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CRH PLC ADR
🇺🇸 CRH · NYSE/NASDAQ · IE0001827041
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Key Metrics
Powered by EODHDP/E (TTM)
17.6
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.
Net Debt/EBITDA (TTM)
2.1x
Latest quarter: 5.7x
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.
Latest quarter (2026-06-30): 5.7x
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).
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
10.1x
EV/EBITDAA valuation ratio that compares total business value (including debt) to EBITDA. Lower can mean cheaper, but context matters.
Dividend Summary
Powered by EODHDDividend Yield (Fwd)
1.37%
TTM: 1.59%
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.
Forward Yield (estimated): 1.37%
Trailing Yield (TTM, last 12 months): 1.59%
Payout Ratio (Fwd)
26.9% TTM
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)
Dividend History
EODHD Dividends API| Status | Type | Decl. Date | Ex-Div Date | Pay Date | Currency | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forecast* | Quarterly | — | 14 Aug 2027 | — | USD | 0.39 |
| Forecast* | Quarterly | — | 15 May 2027 | — | USD | 0.39 |
| Forecast* | Quarterly | — | 06 Mar 2027 | — | USD | 0.39 |
| Forecast* | Quarterly | — | 21 Nov 2026 | — | USD | 0.37 |
| Declared | Quarterly | 30 Jul 2026 | 14 Aug 2026 | 16 Sep 2026 | USD | 0.39 |
| Paid | Quarterly | 17 Apr 2026 | 15 May 2026 | 17 Jun 2026 | USD | 0.39 |
| Paid | Quarterly | 18 Feb 2026 | 06 Mar 2026 | 08 Apr 2026 | USD | 0.39 |
| Paid | Quarterly | 05 Nov 2025 | 21 Nov 2025 | 17 Dec 2025 | USD | 0.37 |
| Paid | Quarterly | 06 Aug 2025 | 22 Aug 2025 | 24 Sep 2025 | USD | 0.37 |
* Extrapolated from past dividend history. Not an official announcement — treat as an estimate, not a confirmed date or amount.
Summary
CRH is a high-quality global leader in essential building materials, protected by strong regional moats and demonstrating robust underlying execution despite typical seasonal headline losses. However, the current valuation around $97 (P/E 17.6) and low 1.59% dividend yield offer limited immediate appeal. Existing holders should maintain, but new positions should wait for a more attractive entry point.
Sector Context
CRH is a vertically integrated global leader in building materials, aggregates, and cement. The sector benefits from strong localized oligopoly moats due to high transport costs relative to material value. However, cement manufacturing is highly carbon-intensive, requiring structural, multi-decade capital expenditures to address decarbonization mandates and carbon taxes.
Temporary Opportunity Identified
Recent quarterly net losses are primarily driven by typical Q1 industry seasonality and one-time non-cash impairments related to divestitures, obscuring strong underlying EBITDA.
📊 Strategy Analysis
- • Outstanding dividend safety with Free Cash Flow covering the dividend 2.92x, alongside a low cash flow payout ratio of 17.7%.
- • Robust profitability metrics including a 15.8% ROE and strong 20.0% EBITDA margins despite cyclical variations.
- • Total shareholder return is enhanced by a 1.76% net buyback yield, resulting in a combined shareholder yield of 3.35%.
⚠ What to Watch
- • The 1.59% current dividend yield falls significantly short of requirements for portfolios prioritizing immediate high income.
- • Valuation at a P/E of 17.65 approaches the calculated monopoly fair value bound of $99.17, offering a limited margin of safety at current levels.
- • Significant structural exposure to the EU ETS phase-out of free carbon allowances and North American decarbonization mandates, mandating heavy long-term capital expenditures.
📊 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: 2026-08-15
Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only. Not financial advice.