CRH PLC (CRH) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:CRH • IE0001827041

127.13 USD
+5.36 (+4.4%)
At close: Feb 6, 2026
127.13 USD
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After Hours: 2/6/2026, 8:26:32 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

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 has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year CRH was profitable.
  • CRH had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • In the past 5 years CRH has always been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years CRH always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
CRH Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCRH Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.86%, CRH is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.85% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CRH's Return On Equity of 14.72% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CRH outperforms 69.23% of its industry peers.
  • CRH has a better Return On Invested Capital (8.44%) than 69.23% 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 9.19%.
Industry RankSector 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%
CRH Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCRH Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

  • CRH has a worse Profit Margin (9.30%) than 61.54% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CRH has grown nicely.
  • The Operating Margin of CRH (13.98%) is worse than 69.23% of its industry peers.
  • 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.
  • CRH's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
CRH Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCRH Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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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
  • CRH has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • CRH has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
CRH Yearly Shares OutstandingCRH Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M
CRH Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCRH Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 3.11 indicates that CRH is not in any danger for 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.
  • CRH has a Debt to FCF ratio of 7.37. This is in the better half of the industry: CRH outperforms 61.54% of its industry peers.
  • 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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.65
Debt/FCF 7.37
Altman-Z 3.11
ROIC/WACC1.17
WACC7.2%
CRH Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCRH Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B

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.
  • CRH has a Quick Ratio of 1.02. This is a normal value and indicates that CRH is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • CRH has a Quick ratio of 1.02. This is in the lower half of the industry: CRH underperforms 61.54% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.45
Quick Ratio 1.02
CRH Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCRH Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

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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%.
  • CRH shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 12.30% yearly.
  • CRH shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -40.15%.
  • 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)-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 11.94% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.25% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y18.16%
EPS Next 2Y13.77%
EPS Next 3Y12.85%
EPS Next 5Y11.94%
Revenue Next Year4.51%
Revenue Next 2Y5.34%
Revenue Next 3Y5.58%
Revenue Next 5Y6.25%

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.
  • 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.
CRH Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCRH Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B
CRH Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCRH Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2 4 6 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • CRH is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 25.03.
  • CRH's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • CRH's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.92.
  • CRH is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.63.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CRH indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CRH is cheaper than 69.23% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • CRH's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.78.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.03
Fwd PE 20.63
CRH Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCRH Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

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 a bit cheaper than the industry average as 61.54% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 34.73
EV/EBITDA 13.96
CRH Per share dataCRH EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40 50

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.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as CRH's earnings are expected to grow with 12.85% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.38
PEG (5Y)2.03
EPS Next 2Y13.77%
EPS Next 3Y12.85%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • CRH has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.20%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • CRH's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.16. CRH pays more dividend than 84.62% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CRH's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.83.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.2%

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
CRH Yearly Dividends per shareCRH Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3

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 2Y13.77%
EPS Next 3Y12.85%
CRH Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCRH Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B
CRH Dividend Payout.CRH Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CRH Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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CRH PLC

NYSE:CRH (2/6/2026, 8:26:32 PM)

After market: 127.13 0 (0%)

127.13

+5.36 (+4.4%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryConstruction Materials
Earnings (Last)11-05
Earnings (Next)02-18
Inst Owners85.04%
Inst Owner Change0.22%
Ins Owners0.14%
Ins Owner Change-4.18%
Market Cap90.48B
Revenue(TTM)36.90B
Net Income(TTM)3.43B
Analysts82.67
Price Target138.98 (9.32%)
Short Float %2.53%
Short Ratio2.14
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.2%
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)1.43%
PT rev (3m)6.63%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.61%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.91%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.06%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.65%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.29%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.92%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.16%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.03
Fwd PE 20.63
P/S 2.45
P/FCF 34.73
P/OCF 16.63
P/B 3.88
P/tB 10.66
EV/EBITDA 13.96
EPS(TTM)5.08
EY4%
EPS(NY)6.16
Fwd EY4.85%
FCF(TTM)3.66
FCFY2.88%
OCF(TTM)7.64
OCFY6.01%
SpS51.85
BVpS32.75
TBVpS11.93
PEG (NY)1.38
PEG (5Y)2.03
Graham Number61.18
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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
WACC7.2%
ROIC/WACC1.17
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 Y18.16%
EPS Next 2Y13.77%
EPS Next 3Y12.85%
EPS Next 5Y11.94%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-40.15%
Revenue growth 3Y6.79%
Revenue growth 5Y4.8%
Sales Q2Q%5.27%
Revenue Next Year4.51%
Revenue Next 2Y5.34%
Revenue Next 3Y5.58%
Revenue Next 5Y6.25%
EBIT growth 1Y-36.77%
EBIT growth 3Y14.23%
EBIT growth 5Y11.93%
EBIT Next Year48.82%
EBIT Next 3Y20.38%
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 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.


What is the financial health of CRH PLC (CRH) stock?

The financial health rating of CRH PLC (CRH) is 5 / 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%.