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At 18.53×, CRH is 0.5% above its 10-observation annual average. A lower multiple can reflect a lower price, higher earnings, or weaker growth expectations—not necessarily a bargain.
NYSE · CRHConstruction MaterialsUpdated Nov 5, 2026
CRH plc P/E ratio
Current valuation, historical context, and peer comparisons.
Current P/E ratio
18.53×
0.5% abovethe 10-year annual average
Share price98.8
÷Earnings per share5.3306
Price and EPS in quote currency. Calculation details
Investors are paying 18.53 for every 1 of reported earnings per share.
P/E over time
2017 – 2026
Annual P/ESelected-period average 18.45×
3-year average20.87×3 positive annual observations
5-year average17.26×5 positive annual observations
10-year average18.45×10 positive annual observations
Peer median · TTM22.27×8 peers with positive P/E
Historical P/E ratios
Annual period-end data · 25 observations
| Period end | P/E | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | 21.79× | -3.3% |
| Dec 31, 2025 | 22.53× | +23.2% |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 18.28× | +15.3% |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 15.86× | +102.1% |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 7.85× | -51.1% |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 16.06× | -46.1% |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 29.80× | +56.6% |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 19.03× | -2.3% |
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| Period end | P/E | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2018 | 19.47× | +41.2% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 13.79× | -33.3% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 20.66× | -29.1% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 29.16× | +19.1% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 24.49× | N/M |
| Dec 31, 2013 | N/M | N/M |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 21.11× | +21.5% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 17.38× | -31.7% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 25.46× | +14.8% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 22.18× | +166.5% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 8.32× | -23.0% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 10.81× | -23.4% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 14.12× | +5.1% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 13.43× | -2.1% |
| Dec 31, 2004 | 13.72× | +32.4% |
| Dec 31, 2003 | 10.37× | +11.5% |
| Dec 31, 2002 | 9.30× | N/M |
Change is relative to the preceding observation. N/M values are excluded from averages.
How CRH compares
Company P/E vs. peer trailing-12-month ratios
| Company | P/E ratio |
|---|---|
 CRH This stockCRH plc | 18.53× |
 VMCVulcan Materials Company | 35.15× |
 MLMMartin Marietta Materials, Inc. | 14.70× |
 CXCEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. | 25.99× |
 HCMLYHolcim Ltd | 69.19× |
 HDLMYHeidelberg Materials AG | 18.54× |
 EXPEagle Materials Inc. | 16.37× |
 ACAArcosa, Inc. | 14.92× |
 ULTRACEMCO.NSUltraTech Cement Limited | 39.49× |
Peers are selected by the data provider. Business models and earnings definitions can differ.
Put the numbers in context
What does CRH’s P/E tell you?
Compare like with like
The median of the 8 positive peer ratios above is 22.27×. Check growth, margins, debt, and earnings quality before interpreting the gap. A faster-growing business may justify a higher multiple.
Check what drives earnings
One-off gains can temporarily lower P/E; unusual charges can raise it. Reported earnings and forward estimates answer different questions. Pair this view with return on equity and liquidity for a fuller picture.
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Current P/E
Share price 98.8 ÷ EPS 5.3306 = 18.53×. Data is supplied by Financial Modeling Prep through Wisesheets. Quote feed updated Nov 5, 2026; this is not a real-time trading quote.
History & averages
Annual and quarterly P/E observations are provided separately from the current quote. Averages use the latest 3, 5, or 10 annual observations, excluding missing and nonpositive ratios. Pre-IPO observations are omitted. These are period-end observations, not daily averages.
Data definitions and limitations
The current quote feed does not specify the exact EPS filing-period end or whether EPS is basic or diluted. We do not label it as forward P/E. Peer ratios are explicitly trailing-12-month (TTM) values. Historical observations do not include independently verified price and EPS inputs. Sources may update on different schedules; rounded inputs can produce small calculation differences. Historical comparisons describe past pricing, not an estimate of fair value.
CRH P/E ratio: common questions
The essentials behind the numbers.
CRH plc's current P/E is 18.53× based on the quote data last updated Nov 5, 2026. It represents the share price divided by reported earnings per share. Prices and earnings may refresh on different schedules.
Annual P/E uses earnings for a completed fiscal year. Trailing-12-month (TTM) P/E uses the latest four quarters, while forward P/E uses forecast earnings. These are not interchangeable. This page labels peer ratios as TTM and shows dated annual or quarterly historical observations; it does not show forward estimates.
N/M means not meaningful: the feed has no positive P/E for that observation. Negative or zero earnings should not be ranked as a low positive valuation multiple. N/M observations are excluded from the averages shown above.
Divide the share price by earnings per share (EPS). For example, a share price of 100 and EPS of 5 gives a P/E of 20×. This page uses the price and EPS supplied together in the quote when both are positive.
Price timestamps, EPS definitions, share classes, adjustments, and fiscal periods can differ. A forward P/E also uses forecast earnings rather than reported earnings. Compare the inputs and as-of dates before comparing two displayed ratios.
Not necessarily. The average describes previous market pricing, not fair value. Changes in earnings quality, growth expectations, debt, accounting, and business risk can justify a different multiple today.