CRH PLC (CRH) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:CRH - IE0001827041 - Common Stock
128.94 USD
+1.4 (+1.1%)
128.94 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. CRH has an average financial health and profitability rating. CRH is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent 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.
CRH had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 5.86%, CRH perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.85% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 14.72%, CRH is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
CRH has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.44%. This is in the better half of the industry: CRH outperforms 69.23% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years 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
CRH has a Profit Margin of 9.30%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CRH underperforms 61.54% of its industry peers.
CRH's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 13.98%, CRH is doing worse than 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CRH has grown nicely.
CRH's Gross Margin of 36.13% is amongst the best of the industry. CRH outperforms 84.62% of its industry peers.
CRH's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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
CRH has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CRH has less shares outstanding
CRH has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CRH has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.19 indicates that CRH is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 3.19, CRH is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CRH is 7.37, which is on the high side as it means it would take CRH, 7.37 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
CRH has a Debt to FCF ratio (7.37) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.65 indicates that CRH is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
CRH's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.65 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CRH is outperformed by 69.23% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.65 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.37 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.19 |
ROIC/WACC1.19
WACC7.12%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.45 indicates that CRH should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.45, CRH is not doing good in the industry: 61.54% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 1.02 indicates that CRH should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.02, CRH is not doing good in the industry: 61.54% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.45 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.02 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CRH shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -40.00%.
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
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.80% on average over the past years.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 10.52% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.22% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y18.09%
EPS Next 2Y13.71%
EPS Next 3Y12.68%
EPS Next 5Y10.52%
Revenue Next Year4.6%
Revenue Next 2Y5.29%
Revenue Next 3Y5.47%
Revenue Next 5Y6.22%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
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 25.38 indicates a quite expensive valuation of CRH.
CRH's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.92, CRH is valued at the same level.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.95, CRH is valued on the expensive side.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CRH is valued a bit cheaper than 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CRH to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.46), we can say CRH is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.38 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.95 |
4.2 Price Multiples
CRH's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CRH is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 61.54% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 35.23 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.66 |
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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as CRH's earnings are expected to grow with 12.68% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.4
PEG (5Y)2.06
EPS Next 2Y13.71%
EPS Next 3Y12.68%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CRH has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.16%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.15, CRH pays a better dividend. On top of this CRH pays more dividend than 84.62% of the companies listed in the same industry.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.16, CRH pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.00.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.16% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of CRH grows each year by 25.12%, which is quite nice.
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
28.74% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CRH. This is a low number and 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)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners84.76%
Inst Owner Change17.4%
Ins Owners0.14%
Ins Owner Change-4.18%
Market Cap91.76B
Revenue(TTM)36.90B
Net Income(TTM)3.43B
Analysts82.76
Price Target137.01 (6.26%)
Short Float %1.58%
Short Ratio2.39
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.16% |
Yearly Dividend2.49
Dividend Growth(5Y)25.12%
DP28.74%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
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)1.63%
PT rev (3m)14.02%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.05%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.62%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.7%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.71%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.48%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.14%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.25%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.38 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.95 | ||
| P/S | 2.49 | ||
| P/FCF | 35.23 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.87 | ||
| P/B | 3.94 | ||
| P/tB | 10.81 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.66 |
EPS(TTM)5.08
EY3.94%
EPS(NY)6.15
Fwd EY4.77%
FCF(TTM)3.66
FCFY2.84%
OCF(TTM)7.64
OCFY5.93%
SpS51.85
BVpS32.75
TBVpS11.93
PEG (NY)1.4
PEG (5Y)2.06
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 | 3.19 |
F-Score6
WACC7.12%
ROIC/WACC1.19
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 5Y10.52%
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 5Y6.22%
EBIT growth 1Y-36.77%
EBIT growth 3Y14.23%
EBIT growth 5Y11.93%
EBIT Next Year48.77%
EBIT Next 3Y19.91%
EBIT Next 5Y16.32%
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 for CRH stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 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.
How financially healthy is CRH PLC?
The financial health rating of CRH PLC (CRH) is 4 / 10.
Is the dividend of CRH PLC sustainable?
The dividend rating of CRH PLC (CRH) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 28.74%.