CRH Public Ltd Co
CRH Public Ltd Co operates as a global building materials company, generating revenue through the production and distribution of aggregates, asphalt, ready-mix concrete, and building products, alongside related construction services.
Business. CRH Public Ltd Co (CRH) is a Basic Materials company operating in the Mineral Resources industry. The firm is primarily listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol CRH. Specific details regarding the company's operating segments, headquarters location, and geographic revenue mix are not provided in the available data. Consequently, the business is described at the industry level as a participant in the mineral resources sector.
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- Company
- EarningsQ3 2026 earnings (expected)2026-10-28 · estimated
- Macro
- Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
- Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-12 · AU
- Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
- Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
- Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
- Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
- Macro & political
- ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
- ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
- ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR
- Congressional trades
- CongressValerie Hoyle — CRH PLC Ordinary Shares2025-09-23 · Democrat · OR · Sale · $1,001 - $15,000
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CRH Public Ltd Co (CRH) is a Basic Materials company operating in the Mineral Resources industry. The firm is primarily listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol CRH. Specific details regarding the company's operating segments, headquarters location, and geographic revenue mix are not provided in the available data. Consequently, the business is described at the industry level as a participant in the mineral resources sector.
CRH maintains a leveraged capital structure with total liabilities of $33.0 billion against total equity of $24.0 billion, resulting in a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.74. The balance sheet includes $15.4 billion in long-term debt and $2.4 billion in short-term debt, partially offset by $3.0 billion in cash and equivalents, leading to a negative net cash position. Liquidity is assessed as medium risk, supported by a current ratio of 1.58, which indicates adequate short-term coverage of obligations. Operating cash flow for the first half of 2026 was $513 million, reflecting working capital dynamics including a significant increase in accounts receivable.
Profitability metrics show a return on equity of 15.61% and a return on assets of 6.41%. The company trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.51 and an EV/EBITDA of 10.60, suggesting a premium valuation relative to asset base but aligned with stable cash flow generation. Gross profit for the six months ended June 30, 2026, was $6.3 billion on revenues of $18.1 billion, yielding a gross margin of approximately 35%. Operating income was $2.0 billion, demonstrating operational leverage despite higher selling, general, and administrative expenses.
- Revenue grew 7% year-over-year in H1 2026, driven by increased product and service sales.
- Net cash position is negative due to high debt levels, but current ratio of 1.58 supports short-term liquidity.
- The proposed Arcosa Acquisition introduces significant integration and regulatory risks.
- Analysts maintain a strong buy consensus with a mean price target of $143.80, implying upside from current levels.
- Q1 2026 net loss was offset by strong Q2 performance, highlighting seasonal volatility.
- Active share repurchases and dividend payments demonstrate commitment to shareholder returns despite leverage.
Bull / Bear case
Generated · model-assistedAnalysts project 48.1% upside to a mean price target of $143.80, reflecting strong consensus buy ratings from 23 analysts.
Operating margin of 14.5% outperforms the cohort median of 13.6%, indicating strong pricing power and operational discipline relative to peers.
Net income CAGR of 4.8% from FY2023 to FY2025 signals consistent profitability growth despite fluctuating revenue trends.
Low leverage band with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.73 suggests a conservative capital structure capable of withstanding economic volatility.
Long-term debt surged to $16.48 billion in FY2025, significantly increasing financial obligations and potential interest burden.
Revenue contracted 5.0% year-over-year in FY2025, highlighting vulnerability to macroeconomic headwinds and demand softness.
Cash conversion ratio of 1.5 sits below the cohort median of 1.68, suggesting less efficient translation of earnings into cash.
In focus — financials by report
Revenue $18.15B; Operating income $2.04B.
- ▍Revenue $18.15B
- ▍Operating income $2.04B
- ▍Net margin 7.2%
Revenue $7.37B; Operating income -$38.0M.
- ▍Revenue $7.37B
- ▍Operating income -$38.0M
- ▍Net margin -2.4%
Revenue $37.45B; Operating income $5.44B.
- ▍Revenue $37.45B
- ▍Operating income $5.44B
- ▍Net margin 10.0%
Revenue $35.57B; Operating income $4.92B.
- ▍Revenue $35.57B
- ▍Operating income $4.92B
- ▍Net margin 9.8%
Revenue $35.57B; Operating income $4.92B.
- ▍Revenue $35.57B
- ▍Operating income $4.92B
- ▍Net margin 9.8%
Revenue $34.95B; Operating income $4.19B.
- ▍Revenue $34.95B
- ▍Operating income $4.19B
- ▍Net margin 9.1%
Revenue $34.95B; Operating income $4.19B.
