CRH
BULLISH
$118.0
Live
CRH plc · NYSE
Target $142.96
(+21.1%)
$86.83
52W Range
$131.55
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 25, 2026
Market cap
$78.85B
P/E
21.42
ROE
15.7%
Profit margin
10.0%
Debt/Equity
0.77
Dividend yield
1.27%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
82%
CRH exhibits strong fundamental health with a Piotroski F-Score of 7/9, indicating robust operational efficiency and financial stability. While the current price of $118.00 trades at a significant premium to its Graham Number ($66.71), it remains well below its growth-based intrinsic value of $162.54. The company is outperforming its sector in valuation (P/E 21.42 vs Sector Avg 37.99) and profitability, supported by an impressive 48.4% YoY earnings growth. Despite a bearish technical trend, the strong analyst consensus and healthy balance sheet suggest a compelling long-term value proposition.
Key Strengths
Strong Piotroski F-Score (7/9) indicating high financial health
Exceptional YoY earnings growth of 48.40%
Valuation is attractive relative to sector average P/E (21.42 vs 37.99)
Conservative dividend payout ratio (26.86%) ensuring sustainability
Strong analyst consensus with a 'strong_buy' rating and target price of $142.95
Key Risks
Bearish technical trend (0/100) suggesting short-term price pressure
High PEG ratio (2.25) indicating potential overvaluation relative to growth
Inconsistent quarterly earnings track record with significant misses in early 2025
Low dividend yield (1.27%) may not attract income-focused investors
Cyclical nature of the building materials industry
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$138.5
+17.4% above current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
73
Strong
65
72
88
85
55
AI Verdict
Strong Fundamental Value
Key drivers: Piotroski Score, Earnings Growth, Sector Relative Valuation
Confidence
85%
Value
65/100
P/E 21.42, PEG 2.25, Graham $66.71
Positives
- P/E lower than sector average
- Price below intrinsic value
Watchpoints
- Price significantly above Graham Number
- High PEG ratio
Future
72/100
Earnings Growth 48.4%, Target Price $142.95
Positives
- High YoY earnings growth
- Positive analyst target price
Watchpoints
- Modest revenue growth (6.2%)
- Bearish technicals
Past
88/100
5Y Change +180.9%, 1Y Change +30.1%
Positives
- Strong 5Y change (+180.9%)
- Consistent long-term price appreciation
Watchpoints
- Recent 6M stagnation (-1.5%)
Health
85/100
Piotroski 7/9, Debt/Equity 0.77
Positives
- Piotroski F-Score 7/9
- Healthy Current Ratio (1.74)
- Manageable Debt/Equity (0.77)
Watchpoints
- Altman Z-Score data unavailable
Dividend
55/100
Yield 1.27%, Payout 26.86%
Positives
- Very low payout ratio (26.86%)
Watchpoints
- Low yield (1.27%)
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$118.0
Analyst Target
$142.96
Upside/Downside
+21.1%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for CRH and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-24
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CRH
CRH plc
Primary
|
+180.9% | +149.9% | +30.1% | -1.5% | +11.3% | +0.8% |
|
SHW
The Sherwin-Williams Company
Peer
|
+36.4% | +47.6% | -6.2% | -4.1% | -8.5% | +1.2% |
|
ECL
Ecolab Inc.
Peer
|
+31.3% | +67.5% | +7.0% | +0.4% | -11.0% | +0.3% |
|
B
Barrick Mining Corporation
Peer
|
+148.8% | +178.8% | +226.4% | +135.0% | +12.4% | +4.8% |
|
FCX
Freeport-McMoRan Inc.
Peer
|
+95.0% | +55.5% | +63.4% | +58.2% | -10.0% | +7.7% |
CRH
CRH plc
Primary
5Y
+180.9%
3Y
+149.9%
1Y
+30.1%
6M
-1.5%
1M
+11.3%
1W
+0.8%
SHW
The Sherwin-Williams Company
Peer
5Y
+36.4%
3Y
+47.6%
1Y
-6.2%
6M
-4.1%
1M
-8.5%
1W
+1.2%
ECL
Ecolab Inc.
Peer
5Y
+31.3%
3Y
+67.5%
1Y
+7.0%
6M
+0.4%
1M
-11.0%
1W
+0.3%
B
Barrick Mining Corporation
Peer
5Y
+148.8%
3Y
+178.8%
1Y
+226.4%
6M
+135.0%
1M
+12.4%
1W
+4.8%
FCX
Freeport-McMoRan Inc.
