CRH PLC (CRH) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, CRH PLC (CRH) has net assets worth GBX16.80 Billion GBX (≈ $2.04 Million USD) as of December 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (GBX49.65 Billion ≈ $6.04 Million USD) and total liabilities (GBX32.85 Billion ≈ $4.00 Million USD). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off. Check CRH PLC asset resilience ratio to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | GBX16.80 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 33.83% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 11.2% |
| 5-Year Change | 21.79% |
| 10-Year Change | 76.36% |
| Growth Volatility | 16.44 |
CRH PLC - Net Assets Trend (1989–2025)
This chart illustrates how CRH PLC's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Also explore total assets of CRH PLC for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Annual Net Assets for CRH PLC (1989–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of CRH PLC from 1989 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see CRH PLC (CRH) total market value.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | GBX25.47 Billion ≈ $3.10 Million |
+11.47% |
| 2024-12-31 | GBX22.85 Billion ≈ $2.78 Million |
+5.68% |
| 2023-12-31 | GBX21.62 Billion ≈ $2.63 Million |
-3.21% |
| 2022-12-31 | GBX22.34 Billion ≈ $2.72 Million |
+6.80% |
| 2021-12-31 | GBX20.91 Billion ≈ $2.54 Million |
+2.78% |
| 2020-12-31 | GBX20.35 Billion ≈ $2.48 Million |
+16.24% |
| 2019-12-31 | GBX17.50 Billion ≈ $2.13 Million |
+5.81% |
| 2018-12-31 | GBX16.54 Billion ≈ $2.01 Million |
+10.46% |
| 2017-12-31 | GBX14.98 Billion ≈ $1.82 Million |
+3.70% |
| 2016-12-31 | GBX14.44 Billion ≈ $1.76 Million |
+6.64% |
| 2015-12-31 | GBX13.54 Billion ≈ $1.65 Million |
+32.81% |
| 2014-12-31 | GBX10.20 Billion ≈ $1.24 Million |
+5.29% |
| 2013-12-31 | GBX9.69 Billion ≈ $1.18 Million |
-30.73% |
| 2012-12-31 | GBX13.98 Billion ≈ $1.70 Million |
+1.94% |
| 2011-12-31 | GBX13.72 Billion ≈ $1.67 Million |
-0.94% |
| 2010-12-31 | GBX13.85 Billion ≈ $1.68 Million |
-0.47% |
| 2009-12-31 | GBX13.91 Billion ≈ $1.69 Million |
+22.51% |
| 2008-12-31 | GBX11.36 Billion ≈ $1.38 Million |
-3.05% |
| 2007-12-31 | GBX11.71 Billion ≈ $1.43 Million |
+24.91% |
| 2006-12-31 | GBX9.38 Billion ≈ $1.14 Million |
+27.09% |
| 2005-12-31 | GBX7.38 Billion ≈ $897.64K |
+2.75% |
| 2004-12-31 | GBX7.18 Billion ≈ $873.59K |
+17.77% |
| 2003-12-31 | GBX6.10 Billion ≈ $741.80K |
+19.47% |
| 2002-12-31 | GBX5.10 Billion ≈ $620.91K |
+17.56% |
| 2001-12-31 | GBX4.34 Billion ≈ $528.18K |
-6.57% |
| 2000-12-31 | GBX4.65 Billion ≈ $565.32K |
+28.30% |
| 1999-12-31 | GBX3.62 Billion ≈ $440.64K |
+18.70% |
| 1998-12-31 | GBX3.05 Billion ≈ $371.22K |
+39.47% |
| 1997-12-31 | GBX2.19 Billion ≈ $266.16K |
+19.43% |
| 1996-12-31 | GBX1.83 Billion ≈ $222.86K |
+34.54% |
| 1995-12-31 | GBX1.36 Billion ≈ $165.64K |
+12.99% |
| 1994-12-31 | GBX1.20 Billion ≈ $146.60K |
+39.84% |
| 1993-12-31 | GBX861.58 Million ≈ $104.83K |
+52.44% |
| 1992-12-31 | GBX565.21 Million ≈ $68.77K |
-19.93% |
| 1991-12-31 | GBX705.86 Million ≈ $85.88K |
+4.92% |
| 1990-12-31 | GBX672.77 Million ≈ $81.86K |
+20.61% |
| 1989-12-31 | GBX557.80 Million ≈ $67.87K |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to CRH PLC's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 6396513.2% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | GBX25.59 Billion | 106.62% |
| Common Stock | GBX285.93 Million | 1.19% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX-256.94 Million | -1.07% |
| Total Equity | GBX24.00 Billion | 100.00% |
CRH PLC Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of CRH PLC ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Beijing Mainstreets Investment
SHE:000609
|
$714.68 Million |
|
BJs Restaurants Inc
NASDAQ:BJRI
|
$714.98 Million |
|
Kyung Dong Navien Co Ltd
KO:009450
|
$715.00 Million |
|
Kolon Corp
KO:002020
|
$715.34 Million |
|
Logwin AG
F:TGHN
|
$714.44 Million |
|
Suzhou Medsys Tech Co Ltd
SHG:603990
|
$714.41 Million |
|
Logistea AB Series B
ST:LOGI-B
|
$714.33 Million |
|
Hg Technologies Co Ltd
SHE:300847
|
$714.27 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in CRH PLC's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 21,607,000,000 to 23,997,859,000, a change of 2,390,859,000 (11.1%).
