CRH plcCRH
NYSE•Basic Materials•Building Materials
CRH plc, together with its subsidiaries, provides building materials solutions in Ireland, the United States, the United Kingdom, rest of Europe, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Americas Materials Solutions, Americas Building Solutions, and International Solutions. The company offers building materials for the construction and maintenance of public infrastructure, and commercial and residential buildings, as well as construction and renovation of transportation infrastructure, critical utility networks, commercial and residential buildings, and outdoor living spaces; paving and construction services; and produces and sells aggregates, cementitious materials, ready mixed concrete and mortars, and asphalt. It also manufactures, supplies, and delivers building products for the built environment in communities in North America; and provides building and infrastructure solutions for complex critical utility infrastructure, such as water, energy, transportation, and telecommunications projects, and outdoor living solutions for private and public spaces. In addition, the company produces and supplies precast and pre-stressed concrete products comprising vaults, pipes, and manholes; and concrete and polymer-based products, such as underground vaults, drainage systems, enclosures, and modular precast structures for applications in transportation, water, energy, and telecommunications markets. Further, it provides crushed stone, sand, and gravel; granite, limestone, and sandstone; fly ash, pozzolans, synthetic gypsum, calcined clay, and ground granulated blast-furnace slags; fencing and railing systems, lawn and garden products, and packaged concrete mixes; and concrete masonry, hardscape and related products, including pavers, blocks and curbs, retaining walls, and slabs. CRH plc was founded in 1936 and is based in Dublin, Ireland.
CRH PLC (CRH) reported trailing twelve months revenue of $38.06B as of March 2026, a 6.3% increase year-over-year. Quarterly revenue reached $7.37B, reflecting continued top-line momentum.
CRH PLC generated $3.67B in TTM net income, with quarterly EBITDA of $538.00M. The operating margin contracted from 0.3% to -0.5%, suggesting rising cost pressures or pricing headwinds.
The spread between operating margin (-0.5%) and net margin (-2.4%) indicates tight cost control with minimal non-operating drag. Net margin has narrowed from -1.4% a year ago, reflecting increased costs or interest expense.
CRH trades at a P/E of 19.4x (in line with broad market averages) and a P/S of 1.9x. The price-to-book ratio of 3.1x reflects a moderate premium to book value.
The company reported negative free cash flow of $-1.22B, indicating cash consumption over the period. The balance sheet shows $58.17B in total assets with $16.07B in long-term debt against $23.07B in stockholders equity for a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.7. Data based on the most recent quarterly reports.
Competitive analysis based on 10 quarters of fundamental data
Operating margins are under pressure, averaging 12.8%. The business may lack pricing power or face rising costs.'
ROE averages 17.1% but has fluctuated — the competitive advantage may be cyclical or emerging.
6 of the last 8 quarters generated positive FCF. The company generally funds itself but has occasional cash consumption quarters.
Revenue has been flat or declining over recent quarters, which may indicate eroding demand or competitive pressure.
Data-driven red flags and warnings across 10 quarters
The company posted negative operating margins in recent quarters — core operations are unprofitable.
FCF covers net income by 3.5x on average — earnings are well-supported by cash generation.
D/E ratio is 0.7 — conservative capital structure with low financial risk.
Revenue is stable or growing over recent quarters — demand appears durable.
FCF turned negative in 2 of the last 8 quarters — occasional cash consumption.
Shares decreased 2.5% — net buybacks are reducing shares outstanding and boosting per-share value.