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%.
CRH Debt to Assets Ratio
Reported quarterly debt to assets ratio; no daily interpolation.
CRH Average Debt to Assets Ratio Chart
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
| NAME | MARKET CAP | DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRH plc (CRH) | $75.05B | 34.15% | 33.55% | 30.11% | 29.15% |
| Ecolab Inc. (ECL)vs › | $79.83B | 0.38% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW)vs › | $84.86B | 0.56% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Vale S.A. (VALE)vs › | $64.27B | 0.22% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Barrick Mining Corporation (B)vs › | $62.50B | 0.09% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD)vs › | $61.86B | 0.45% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)vs › | $89.60B | 0.20% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Corteva, Inc. (CTVA)vs › | $55.24B | 0.06% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Nucor Corporation (NUE)vs › | $54.61B | 0.20% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (WPM)vs › | $51.46B | 0.00% | N/A | N/A | N/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
| DATE | DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | 34.15% |
| 2025-12-31 | 33.78% |
| 2025-09-30 | 35.29% |
| 2025-06-30 | 31.78% |
| 2025-03-31 | 32.73% |
| 2024-12-31 | 30.24% |
| 2024-09-30 | 30.27% |
| 2024-06-30 | 30.12% |
| 2024-03-31 | 30.32% |
| 2023-12-31 | 27.43% |
| 2023-09-30 | 27.08% |
| 2023-06-30 | 24.13% |
| 2023-03-31 | 24.13% |
| 2022-12-31 | 23.99% |
| 2022-06-30 | 25.00% |
| 2021-12-31 | 27.22% |
| 2021-06-30 | 27.95% |
| 2020-12-31 | 30.82% |
| 2020-06-30 | 37.75% |
| 2019-12-31 | 33.80% |
| 2019-06-30 | 30.91% |
| 2018-12-31 | 36.71% |
| 2018-06-30 | 27.72% |
| 2017-12-31 | 25.21% |
| 2017-06-30 | 26.58% |
| 2016-12-31 | 24.66% |
| 2016-06-30 | 27.25% |
| 2015-12-31 | 26.42% |
| 2015-06-30 | 25.69% |
| 2014-12-31 | 26.64% |
| 2014-06-30 | 24.82% |
| 2013-12-31 | 19.83% |
| 2013-06-30 | 25.63% |
| 2012-12-31 | 23.00% |
| 2012-06-30 | 24.10% |
| 2011-12-31 | 22.92% |
| 2011-06-30 | 24.67% |
| 2010-12-31 | 24.98% |
| 2010-06-30 | 27.58% |
| 2009-12-31 | 26.25% |
| 2009-06-30 | 30.63% |
| 2008-06-30 | 36.37% |
| 2007-12-31 | 32.84% |
| 2007-06-30 | 32.53% |
| 2006-12-31 | 32.48% |
| 2006-06-30 | 32.22% |
| 2005-12-31 | 31.81% |
| 2005-06-30 | 31.56% |
| 2004-12-31 | 31.01% |
| 2004-06-30 | 33.77% |
| 2003-12-31 | 32.59% |
| 2003-06-30 | 32.84% |
| 2002-12-31 | 30.72% |
| 2002-06-30 | 34.12% |
| 2001-12-31 | 31.15% |
| 2001-06-30 | 34.66% |
| 2000-12-31 | 42.31% |
| 2000-06-30 | 46.09% |
| 1999-12-31 | 39.79% |
| 1999-06-30 | 33.69% |
| 1998-12-31 | 38.75% |
| 1997-12-31 | 40.84% |
| 1996-12-31 | 41.85% |
| 1995-12-31 | 34.86% |
| 1994-12-31 | 40.57% |
| 1993-12-31 | 42.70% |
| 1992-12-31 | 45.60% |
| 1991-12-31 | 44.37% |
| 1990-12-31 | 46.37% |
| 1989-12-31 | 36.54% |
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.
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Construction Materials
- CEO
- Jim Mintern