- Net income of 3,729,045,818 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 995,745,209 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 1,180,697,884 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 256,935,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 1,142,191,275.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | GBX3.73 Billion | +15.54% |
| Dividends Paid | GBX995.75 Million | -4.15% |
| Share Repurchases | GBX1.18 Billion | -4.92% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX-256.94 Million | -1.07% |
| Other Changes | GBX1.14 Billion | +4.76% |
| Total Change | GBX- | 11.07% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares CRH PLC's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 247.97x
- The company is trading at a significant premium to its book value, suggesting the market values its earnings potential, brand, or other intangibles highly.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 4567.55x to 247.97x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-12-31 | GBX1.92 | GBX8790.00 | x |
| 1990-12-31 | GBX2.22 | GBX8790.00 | x |
| 1991-12-31 | GBX2.42 | GBX8790.00 | x |
| 1992-12-31 | GBX1.87 | GBX8790.00 | x |
| 1993-12-31 | GBX2.73 | GBX8790.00 | x |
| 1994-12-31 | GBX3.36 | GBX8790.00 | x |
| 1995-12-31 | GBX3.78 | GBX8790.00 | x |
| 1996-12-31 | GBX4.96 | GBX8790.00 | x |
| 1997-12-31 | GBX5.69 | GBX8790.00 | x |
| 1998-12-31 | GBX6.63 | GBX8790.00 | x |
| 1999-12-31 | GBX9.01 | GBX8790.00 | x |
| 2000-12-31 | GBX10.48 | GBX8790.00 | x |
| 2001-12-31 | GBX8.33 | GBX8790.00 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | GBX9.48 | GBX8790.00 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | GBX11.30 | GBX8790.00 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | GBX13.32 | GBX8790.00 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | GBX13.55 | GBX8790.00 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | GBX17.12 | GBX8790.00 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | GBX21.18 | GBX8790.00 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | GBX20.68 | GBX8790.00 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | GBX20.50 | GBX8790.00 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | GBX19.47 | GBX8790.00 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | GBX19.06 | GBX8790.00 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | GBX19.30 | GBX8790.00 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | GBX13.25 | GBX8790.00 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | GBX13.78 | GBX8790.00 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | GBX15.95 | GBX8790.00 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | GBX16.66 | GBX8790.00 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | GBX17.23 | GBX8790.00 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | GBX19.15 | GBX8790.00 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | GBX21.00 | GBX8790.00 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | GBX24.85 | GBX8790.00 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | GBX25.72 | GBX8790.00 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | GBX28.39 | GBX8790.00 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | GBX28.60 | GBX8790.00 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | GBX31.37 | GBX8790.00 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | GBX35.45 | GBX8790.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently CRH PLC utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 15.54%
- The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 9.96%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.64x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.43x
