CRH PLC (CRH) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:CRH - IE0001827041 - Common Stock
119.51 USD
+3.24 (+2.79%)
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
In the past year CRH was profitable.
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
CRH has a Return On Assets (5.86%) which is in line with its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 14.72%, CRH is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
CRH has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.44%. This is in the better half of the industry: CRH outperforms 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
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's Operating Margin of 13.98% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CRH is outperformed by 69.23% of its industry peers.
CRH's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CRH's Gross Margin of 36.13% is amongst the best of 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
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
Compared to 5 years ago, CRH has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for CRH is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
CRH has an Altman-Z score of 3.04. This indicates that CRH is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.04, 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 of 7.37. This is in the better half of the industry: CRH outperforms 61.54% of its industry peers.
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 | 3.04 |
ROIC/WACC1.21
WACC6.97%
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.
A Quick Ratio of 1.02 indicates that CRH should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of CRH (1.02) is worse than 61.54% of its industry peers.
| 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.
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
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.09% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 8.17% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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.
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 23.53, 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.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.98. CRH is around the same levels.
CRH is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.74.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CRH is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 61.54% of the companies are valued more expensively.
CRH's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 35.79.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.53 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.74 |
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 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 32.65 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.42 |
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)1.24
PEG (5Y)1.91
EPS Next 2Y15.75%
EPS Next 3Y14.95%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.37%, 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 4.03. CRH pays more dividend than 84.62% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, CRH's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.37% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
CRH pays out 28.74% of its income as dividend. This is a 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 (11/26/2025, 2:39:06 PM)
119.51
+3.24 (+2.79%)
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 Cap85.05B
Revenue(TTM)36.90B
Net Income(TTM)3.43B
Analysts82.76
Price Target134.82 (12.81%)
Short Float %1.54%
Short Ratio2.98
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.37% |
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)-1.88%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.39%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.67%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.94%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.59%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.28%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.53 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.74 | ||
| P/S | 2.3 | ||
| P/FCF | 32.65 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.63 | ||
| P/B | 3.65 | ||
| P/tB | 10.02 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.42 |
EPS(TTM)5.08
EY4.25%
EPS(NY)6.38
Fwd EY5.34%
FCF(TTM)3.66
FCFY3.06%
OCF(TTM)7.64
OCFY6.4%
SpS51.85
BVpS32.75
TBVpS11.93
PEG (NY)1.24
PEG (5Y)1.91
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 | 3.04 |
F-Score6
WACC6.97%
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 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 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%.