CRH:NYSECRH PLC Analysis
Data as of 2026-03-10 - not real-time
$106.46
Latest Price
6/10Risk
Risk Level: Medium
Executive Summary
CRH plc is trading at $106.46, just above its technical support of $101.88, with an RSI of 26.9 indicating oversold conditions and a bearish MACD histogram. Volume is trending higher, suggesting renewed buying interest despite the negative momentum.
Fundamentally, the company delivered 6.2% revenue growth, maintains a solid 10% profit margin, and posted a 27% payout ratio on a 1.41% dividend yield, underscoring sustainability. Recent news of a $0.3 billion share buy‑back and a 5% dividend increase reinforces shareholder returns, while analyst consensus targets of $142 imply roughly 33% upside. However, a high debt‑to‑equity of 77% and a 32% 30‑day volatility flag financial and market risk.
Fundamentally, the company delivered 6.2% revenue growth, maintains a solid 10% profit margin, and posted a 27% payout ratio on a 1.41% dividend yield, underscoring sustainability. Recent news of a $0.3 billion share buy‑back and a 5% dividend increase reinforces shareholder returns, while analyst consensus targets of $142 imply roughly 33% upside. However, a high debt‑to‑equity of 77% and a 32% 30‑day volatility flag financial and market risk.
Market Outlook
Short Term
< 1 yearNeutral
Model confidence: 6/10
Key Factors
- Oversold RSI suggests near‑term bounce potential
- Price hovering just above key support level
- Recent share buy‑back adds short‑term buying pressure
Medium Term
1–3 yearsPositive
Model confidence: 8/10
Key Factors
- Revenue growth of >6% and expanding margins
- Analyst target price indicates ~33% upside
- Dividend increase and low payout ratio support earnings stability
Long Term
> 3 yearsPositive
Model confidence: 9/10
Key Factors
- Sustainable dividend with strong cash flow generation
- Strategic position in diversified building‑materials markets
- Ongoing buy‑back program and favorable long‑term demand outlook
Key Metrics & Analysis
Financial Health
Revenue Growth6.20%
Profit Margin10.02%
P/E Ratio19.3
ROE15.68%
ROA6.13%
Debt/Equity77.34
P/B Ratio3.0
Op. Cash Flow$5.6B
Free Cash Flow$1.8B
Technical Analysis
TrendNeutral
RSI26.9
Support$101.88
Resistance$129.85
MA 20$120.14
MA 50$122.97
MA 200$111.85
MACDBearish
VolumeIncreasing
Fear & Greed Index75.89
Valuation
Fair Value$26.19
Target Price$142.13
Upside/Downside33.51%
GradeUndervalued
TypeBlend
Dividend Yield1.41%
Risk Assessment
Beta1.21
Volatility31.98%
Sector RiskMedium
Reg. RiskMedium
Geo RiskMedium
Currency RiskMedium
Liquidity RiskLow
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