CRH Balance Sheet Health
Financial Health criteria checks 3/6
CRH has a total shareholder equity of $24.6B and total debt of $18.7B, which brings its debt-to-equity ratio to 75.9%. Its total assets and total liabilities are $58.5B and $33.9B respectively. CRH's EBIT is $5.2B making its interest coverage ratio 8.5. It has cash and short-term investments of $4.2B.
Key information
75.93%
Debt to equity ratio
US$18.70b
Debt
| Interest coverage ratio | 8.5x |
| Cash | US$4.20b |
| Equity | US$24.63b |
| Total liabilities | US$33.90b |
| Total assets | US$58.53b |
Recent financial health updates
Here's Why CRH (NYSE:CRH) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly
Aug 03
Does CRH (NYSE:CRH) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Apr 05These 4 Measures Indicate That CRH (NYSE:CRH) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
Dec 30Recent updates
Is It Too Late To Consider Buying CRH plc (NYSE:CRH)?
Nov 28
CRH plc (NYSE:CRH) Third-Quarter Results: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For Next Year
Nov 08CRH: Becoming A Bull On Potential Growth Acceleration (Rating Upgrade)
Oct 13CRH plc (NYSE:CRH) Just Released Its Second-Quarter Earnings: Here's What Analysts Think
Aug 09Here's Why CRH (NYSE:CRH) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly
Aug 03Is There An Opportunity With CRH plc's (NYSE:CRH) 41% Undervaluation?
May 26Should You Investigate CRH plc (NYSE:CRH) At US$94.59?
May 12Does CRH (NYSE:CRH) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Apr 05CRH plc Q4 Results: Hard To See The Forest For The Trees
Mar 03CRH's (NYSE:CRH) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year
Mar 02CRH plc Just Missed Earnings - But Analysts Have Updated Their Models
Mar 01Investors Interested In CRH plc's (NYSE:CRH) Earnings
Feb 23Are Investors Undervaluing CRH plc (NYSE:CRH) By 28%?
Feb 09Should You Investigate CRH plc (NYSE:CRH) At US$91.78?
Jan 12These 4 Measures Indicate That CRH (NYSE:CRH) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
Dec 30CRH: A Good Run In 2024, But Risks Have Picked Up
Dec 23CRH plc Is Well Positioned For Continued Growth In Infrastructure Spending
Oct 08
Tactical Growth Through Acquisitions And Market Expansion Boosts Revenue And Margins
Strategic acquisitions and integration synergies expand market presence and operational efficiencies, aiding earnings growth.CRH plc: Strategic Acquisitions, Government Funding, And Onshoring Trend
Jul 25CRH Is Poised To Benefit From A Major Growth Cycle
May 24Financial Position Analysis
Short Term Liabilities: CRH's short term assets ($16.9B) exceed its short term liabilities ($11.6B).
Long Term Liabilities: CRH's short term assets ($16.9B) do not cover its long term liabilities ($22.3B).
Debt to Equity History and Analysis
Debt Level: CRH's net debt to equity ratio (58.9%) is considered high.
Reducing Debt: CRH's debt to equity ratio has increased from 60.1% to 75.9% over the past 5 years.
Debt Coverage: CRH's debt is well covered by operating cash flow (29.1%).
Interest Coverage: CRH's interest payments on its debt are well covered by EBIT (8.5x coverage).
Balance Sheet
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2025/11/29 13:32 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2025/11/28 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/09/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2024/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
CRH plc is covered by 46 analysts. 22 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Jean Bruny | Banco de Sabadell. S.A. |
| Pierre Sylvain Rousseau | Barclays |
| Pierre Sylvain Rousseau | Barclays |