CRH Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 4/6

CRH has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 20.9%, while the Basic Materials industry saw earnings growing at 5.8% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 6.1% per year. CRH's return on equity is 14.6%, and it has net margins of 9.8%.

Key information

20.9%

Earnings growth rate

23.8%

EPS growth rate

Basic Materials Industry Growth11.4%
Revenue growth rate6.1%
Return on equity14.6%
Net Margin9.8%
Last Earnings Update30 Sep 2024

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

Here's Why CRH (LON:CRH) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Sep 18
Here's Why CRH (LON:CRH) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Is It Too Late To Consider Buying CRH plc (LON:CRH)?

Aug 08
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Does CRH (LON:CRH) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

Jun 17
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CRH plc (LON:CRH) Shares Could Be 22% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Jun 05
CRH plc (LON:CRH) Shares Could Be 22% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Is CRH plc (LON:CRH) Potentially Undervalued?

May 09
Is CRH plc (LON:CRH) Potentially Undervalued?

Is CRH (LON:CRH) A Risky Investment?

Apr 11
Is CRH (LON:CRH) A Risky Investment?

Is CRH plc (LON:CRH) Trading At A 22% Discount?

Mar 03
Is CRH plc (LON:CRH) Trading At A 22% Discount?

When Should You Buy CRH plc (LON:CRH)?

Jan 26
When Should You Buy CRH plc (LON:CRH)?

Is CRH (LON:CRH) Using Too Much Debt?

Dec 27
Is CRH (LON:CRH) Using Too Much Debt?

Is There An Opportunity With CRH plc's (LON:CRH) 50% Undervaluation?

Nov 17
Is There An Opportunity With CRH plc's (LON:CRH) 50% Undervaluation?

Is It Time To Consider Buying CRH plc (LON:CRH)?

Oct 19
Is It Time To Consider Buying CRH plc (LON:CRH)?

We Think CRH (LON:CRH) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Sep 18
We Think CRH (LON:CRH) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Analyst Estimates: Here's What Brokers Think Of CRH plc (LON:CRH) After Its Interim Report

Aug 28
Analyst Estimates: Here's What Brokers Think Of CRH plc (LON:CRH) After Its Interim Report

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How CRH makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

LSE:CRH Revenue, expenses and earnings (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
30 Sep 2435,3873,4547,6990
30 Jun 2435,0003,4017,5290
31 Mar 2435,0553,3047,6190
31 Dec 2334,9493,1547,4730
30 Sep 2335,1273,3527,4470
30 Jun 2333,8612,9457,2700
31 Mar 2331,6512,2116,9220
31 Dec 2232,7232,7126,9870
30 Sep 2231,8802,7106,9340
30 Jun 2231,0372,6146,3330
31 Mar 2230,1222,5006,2880
31 Dec 2129,2062,4336,5160
30 Sep 2127,1741,7465,9910
30 Jun 2128,5391,4176,3470
31 Mar 2128,0631,2706,2530
31 Dec 2025,8889665,8540
30 Sep 2027,5441,3015,8860
30 Jun 2027,5001,4796,2580
31 Mar 2027,8161,5536,3770
31 Dec 1928,1321,6276,1730
30 Sep 1928,7561,6486,7830
30 Jun 1925,7021,6486,1720
31 Mar 1925,8051,5706,2130
31 Dec 1827,4491,4976,6240
30 Sep 1824,0431,6805,9510
30 Jun 1829,5592,1367,2260
31 Mar 1831,1252,2287,6500
31 Dec 1725,9781,9806,5520
30 Jun 1727,3511,3936,9530
31 Mar 1725,9981,2716,6220
31 Dec 1626,0911,2236,6590
30 Sep 1630,3631,2367,7030
30 Jun 1629,9381,0637,6560
31 Mar 1628,8109577,3320
31 Dec 1523,2486945,9890
30 Sep 1524,3257296,0810
30 Jun 1522,2316495,4770
31 Mar 1520,8796265,1020
31 Dec 1422,8927045,5460
30 Sep 1423,5122455,9730
30 Jun 1425,119-2666,6860
31 Mar 1425,063-3386,6720
31 Dec 1324,831-4086,6100

Quality Earnings: CRH has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: CRH's current net profit margins (9.8%) are higher than last year (9.5%).


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: CRH's earnings have grown significantly by 20.9% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: CRH's earnings growth over the past year (3%) is below its 5-year average (20.9% per year).

Earnings vs Industry: CRH earnings growth over the past year (3%) exceeded the Basic Materials industry -11.5%.


Return on Equity

High ROE: CRH's Return on Equity (14.6%) is considered low.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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