CRH PLC (CRH) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:CRH - IE0001827041 - Common Stock
120.95 USD
+0.78 (+0.65%)
120.95 USD
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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 is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
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.
Each year in the past 5 years CRH had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
CRH has a Return On Assets of 6.12%. This is in the better half of the industry: CRH outperforms 69.23% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 14.79%, CRH is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of CRH (8.60%) is better than 61.54% of its industry peers.
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 10.33%.
| 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 Profit Margin of 9.09%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CRH underperforms 69.23% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CRH has grown nicely.
CRH's Operating Margin of 13.97% 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.
The Gross Margin of CRH (35.99%) is better than 84.62% of its industry peers.
CRH's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.97% | ||
| 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
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, CRH has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.37 indicates that CRH is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.37, 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 7.23, which is on the high side as it means it would take CRH, 7.23 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
CRH has a Debt to FCF ratio of 7.23. This is in the better half of the industry: CRH outperforms 61.54% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.66 indicates that CRH is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
CRH has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.66. This is in the lower half of the industry: CRH underperforms 69.23% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.66 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.23 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.37 |
ROIC/WACC1.22
WACC7.06%
2.3 Liquidity
CRH has a Current Ratio of 1.74. This is a normal value and indicates that CRH is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.74, CRH perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.15% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.16 indicates that CRH should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
CRH has a Quick ratio (1.16) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.74 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.16 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 16.06% over the past year.
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 small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 1.78% 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)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
Based on estimates for the next years, CRH will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 10.17% on average per year.
CRH is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.46% yearly.
EPS Next Y18.93%
EPS Next 2Y15.68%
EPS Next 3Y14.88%
EPS Next 5Y10.17%
Revenue Next Year4.68%
Revenue Next 2Y4.94%
Revenue Next 3Y5.37%
Revenue Next 5Y5.46%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same 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 stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 25.09, which means the current valuation is very expensive for CRH.
CRH's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.08. CRH is around the same levels.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.99 indicates a rather expensive valuation of CRH.
61.54% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CRH, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
CRH's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 23.09.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.99 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as CRH.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CRH indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CRH is cheaper than 61.54% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 39.36 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.93 |
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.
CRH's earnings are expected to grow with 14.88% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.33
PEG (5Y)2.04
EPS Next 2Y15.68%
EPS Next 3Y14.88%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
CRH has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.26%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.19, 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 2.30, CRH's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.26% |
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
29.51% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CRH. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
CRH's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP29.51%
EPS Next 2Y15.68%
EPS Next 3Y14.88%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryConstruction Materials
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners84.89%
Inst Owner Change-0.52%
Ins Owners0.14%
Ins Owner Change-4.02%
Market Cap86.08B
Revenue(TTM)36.35B
Net Income(TTM)3.30B
Analysts82.14
Price Target122.47 (1.26%)
Short Float %1.95%
Short Ratio3.79
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.26% |
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)1.92%
PT rev (3m)8.27%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.19%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.47%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.18%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.25%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.21%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.17%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.39%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.99 | ||
| P/S | 2.37 | ||
| P/FCF | 39.36 | ||
| P/OCF | 17.44 | ||
| P/B | 3.85 | ||
| P/tB | 9.13 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.93 |
EPS(TTM)4.82
EY3.99%
EPS(NY)6.37
Fwd EY5.27%
FCF(TTM)3.07
FCFY2.54%
OCF(TTM)6.93
OCFY5.73%
SpS51.07
BVpS31.4
TBVpS13.25
PEG (NY)1.33
PEG (5Y)2.04
Graham Number58.35
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%
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 Turnover0.67
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 | 3.37 |
F-Score6
WACC7.06%
ROIC/WACC1.22
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 Y18.93%
EPS Next 2Y15.68%
EPS Next 3Y14.88%
EPS Next 5Y10.17%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.78%
Revenue growth 3Y6.79%
Revenue growth 5Y4.8%
Sales Q2Q%5.72%
Revenue Next Year4.68%
Revenue Next 2Y4.94%
Revenue Next 3Y5.37%
Revenue Next 5Y5.46%
EBIT growth 1Y9.69%
EBIT growth 3Y14.23%
EBIT growth 5Y11.93%
EBIT Next Year47.67%
EBIT Next 3Y19.01%
EBIT Next 5Y14.07%
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%
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 29.51%.