Overall Fundamental outlook

Business Operations:

Sector: Basic Materials
Industry: 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.

Revenue projections:

Revenue projections for CRH
Revenue projections for CRH

CRH plc's revenue projections indicate a decrease from last year's performance, which could lead to investor caution. A fall in revenue is likely to negatively impact the company's profitability, causing concern for shareholders who may view this as a signal of declining financial health.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 1.743000
forwardPE 18.005196
debtToEquity 77.341000
earningsGrowth 0.484000
revenueGrowth 0.062000
grossMargins 0.361260
operatingMargins 0.150590
trailingEps 5.390000
forwardEps 6.576990

With a current ratio 1.743, CRH demonstrates the ability to service its short-term debt without difficulty. The company's strong cash reserves and current assets ensure that it can meet its liabilities, reflecting financial stability and healthy liquidity.
With CRH plc's Forward PE in a favorable range, the stock appears reasonably priced compared to its earnings. This suggests that it's not overpriced and there is room for growth, providing an encouraging opportunity for investors seeking future value increases.
CRH's forward EPS being higher than its trailing EPS suggests that the company is expected to generate stronger profits this year. This points to improving financial performance, with CRH anticipated to deliver better earnings than it did in the prior year.

Price projections:

Price projections for CRH
Price projections for CRH

Price projections for CRH have been gradually lowered, signaling reduced optimism among analysts. This downward adjustment suggests that the company may face challenges in meeting previous growth expectations.

Insider Transactions:

Insider Transactions for CRH
Insider Transactions for CRH


3 CRH stock sales were completed, with market price of 104.83999888102214.3 buy transactions of CRH stock were completed, with market price at 100.63000233968098.CRH has seen more sells at current price levels, which could indicate a potential decline. If this trend continues, investors may expect the stock's price to drop further as more people exit their positions.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for CRH
Recommendations trend for CRH


The recent buy bias for CRH from analysts signals strong confidence in the stock's potential. This positive sentiment could encourage investors to see CRH as a smart place to invest their money, especially those looking for stable, long-term returns in a well-established company.