36.90B
Net Income(TTM)3.43B
Analysts82.67
Price Target137.01 (11.42%)
Short Float %2.42%
Short Ratio2.15
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.19% |
Yearly Dividend2.49
Dividend Growth(5Y)25.12%
DP28.74%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.75%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.86%
Max EPS beat(2)0.37%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-23.98%
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)-0.9%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.48%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.33%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.34%
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)1.34%
PT rev (3m)11.87%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.05%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.62%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.05%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.71%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.48%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.13%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.21 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.98 | ||
| P/S | 2.37 | ||
| P/FCF | 33.6 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.09 | ||
| P/B | 3.75 | ||
| P/tB | 10.31 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.03 |
EPS(TTM)5.08
EY4.13%
EPS(NY)6.15
Fwd EY5%
FCF(TTM)3.66
FCFY2.98%
OCF(TTM)7.64
OCFY6.22%
SpS51.85
BVpS32.75
TBVpS11.93
PEG (NY)1.34
PEG (5Y)1.97
Graham Number61.18
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.86% | ||
| ROE | 14.72% | ||
| ROCE | 10.99% | ||
| ROIC | 8.44% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.27% | ||
| ROICexgc | 14.17% | ||
| OM | 13.98% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.3% | ||
| GM | 36.13% | ||
| FCFM | 7.06% |
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y9.81%
ROICexgc 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 Turnover0.63
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.65 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.37 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.1 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 133.98% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.68% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 7.16 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 74.77% | ||
| Profit Quality | 75.93% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.45 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.02 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.11 |
F-Score6
WACC7.15%
ROIC/WACC1.18
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)-40%
EPS 3Y14.85%
EPS 5Y12.3%
EPS Q2Q%13.33%
EPS Next Y18.09%
EPS Next 2Y13.71%
EPS Next 3Y12.68%
EPS Next 5Y11.94%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-40.15%
Revenue growth 3Y6.79%
Revenue growth 5Y4.8%
Sales Q2Q%5.27%
Revenue Next Year4.6%
Revenue Next 2Y5.29%
Revenue Next 3Y5.47%
Revenue Next 5Y6.25%
EBIT growth 1Y-36.77%
EBIT growth 3Y14.23%
EBIT growth 5Y11.93%
EBIT Next Year48.77%
EBIT Next 3Y19.91%
EBIT Next 5Y14.61%
FCF growth 1Y-24.66%
FCF growth 3Y-3.17%
FCF growth 5Y-0.78%
OCF growth 1Y-0.56%
OCF growth 3Y5.82%
OCF growth 5Y5.15%
CRH PLC / CRH FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of CRH PLC (CRH) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to CRH.
What is the valuation status of CRH PLC (CRH) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to CRH PLC (CRH). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for CRH PLC?
CRH PLC (CRH) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the financial health of CRH PLC (CRH) stock?
The financial health rating of CRH PLC (CRH) is 4 / 10.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for CRH stock?
The dividend rating of CRH PLC (CRH) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 28.74%.