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Is the current ratio high or low?

The current ratio of 1.59 is in line with its 5-year average of 1.60, around the middle of its 5-year range (1.34–1.88).

As of Saturday, June 27, 2026. 2.62% below its 12-month average of 1.63.

Current Ratio

CRH Current Ratio

1.59

Reported quarterly current ratio; no daily interpolation.

+18.56% 5Y
CRH Current Ratio

CRH Average Current Ratio Chart

CRH Current Ratio

CRH Current vs Average Current Ratio Chart

CRH Current Ratio Metrics

CURRENT RATIO

1.59

CURRENT RATIO AVG TTM

1.63

CURRENT RATIO AVG 3Y

1.52

CURRENT RATIO AVG 5Y

1.60

CURRENT RATIO AVG 10Y

1.57

CURRENT RATIO AVG 15Y

1.64

CURRENT RATIO AVG 20Y

1.64

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-2.62%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+4.55%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-0.37%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+1.60%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-2.86%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-2.82%

CRH Competitors' Current Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPCURRENT RATIOTTM3Y5Y
CRH plc (CRH)$75.05B1.591.631.521.60
Ecolab Inc. (ECL)vs ›$79.83B1.081.171.241.33
The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW)vs ›$84.86B0.870.830.870.89
Vale S.A. (VALE)vs ›$64.27B1.151.091.151.29
Barrick Mining Corporation (B)vs ›$62.50B2.922.912.922.97
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD)vs ›$61.86B1.381.451.512.10
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)vs ›$89.60B2.292.352.402.47
Corteva, Inc. (CTVA)vs ›$55.24B1.431.441.501.56
Nucor Corporation (NUE)vs ›$54.61B2.942.723.103.08
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (WPM)vs ›$51.46B7.7817.9320.2615.99

Liquidity Analysis

Current Ratio

1.59

Quick Ratio

1.14

Current Ratio Formula & Definition

Current Ratio = Current Assets / Current Liabilities

The current ratio measures short-term liquidity — a company's ability to cover current liabilities with current assets. Above 1.0 indicates positive working capital.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Current Ratio FAQ

What is the current ratio for CRH plc (CRH)?
The current ratio for CRH stock is 1.59.
Is CRH plc's current ratio high or low?
The current ratio of 1.59 is in line with its 5-year average of 1.60, around the middle of its 5-year range (1.34–1.88).
What is the TTM average current ratio for CRH plc (CRH)?
The TTM average current ratio for CRH stock is 1.63.
What is the 3Y average current ratio for CRH plc (CRH)?
The 3Y average current ratio for CRH stock is 1.52.
What is the 5Y average current ratio for CRH plc (CRH)?
The 5Y average current ratio for CRH stock is 1.60.
What is the 10Y average current ratio for CRH plc (CRH)?
The 10Y average current ratio for CRH stock is 1.57.
What is the 15Y average current ratio for CRH plc (CRH)?
The 15Y average current ratio for CRH stock is 1.64.
What is the 20Y average current ratio for CRH plc (CRH)?
The 20Y average current ratio for CRH stock is 1.64.

CRH Current Ratio History

DATECURRENT RATIO
2026-03-311.59
2025-12-311.74
2025-09-301.45
2025-06-301.74
2025-03-311.63
2024-12-311.37
2024-09-301.39
2024-06-301.43
2024-03-311.37
2023-12-311.69
2023-09-301.69
2023-06-301.34
2023-03-311.34
2022-12-311.84
2022-06-301.79
2021-12-311.85
2021-06-301.88
2020-12-312.01
2020-06-302.32
2019-12-311.34
2019-06-301.35
2018-12-311.29
2018-06-301.35
2017-12-311.62
2017-06-301.60
2016-12-311.59
2016-06-301.40
2015-12-311.48
2015-06-302.74
2014-12-312.26
2014-06-301.75
2013-12-311.82
2013-06-301.55
2012-12-311.83
2012-09-300.00
2012-06-301.91
2011-12-311.71
2011-06-301.62
2010-12-311.74
2010-06-301.82
2009-12-311.89
2009-06-301.55
2008-06-301.23
2008-03-310.00
2007-12-311.70
2007-09-300.00
2007-06-301.58
2007-03-310.00
2006-12-311.75
2006-09-300.00
2006-06-301.46
2006-03-310.00
2005-12-311.77
2005-09-300.00
2005-06-301.67
2005-03-310.00
2004-12-311.81
2004-09-300.00
2004-06-301.66
2004-03-310.00
2003-12-311.87
2003-09-300.00
2003-06-302.25
2003-03-310.00
2002-12-312.36
2002-09-300.00
2002-06-301.95
2002-03-310.00
2001-12-311.93
2001-09-300.00
2001-06-301.89
2001-03-310.00
2000-12-311.46
2000-09-300.00
2000-06-301.26
2000-03-310.00
1999-12-311.94
1999-09-300.00
1999-06-301.84
1999-03-310.00
1998-12-312.41
1998-09-300.00
1998-06-300.00
1998-03-310.00
1997-12-312.34
1997-09-300.00
1997-06-300.00
1997-03-310.00
1996-12-312.31
1996-09-300.00
1996-06-300.00
1996-03-310.00
1995-12-311.67
1995-09-300.00
1995-06-300.00
1995-03-310.00

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 commercial and residential buildings, as well as construction and renovation of transportation infrastructure, critical utility networks, commercial and residential buildings, and outdoor living spaces; paving and construction services; and produces and sells aggregates, cementitious materials, ready mixed concrete and mortars, and asphalt. It also manufactures, supplies, and delivers building products for the built environment in communities in North America; and provides building and infrastructure solutions for complex critical utility infrastructure, such as water, energy, transportation, and telecommunications projects, and outdoor living solutions for private and public spaces. In addition, the company produces and supplies precast and pre-stressed concrete products comprising vaults, pipes, and manholes; and concrete and polymer-based products, such as underground vaults, drainage systems, enclosures, and modular precast structures for applications in transportation, water, energy, and telecommunications markets. Further, it provides crushed stone, sand, and gravel; granite, limestone, and sandstone; fly ash, pozzolans, synthetic gypsum, calcined clay, and ground granulated blast-furnace slags; fencing and railing systems, lawn and garden products, and packaged concrete mixes; and concrete masonry, hardscape and related products, including pavers, blocks and curbs, retaining walls, and slabs. CRH plc was founded in 1936 and is based in Dublin, Ireland.

Dublin
81,899 employees
Basic Materials / Construction Materials
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Construction Materials
CEO
Jim Mintern