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CRH plc scores 7/10 on the AskCyborg Cyborg Score (Strong). Industry-leading 16% compound annualized long-term total shareholder return since 1970 positions CRH as a durable compounder with strong capital allocation discipline. Revenue grew 45.4% from 2021 to 2025 while net income grew 65.9%, reaching $3.75B in 2025. ROE improved to 15.63% in 2025 with net profit margin reaching 10.02%. However.

What is CRH plc's industry? CRH plc (crh.com) operates in Construction and Real Estate. AskCyborg classifies CRH plc under Construction and Real Estate in its company registry.

CRH is a global powerhouse in construction materials, leading with innovative solutions spanning aggregates, cement, asphalt, and precast concrete, with extensive footprint across the Americas and Europe supporting cr...

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Industry Construction and Real Estate
5 named competitors
4 recent developments
11 analyst dimensions
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CRH plc Overview

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CRH is a global powerhouse in construction materials, leading with innovative solutions spanning aggregates, cement, asphalt, and precast concrete, with extensive footprint across the Americas and Europe supporting critical utilities and commercial projects. The company is the leading provider of building materials listed on NYSE.

Strategic Profile

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Q1 2026 revenues reached $7.4 billion, 9% ahead of the prior year, driven by positive underlying demand, disciplined commercial execution, and contributions from acquisitions. The company is focused on portfolio optimization through divestitures of non-core businesses and recycling proceeds into faster-growing, connected platforms like water infrastructure to maximize shareholder value.

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Primary competitors include Holcim, Cemex, Heidelberg Materials, UltraTech Cement, and Ambuja Cements. Additional peer comparisons include Vulcan Materials, Martin Marietta Materials, James Hardie, and Eagle Materials. CRH maintains market leadership through scale, geographic diversification, and disciplined portfolio management.

Industry Context

CRH plc operates in Construction and Real Estate.

Key facts

Founded: 1970 · Headquarters: Dublin, Ireland · Revenue: $37.4B · Market cap: $71B

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  • Divested $1.9B in non-core businesses in 2026 while investing $0.9B in nine acquisitions including Axius Water, enhancing position in US water infrastructure.
  • Delisted from London Stock Exchange in April 2026, now solely listed on NYSE, simplifying corporate structure.
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Recent developments

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  • April 2026Q1 2026 revenue $7.4B (+9% YoY) with adjusted EBITDA $586M (+18% YoY); divested $1.9B in non-core businesses and acquired Axius Water for $700M
  • April 2026Delisted from London Stock Exchange, now trading exclusively on NYSE
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HolcimGlobal building materials and cement company→CemexMultinational building materials manufacturer→Heidelberg MaterialsBuilding materials supplier→Vulcan MaterialsAggregates and construction materials→Martin Marietta MaterialsAggregates and light building products→

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What does CRH plc do?+
CRH is a global powerhouse in construction materials, leading with innovative solutions spanning aggregates, cement, asphalt, and precast concrete, with extensive footprint across the Americas and Europe supporting cr...
What is CRH plc's Cyborg Score?+
CRH plc has a Cyborg Score of 7/10 (Strong). The score synthesizes business model, financials, leadership, competitive position, technology, marketing, and ESG dimensions across hundreds of data points.
Who are CRH plc's main competitors?+
Named competitors include Holcim, Cemex, Heidelberg Materials, Vulcan Materials. The full competitive landscape is in the AskCyborg report.
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