CRH PLC (CRH) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:CRH - IE0001827041 - Common Stock
113.545 USD
+0.45 (+0.4%)
Taking everything into account, CRH scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CRH was compared to 13 industry peers in the Construction Materials industry. CRH has an average financial health and profitability rating. 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.
CRH had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years CRH always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 14.79%, CRH is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
CRH has a better Return On Invested Capital (8.60%) 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 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.
With a Operating Margin value of 13.97%, CRH is not doing good in the industry: 69.23% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CRH has grown nicely.
| 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
CRH has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CRH has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, CRH has less shares outstanding
CRH has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
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.
The Altman-Z score of CRH (3.28) is better than 61.54% of its industry peers.
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 better Debt to FCF ratio (7.23) than 61.54% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.66 indicates that CRH is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
CRH's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.66 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CRH is outperformed by 69.23% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.66 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.23 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.28 |
ROIC/WACC1.23
WACC7.02%
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.
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
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 16.06% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 12.30% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.78% in the past year.
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)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
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 5.07% on average over the next years.
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
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 23.56, CRH is valued on the expensive side.
CRH's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
CRH's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.38.
CRH is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.88.
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 (22.86), we can say CRH is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.88 |
4.2 Price Multiples
CRH's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CRH indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CRH is cheaper than 69.23% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 36.95 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.22 |
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.
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
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.32%, CRH has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.31, CRH pays a better dividend. On top of this CRH pays more dividend than 84.62% of the companies listed in the same industry.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.32, CRH pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.32% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of CRH grows each year by 25.12%, which is quite nice.
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%
NYSE:CRH (9/22/2025, 1:04:07 PM)
113.545
+0.45 (+0.4%)
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 Cap80.81B
Analysts81.48
Price Target120.17 (5.83%)
Short Float %1.86%
Short Ratio3.26
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.32% |
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)-1.37%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.02%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.63%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.19%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.18%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.32%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.88 | ||
| P/S | 2.22 | ||
| P/FCF | 36.95 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.37 | ||
| P/B | 3.62 | ||
| P/tB | 8.57 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.22 |
EPS(TTM)4.82
EY4.25%
EPS(NY)6.35
Fwd EY5.59%
FCF(TTM)3.07
FCFY2.71%
OCF(TTM)6.93
OCFY6.11%
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
WACC7.02%
ROIC/WACC1.23
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%