CRH:NYSECRH PLC analysis
Data as of Oct 21, 2026 - not real-time
- Latest price
- $85.22
- Risk: medium
- 6/10Medium risk
Summary
CRH plc is priced at $85.22 and its moving averages line up in bearish order, the shorter trailing the longer. The last 30 days have lost 5.9%. With RSI at 51.9 the momentum picture is neutral, alongside a bullish MACD signal. The recent range runs from support at $78.62 up to resistance at $87.00.
Valuation screens as undervalued, on a P/E of 15.1 with no clean sector comparison available. Sell-side targets cluster 46.4% above the current quote. Revenue is growing at 5.6% on a 9.9% profit margin. The 1.83% dividend yield looks covered by current payout levels.
Risk scores 6 out of 10, which is elevated for this asset class. With 30-day volatility of 24.9%, a beta of 1.32 and a maximum drawdown of 39.7%, position sizing matters here. The wider market backdrop reads extreme greed at 91 on the fear-greed composite.
The horizons diverge: hold near-term but buy on a long view, at 4/10 conviction over the longer horizon.
Valuation screens as undervalued, on a P/E of 15.1 with no clean sector comparison available. Sell-side targets cluster 46.4% above the current quote. Revenue is growing at 5.6% on a 9.9% profit margin. The 1.83% dividend yield looks covered by current payout levels.
Risk scores 6 out of 10, which is elevated for this asset class. With 30-day volatility of 24.9%, a beta of 1.32 and a maximum drawdown of 39.7%, position sizing matters here. The wider market backdrop reads extreme greed at 91 on the fear-greed composite.
The horizons diverge: hold near-term but buy on a long view, at 4/10 conviction over the longer horizon.
Top market events
- Revenue reached USD 10.78 billion in the second quarter of 2026, up 5.60 percent. CRH stock costs EU
- Second-quarter revenue rose 5.60 percent to USD 10.78 billion. CRH stock costs EUR 70.89 on October
- Revenue rose to USD 10.78 billion from USD 10.21 billion in the second quarter. CRH stock trades at
Market outlook
Short term
< 1 yearNeutral
Model confidence1/101 out of 10
Key factors
- Short-term moving averages stacked below long-term ones
- Trading below the 200-day average of 105.70
- MACD momentum is positive
Medium term
1–3 yearsNeutral
Model confidence2/102 out of 10
Key factors
- Short-term moving averages stacked below long-term ones
- Trading below the 200-day average of 105.70
- Analyst targets imply +46.4% versus the current price
Long term
> 3 yearsPositive
Model confidence4/104 out of 10
Key factors
- Analyst targets imply +46.4% versus the current price
- P/E ratio of 15.1
- Return on equity of 15.8%
Key metrics
Financial health
Revenue Growth5.60%
Profit Margin9.94%
P/E Ratio15.1
ROE15.81%
ROA6.06%
Debt/Equity77.59
P/B Ratio2.4
Op. Cash Flow$5.4B
Free Cash Flow$2.0B
Technical analysis
TrendBearish
RSI51.9
Support$78.62
Resistance$87.00
MA 20$82.74
MA 50$88.67
MA 200$105.70
MACDBullish
VolumeDecreasing
Fear & Greed Index90.75
Valuation
Fair Value$21.09
Target Price$124.79
Upside/Downside46.44%
GradeUndervalued
TypeBlend
Dividend Yield1.83%
Risk assessment
Beta1.32
Volatility24.90%
Sector RiskMedium
Reg. RiskMedium
Geo RiskLow
Currency RiskLow
Liquidity RiskLow
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