CRH Public (CRH) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
CRH - CRH Public Limited Company
$82.71
-0.92 (-1.11%)
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5d:
+2.04%
30d:
-4.0%
90d:
-17.08%
BUY
HIGH Confidence
Analysis Updated: Oct 19, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Oct 29, 2026
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Bottom Line:
✅ BUY SIGNAL: CRH trading at deep discount. Market pricing in -7.5% annual earnings decline, creating value opportunity for patient investors.
✅ BUY SIGNAL: CRH trading at deep discount. Market pricing in -7.5% annual earnings decline, creating value opportunity for patient investors.
CRH is flagged by 1 backtest-validated scanner today
SPY Bullish (stocks from this scanner have beaten SPY by a median 0.37% over the next 20 trading days; CRH has been on it 1 day). Backtested on 8 months of scanner history vs the S&P 500, as of 2026-10-19.
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Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$154.43
Based on 7.9% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$95.89
13.8% 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 16.6x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: CRH is currently trading at $82.70, which is considered fair relative to its 30-day fair value range of $81.52 to $86.86. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a discount (Forward PE: 13.1) compared to its historical average (16.6). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 7.5% 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 approaching resistance at $85.10. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: CRH scores 78/100 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 $126.50 (+51.3%). Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Technical Outlook: Technically, CRH is in a strong downtrend. The price is approaching resistance at $85.10. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: CRH scores 78/100 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 $126.50 (+51.3%). Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
FAIR
Historical Trading Range
$81.52 -
$86.86
Company Quality Score
74/100
(BUY)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
83.3%
All Signals
- NEUTRAL: Price in fair range
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (78/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading 51.3% below Wall St target ($126.50)
- BULLISH: Bottoming setup score 78/100 — corrected, stabilizing, and turning up
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$81.52 -
$86.86
Current vs Trading Range
FAIR
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$78.62
Resistance Level
$85.10
Current Trend
Strong Downtrend
Technical data as of
Oct 16, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
13.10
Wall Street Target
$126.50
(+51.3%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
5.6%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
13.9%
Profit Margin
9.9%
Valuation Discount vs History
-7.5% cheaper
PE vs Historical
13.1 vs 16.6
CHEAP
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
-7.5%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$77.36
(-8%)
2-Year Target
$71.56
(-14%)
3-Year Target
$66.19
(-21%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 13→17)
$83.90
(+0%)
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 19.9, Growth: 11.7%)
$176.90
(+112%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 13.1, Growth: 11.7%)
$116.65
(+40%)
Bear:
(PE: 11.1, Growth: 11.7%)
$99.15
(+19%)
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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: 14.54 | Current EPS (TTM): $5.66
Bull Case
$102.17
(+22%)
Analyst growth 12.8%, PE expands to 16.0
Base Case
$92.88
(+11%)
Market implied 12.8%, PE stable at 14.5
Bear Case
$55.98
(-33%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 12.4
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 13.1 to 16.6
Stabilization Target:
$106.01
(+26.8%)
PE Expansion Potential:
+26.8%
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Last updated: October 19, 2026 1:35 PM ET
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