CRH Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
CRH - CRH Public Limited Company
$104.63
-1.57 (-1.48%)
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5d:
+1.39%
30d:
-7.62%
90d:
-16.16%
BUY
HIGH Confidence
Analysis Updated: Apr 2, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: May 04, 2026
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Bottom Line:
✅ BUY SIGNAL: CRH appears deeply undervalued. Market expects -6.0% annual earnings decline despite 48% recent earnings growth. Contrarian opportunity at discount to historical valuation.
✅ BUY SIGNAL: CRH appears deeply undervalued. Market expects -6.0% annual earnings decline despite 48% recent earnings growth. Contrarian opportunity at discount to historical valuation.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$182.61
Based on 7.7% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$113.39
7.7% Margin of Safety
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 19.0x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: CRH is currently trading at $104.63, which is considered fair relative to its 30-day fair value range of $100.91 to $115.29. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a discount (Forward PE: 15.8) compared to its historical average (19.0). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 6.0% over the next few years. This pessimistic expectation contrasts with the company's recent 48.4% earnings growth, suggesting potential undervaluation if the company simply maintains stability.
Technical Outlook: Technically, CRH is in a strong uptrend. Immediate support is located at $99.36, while resistance sits at $108.74.
Market Sentiment: CRH has a strong technical setup (60/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $142.16 (+35.9%). Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Technical Outlook: Technically, CRH is in a strong uptrend. Immediate support is located at $99.36, while resistance sits at $108.74.
Market Sentiment: CRH has a strong technical setup (60/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $142.16 (+35.9%). Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
FAIR
Fair Price Range
$100.91 -
$115.29
Company Quality Score
55/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
83.3%
All Signals
- NEUTRAL: Price in fair range
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (60/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading 35.9% below Wall St target ($142.16)
Fair Price Analysis
30-Day Fair Range
$100.91 -
$115.29
Current vs Fair Value
FAIR
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$99.36
Resistance Level
$108.74
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Apr 2, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
15.75
Wall Street Target
$142.16
(+35.9%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
6.2%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
48.4%
Profit Margin
10.0%
Valuation Discount vs History
-6.0% cheaper
PE vs Historical
15.8 vs 19.0
CHEAP
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
-6.0%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$98.35
(-6%)
2-Year Target
$92.45
(-12%)
3-Year Target
$86.90
(-17%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 16→19)
$104.83
(+0%)
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 20.6, Growth: 11.4%)
$188.71
(+80%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 15.8, Growth: 11.4%)
$144.50
(+38%)
Bear:
(PE: 13.4, Growth: 11.4%)
$122.83
(+17%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (18x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (16x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 18.23 | Current EPS (TTM): $5.51
Bull Case
$133.53
(+28%)
Analyst growth 20.8%, PE expands to 20.1
Base Case
$121.39
(+16%)
Market implied 20.8%, PE stable at 18.2
Bear Case
$68.32
(-35%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 15.5
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Upside Surprise Potential
If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 15.8 to 19.0
Stabilization Target:
$126.21
(+20.6%)
PE Expansion Potential:
+20.6%
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