CRH plc (CRH) Financial Ratios
30 years of historical data (1996–2025) · Basic Materials · Construction Materials
EV/EBITDA
↑
12.14
+15% vs avg
5yr avg: 10.57
30Y Low5.2·High14.7
P/FCF
↑
29.82
↑+37% vs avg
5yr avg: 21.84
30Y Low6.6·High33.5
P/B Ratio
↑
2.99
↑+20% vs avg
5yr avg: 2.49
30Y Low1.0·High3.8
ROE
↑
15.7%
↓+2% vs avg
5yr avg: 15.4%
30Y Low-2%·High25%
Debt/EBITDA
↑
2.63
+14% vs avg
5yr avg: 2.30
30Y Low2.0·High5.1
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
CRH Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
CRH plc trades at 20.4x earnings, 25% above its 5-year average of 16.3x, sitting at the 55th percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Basic Materials sector median P/E of 22.3x, the stock trades at a discount of 8%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 29.8x P/FCF, 37% above the 5-year average of 21.8x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $75.2B | $84.5B | $63.8B | $50.4B | $30.4B | $41.5B | $33.7B | $32.6B | $22.0B | $30.3B | $28.7B |
| Enterprise Value | $90.8B | $100.1B | $75.0B | $56.5B | $35.0B | $47.2B | $38.7B | $40.2B | $30.0B | $37.4B | $34.3B |
| P/E Ratio → | 20.42 | 22.65 | 18.43 | 15.97 | 8.38 | 16.20 | 29.99 | 21.57 | 22.52 | 16.63 | 21.90 |
| P/S Ratio | 2.01 | 2.26 | 1.86 | 1.59 | 1.00 | 1.61 | 1.50 | 1.31 | 0.92 | 1.25 | 1.10 |
| P/B Ratio | 2.99 | 3.32 | 2.89 | 2.57 | 1.42 | 2.25 | 2.03 | 1.66 | 1.16 | 1.69 | 1.89 |
| P/FCF | 29.82 | 33.51 | 26.91 | 17.11 | 14.15 | 17.52 | 13.86 | 14.40 | 24.82 | 26.53 | 17.72 |
| P/OCF | 15.56 | 17.49 | 13.13 | 10.97 | 8.53 | 11.10 | 10.39 | 9.38 | 10.77 | 14.11 | 11.39 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
CRH EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
CRH plc's enterprise value stands at 12.1x EBITDA, 15% above its 5-year average of 10.6x. The Basic Materials sector median is 11.0x, placing the stock at a 11% premium on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 2.67 | 2.18 | 1.78 | 1.15 | 1.83 | 1.72 | 1.62 | 1.25 | 1.54 | 1.31 |
| EV / EBITDA | 12.14 | 13.38 | 11.55 | 10.18 | 7.06 | 10.69 | 10.22 | 10.17 | 8.99 | 12.25 | 10.89 |
| EV / EBIT | 17.05 | 18.80 | 14.58 | 14.16 | 9.90 | 15.53 | 21.24 | 17.84 | 14.33 | 18.45 | 16.99 |
| EV / FCF | — | 39.71 | 31.63 | 19.17 | 16.28 | 19.90 | 15.92 | 17.76 | 33.80 | 32.67 | 21.19 |
CRH Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
CRH plc earns an operating margin of 14.2%, above the Basic Materials sector average of 9.2%. Operating margins have expanded from 12.8% to 14.2% over the past 3 years, signaling improving operational efficiency. ROE of 15.7% indicates solid capital efficiency. ROIC of 10.7% represents solid returns on invested capital.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 36.1% | 36.1% | 35.7% | 34.2% | 33.1% | 32.8% | 32.9% | 31.8% | 32.3% | 32.1% | 32.2% |
| Operating Margin | 14.2% | 14.2% | 13.8% | 12.8% | 11.5% | 11.4% | 10.6% | 9.9% | 9.2% | 8.4% | 7.8% |
| Net Profit Margin | 10.0% | 10.0% | 9.7% | 9.0% | 11.9% | 8.8% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 4.1% | 7.5% | 5.0% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 15.7% | 15.7% | 16.0% | 14.0% | 18.2% | 12.9% | 5.1% | 7.8% | 5.3% | 11.0% | 8.7% |
| ROA | 7.0% | 7.0% | 7.3% | 6.7% | 8.9% | 5.9% | 2.2% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 5.1% | 3.8% |
| ROIC | 10.7% | 10.7% | 12.1% | 11.8% | 10.5% | 9.7% | 7.3% | 6.8% | 6.4% | 6.6% | 7.1% |
| ROCE | 12.0% | 12.0% | 13.0% | 11.8% | 10.4% | 9.3% | 7.3% | 7.2% | 6.9% | 7.0% | 7.4% |
CRH Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
CRH plc carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 2.6x, which is moderately leveraged (6% above the sector average of 2.5x). Net debt stands at $15.6B ($19.7B total debt minus $4.1B cash). Interest coverage of 6.6x is adequate, though a cyclical earnings downturn could tighten the margin of safety.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.77 | 0.77 | 0.67 | 0.60 | 0.47 | 0.58 | 0.68 | 0.89 | 0.91 | 0.53 | 0.54 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 2.63 | 2.63 | 2.28 | 2.13 | 2.04 | 2.43 | 2.99 | 4.44 | 5.14 | 3.14 | 2.60 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.61 | 0.51 | 0.31 | 0.21 | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.39 | 0.42 | 0.39 | 0.37 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 2.09 | 2.09 | 1.72 | 1.09 | 0.93 | 1.27 | 1.32 | 1.93 | 2.39 | 2.30 | 1.78 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 6.19 | 4.72 | 2.06 | 2.14 | 2.37 | 2.06 | 3.36 | 8.98 | 6.15 | 3.47 |