- ▍Revenue $34.95B
- ▍Operating income $4.19B
- ▍Net margin 9.1%
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- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
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Derivative transactions
- Director · Restricted Share Units → Ordinary SharesDisposed 1 976exercise · 2026-05-13
- Director · Restricted Share Units → Ordinary SharesDisposed 1 976exercise · 2026-05-13
- Director · Restricted Share Units → Ordinary SharesDisposed 1 976exercise · 2026-05-13
- Director · Restricted Share Units → Ordinary SharesAcquired 1 556grant · 2026-05-13
- Director · Restricted Share Units → Ordinary SharesAcquired 1 556grant · 2026-05-13
- See Remarks · Restricted Share Units → Ordinary SharesDisposed 2 488exercise · 2026-05-13
- Director · Restricted Share Units → Ordinary SharesDisposed 1 976exercise · 2026-05-13
- Director · Restricted Share Units → Ordinary SharesAcquired 1 556grant · 2026-05-13
- Director · Restricted Share Units → Ordinary SharesDisposed 1 976exercise · 2026-05-13
- Director · Restricted Share Units → Ordinary SharesDisposed 3 293exercise · 2026-05-13
- Director · Restricted Share Units → Ordinary SharesAcquired 2 594grant · 2026-05-13
- Chief Financial Officer · Restricted Share Units → Ordinary SharesDisposed 1 153exercise · 2026-05-13
- Chief Financial Officer · Restricted Share Units → Ordinary SharesAcquired 5 407grant · 2026-05-13
- Chief Strategy Officer · Restricted Share Units → Ordinary SharesDisposed 2 708exercise · 2026-05-13
- Director, Chief Executive Officer · Restricted Share Units → Ordinary SharesDisposed 14 985exercise · 2026-05-13
- Chief Human Resources Officer · Restricted Share Units → Ordinary SharesDisposed 2 195exercise · 2026-05-13
- See Remarks · Restricted Share Units → Ordinary SharesAcquired 21 622grant · 2026-05-13
- See Remarks · Restricted Share Units → Ordinary SharesAcquired 17 988grant · 2026-05-13
- Director · Restricted Share Units → Ordinary SharesDisposed 1 976exercise · 2026-05-13
- Director · Restricted Share Units → Ordinary SharesAcquired 1 556grant · 2026-05-13
- Director · Restricted Share Units → Ordinary SharesAcquired 1 556grant · 2026-05-13
- Chief Operating Officer · Restricted Share Units → Ordinary SharesDisposed 6 294exercise · 2026-05-13
- President, Americas Division · Restricted Share Units → Ordinary SharesDisposed 5 123exercise · 2026-05-13
- Director · Restricted Share Units → Ordinary SharesDisposed 1 976exercise · 2026-05-13
- Director · Restricted Share Units → Ordinary SharesAcquired 1 556grant · 2026-05-13
Physical assets
67 tracked| Asset | Type | Commodity | Country | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aalborg Portland Malaysia Ipoh Cement Plant | Cement plant | Cement | Malaysia | Parent |
| Aberthaw Cement Plant | Cement plant | Cement | United Kingdom | Parent |
| Angaston Cement Plant | Cement plant | Cement | Australia | Parent |
| Antwerpen Cement Plant | Cement plant | Cement | Belgium | Parent |
| Ash Grove Midlothian Cement Plant | Cement plant | Cement | United States | Parent |
| Barnstone Cement Plant | Cement plant | Cement | United Kingdom | Parent |
| Birkenhead Cement Plant | Cement plant | Cement | Australia | Parent |
| Branford Cement Plant | Cement plant | Cement | United States | Parent |
| Calera Coal Mine | Coal mine | Coal | United States | Parent |
| Chanute Cement Plant | Cement plant | Cement | United States | Parent |
| Cornaux Cement Plant | Cement plant | Cement | Switzerland | Parent |
| Dannes Cement Plant | Cement plant | Cement | France | Parent |
| Darwin Cement Plant | Cement plant | Cement | Australia | Parent |
| Dongara Cement Plant | Cement plant | Cement | Australia | Parent |
| Drogeheda Cement Plant | Cement plant | Cement | Ireland | Parent |
| Dunbar Cement Plant | Cement plant | Cement | United Kingdom | Parent |
| Durkee Cement Plant | Cement plant | Cement | United States | Parent |
| Dvorniky Vcelare Cement Plant | Cement plant | Cement | Slovakia | Parent |
| Equiom Dunkirk Cement Plant | Cement plant | Cement | France | Parent |
| Foreman Cement Plant | Cement plant | Cement | United States | Parent |
| Grand Couronne Cement Plant | Cement plant | Cement | France | Parent |
| Heming Cement Plant | Cement plant | Cement | France | Parent |
| Hoghiz Cement Plant | Cement plant | Cement | Romania | Parent |
| Hunter Cement Plant | Cement plant | Cement | United States | Parent |
| Karsy Cement Plant | Cement plant | Cement | Poland | Parent |
| Kwinana Beach Cement Plant | Cement plant | Cement | Australia | Parent |
| LLC Cement Odessa Cement Plant | Cement plant | Cement | Ukraine | Parent |
