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Debt to Assets Ratio: 34.15%

Is the debt to assets ratio high or low?

The debt to assets ratio of 34.15% is 17% above its 5-year average of 29.15%, near the high end of its 5-year range (23.99%–35.29%).

As of Saturday, June 27, 2026. 1.79% above its 12-month average of 33.55%.

Debt to Assets

CRH Debt to Assets Ratio

34.15%

Reported quarterly debt to assets ratio; no daily interpolation.

+1.02% 5Y
CRH Debt to Assets Ratio

CRH Average Debt to Assets Ratio Chart

CRH Debt to Assets Ratio

CRH Current vs Average Debt to Assets Ratio Chart

CRH Debt to Assets Ratio Metrics

DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO

34.15%

DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG TTM

33.55%

DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 3Y

30.11%

DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 5Y

29.15%

DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 10Y

29.52%

DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 15Y

28.13%

DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 20Y

28.62%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+1.79%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+13.40%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+17.13%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+15.67%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+21.40%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+19.30%

CRH Competitors' Debt to Assets Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPDEBT TO ASSETS RATIOTTM3Y5Y
CRH plc (CRH)$75.05B34.15%33.55%30.11%29.15%
Ecolab Inc. (ECL)vs ›$79.83B0.38%N/AN/AN/A
The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW)vs ›$84.86B0.56%N/AN/AN/A
Vale S.A. (VALE)vs ›$64.27B0.22%N/AN/AN/A
Barrick Mining Corporation (B)vs ›$62.50B0.09%N/AN/AN/A
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD)vs ›$61.86B0.45%N/AN/AN/A
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)vs ›$89.60B0.20%N/AN/AN/A
Corteva, Inc. (CTVA)vs ›$55.24B0.06%N/AN/AN/A
Nucor Corporation (NUE)vs ›$54.61B0.20%N/AN/AN/A
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (WPM)vs ›$51.46B0.00%N/AN/AN/A

Leverage Ratios Comparison

Debt/Assets

34.1%

Debt/Equity

0.82

Current Ratio

1.74

Interest Coverage

6.6x

Formula: Debt/Assets = Total Debt / Total Assets × 100

Debt/Assets vs Debt/Equity:

  • Debt/Assets: Shows % of assets funded by creditors (bounded 0-100%)
  • Debt/Equity: Shows debt relative to shareholder investment (can exceed 100%)
  • Both measure leverage but from different perspectives

Industry context matters: Capital-intensive industries (utilities, real estate) typically have higher Debt/Assets ratios than tech companies.

Debt to Assets Ratio Formula & Definition

Debt/Assets ratio shows what percentage of a company's assets are financed by debt. Compare the current value with the historical chart and peer group to understand leverage over time.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Debt to Assets Ratio FAQ

What is the debt to assets ratio for CRH plc (CRH)?
The debt to assets ratio for CRH stock is 34.15%.
Is CRH plc's debt to assets ratio high or low?
The debt to assets ratio of 34.15% is 17% above its 5-year average of 29.15%, near the high end of its 5-year range (23.99%–35.29%).
What is the TTM average debt to assets ratio for CRH plc (CRH)?
The TTM average debt to assets ratio for CRH stock is 33.55%.
What is the 3Y average debt to assets ratio for CRH plc (CRH)?
The 3Y average debt to assets ratio for CRH stock is 30.11%.
What is the 5Y average debt to assets ratio for CRH plc (CRH)?
The 5Y average debt to assets ratio for CRH stock is 29.15%.
What is the 10Y average debt to assets ratio for CRH plc (CRH)?
The 10Y average debt to assets ratio for CRH stock is 29.52%.
What is the 15Y average debt to assets ratio for CRH plc (CRH)?
The 15Y average debt to assets ratio for CRH stock is 28.13%.
What is the 20Y average debt to assets ratio for CRH plc (CRH)?
The 20Y average debt to assets ratio for CRH stock is 28.62%.

CRH Debt to Assets Ratio History

DATEDEBT TO ASSETS RATIO
2026-03-3134.15%
2025-12-3133.78%
2025-09-3035.29%
2025-06-3031.78%
2025-03-3132.73%
2024-12-3130.24%
2024-09-3030.27%
2024-06-3030.12%
2024-03-3130.32%
2023-12-3127.43%
2023-09-3027.08%
2023-06-3024.13%
2023-03-3124.13%
2022-12-3123.99%
2022-06-3025.00%
2021-12-3127.22%
2021-06-3027.95%
2020-12-3130.82%
2020-06-3037.75%
2019-12-3133.80%
2019-06-3030.91%
2018-12-3136.71%
2018-06-3027.72%
2017-12-3125.21%
2017-06-3026.58%
2016-12-3124.66%
2016-06-3027.25%
2015-12-3126.42%
2015-06-3025.69%
2014-12-3126.64%
2014-06-3024.82%
2013-12-3119.83%
2013-06-3025.63%
2012-12-3123.00%
2012-06-3024.10%
2011-12-3122.92%
2011-06-3024.67%
2010-12-3124.98%
2010-06-3027.58%
2009-12-3126.25%
2009-06-3030.63%
2008-06-3036.37%
2007-12-3132.84%
2007-06-3032.53%
2006-12-3132.48%
2006-06-3032.22%
2005-12-3131.81%
2005-06-3031.56%
2004-12-3131.01%
2004-06-3033.77%
2003-12-3132.59%
2003-06-3032.84%
2002-12-3130.72%
2002-06-3034.12%
2001-12-3131.15%
2001-06-3034.66%
2000-12-3142.31%
2000-06-3046.09%
1999-12-3139.79%
1999-06-3033.69%
1998-12-3138.75%
1997-12-3140.84%
1996-12-3141.85%
1995-12-3134.86%
1994-12-3140.57%
1993-12-3142.70%
1992-12-3145.60%
1991-12-3144.37%
1990-12-3146.37%
1989-12-3136.54%

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