- Recent ROE (15.54%) is above the historical average (12.10%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 17.50% | 6.15% | 1.06x | 2.68x | GBX41.82 Million |
| 1990 | 19.26% | 8.11% | 0.70x | 3.41x | GBX61.60 Million |
| 1991 | 13.50% | 6.29% | 0.67x | 3.19x | GBX24.43 Million |
| 1992 | 12.63% | 4.19% | 0.89x | 3.39x | GBX14.75 Million |
| 1993 | 10.73% | 4.35% | 0.86x | 2.86x | GBX6.28 Million |
| 1994 | 15.60% | 5.76% | 0.91x | 2.97x | GBX66.20 Million |
| 1995 | 18.46% | 6.61% | 1.07x | 2.61x | GBX113.46 Million |
| 1996 | 14.12% | 4.66% | 1.01x | 2.99x | GBX74.58 Million |
| 1997 | 12.66% | 4.06% | 1.01x | 3.08x | GBX57.61 Million |
| 1998 | 19.69% | 6.07% | 0.95x | 3.40x | GBX249.68 Million |
| 1999 | 12.87% | 4.46% | 0.96x | 3.02x | GBX102.22 Million |
| 2000 | 10.22% | 3.61% | 0.92x | 3.06x | GBX10.27 Million |
| 2001 | 12.29% | 5.70% | 0.95x | 2.28x | GBX96.76 Million |
| 2002 | 13.13% | 5.93% | 1.00x | 2.22x | GBX156.09 Million |
| 2003 | 13.46% | 5.95% | 0.97x | 2.33x | GBX207.07 Million |
| 2004 | 13.08% | 5.56% | 1.03x | 2.27x | GBX217.50 Million |
| 2005 | 16.11% | 6.91% | 0.90x | 2.59x | GBX447.79 Million |
| 2006 | 17.14% | 6.46% | 1.02x | 2.60x | GBX665.11 Million |
| 2007 | 17.98% | 6.81% | 1.06x | 2.49x | GBX926.40 Million |
| 2008 | 15.43% | 5.98% | 0.99x | 2.61x | GBX611.55 Million |
| 2009 | 6.14% | 3.41% | 0.86x | 2.10x | GBX-532.55 Million |
| 2010 | 4.18% | 2.52% | 0.80x | 2.08x | GBX-799.04 Million |
| 2011 | 5.61% | 3.26% | 0.85x | 2.04x | GBX-597.37 Million |
| 2012 | 5.11% | 2.98% | 0.85x | 2.01x | GBX-682.02 Million |
| 2013 | -3.06% | -1.19% | 1.22x | 2.11x | GBX-1.26 Billion |
| 2014 | 6.95% | 3.08% | 1.04x | 2.16x | GBX-309.98 Million |
| 2015 | 6.08% | 3.06% | 0.81x | 2.46x | GBX-509.95 Million |
| 2016 | 8.95% | 4.77% | 0.83x | 2.27x | GBX-146.50 Million |
| 2017 | 15.69% | 8.75% | 0.82x | 2.18x | GBX824.34 Million |
| 2018 | 8.16% | 4.76% | 0.67x | 2.55x | GBX-295.04 Million |
| 2019 | 10.12% | 6.10% | 0.66x | 2.50x | GBX20.65 Million |
| 2020 | 5.71% | 4.33% | 0.58x | 2.29x | GBX-843.60 Million |
| 2021 | 13.00% | 9.00% | 0.65x | 2.21x | GBX606.70 Million |
| 2022 | 12.37% | 8.20% | 0.72x | 2.08x | GBX514.90 Million |
| 2023 | 15.24% | 9.09% | 0.74x | 2.28x | GBX1.09 Billion |
| 2024 | 16.16% | 9.82% | 0.70x | 2.34x | GBX1.33 Billion |
| 2025 | 15.54% | 9.96% | 0.64x | 2.43x | GBX1.33 Billion |
Industry Comparison
This section compares CRH PLC's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Building Materials industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Building Materials
- Average net assets among peers: $324,783,961
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 9.04%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRH PLC (CRH) | GBX16.80 Billion | 17.50% | 1.96x | $714.63 Million |
| Breedon Group PLC (BREE) | $1.11 Billion | 9.50% | 0.69x | $12.75 Million |
| Forterra PLC (FORT) | $156.20 Million | 29.96% | 1.11x | $4.00 Million |
| Ibstock PLC (IBST) | $397.87 Million | -7.04% | 0.71x | $4.79 Million |
| Michelmersh Brick Holdings Plc (MBH) | $31.04 Million | -8.33% | 0.93x | $788.69K |
| Marshalls PLC (MSLH) | $38.64 Million | 11.76% | 0.61x | $4.11 Million |
| Sigmaroc PLC (SRC) | $469.85 Million | 6.65% | 1.06x | $16.20 Million |
| Steppe Cement (STCM) | $69.18 Million | 20.78% | 0.51x | $559.57K |
About CRH PLC
CRH plc, together with its subsidiaries, provides building materials solutions in Ireland, the United States, the United Kingdom, rest of Europe, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Americas Materials Solutions, Americas Building Solutions, and International Solutions. The company offers building materials for the construction and maintenance of public infrastructure, and com… Read more