| La Rochelle Cement Plant | Cement plant | Cement | France | Parent |
| Lappeenranta Cement Plant | Cement plant | Cement | Finland | Parent |
| Leamington Cement Plant | Cement plant | Cement | United States | Parent |
| Lemona Cement Plant | Cement plant | Cement | Spain | Parent |
| Lemona Cement Plant | Cement plant | Cement | Spain | Registered owner |
| Limerick Cement Plant | Cement plant | Cement | Ireland | Parent |
| Louisville Cement Plant | Cement plant | Cement | United States | Parent |
| Lumbres Cement Plant | Cement plant | Cement | France | Parent |
| Mataranka Cement Plant | Cement plant | Cement | Australia | Parent |
| Medgidia Cement Plant | Cement plant | Cement | Romania | Parent |
| Mississauga Cement Plant | Cement plant | Cement | Canada | Parent |
| Montana City Cement Plant | Cement plant | Cement | United States | Parent |
| Montoir-de-bretagne Cement Plant | Cement plant | Cement | France | Parent |
| Morgan Port Kembla Cement Plant | Cement plant | Cement | Australia | Parent |
| Moriken Wildegg Cement Plant | Cement plant | Cement | Switzerland | Parent |
| Munster Cement Plant | Cement plant | Cement | Australia | Parent |
| Mykolaivсement Cement Plant | Cement plant | Cement | Ukraine | Parent |
| Paraisten Cement Plant | Cement plant | Cement | Finland | Parent |
| Parkeston Cement Plant | Cement plant | Cement | Australia | Parent |
| Podilskyi Cement Plant | Cement plant | Cement | Ukraine | Parent |
| Popovac Cement Plant | Cement plant | Cement | Serbia | Parent |
| Port Melbourne Cement Plant | Cement plant | Cement | Australia | Parent |
| Port Melbourne Cement Plant | Cement plant | Cement | Australia | Registered owner |
| Port of Brisbane Cement Plant | Cement plant | Cement | Australia | Parent |
| Raahe Cement Plant | Cement plant | Cement | Finland | Parent |
| Rejowiec Fabryczny Cement Plant | Cement plant | Cement | Poland | Parent |
| Republic Batangas Cement Plant | Cement plant | Cement | Philippines | Parent |
| Republic Bulacan Cement Plant | Cement plant | Cement | Philippines | Parent |
| Republic Danao Cement Plant | Cement plant | Cement | Philippines | Parent |
| Republic Iligan Cement Plant | Cement plant | Cement | Philippines | Parent |
| Republic Norzagaray Cement Plant | Cement plant | Cement | Philippines | Parent |
| Republic Teresa Cement Plant | Cement plant | Cement | Philippines | Parent |
| Rochefort sur nenon Cement Plant | Cement plant | Cement | France | Parent |
| Rohoznik Cement Plant | Cement plant | Cement | Slovakia | Parent |
| Seattle Cement Plant | Cement plant | Cement | United States | Parent |
| Sumterville Cement Plant | Cement plant | Cement | United States | Parent |
| Targu Jiu Cement Plant | Cement plant | Cement | Romania | Parent |
| Tunstead Cement Plant | Cement plant | Cement | United Kingdom | Parent |
| VVM Gent Cement Plant | Cement plant | Cement | Belgium | Parent |
| Wossingen Cement Plant | Cement plant | Cement | Germany | Parent |
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- CRH PUBLIC LTD CO company facts · 2026-07-31
- CRH PUBLIC LTD CO 10-Q 2026-07-30 · 2026-07-31
- CRH PUBLIC LTD CO 10-Q 2026-04-30 · 2026-07-31
- CRH PUBLIC LTD CO 10-K 2026-02-18 · 2026-07-31
- CRH PUBLIC LTD CO 10-Q 2025-11-05 · 2026-07-31
- 8-K (sec_8k_material) on CRH · 2026-07-31
- CRH PLC Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-07-31
- CRH PLC Market data — ESG · 2026-07-31
- CRH PLC — company reference export (2026-07-05) · 2026-07-31
Ownership & reference
Top holders
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,49 %$1 452M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,37 %$1 530M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,25 %$384M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,22 %$4 089M
- Investment Managers · as of 2024-12-310,17 %$614M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,16 %$875M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,15 %$280M
- Investment Managers · as of 2025-12-310,14 %$9 874M
- Funds · as of 2026-03-310,12 %$796M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,11 %$229M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,11 %$508M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,10 %$1 581M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,10 %$724M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,09 %$205M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,09 %$2 678M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,08 %$580M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,07 %$415M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,07 %$455M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,06 %$474M
