CRH PLC (CRH) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:CRH - IE0001827041 - Common Stock
113.24 USD
-0.15 (-0.13%)
114.78 USD
+1.54 (+1.36%)
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 only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. 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.
In the past 5 years CRH has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years CRH always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
CRH's Return On Assets of 6.12% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CRH outperforms 61.54% of its industry peers.
CRH has a Return On Equity of 14.79%. This is in the better half of the industry: CRH outperforms 61.54% of its industry peers.
CRH's Return On Invested Capital of 8.60% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CRH outperforms 61.54% 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 10.47%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.12% | ||
| ROE | 14.79% | ||
| ROIC | 8.6% |
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 worse Profit Margin (9.09%) than 69.23% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CRH has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 13.97%, CRH is doing worse than 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CRH has grown nicely.
CRH's Gross Margin of 35.99% is amongst the best of the industry. CRH outperforms 84.62% of its industry peers.
CRH's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.97% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.09% | ||
| GM | 35.99% |
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.
CRH has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
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 3.28. 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 3.28, CRH is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
CRH has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.23. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as CRH would need 7.23 years to pay back of all of its debts.
CRH has a Debt to FCF ratio of 7.23. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CRH outperforms 53.85% of its industry peers.
CRH has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.66. This is a neutral value indicating CRH is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
CRH has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.66) than 69.23% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.66 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.23 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.28 |
ROIC/WACC1.24
WACC6.94%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.74 indicates that CRH should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
CRH has a Current ratio (1.74) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CRH has a Quick Ratio of 1.16. 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 Quick ratio, with a value of 1.16, CRH is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.15% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.74 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.16 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
CRH shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 16.06%, which is quite good.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 12.30% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
CRH shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 1.78%.
CRH shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.80% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.06%
EPS 3Y14.85%
EPS 5Y12.3%
EPS Q2Q%5.95%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.78%
Revenue growth 3Y6.79%
Revenue growth 5Y4.8%
Sales Q2Q%5.72%
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 a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.07% yearly.
EPS Next Y19.72%
EPS Next 2Y15.5%
EPS Next 3Y13.92%
EPS Next 5Y9.09%
Revenue Next Year4.85%
Revenue Next 2Y4.93%
Revenue Next 3Y5.16%
Revenue Next 5Y5.07%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 23.49, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of CRH.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CRH is valued a bit cheaper than 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.27. CRH is around the same levels.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 17.83, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of CRH.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CRH is valued a bit cheaper than 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.77. CRH is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.83 |
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 | 36.85 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.24 |
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 13.92% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.19
PEG (5Y)1.91
EPS Next 2Y15.5%
EPS Next 3Y13.92%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CRH has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.29%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.29, 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 2.38, CRH's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.29% |
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 29.51% 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.
DP29.51%
EPS Next 2Y15.5%
EPS Next 3Y13.92%
113.24
-0.15 (-0.13%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryConstruction Materials
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners87.22%
Inst Owner Change-26.81%
Ins Owners0.15%
Ins Owner Change-4.03%
Market Cap80.59B
Analysts81.48
Price Target120.17 (6.12%)
Short Float %1.86%
Short Ratio3.26
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.29% |
Yearly Dividend2.49
Dividend Growth(5Y)25.12%
DP29.51%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-31.96%
Min EPS beat(2)-64.29%
Max EPS beat(2)0.37%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-25.47%
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)-0.65%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.97%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.33%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.31%
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)6.15%
PT rev (3m)4.92%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.13%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.02%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.53%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.8%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.19%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.3%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.83 | ||
| P/S | 2.22 | ||
| P/FCF | 36.85 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.33 | ||
| P/B | 3.61 | ||
| P/tB | 8.54 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.24 |
EPS(TTM)4.82
EY4.26%
EPS(NY)6.35
Fwd EY5.61%
FCF(TTM)3.07
FCFY2.71%
OCF(TTM)6.93
OCFY6.12%
SpS51.07
BVpS31.4
TBVpS13.25
PEG (NY)1.19
PEG (5Y)1.91
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.12% | ||
| ROE | 14.79% | ||
| ROCE | 11.21% | ||
| ROIC | 8.6% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.19% | ||
| ROICexgc | 13.19% | ||
| OM | 13.97% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.09% | ||
| GM | 35.99% | ||
| FCFM | 6.02% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y9.81%
ROICexcg 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 Turnover0.67
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.66 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.23 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.09 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 138.65% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.56% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 8.01 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 69.92% | ||
| Profit Quality | 66.19% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.74 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.16 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.28 |
F-Score6
WACC6.94%
ROIC/WACC1.24
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)16.06%
EPS 3Y14.85%
EPS 5Y12.3%
EPS Q2Q%5.95%
EPS Next Y19.72%
EPS Next 2Y15.5%
EPS Next 3Y13.92%
EPS Next 5Y9.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.78%
Revenue growth 3Y6.79%
Revenue growth 5Y4.8%
Sales Q2Q%5.72%
Revenue Next Year4.85%
Revenue Next 2Y4.93%
Revenue Next 3Y5.16%
Revenue Next 5Y5.07%
EBIT growth 1Y9.69%
EBIT growth 3Y14.23%
EBIT growth 5Y11.93%
EBIT Next Year45.51%
EBIT Next 3Y19.01%
EBIT Next 5Y12.34%
FCF growth 1Y-10.66%
FCF growth 3Y-3.17%
FCF growth 5Y-0.78%
OCF growth 1Y18.15%
OCF growth 3Y5.82%
OCF growth 5Y5.15%