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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.

B
GoodMetricSide Score: 60/100
Profitability10/30
Growth20/25
Balance Sheet19/25
Cash Quality11/20
Price & Volume

Key Metrics at a Glance(as of March 2026)

Scale

Market Cap
$68.13B
14.4%
TTM Revenue
$38.06B
6.3%
TTM EBITDA
$9.24B
36.1%
TTM Net Income
$3.67B
11.9%
Free Cash Flow
$-1.22B
6.7%

Profitability & Efficiency

Operating Margin
-0.5%
293.5%
Net Margin
-2.4%
71.6%
ROE
15.9%
2.4%
Shares Out.
668.50M
1.2%

Valuation

P/E Ratio
18.6x
P/S Ratio
1.8x
P/B Ratio
3.0x

Balance Sheet

Total Assets
$58.17B
Long-Term Debt
$16.07B
D/E Ratio
0.7
Equity
$23.07B

Financial Analysis

Revenue & Growth

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.

Profitability

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.

Efficiency

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.

Valuation

CRH trades at a P/E of 18.6x (in line with broad market averages) and a P/S of 1.8x. The price-to-book ratio of 3.0x reflects a moderate premium to book value.

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

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.

Moat Signals

Competitive analysis based on 10 quarters of fundamental data

Pricing Power

Weak Moat

Operating margins are under pressure, averaging 12.8%. The business may lack pricing power or face rising costs.'

Competitive Advantage

Moderate Moat

ROE averages 17.1% but has fluctuated — the competitive advantage may be cyclical or emerging.

Cash Generation

Moderate Moat

6 of the last 8 quarters generated positive FCF. The company generally funds itself but has occasional cash consumption quarters.

Demand Durability

Weak Moat

Revenue has been flat or declining over recent quarters, which may indicate eroding demand or competitive pressure.

Risk Signals

Data-driven red flags and warnings across 10 quarters

Some Concerns

Margin Pressure

Red Flag

The company posted negative operating margins in recent quarters — core operations are unprofitable.

Earnings Quality

Healthy

FCF covers net income by 3.5x on average — earnings are well-supported by cash generation.

Leverage Risk

Healthy

D/E ratio is 0.7 — conservative capital structure with low financial risk.

Revenue Decline

Healthy

Revenue is stable or growing over recent quarters — demand appears durable.

Cash Burn

Watch

FCF turned negative in 2 of the last 8 quarters — occasional cash consumption.

Share Dilution

Healthy

Shares decreased 2.5% — net buybacks are reducing shares outstanding and boosting per-share value.

Financial Fundamentals

Quarterly standardized metrics.

Quarterly Data (Standardized)

Prices

Stock price and market valuation

Stock Price
Closing price at quarter end
Market Cap
Valuation at quarter end

Growth

Revenue and earnings growth across quarters

TTM Revenue
Trailing twelve months revenue
Quarterly Revenue
Single quarter revenue
TTM EBITDA
Trailing twelve months EBITDA
Quarterly EBITDA
Single quarter EBITDA
Operating Income
Single quarter operating income
TTM Net Income
Trailing twelve months profit
Quarterly Net Income
Single quarter profit

Balance Sheet

Assets, cash, debt, and leverage

Total Assets
Total assets reported on balance sheet
Cash & Equivalents
Cash and short-term investments
Long-Term Debt
Total long-term debt obligations
Debt / Equity
Long-term debt divided by stockholders equity
Debt / EBITDA
Long-term debt divided by quarterly EBITDA

Valuation

Price multiples and return ratios

P/E Ratio
Historical market cap / TTM net income
P/S Ratio
Historical market cap / TTM revenue
P/B Ratio
Historical market cap / stockholders equity
EV / EBITDA
Enterprise value to EBITDA multiple
FCF Yield (%)
Free cash flow / market cap
Earnings Yield (%)
TTM Net Income / Market Cap
Return on Equity (ROE)
TTM net income / stockholders equity

Efficiency

Operating efficiency and return metrics

Margins (%)
Operating vs Net Margin
EBITDA Margin (%)
EBITDA as % of Revenue
Asset Turnover
TTM Revenue / Total Assets
Return on Assets (ROA)
TTM Net Income / Total Assets
Revenue per Share
TTM Revenue / Shares Outstanding

Cash & Capital

Free cash flow, earnings quality, and capital allocation

Free Cash Flow
Operating cash flow minus CapEx
FCF Margin (%)
FCF as % of TTM Revenue
FCF / Net Income
Earnings quality: FCF relative to reported profit
Shares Outstanding
Common shares outstanding (dilution / buybacks)
Book Value (Equity)
Total stockholders equity