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CRH

CRH PLC ADR

NYSE: CRH · BASIC MATERIALS · BUILDING MATERIALS

$113.44
-0.87% today

Updated 2026-04-29

Market cap
$78.85B
P/E ratio
21.42
P/S ratio
2.11x
EPS (TTM)
$5.51
Dividend yield
1.27%
52W range
$86 – $131
Volume
5.3M

CRH PLC ADR (CRH) Stock Valuation Analysis

Fair value estimate, historical valuation range, and quality signals for CRH.

WallStSmart Verdict
Fairly
Valued

Valuation reasonably reflects current fundamentals. Limited margin of safety at these levels.

Smart Value Score: 64 / 100
P/E (TTM)
21.4x
vs 5Y median of 19.2x
PEG
2.31
Elevated vs growth
Margin of Safety
-64.92%
Fair value $77.51 vs $113.44
EV / EBITDA
12.2x

CRH historical valuation range

Where current P/E sits in CRH's own 5Y range.

NOW
7.8x
5Y Low
18.4x
25th
19.2x
Median
21.3x
75th
23.9x
5Y High
CRH is trading more expensive than 88% of the last 5Y.
88th percentile · Historically expensive

CRH intrinsic value (DCF)

DCF-based fair value estimate vs current market price.

Current price
$113.44
Market value
Intrinsic value
$77.51
DCF estimate
Margin of safety
-64.92%
-31.7% upside to fair value

Intrinsic value calculated using discounted cash flow (DCF) model based on projected free cash flows, discount rate, and terminal growth assumptions. A positive margin of safety indicates the current price is below estimated fair value, providing a cushion against estimation error.

CRH valuation signals

Quick-read green flags, caution flags, and risks based on current metrics.

PEG above 2.0
PEG of 2.31 suggests price is running ahead of growth rate. Caution warranted.
P/E near 5Y high
Current P/E sits in the 88th percentile of its 5Y range. Historically expensive relative to its own history.
Premium to fair value
Price exceeds DCF intrinsic value by 64.9%. Limited downside protection.

P/E Ratio — History

Current: 21.42x

P/S Ratio — History

Current: 2.11x

Is CRH overvalued in 2026?

CRH PLC ADR (CRH) currently trades at $113.44 per share with a market capitalization of $78,847,640,000.00. Based on our multi-factor framework, the stock trades at a fair valuation with a Smart Value Score of 64/100. This score blends growth quality, financial health, and price attractiveness into a single institutional-grade read.

The stock trades at a P/E ratio of 21.4x, above its 5-year median of 19.2x. The PEG ratio of 2.31 indicates the price has run ahead of the underlying growth rate.

Looking at its own history, CRH is currently trading more expensive than 88% of the last 5Y on P/E. This places it in the 88th percentile of its historical range, a zone where forward returns have typically been muted.

Our discounted cash flow model estimates CRH's intrinsic value at $77.51 per share, against the current market price of $113.44. This implies a premium to fair value of -64.92%. The current price sits well above what projected cash flows justify, implying investors are paying for growth that has not yet materialized.

The Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 puts financial quality in a middling range, neither a standout strength nor an obvious red flag.

Bottom line: CRH trades at a fair valuation on our framework, with a Smart Value Score of 64/100. The valuation is defensible but offers no obvious bargain. Patience or a better entry price may reward disciplined buyers.

Frequently asked questions

Is CRH overvalued in 2026?

Based on a Smart Value Score of 64/100, CRH is fairly valued. Price reasonably reflects current fundamentals with limited cushion in either direction.

What is CRH's fair value?

Our DCF model estimates CRH's intrinsic value at $77.51 per share, versus the current price of $113.44. This produces a margin of safety of -64.92%.

What P/E ratio does CRH trade at?

CRH trades at a P/E of 21.4x on trailing twelve-month earnings, compared to its 5-year median of 19.2x.

Is CRH a buy based on valuation?

WallStSmart does not issue buy or sell recommendations. Our Smart Value Score of 64/100 reflects the combined read on growth, quality, and price. The profile is balanced. Best suited for investors with an existing thesis.

How does CRH's valuation compare to its history?

On P/E, CRH currently sits in the 88th percentile of its own 5Y range. That is historically expensive relative to where it has traded over the period.

What is CRH's Smart Value Score?

CRH's Smart Value Score is 64/100. The Smart Value Score is a proprietary WallStSmart metric blending growth quality, financial health, and valuation attractiveness into a single 0-100 read. Scores above 75 are rare and indicate strong multi-factor alignment.