Stock Analysis
CRH Public Limited CompanyCRH
P/E 14.50×· 5Y range 7.24–25.92×· 45th percentile of history
Sector: Basic Materials · Industry: Cement, Hydraulic
AnalystsStrong Buy28 analystsP/E 14.5× sits at the 45th percentile of its 5.086926762491444-year history.
Cash covers 15% of debt · Q2 2026.
PMP Verdict
Mixed fundamentals, fairly valued
Strengths
- Quality75
- Financial Health66
Risks
- Growth49
Mixed picture — no clear quality or value edge.
Bull Case
- ✓ROE 15.0% — efficient capital deployment
What's happening with CRH
Profile
Strong earnings quality; growth lags behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation69/100 · Moderate
- P/E vs own history (45th pct)12/25
- FCF yield (5.0%)12/25
- P/S (1.4x)25/25
- EV/EBIT (13.1x)20/25
- Growth49/100 · Weak
- Revenue CAGR (6.4%)12/25
- Net income CAGR (9.5%)12/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (13.7%)20/25
- Fwd implied growth (5.0%)5/25
- Profitability57/100 · Moderate
- ROIC (10.3%)12/25
- ROE (15.0%)20/25
- Net margin (9.9%)13/25
- Operating margin (14.3%)12/25
- Financial Health66/100 · Moderate
- Altman Z (2.18)18/25
- Current ratio (1.58)18/25
- Interest coverage (6.4x)18/25
- Net cash / debt (D/A 29%)12/25
- Quality75/100 · Strong
- Piotroski F (6/9)15/25
- Beneish M (-2.57)25/25
- FCF conversion (72%)15/25
- Margin stability (σ 5.0%)20/25
- Moat62/100 · Moderate
- ROIC >12% years (2/5 yrs)6/25
- Median gross margin (34.2%)13/25
- FCF-positive years (5/5 yrs)25/25
- Worst-year net margin (worst 8.9%)18/25
About CRH Public Limited Company
CRH is a global manufacturer of a range of building products used in construction projects, operating via a vertically integrated business model. Show more
The past decade has seen CRH transform into a leading building materials business, with increasing exposure to upstream building activities such as aggregates and cement. CRH's geographic footprint is mostly across developed markets. North America is CRH's largest market and accounts for 75% of EBITDA. The company is the largest producer of aggregates and asphalt in the US.
Headquarters: DUBLIN 16, L2 · Employees: 83,032 · Website ↗
Price History
Weekly Candlestick Chart — up to 5Y
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot · Tap any metric for its definition and grade
TTM Snapshot
trailing twelve months · YoYValuation
69BP/E (TTM)14.5xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / TTM EPS (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 7.2x–25.9x · 45th pct
P/FCF13.4xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative
FCF Yield5.0%C
Grade C: LowTTM (OCF − CapEx) / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: 2.8%–13.9% · 38th pct
P/S (TTM)1.44xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 0.7x–2.4x · 47th pct
EV/EBIT13.1xB
Grade B: FairEnterprise value / TTM EBIT (D&A not in our data) — capital-structure neutral — vs own 5Y history: 6.8x–19.9x · 46th pct
EV/Sales1.8xA
Grade A: CheapEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E13.8xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio2.18xA
Grade A: FairPrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio1.75B
Grade B: FairFinnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield1.90%A
Grade A: PaysTTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio25.3%A
Grade A: SafeDividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Profitability
57CROIC10.3%C
Grade C: AverageNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE15.0%C
Grade C: AverageReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA6.6%C
Grade C: AverageReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin9.9%C
Grade C: AverageNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin14.3%C
Grade C: AverageTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin36.2%C
Grade C: AverageGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin7.2%D
Grade D: LowFCF / Revenue
True FCF Margin6.8%C
Grade C: AverageTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost
Growth
49D+Revenue CAGR6.4%C
Grade C: OkCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR9.5%C
Grade C: OkCompound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)13.7%C
Grade C: OkCompound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth5.0%B
Grade B: LowAnalyst forward EPS (normalized basis) vs our GAAP TTM EPS — different bases, so extreme values usually mark cyclically depressed TTM earnings, not real growth
Dilution (5Y)—
Share count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income3.9%A
Grade A: LowStock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue0.4%A
Grade A: LowTTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
66BAltman Z-Score2.18C
Grade C: Gray zoneBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio1.58xC
Grade C: OkCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio1.02xA
Grade A: High(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage6.4xC
Grade C: OkEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment6.1yC
Grade C: AverageYears to repay net debt via FCF
Net Debt/EBIT3.0xC
Grade C: MedLeverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity0.78xA
Grade A: LowDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt0.15xD
Grade D: ThinCash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
75B+Piotroski F-Score6/9C
Grade C: AverageFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-2.57A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion72.1%C
Grade C: AverageFCF / Net Income
Margin Stability5.0%A
Grade A: StableEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue6.9%C