| Interest Coverage | 6.57 | 6.57 | 8.70 | 11.68 | 11.06 | 8.70 | 4.97 | 5.77 | 6.05 | 7.01 | 5.68 |
CRH Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
A current ratio of 1.74x means CRH plc can comfortably meet its short-term obligations, though there is limited excess liquidity. The quick ratio of 1.14x is notably lower than the current ratio, indicating a significant portion of current assets is tied up in inventory. The current ratio has improved from 1.69x to 1.74x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.74 | 1.74 | 1.37 | 1.69 | 1.84 | 1.85 | 2.01 | 1.34 | 1.29 | 1.62 | 1.59 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.14 | 1.14 | 0.91 | 1.26 | 1.32 | 1.38 | 1.59 | 1.10 | 1.03 | 1.17 | 1.09 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.47 | 0.47 | 0.38 | 0.63 | 0.74 | 0.76 | 1.03 | 0.77 | 0.68 | 0.35 | 0.42 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.64 | 0.70 | 0.74 | 0.72 | 0.65 | 0.61 | 0.52 | 0.51 | 0.64 | 0.79 |
| Inventory Turnover | 4.56 | 4.56 | 4.81 | 5.36 | 5.22 | 5.44 | 5.94 | 5.48 | 4.64 | 5.07 | 5.73 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 45.23 | 49.46 | 47.07 | 91.64 | 104.20 | 98.35 | 115.00 | 80.81 | 56.99 | 55.64 |
CRH Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
CRH plc returns 2.7% to shareholders annually — split between a 1.1% dividend yield and 1.6% buyback yield. The payout ratio of 22.7% is conservative, leaving significant room for dividend growth or reinvestment. The earnings yield of 4.9% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.1% | 1.0% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 1.7% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Payout Ratio | 22.7% | 22.7% | 49.3% | 29.7% | 23.6% | 35.2% | 63.2% | 38.4% | 55.0% | 25.7% | 26.9% |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 4.9% | 4.4% | 5.4% | 6.3% | 11.9% | 6.2% | 3.3% | 4.6% | 4.4% | 6.0% | 4.6% |
| FCF Yield | 3.4% | 3.0% | 3.7% | 5.8% | 7.1% | 5.7% | 7.2% | 6.9% | 4.0% | 3.8% | 5.6% |
| Buyback Yield | 1.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 5.5% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 2.6% | 3.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 2.7% | 2.4% | 4.9% | 7.2% | 6.4% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $677M | $690M | $729M | $764M | $787M | $791M | $808M | $837M | $841M | $834M |
Peer Comparison
Compare CRH with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 CRHYou | $75B | 20.4 | 12.1 | 29.8 | 36.1% | 14.2% | 15.7% | 10.7% | 2.6 |
 VMC | $38B | 35.9 | 18.5 | 33.3 | 27.3% | 20.1% | 13.0% | 8.8% | 2.3 |
 MLM | $37B | 32.2 | 19.4 | 37.4 | 30.0% | 23.3% | 11.7% | 7.6% | 2.5 |
 EXP | $7B | 15.2 | 10.6 | 19.1 | 29.8% | 26.5% | 33.5% | 17.6% | 1.7 |
 LPX | $6B | 33.5 | 14.9 | 65.2 | 21.8% | 9.6% | 8.6% | 11.0% | 1.0 |
 USLM | $3B | 22.8 | 14.7 | 29.8 | 48.8% | 42.4% | 23.8% | 48.5% | 0.0 |
 NUE | $53B | 30.9 | 13.9 | — | 11.9% | 8.2% | 8.0% | 7.7% | 1.7 |
 STLD | $34B | 29.7 | 18.7 | 68.6 | 13.0% | 8.1% | 13.3% | 9.2% | 2.1 |
 CAT | $421B | 48.0 | 33.7 | 41.0 | 32.3% | 16.6% | 43.5% | 15.9% | 3.2 |
 DE | $156B | 31.1 | 19.9 | 48.3 | 36.5% | 18.8% | 19.3% | 7.7% | 6.0 |
 URI | $59B | 24.2 | 10.5 | 88.4 | 35.4% | 24.7% | 28.4% | 12.4% | 2.3 |
| Basic Materials Median | — | 22.3 | 11.0 | 25.6 | 31.3% | 9.2% | 0.0% | 4.5% | 2.5 |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CRH stock.
What is CRH plc's P/E ratio?
CRH plc's current P/E ratio is 20.4x. The historical average is 30.2x. This places it at the 55th percentile of its historical range.
What is CRH plc's EV/EBITDA?
CRH plc's current EV/EBITDA is 12.1x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 10.4x.
What is CRH plc's ROE?
CRH plc's return on equity (ROE) is 15.7%. The historical average is 11.5%.
Is CRH stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, CRH plc is trading at a P/E of 20.4x. This is at the 55th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is CRH plc's dividend yield?
CRH plc's current dividend yield is 1.11% with a payout ratio of 22.7%.
What are CRH plc's profit margins?
CRH plc has 36.1% gross margin and 14.2% operating margin. Operating margin between 10-20% is typical for established companies.
How much debt does CRH plc have?
CRH plc's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 2.6x, indicating moderate leverage. A ratio between 2-4x is manageable but warrants monitoring.