CRH PLC (CRH) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:CRH - IE0001827041 - Common Stock
110.15 USD
+1.78 (+1.64%)
110.15 USD
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We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to CRH. 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 correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CRH had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year CRH had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years CRH has been profitable.
CRH had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 Return On Invested Capital of 8.44%. This is in the better half of the industry: CRH outperforms 69.23% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital 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'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.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CRH has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of CRH (36.13%) is better than 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.
The number of shares outstanding for CRH has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CRH has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for CRH is higher compared to a year ago.
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.
CRH's Altman-Z score of 2.96 is fine compared to the rest 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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CRH (7.37) is better than 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.
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.
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.
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 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
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.80% on average over the past years.
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
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 21.68, the valuation of CRH can be described as rather expensive.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as CRH.
CRH is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.45, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
CRH is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.27.
61.54% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CRH, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CRH to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.46), we can say CRH is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.27 |
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.
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 | 30.09 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.82 |
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
CRH has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.37%. 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 4.00. CRH pays more dividend than 84.62% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.42, 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 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
CRH pays out 28.74% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
CRH's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP28.74%
EPS Next 2Y15.75%
EPS Next 3Y14.95%
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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 Cap78.39B
Revenue(TTM)36.90B
Net Income(TTM)3.43B
Analysts82.76
Price Target134.82 (22.4%)
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 | 21.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.27 | ||
| P/S | 2.12 | ||
| P/FCF | 30.09 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.41 | ||
| P/B | 3.36 | ||
| P/tB | 9.24 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.82 |
EPS(TTM)5.08
EY4.61%
EPS(NY)6.38
Fwd EY5.79%
FCF(TTM)3.66
FCFY3.32%
OCF(TTM)7.64
OCFY6.94%
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 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%.