Grade C: AverageTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover0.66xC
Grade C: AverageRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · 8 records| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ORiordain Padraig Filed | ORiordain Padraig | SellOpen market sale | -1492 | |
Rhinehart Mary K Filed | Rhinehart Mary K | Grant / award | +1.6K | |
Rhinehart Mary K Filed | Rhinehart Mary K | Option exercise | -1976 | |
Rhinehart Mary K Filed | Rhinehart Mary K | Tax withholding | -962 | |
Rhinehart Mary K Filed | Rhinehart Mary K | Option exercise | +2.0K |
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| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
FEARON RICHARD H Filed | FEARON RICHARD H | Grant / award | +1.6K | |
FEARON RICHARD H Filed | FEARON RICHARD H | Option exercise | -1976 | |
FEARON RICHARD H Filed | FEARON RICHARD H | Tax withholding | -962 |
Option exercise (M) rows report a derivative leg, not an open-market sale — a paired negative entry is the option position being consumed.
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
62BROIC >12% Years2/5 yrsD
Grade D: WeakShare of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)34.2%C
Grade C: ModerateMedian annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years5/5 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor8.9%A
Grade A: DurableWeakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)$5.77
Own TTM net income / shares — same earnings basis as P/E
Cash / Share$4.54
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$36.09
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$19.81B
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$3.02B
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$16.79B
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$25.54B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability1.77xC
Grade C: AdequateTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$55.65B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta1.35C
Grade C: VolatilePrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Jun 2026 · Ratio snapshot Oct 17, 2026
Key Insights: CRH Public Limited Company (CRH)
CRH is up 1.59% at the last close. Piotroski F-Score of 6/9 indicates mixed fundamentals for CRH Public Limited Company. Altman Z-Score of 2.18 falls in the grey zone (1.81–2.99) — financial distress is unlikely but not ruled out.
- Beneish M-Score of -2.57 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation.
- Takes ~6.1 years to repay net debt from free cash flow.
See how CRH ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
Recent Market Moves
See all CRH moves →Frequently Asked Questions about CRH
What is the current CRH Public Limited Company (CRH) stock price?
CRH is trading at $83.63 at the last market close, up 1.59% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks CRH pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is CRH stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates CRH Public Limited Company's financial health at 66/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is CRH stock overvalued?
CRH Public Limited Company trades at a trailing P/E of 14.5 and our valuation score rates it 69/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does CRH Public Limited Company report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for CRH. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does CRH Public Limited Company operate in?
CRH Public Limited Company operates in the Basic Materials sector, within the Cement, Hydraulic industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does CRH Public Limited Company do?
CRH is a global manufacturer of a range of building products used in construction projects, operating via a vertically integrated business model.
About CRH Public Limited Company (CRH) Stock
CRH Public Limited Company (CRH) is a US-listed stock operating in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Cement, Hydraulic industry. As of the latest update, CRH Public Limited Company is trading at $83.63, up 1.59% on the day with a market capitalization of $55.6 billion. The financial health score for CRH is 66/100, which indicates good financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for CRH stock.
CRH Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
On PreMarketPrice, you can track CRH Public Limited Company (CRH) across multiple dimensions:
- Pre-market price & movement: Real-time CRH stock price with percentage change, updated continuously during pre-market and regular trading hours.
- Valuation & P/E history: Historical P/E, P/S, and P/B ratios for CRH with trend analysis and normalized valuation multiples.
- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for CRH Public Limited Company across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 66/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for CRH.
- Sector peers: Compare CRH against 4 other basic materials stocks on key financial metrics.
Is CRH a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate CRH Public Limited Company (CRH) as an investment. The financial health score of 66/100 suggests good financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
Data on this page is sourced from real-time market feeds, Polygon.io, and Finnhub.CRH Public Limited Company (CRH) trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. Pre-market trading occurs 4:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET. Regular market hours are 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET.