CRH PLC (CRH) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:CRH - IE0001827041 - Common Stock
111.78 USD
-1.62 (-1.43%)
CRH gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 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.
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.
Each year in the past 5 years CRH had a positive operating cash flow.
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 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.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 8.44%, CRH is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
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 9.89%.
| 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.
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 Gross Margin of 36.13%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CRH outperforms 84.62% of its industry peers.
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, CRH has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for CRH has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
CRH has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
CRH has an Altman-Z score of 3.00. This indicates that CRH is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
CRH has a Altman-Z score of 3.00. 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.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 7.37, CRH perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.85% of the companies in the same 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 Debt to Equity ratio of 0.65. This is in the lower half of the industry: CRH underperforms 69.23% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.65 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.37 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3 |
ROIC/WACC1.2
WACC7.03%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.45 indicates that CRH should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.45, CRH is doing worse than 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.02 indicates that CRH should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.02, CRH is doing worse than 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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%.
CRH shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 12.30% yearly.
Looking at the last year, CRH shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -40.15% in the last year.
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 9.09% yearly.
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
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.00, CRH is valued on the expensive side.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as CRH.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.34. CRH is around the same levels.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.53, the valuation of CRH can be described as rather expensive.
CRH's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CRH is 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 34.43, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.53 |
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 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 30.54 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.14 |
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 14.95% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.16
PEG (5Y)1.79
EPS Next 2Y15.75%
EPS Next 3Y14.95%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CRH has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.31%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.95, 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 2.36, CRH's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.31% |
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 (11/13/2025, 10:57:03 AM)
111.78
-1.62 (-1.43%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryConstruction Materials
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners84.89%
Inst Owner Change0.31%
Ins Owners0.14%
Ins Owner Change-4.02%
Market Cap79.55B
Revenue(TTM)36.90B
Net Income(TTM)3.43B
Analysts82.76
Price Target130.34 (16.6%)
Short Float %1.95%
Short Ratio3.79
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.31% |
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)1.19%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.13%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.19%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.25%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.59%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.07%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.53 | ||
| P/S | 2.16 | ||
| P/FCF | 30.54 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.62 | ||
| P/B | 3.41 | ||
| P/tB | 9.37 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.14 |
EPS(TTM)5.08
EY4.54%
EPS(NY)6.38
Fwd EY5.71%
FCF(TTM)3.66
FCFY3.27%
OCF(TTM)7.64
OCFY6.84%
SpS51.85
BVpS32.75
TBVpS11.93
PEG (NY)1.16
PEG (5Y)1.79
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 |
F-Score6
WACC7.03%
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 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%.