CRH plc (CRH) — Stock Score Summary

CRH plc (CRH) has a MoatMap StockRank of 45/100 based on Quality (59/100), Value (37/100), and Momentum (35/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. CRH is the leading building materials provider in North America and Europe, perfectly positioned to capture the massive wave of capital expenditure on nearshoring, gigafactories, and infrastructure modernization. Its vertically integrated local monopolies give it unmatched pricing power to pass on energy inflation, creating a highly resilient, high-FCF compounder.

CRH is a global diversified building materials group manufacturing and supplying products for infrastructure, housing, and commercial construction projects. It benefits from an extensive geographical footprint, vertically integrated operations, and leading market positions in key regions, creating cost advantages through scale. CRH is a world leader in building materials, driving shareholder value through strategic acquisitions, operational efficiency, and a focus on sustainable construction solutions.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$106.57
Market Cap$71.3B
P/E (TTM)19.77
P/E (Forward)15.94
Price/Book3.09
Return on Equity15.8%
Return on Invested Capital11.3%
Debt/Equity83.23
Gross Margin36.1%
Operating Margin-0.0%
Revenue Growth9.1%
Dividend Yield1.5%
Free Cash Flow$786M

CRH plc operates in the Building Materials industry, part of the Basic Materials sector (Ireland).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CRH plc’s (CRH) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for CRH plc (CRH) is 45/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (59), Value (37), and Momentum (35) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does CRH plc have an economic moat?
CRH plc (CRH) has a Quality factor score of 59/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is CRH plc a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for CRH plc (CRH) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 45/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is CRH plc in?
CRH plc (CRH) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Building Materials industry (Ireland).