CRH PLC

LSE:CRH UK Building Materials
Market Cap
$622.94 Million
GBX5.12 Trillion GBX
Market Cap Rank
#29717 Global
#464 in UK
Share Price
GBX7664.00
Change (1 day)
+1.81%
52-Week Range
GBX6142.00 - GBX9704.00
All Time High
GBX9704.00
About

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

CRH PLC (CRH) - Total Assets

Latest total assets as of September 2025: GBX58.53 Billion GBX

Based on the latest financial reports, CRH PLC (CRH) holds total assets worth GBX58.53 Billion GBX as of September 2025.

Total assets represent everything the company owns and controls, combining both current assets—like cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and inventories—and non-current assets such as property, plant, equipment (PP&E), intangible assets, and long-term investments.

CRH PLC - Total Assets Trend (1989–2024)

This chart illustrates how CRH PLC’s total assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by total assets.

CRH PLC - Asset Composition Analysis

Current Asset Composition (December 2024)

CRH PLC's total assets of GBX58.53 Billion consist of 27.8% current assets and 72.2% non-current assets.

Asset Category Amount (GBX) % of Total Assets
Cash & Equivalents GBX0.00 7.4%
Accounts Receivable GBX4.82 Billion 9.5%
Inventory GBX4.75 Billion 9.4%
Property, Plant & Equipment GBX0.00 0.0%
Intangible Assets GBX1.21 Billion 2.4%
Goodwill GBX11.06 Billion 21.9%

Asset Composition Trend (1989–2024)

This chart illustrates how CRH PLC's asset composition has evolved over time. Understanding changes in asset allocation can provide insights into the company's strategic shifts, capital allocation priorities, and business focus evolution.

Key Asset Composition Facts

  • Current vs. Non-Current Assets: CRH PLC's current assets represent 27.8% of total assets in 2024, a decrease from 54.5% in 1989.
  • Cash Position: Cash and equivalents constituted 7.4% of total assets in 2024, down from 23.7% in 1989.
  • Tangible vs. Intangible: Intangible assets (including goodwill) make up 23.0% of total assets, an increase from 0.0% in 1989.
  • Asset Diversification: The largest asset category is goodwill at 21.9% of total assets.

CRH PLC Competitors by Total Assets

Key competitors of CRH PLC based on total assets are shown below.

Company Country Total Assets
Mohenz.Co.Ltd
KQ:006920
Korea ₩61.70 Billion
CSG Holding Co Ltd
SHE:000012
China CN¥31.27 Billion
Tangshan Jidong Cement Co Ltd
SHE:000401
China CN¥58.66 Billion
Chosun Refractories Co Ltd
KO:000480
Korea ₩1.60 Trillion
Gansu Shangfeng Cement Co Ltd
SHE:000672
China CN¥16.88 Billion
Jiangxi Wannianqing Cement Co Ltd
SHE:000789
China CN¥15.80 Billion
Xinjiang Tianshan Cement Co Ltd
SHE:000877
China CN¥289.73 Billion
Sinostone Guangdong Co Ltd
SHE:001212
China CN¥2.25 Billion

CRH PLC - Asset Efficiency Metrics

Asset efficiency metrics measure how effectively a company uses its assets to generate revenue and profits. These indicators help investors evaluate management's ability to deploy capital efficiently.

Asset Turnover Ratio

Measures how efficiently a company uses its assets to generate sales

Historical Range: 0.58 - 0.83

Moderate asset utilization - CRH PLC generates 0.70x its asset value in annual revenue.

Return on Assets (ROA)

Measures how efficiently a company uses its assets to generate profits

Historical Range: 2.47% - 7.19%

Solid ROA - For every $100 in assets, CRH PLC generates $6.90 in net profit.

CRH PLC - Liquidity and Working Capital Analysis

Liquidity ratios measure a company's ability to pay off its short-term debts as they come due, using the company's current or quick assets. Working capital represents the operational liquidity available.

Key Liquidity Metrics

Metric Current 1 Year Ago 5 Years Ago
Current Ratio 1.45 1.39 1.88
Quick Ratio 1.02 0.96 1.47
Cash Ratio 0.00 0.00 0.00
Working Capital GBX5.26 Billion GBX 4.17 Billion GBX 6.94 Billion

CRH PLC - Advanced Valuation Insights

This section examines the relationship between CRH PLC's asset base and its market valuation, helping to identify whether the company's assets are efficiently translated into market value.

Key Valuation Metrics

Current Price-to-Book Ratio 3.60
Latest Market Cap to Assets Ratio 0.00
Asset Growth Rate (YoY) 6.6%
Total Assets GBX50.61 Billion
Market Capitalization $7.56 Million USD

Valuation Analysis

Below Book Valuation: The market values CRH PLC's assets below their book value (0.00 x), which may indicate investor concerns about asset quality or future growth.

Positive Asset Growth: CRH PLC's assets grew by 6.6% over the past year, showing continued investment in the company's operational capacity.

Annual Total Assets for CRH PLC (1989–2024)

The table below shows the annual total assets of CRH PLC from 1989 to 2024.

Year Total Assets Change
2024-12-31 GBX50.61 Billion +6.62%
2023-12-31 GBX47.47 Billion +5.05%
2022-12-31 GBX45.19 Billion +1.16%
2021-12-31 GBX44.67 Billion -0.61%
2020-12-31 GBX44.94 Billion +5.88%
2019-12-31 GBX42.45 Billion +3.95%
2018-12-31 GBX40.83 Billion +29.08%
2017-12-31 GBX31.63 Billion +0.12%
2016-12-31 GBX31.59 Billion -1.29%
2015-12-31 GBX32.01 Billion +45.37%
2014-12-31 GBX22.02 Billion +7.77%
2013-12-31 GBX20.43 Billion -27.03%
2012-12-31 GBX27.99 Billion +0.99%
2011-12-31 GBX27.72 Billion -2.88%
2010-12-31 GBX28.54 Billion -1.78%
2009-12-31 GBX29.06 Billion -1.16%
2008-12-31 GBX29.40 Billion +1.75%
2007-12-31 GBX28.90 Billion +19.35%
2006-12-31 GBX24.21 Billion +27.44%
2005-12-31 GBX19.00 Billion +18.18%
2004-12-31 GBX16.08 Billion +15.56%
2003-12-31 GBX13.91 Billion +25.48%
2002-12-31 GBX11.09 Billion +15.41%
2001-12-31 GBX9.61 Billion -31.65%
2000-12-31 GBX14.05 Billion +30.87%
1999-12-31 GBX10.74 Billion +22.71%
1998-12-31 GBX8.75 Billion +31.51%
1997-12-31 GBX6.65 Billion +23.09%
1996-12-31 GBX5.41 Billion +54.43%
1995-12-31 GBX3.50 Billion -0.28%
1994-12-31 GBX3.51 Billion +43.60%
1993-12-31 GBX2.44 Billion +28.95%
1992-12-31 GBX1.90 Billion -15.01%
1991-12-31 GBX2.23 Billion -1.77%
1990-12-31 GBX2.27 Billion +51.82%
1989-12-31 GBX1.50 Billion --