CRH Public (CRH) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
CRH - CRH Public Limited Company
$83.75
-1.29 (-1.52%)
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5d:
-3.89%
30d:
-12.38%
90d:
-23.07%
HOLD
LOW Confidence
Analysis Updated: Sep 28, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Nov 04, 2026
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: CRH shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
📊 HOLD: CRH shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$159.38
Based on 7.8% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$98.96
15.4% 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 16.8x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: CRH is currently trading at $83.75, which is considered oversold relative to its 30-day fair value range of $86.21 to $94.43. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a discount (Forward PE: 12.8) compared to its historical average (16.8). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 8.7% over the next few years. This pessimistic expectation contrasts with the company's recent 13.9% earnings growth, suggesting potential undervaluation if the company simply maintains stability.
Technical Outlook: Technically, CRH is in a strong downtrend. The price is currently testing key support at $82.17. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: CRH scores 62/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $133.18 (+59.0%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, CRH is in a strong downtrend. The price is currently testing key support at $82.17. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: CRH scores 62/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $133.18 (+59.0%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
OVERSOLD
Historical Trading Range
$86.21 -
$94.43
Company Quality Score
65/100
(BUY)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
90.5%
All Signals
- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (62/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading 59.0% below Wall St target ($133.18)
- CAUTION: Bottoming setup, but lagging the sector by 21% over 20 days — wait for relative strength
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$86.21 -
$94.43
Current vs Trading Range
OVERSOLD
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$82.17
Resistance Level
$89.52
Current Trend
Strong Downtrend
Technical data as of
Sep 28, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
12.83
Wall Street Target
$133.18
(+59.0%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
5.6%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
13.9%
Profit Margin
9.9%
Valuation Discount vs History
-8.7% cheaper
PE vs Historical
12.8 vs 16.8
CHEAP
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
-8.7%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$76.46
(-9%)
2-Year Target
$69.81
(-17%)
3-Year Target
$63.74
(-24%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 13→17)
$83.45
(0%)
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 20.4, Growth: 11.6%)
$185.13
(+121%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 12.8, Growth: 11.6%)
$116.45
(+39%)
Bear:
(PE: 10.9, Growth: 11.6%)
$98.98
(+18%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (15x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (13x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 15.02 | Current EPS (TTM): $5.66
Bull Case
$107.87
(+29%)
Analyst growth 15.3%, PE expands to 16.5
Base Case
$98.07
(+17%)
Market implied 15.3%, PE stable at 15.0
Bear Case
$57.83
(-31%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 12.8
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 12.8 to 16.8
Stabilization Target:
$109.65
(+30.9%)
PE Expansion Potential:
+30.9%
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