CRH PLC (CRH) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:CRH - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - IE0001827041 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
CRH gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 11 industry peers in the Construction Materials industry. While CRH is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. 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.
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 6.90%, CRH is not doing good in the industry: 72.73% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
CRH has a Return On Equity (16.16%) which is in line with its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 9.33%, CRH is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.45% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.9% | ||
| ROE | 16.16% | ||
| ROIC | 9.33% |
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of CRH (9.82%) is worse than 63.64% of its industry peers.
CRH's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CRH has a worse Operating Margin (13.78%) than 63.64% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CRH has grown nicely.
CRH has a Gross Margin of 35.70%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CRH outperforms 81.82% of its industry peers.
CRH's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.78% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.82% | ||
| GM | 35.71% |
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.
There is no outstanding debt for CRH. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
CRH has an Altman-Z score of 3.29. This indicates that CRH is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
CRH has a Altman-Z score of 3.29. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CRH outperforms 45.45% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CRH is 5.90, which is a neutral value as it means it would take CRH, 5.90 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
CRH has a Debt to FCF ratio (5.90) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.52 indicates that CRH is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.52, CRH is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.55% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.52 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.9 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.29 |
ROIC/WACC1.25
WACC7.46%
2.3 Liquidity
CRH has a Current Ratio of 1.37. This is a normal value and indicates that CRH is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.37, CRH is doing worse than 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.91 indicates that CRH may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CRH's Quick ratio of 0.91 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CRH is outperformed by 72.73% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.37 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.91 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 16.16% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, CRH shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 14.17% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, CRH shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 1.78% in the last 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)16.16%
EPS 3Y14.89%
EPS 5Y14.17%
EPS Q2Q%-76.56%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.78%
Revenue growth 3Y6.79%
Revenue growth 5Y4.8%
Sales Q2Q%-74.62%
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 12.43% yearly.
CRH is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.16% yearly.
EPS Next Y18.8%
EPS Next 2Y15.51%
EPS Next 3Y11.65%
EPS Next 5Y12.43%
Revenue Next Year6.89%
Revenue Next 2Y6.07%
Revenue Next 3Y5.08%
Revenue Next 5Y6.16%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 19.63 indicates a rather expensive valuation of CRH.
CRH's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CRH is cheaper than 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
CRH's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 29.98.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.52, CRH is valued correctly.
CRH's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CRH is cheaper than 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
CRH's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.66.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.52 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CRH indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CRH is cheaper than 72.73% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CRH's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CRH is cheaper than 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 29.95 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.39 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
CRH's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.04
PEG (5Y)1.38
EPS Next 2Y15.51%
EPS Next 3Y11.65%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.44%, CRH has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
CRH's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 5.69. CRH pays more dividend than 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.30, CRH is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.44% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of CRH grows each year by 11.83%, which is quite nice.
CRH has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
CRH has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.83%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years7
5.3 Sustainability
CRH pays out 48.85% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of CRH is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP48.85%
EPS Next 2Y15.51%
EPS Next 3Y11.65%
NYSE:CRH (3/3/2025, 1:22:06 PM)
101.48
-1.04 (-1.01%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryConstruction Materials
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners87.98%
Inst Owner Change-12.18%
Ins Owners0.11%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap72.22B
Analysts83.48
Price Target117.6 (15.88%)
Short Float %1.8%
Short Ratio3.37
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.44% |
Yearly Dividend1.31
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.83%
DP48.85%
Div Incr Years7
Div Non Decr Years7
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-4.94%
Min EPS beat(2)-7.83%
Max EPS beat(2)-2.06%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.94%
Min EPS beat(4)-7.83%
Max EPS beat(4)1.15%
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)-1.98%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.58%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.38%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.18%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.05%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.29%
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)0.98%
PT rev (3m)3.26%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-128.57%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.46%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.69%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.14%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.25%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.46%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.52 | ||
| P/S | 2.03 | ||
| P/FCF | 29.95 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.48 | ||
| P/B | 3.34 | ||
| P/tB | 7.74 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.39 |
EPS(TTM)5.17
EY5.09%
EPS(NY)6.14
Fwd EY6.05%
FCF(TTM)3.39
FCFY3.34%
OCF(TTM)7.01
OCFY6.91%
SpS49.98
BVpS30.36
TBVpS13.12
PEG (NY)1.04
PEG (5Y)1.38
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.9% | ||
| ROE | 16.16% | ||
| ROCE | 12.16% | ||
| ROIC | 9.33% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.32% | ||
| ROICexgc | 15.54% | ||
| OM | 13.78% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.82% | ||
| GM | 35.71% | ||
| FCFM | 6.78% |
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
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 Turnover0.7
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.52 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.9 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.68 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 143.38% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.25% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 8.18 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 74.46% | ||
| Profit Quality | 69.04% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.37 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.91 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.29 |
F-Score6
WACC7.46%
ROIC/WACC1.25
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)16.16%
EPS 3Y14.89%
EPS 5Y14.17%
EPS Q2Q%-76.56%
EPS Next Y18.8%
EPS Next 2Y15.51%
EPS Next 3Y11.65%
EPS Next 5Y12.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.78%
Revenue growth 3Y6.79%
Revenue growth 5Y4.8%
Sales Q2Q%-74.62%
Revenue Next Year6.89%
Revenue Next 2Y6.07%
Revenue Next 3Y5.08%
Revenue Next 5Y6.16%
EBIT growth 1Y9.69%
EBIT growth 3Y14.23%
EBIT growth 5Y11.93%
EBIT Next Year45.79%
EBIT Next 3Y17.55%
EBIT Next 5Y15.77%
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%