Peer
5Y
+95.0%
3Y
+55.5%
1Y
+63.4%
6M
+58.2%
1M
-10.0%
1W
+7.7%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
21.42
Forward P/E
17.89
PEG Ratio
2.25
P/B Ratio
3.29
P/S Ratio
2.11
EV/Revenue
2.56
EV/EBITDA
12.79
Market Cap
$78.85B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
10.02%
Operating Margin
15.06%
Gross Margin
36.13%
ROE
15.68%
ROA
6.13%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+6.2%
Earnings Growth
+48.4%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
+6.16%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
+45.8%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.77
Moderate
Current Ratio
1.74
Good
Quick Ratio
1.09
Good
Cash/Share
$6.13
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$9.4B
Gross Margin
35.6%
Op. Margin
15.3%
Net Margin
10.9%
Total Assets
$58.3B
Liabilities
$32.9B
Equity
$24.0B
Debt/Equity
1.37x
Operating CF
$2.9B
CapEx
$-0.8B
Free Cash Flow
$2.1B
FCF Yield
72%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-04-30
$N/A
2026-02-18
$1.51
-1.8% surprise
2025-11-05
$2.23
+1.4% surprise
2025-08-06
$1.94
+0.2% surprise
Basic Materials Sector Comparison
Comparing CRH against 111 companies in the Basic Materials sector
(5 bullish, 42 neutral, 64 bearish)
P/E Ratio
21.42
This Stock
vs
37.28
Sector Avg
-42.6%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
15.68%
This Stock
vs
-9.77%
Sector Avg
-260.5%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
10.02%
This Stock
vs
-7.52%
Sector Avg
-233.2%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
0.77
This Stock
vs
1.03
Sector Avg
-24.6%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
6.2%
This Stock
vs
37.79%
Sector Avg
-83.6%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
1.74
This Stock
vs
5.84
Sector Avg
-70.2%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CRH
CRH plc
|
BULLISH | $78.85B | 21.42 | 15.7% | 10.0% | $118.0 | |
|
SHW
The Sherwin-Williams Company
|
BEARISH | $80.73B | 31.76 | 59.4% | 10.9% | $325.82 | Compare |
|
ECL
Ecolab Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $76.07B | 36.95 | 22.5% | 12.9% | $269.34 | Compare |
|
B
Barrick Mining Corporation
|
NEUTRAL | $87.34B | 23.65 | 15.3% | 24.5% | $51.08 | Compare |
|
FCX
Freeport-McMoRan Inc.
|
BEARISH | $88.34B | 40.44 | 13.9% | 8.5% | $61.47 | Compare |
CRH
CRH plc
BULLISH
Mkt Cap
$78.8B
P/E
21.4
ROE
15.7%
Price
$118.0
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-12 | TALBOT SIOBHAN | Director | Purchase | 2,000 | $204,223 |
| 2026-03-11 | FEARON RICHARD H | Director | Purchase | 3,800 | $397,062 |
| 2026-02-24 | BUCKLEY PETER J | Officer | Stock Award | 24,186 | - |
| 2026-02-24 | SAN AGUSTIN JUAN PABLO | Officer | Stock Award | 27,293 | - |
| 2026-02-24 | SAN AGUSTIN JUAN PABLO | Officer | Stock Award | 4,422 | - |
| 2026-02-23 | MINTERN DENIS JAMES | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 14,372 | - |
| 2026-02-23 | LAKE RANDY | Chief Operating Officer | Stock Award | 73,767 | - |
| 2026-02-23 | LAKE RANDY | Chief Operating Officer | Stock Award | 17,064 | - |
| 2026-02-23 | WHEATLEY PHILIP | Officer | Stock Award | 28,466 | - |
| 2026-02-23 | LANE KRISTIN | Officer | Stock Award | 15,262 | - |
| 2026-02-23 | CREECH NATHAN | Officer | Stock Award | 64,171 | - |
| 2026-02-23 | CREECH NATHAN | Officer | Stock Award | 9,863 | - |
TALBOT SIOBHAN
Director
2026-03-12
2,000 shares
·
$204,223
FEARON RICHARD H
Director
2026-03-11
3,800 shares
·
$397,062
BUCKLEY PETER J
Officer
2026-02-24
24,186 shares
SAN AGUSTIN JUAN PABLO
Officer
2026-02-24
27,293 shares
SAN AGUSTIN JUAN PABLO
Officer
2026-02-24
4,422 shares
MINTERN DENIS JAMES
Chief Executive Officer
2026-02-23
14,372 shares
LAKE RANDY
Chief Operating Officer
2026-02-23
73,767 shares
LAKE RANDY
Chief Operating Officer
2026-02-23
17,064 shares
WHEATLEY PHILIP
Officer
2026-02-23
28,466 shares
LANE KRISTIN
Officer
2026-02-23
15,262 shares
CREECH NATHAN
Officer
2026-02-23
64,171 shares
CREECH NATHAN
Officer
2026-02-23
9,863 shares
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
STRONG_BUY
22 analysts
Wells Fargo
2026-04-15
Equal-Weight
Overweight
JP Morgan
2026-03-03
Overweight
Overweight
Morgan Stanley
2026-03-02
Overweight
Overweight
Wells Fargo
2026-02-20
Equal-Weight
Equal-Weight
Wells Fargo
2026-01-29
Equal-Weight
Equal-Weight
Wells Fargo
2026-01-13
Overweight
Equal-Weight
Citigroup
2026-01-08
Buy
Buy
UBS
2026-01-08
Buy
Buy
Longbow Research
2025-12-16
Buy
Morgan Stanley
2025-12-10
Overweight
Overweight
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