- Investment Managers · as of 2024-06-300,06 %$2 646M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,06 %$940M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,05 %$155M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,04 %$166M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,04 %$72M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,03 %$37M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,03 %$0M
- Brokerage Firms · as of 2026-03-310,03 %$129M
- Brokerage Firms · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$47M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$21M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$15M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$4M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
Leadership
- Jim MinternChief Executive Officer, Executive Director
Insider activity
- See Remarks · Ordinary SharesSold 1 492 @ $104,44$156K · 2026-05-15
- Chief Operating Officer · Ordinary SharesOther 6 381 · 2026-05-13
- Director · Ordinary SharesOther 2 004 · 2026-05-13
- Director · Ordinary SharesOther 962 @ $108,75$105K · 2026-05-13
- Director · Ordinary SharesOther 2 004 · 2026-05-13
- Director · Ordinary SharesOther 962 @ $108,75$105K · 2026-05-13
- See Remarks · Ordinary SharesOther 2 522 · 2026-05-13
- See Remarks · Ordinary SharesOther 1 317 @ $110,41$145K · 2026-05-13
- Director · Ordinary SharesOther 2 004 · 2026-05-13
- Director · Ordinary SharesOther 1 047 @ $108,75$114K · 2026-05-13
- Director · Ordinary SharesOther 2 004 · 2026-05-13
- Director · Ordinary SharesOther 962 @ $108,75$105K · 2026-05-13
- Director · Ordinary SharesOther 3 339 · 2026-05-13
- Director · Ordinary SharesOther 1 603 @ $108,75$174K · 2026-05-13
- Chief Financial Officer · Ordinary SharesOther 1 169 · 2026-05-13
- Chief Financial Officer · Ordinary SharesOther 632 @ $110,41$70K · 2026-05-13
- Chief Strategy Officer · Ordinary SharesOther 2 745 · 2026-05-13
- Chief Strategy Officer · Ordinary SharesOther 1 247 @ $110,43$138K · 2026-05-13
- Director, Chief Executive Officer · Ordinary SharesOther 15 194 · 2026-05-13
- Director · Ordinary SharesOther 962 @ $108,75$105K · 2026-05-13
- Director, Chief Executive Officer · Ordinary SharesOther 7 932 @ $109,29$867K · 2026-05-13
- Chief Human Resources Officer · Ordinary SharesOther 2 225 · 2026-05-13
- Chief Human Resources Officer · Ordinary SharesOther 876 @ $108,75$95K · 2026-05-13
- Director · Ordinary SharesOther 2 004 · 2026-05-13
- Director · Ordinary SharesOther 962 @ $108,75$105K · 2026-05-13
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From filings & derived data- Current ratio (FY 2025-12-31): 1.74xDerived (calculated)
- Debt-to-equity (FY 2025-12-31): 1.37xDerived (calculated)
- Capex (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 5.2%Derived (calculated)
- Operating cash flow (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 12.7%Derived (calculated)
- Net income (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 7.5%Derived (calculated)
- Gross profit (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 6.5%Derived (calculated)
- EPS (diluted) (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 9.8%Derived (calculated)
- EPS (basic) (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 9.5%Derived (calculated)
- Cost of revenue (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 4.6%Derived (calculated)
- Cash & equivalents (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 10.1%Derived (calculated)
- Total liabilities (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 18.3%Derived (calculated)
- Shareholders' equity (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 11.1%Derived (calculated)
- Long-term debt (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 26.6%Derived (calculated)
- Total assets (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 15.2%Derived (calculated)
- Operating income (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 10.5%Derived (calculated)
- Net margin (FY 2025-12-31): 10.0%Derived (calculated)
- Revenue (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 5.3%Derived (calculated)
- Gross margin (FY 2025-12-31): 36.1%Derived (calculated)
- Return on equity (FY 2025-12-31): 15.6%Derived (calculated)
- Return on assets (FY 2025-12-31): 6.4%Derived (calculated)
- Current assets (annual): USD 15.25BSEC XBRL filing
- Current liabilities (annual): USD 8.75BSEC XBRL filing
- Total liabilities (annual): USD 32.85BSEC XBRL filing
- Total assets (annual): USD 58.33BSEC XBRL filing