CRH Plc

CRH Plc

CRH

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Market Cap$74.33B
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P/E RatioDividendsReturn on EquityPrice-to-SalesDebt-to-Equity
CRH PlcCRH Plc191.37%23%1.30.9

Earnings Call Q1 2026

April 30, 2026 - AI Summary

Strong Q1 operating performance; margin expansion - Revenues: $7.4bn (+9% YoY) driven by early-season project activity, disciplined commercial execution, and acquisition contributions. - Adjusted EBITDA: $586m (+18% YoY) with ~70 bps margin expansion, reflecting operational improvements and cost discipline. - By segment (selected): - Americas Materials Solutions: revenues +21%; aggregates volumes +14%, mix-adjusted aggregate pricing +5%; cement volumes +10% (pricing -1%). - Roads/ready-mix & asphalt: revenues +16% (volume and paving activity). - International Solutions: revenues +5% with Adjusted EBITDA +32% and +130 bps margin expansion; recovery post-winter weather and Australia performing well.
FY 2026 outlook reaffirmed (forecast unchanged) - Adjusted EBITDA: $8.1bn–$8.5bn (range reaffirmed) - Net income: $3.9bn–$4.1bn - Diluted EPS: $5.60–$6.05 - Assumptions / expectations: - Normal seasonal weather for the rest of the year - No further major geopolitical/macro dislocations - Guidance reflects the net impact of divestitures + acquisitions agreed year-to-date - Demand backdrop positive: emphasized robust backlogs, continued pricing momentum, and strong public funding—especially IIJA-driven transportation and ongoing water & reindustrialization demand.
Portfolio actions: significant reshaping toward “connected” infrastructure (opportunity + execution risk) - Divestitures (year-to-date): 3 noncore businesses for $1.9bn total - MoistureShield closed early April - Construction Accessories + Lawn & Garden expected to close Q2 2026 (subject to approvals) - Acquisitions (year-to-date): ~$900m across 9 deals - Largest: Axius Water (~$700m) to strengthen U.S. water quality/nutrient removal capabilities - Transaction expected to close Q2 2026 (subject to conditions) - Capital allocation expectation: scope impact for 2026 estimated at ~$200m net incremental EBITDA contribution (unchanged vs prior guidance). - Opportunity: reallocating capital into higher-growth, more connected platforms (notably water). - Challenge/risk implied: integration and regulatory timing (closures in Q2) can affect when economics show up, plus execution risk remains around acquisitions.

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Target Price by Analysts

24.9% upsideCRH Plc Target Price DetailsTarget Price
$101.20

Current Fair Value

9% downside

Overvalued by 9% based on the discounted cash flow analysis.

Share Statistics

Market cap$74.33 Billion
Enterprise Value$90.95 Billion
Dividend Yield$1.52 (1.37%)
Earnings per Share$5.54
Beta1.19
Outstanding Shares668,500,000

Return

Return on Equity22.86%ROE
Return on Assets9.07%
Return on Invested Capital11.28%

Valuation & Multiples

P/E Ratio19.02P/E Ratio
PEG20.78PEG
Price to Sales1.31Price to Sales
Price to Book Ratio3.09Price to Book Ratio
Enterprise Value to Revenue1.59
Enterprise Value to EBIT16.82
Enterprise Value to Net Income17
Total Debt to Enterprise0.22
Debt to Equity0.86Debt to Equity

Revenue Sources

No data

Insider Trades

Last Earnings Call

Report Date
May 13, 2026
EPS Estimate
$-0.22
Average shareholder expectation
Revenue Estimate
$7.07 B
Average shareholder expectation

Next Earnings Call

Expected Date
August 5, 2026
EPS Estimate
$2.03
Average shareholder expectation
Revenue Estimate
$10.66 B
Average shareholder expectation

Institutional Put/Call Ratio

Market sentiment based on institutional option activity.

Put/Call Ratio0.9909 38.67%
Total Calls1,858,650 64.24%
Total Puts1,841,800 41.35%

Institutional Ownership

Holdings and activity of institutional investors.

Ownership %82.01% 2.47%
Total Invested$57.97B 18.04%
Investors Holding1,038 4.00%

ESG Score

No data

About CRH Plc

CEO: Albert Manifold

CRH Plc manufactures and distributes building materials and products for the construction industry. It operates business through the following segments: Europe Heavyside, Lightside, and Distribution; Americas Materials and Products and A...

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Joint Committee on Taxation

This committee provides critical technical analysis and revenue estimates for all tax legislation. Its influence directly shapes the final details of tax policy impacting corporate structures, capital investment, and the overall tax burden on CRH Plc.

Finance

As the primary tax-writing committee, it controls taxation and trade policy. Changes in corporate tax rates, capital investment credits, or tariffs on imported raw materials or components directly impact CRH's profitability, investment decisions, and international competitiveness.

Appropriations

This committee directly allocates discretionary federal spending. Its subcommittees determine the precise funding for infrastructure projects (e.g., highways, public buildings) which are major consumers of CRH Plc's products, directly impacting their potential order books.

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs

This committee's regulation of housing and urban development directly impacts demand for CRH's building materials. Policies affecting real estate markets and project financing are critical drivers for the construction sector.

Energy and Natural Resources

CRH's operations involve quarrying for aggregates and producing materials like cement (energy-intensive) and lime (natural resources). This committee's oversight of national energy policy, public lands, and mining regulations directly impacts CRH's raw material access and operational costs.

Environment and Public Works

This committee directly regulates the EPA (environmental permits for quarries, plants) and federal highway programs, which are a primary market for CRH's materials. It drives infrastructure spending and determines regulatory costs for the industry.