CRH PLC (CRH) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:CRH - IE0001827041 - Common Stock
118.61 USD
-1.07 (-0.89%)
118.12 USD
-0.49 (-0.41%)
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 decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
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.
Each year in the past 5 years CRH has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years CRH had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
CRH has a Return On Assets of 5.86%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CRH outperforms 53.85% of its industry peers.
CRH has a Return On Equity of 14.72%. This is in the better half of the industry: CRH outperforms 69.23% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of CRH (8.44%) is better than 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 9.42%.
| 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 9.30%, CRH is doing worse than 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 36.13%, CRH belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.62% of the companies in the same industry.
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CRH is still creating some value.
CRH has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CRH has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for CRH is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
CRH has an Altman-Z score of 3.07. This indicates that CRH is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 3.07, CRH is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 7.37, CRH is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.65 indicates that CRH is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.65, CRH is doing worse than 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.65 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.37 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.07 |
ROIC/WACC1.21
WACC6.98%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.45 indicates that CRH should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of CRH (1.45) is worse than 61.54% of its industry peers.
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%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 12.30% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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
CRH is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 10.52% yearly.
CRH is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.22% yearly.
EPS Next Y18.92%
EPS Next 2Y15.75%
EPS Next 3Y14.95%
EPS Next 5Y10.52%
Revenue Next Year4.74%
Revenue Next 2Y5.08%
Revenue Next 3Y5.5%
Revenue Next 5Y6.22%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 23.35, the valuation of CRH can be described as rather expensive.
CRH's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.15, CRH is valued at the same level.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.60, the valuation of CRH can be described as rather expensive.
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 36.22, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.35 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.6 |
4.2 Price Multiples
CRH's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
CRH's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CRH is cheaper than 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 32.4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.65 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
CRH's 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 14.95% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.23
PEG (5Y)1.9
EPS Next 2Y15.75%
EPS Next 3Y14.95%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CRH has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.24%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.76, 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 2.32, CRH's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.24% |
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.
CRH's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP28.74%
EPS Next 2Y15.75%
EPS Next 3Y14.95%
118.61
-1.07 (-0.89%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryConstruction Materials
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners84.89%
Inst Owner Change17.4%
Ins Owners0.14%
Ins Owner Change-4.18%
Market Cap84.41B
Revenue(TTM)36.90B
Net Income(TTM)3.43B
Analysts82.76
Price Target134.82 (13.67%)
Short Float %1.42%
Short Ratio2.62
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.24% |
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)10.08%
PT rev (3m)12.61%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.25%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.57%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.67%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.62%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.48%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.28%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.35 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.6 | ||
| P/S | 2.29 | ||
| P/FCF | 32.4 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.52 | ||
| P/B | 3.62 | ||
| P/tB | 9.95 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.65 |
EPS(TTM)5.08
EY4.28%
EPS(NY)6.38
Fwd EY5.38%
FCF(TTM)3.66
FCFY3.09%
OCF(TTM)7.64
OCFY6.44%
SpS51.85
BVpS32.75
TBVpS11.93
PEG (NY)1.23
PEG (5Y)1.9
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 | 3.07 |
F-Score6
WACC6.98%
ROIC/WACC1.21
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 Y18.92%
EPS Next 2Y15.75%
EPS Next 3Y14.95%
EPS Next 5Y10.52%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-40.15%
Revenue growth 3Y6.79%
Revenue growth 5Y4.8%
Sales Q2Q%5.27%
Revenue Next Year4.74%
Revenue Next 2Y5.08%
Revenue Next 3Y5.5%
Revenue Next 5Y6.22%
EBIT growth 1Y-36.77%
EBIT growth 3Y14.23%
EBIT growth 5Y11.93%
EBIT Next Year47.67%
EBIT Next 3Y19.01%
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 5 / 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%.