CRH PLC (CRH) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:CRH - IE0001827041 - Common Stock
110.265 USD
+0.7 (+0.63%)
Overall CRH gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated CRH against 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
In the past year CRH was profitable.
In the past year CRH had a positive cash flow from operations.
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
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.
The Return On Invested Capital of CRH (8.44%) is better than 61.54% 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 9.84%.
| 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
The Profit Margin of CRH (9.30%) is worse than 61.54% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CRH has grown nicely.
CRH has a Operating Margin of 13.98%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CRH underperforms 69.23% of its industry peers.
CRH's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CRH has a better Gross Margin (36.13%) than 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CRH is still 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 2.96 indicates that CRH is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.96, CRH is in the better half of 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.
CRH has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.65. This is a neutral value indicating CRH is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
CRH has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.65) than 69.23% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.65 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.37 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.96 |
ROIC/WACC1.2
WACC7.01%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.45 indicates that CRH should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
CRH has a Current ratio of 1.45. This is in the lower half of the industry: CRH underperforms 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
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.09% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
CRH is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 8.17% yearly.
EPS Next Y18.92%
EPS Next 2Y15.75%
EPS Next 3Y14.95%
EPS Next 5Y9.09%
Revenue Next Year4.74%
Revenue Next 2Y5.08%
Revenue Next 3Y5.5%
Revenue Next 5Y8.17%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 21.71, CRH is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CRH is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.89, CRH is valued at the same level.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.29, the valuation of CRH can be described as rather expensive.
69.23% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CRH, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.59, CRH is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.29 |
4.2 Price Multiples
CRH's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CRH is valued a bit cheaper than 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 30.12 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.76 |
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 14.95% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.15
PEG (5Y)1.76
EPS Next 2Y15.75%
EPS Next 3Y14.95%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.33%, 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 3.99. CRH pays more dividend than 84.62% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, CRH's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.33% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CRH is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 25.12%!
CRH has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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 2Y15.75%
EPS Next 3Y14.95%
NYSE:CRH (11/17/2025, 11:07:07 AM)
110.265
+0.7 (+0.63%)
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 Cap78.47B
Revenue(TTM)36.90B
Net Income(TTM)3.43B
Analysts82.76
Price Target130.34 (18.21%)
Short Float %1.95%
Short Ratio3.79
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.33% |
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)6.42%
PT rev (3m)15.13%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.71%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.19%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.19%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.58%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.23%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.07%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.71 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.29 | ||
| P/S | 2.13 | ||
| P/FCF | 30.12 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.43 | ||
| P/B | 3.37 | ||
| P/tB | 9.25 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.76 |
EPS(TTM)5.08
EY4.61%
EPS(NY)6.38
Fwd EY5.78%
FCF(TTM)3.66
FCFY3.32%
OCF(TTM)7.64
OCFY6.93%
SpS51.85
BVpS32.75
TBVpS11.93
PEG (NY)1.15
PEG (5Y)1.76
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 | 2.96 |
F-Score6
WACC7.01%
ROIC/WACC1.2
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 5Y9.09%
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 5Y8.17%
EBIT growth 1Y-36.77%
EBIT growth 3Y14.23%
EBIT growth 5Y11.93%
EBIT Next Year47.67%
EBIT Next 3Y19.01%
EBIT Next 5Y20.72%
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 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.
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%.