CRH PLC ADR
🇺🇸 CRH · NYSE/NASDAQ · IE0001827041
Materials
USD 103.29 price at analysis
Scores
Key Metrics
Powered by EODHDP/E (TTM)
13.8
P/E (Price-to-Earnings)Shows how much investors pay for each $1 of profit. We display the TTM P/E (Trailing Twelve Months) which uses actual earnings from the last 4 quarters. This is more reliable than Forward P/E which uses analyst estimates.
Calculation: 103.29 ÷ 7.49 = 13.8
TTM period through: 2026-03-31
Forward P/E (estimated): 19.2
Based on analyst estimates
Reference: Provider P/E (Trailing): 19.3
Yield (Fwd)
1.51%
Dividend YieldThe Forward yield (Fwd) shows the next announced annual dividend / current price — what you'd earn going forward. The Trailing yield (TTM) in the tooltip shows dividends actually paid in the last 12 months. Forward is shown as primary because it reflects the company's current commitment to shareholders.
Trailing Yield (TTM): 1.45%
Div. Growth (5Y CAGR)
7.0%
Net Debt/EBITDA (TTM)
1.5x
Latest quarter: 30.7x
Net Debt / EBITDAA leverage ratio showing how many years of EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) it would take to repay net debt. EBITDA approximates operating cash generation. Lower ratios (e.g., <3x) are generally safer; higher (e.g., >5x) may indicate more financial risk.
TTM through: 2026-03-31
Latest quarter (2026-03-31): 30.7x
The quarterly value can spike when quarterly EBITDA is very low (e.g., one-time charges).
Quick guide: <2x manageable, >4x can be risky (sector-dependent).
Payout (Fwd)
20.8%
Payout RatioDividends as a percentage of earnings. The Forward payout (Fwd) uses the announced dividend divided by actual past earnings (TTM) — it tells you if the company can afford what it promised. Very high payouts can be risky, especially if profits fall.
Announced dividend / actual earnings (TTM)
Payout (TTM): 26.7%
Cash Flow Payout (TTM): 17.7%
FCF Coverage (TTM): 2.92x
ROE
15.8%
ROE (Return on Equity)A profitability measure: how much profit is generated from shareholders’ equity. Higher isn’t always better if it comes from high debt.
EV/EBITDA
11.9x
EV/EBITDAA valuation ratio that compares total business value (including debt) to EBITDA. Lower can mean cheaper, but context matters.
Summary
CRH is a high-quality global leader in essential building materials, protected by strong regional moats and demonstrating robust underlying operational execution despite typical seasonal first-quarter headline losses. While the trailing valuation has improved to an attractive P/E of 13.8, the 1.45% dividend yield remains significantly below our strategy's 3% minimum requirement. Existing shareholders should maintain positions given the exceptionally secure dividend and strong fundamentals, but the low yield makes it unsuitable for new income-focused entries.
Sector Context
CRH is a leading global building materials business, providing aggregates, cement, concrete, and paving services essential for infrastructure and construction. While technically in the materials sector, heavy building materials exhibit oligopoly characteristics due to high transport costs (the "weight-to-value" ratio) that create protective regional moats. For dividend investors, these companies offer inflation-linked pricing power and benefit from long-term infrastructure spending, though cash flows can be somewhat cyclical and highly seasonal.
Temporary Opportunity Identified
First-quarter net losses are driven by normal building materials seasonality, coupled with non-cash impairment charges and divestiture impacts, masking strong underlying EBITDA growth.
📊 Strategy Analysis
- • Trailing P/E has compressed to 13.8x, falling comfortably into the strategy's target range of 8-15x and creating a more attractive valuation compared to recent months.
- • Exceptional dividend safety, with a low payout ratio of 27.8% and strong free cash flow coverage (2.92x), ensuring the dividend remains highly secure.
- • Solid balance sheet with manageable leverage (Net Debt/EBITDA of 1.53x and Debt/Equity of 0.86x), providing flexibility for strategic acquisitions and capital returns.
- • Operates in an oligopolistic building materials market where high transport costs create strong regional moats and reliable pricing power.
⚠ What to Watch
- • The 1.45% trailing dividend yield remains significantly below the strategy's 3% minimum requirement for optimal income generation.
- • Short-term earnings are impacted by normal seasonal headwinds and recent impairment charges, leading to temporary negative free cash flow generation (-$1.21B).
- • Forward P/E of 19.16x is elevated, suggesting near-term earnings may face pressure and requiring patience for multiple compression.
📊 Historical Trends (10 Years)
Powered by EODHDThese charts show how key metrics have evolved over the past decade, helping you identify if the company is improving or deteriorating.
Debt Evolution (Net Debt / EBITDA)
Lower values are better. A declining trend indicates the company is reducing its debt (deleveraging).
Revenue & Earnings Growth
Consistent growth in revenueRevenue
The money a company brings in from selling its products or services. It’s the top line before costs. (blue) and earningsEarnings (Profit)
What’s left after expenses. Positive earnings mean the business made a profit; negative means a loss. (green) indicates a healthy business. Look for upward trends and recoveries after temporary dips.
Dividend Sustainability (FCF vs Dividends Paid)
Free cash flowFree Cash Flow
Cash left after the company pays for running the business and maintaining it. Often used to fund dividends, pay debt, or buy back shares. (FCFFCF (Free Cash Flow)
Short for Free Cash Flow: cash left after operating needs and maintenance spending., blue) should cover dividends paidDividends Paid
Cash the company paid out to shareholders. It’s not guaranteed and can change over time. (green). If dividends consistently exceed FCFFCF (Free Cash Flow)
Short for Free Cash Flow: cash left after operating needs and maintenance spending., the dividend may be at risk.
Analysis date: 2026-05-16
Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only. Not financial advice.