EBITDA Margin: 7.30%
Is the EBITDA margin high or low?
The EBITDA margin of 7.30% is 57% below its 5-year average of 16.93%, near the low end of its 5-year range (5.96%–25.28%).
As of Saturday, June 27, 2026. 55.75% below its 12-month average of 16.50%.
CRH EBITDA Margin
Reported quarterly EBITDA margin; no daily interpolation.
CRH Average EBITDA Margin Chart
CRH Current vs Average EBITDA Margin Chart
CRH EBITDA Margin Metrics
EBITDA MARGIN
7.30%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG TTM
16.50%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 3Y
16.89%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 5Y
16.93%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 10Y
16.90%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 15Y
14.93%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 20Y
14.52%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-55.75%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-56.77%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-56.88%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-56.79%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-51.10%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-49.73%
CRH Competitors' EBITDA Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | EBITDA MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRH plc (CRH) | $75.05B | 7.30% | 16.50% | 16.89% | 16.93% |
| Ecolab Inc. (ECL)vs › | $79.83B | 22.29% | 22.41% | 20.73% | 20.69% |
| The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW)vs › | $84.86B | 18.64% | 18.81% | 18.04% | 17.85% |
| Vale S.A. (VALE)vs › | $64.27B | 36.93% | 36.66% | 40.29% | 43.01% |
| Barrick Mining Corporation (B)vs › | $62.50B | 59.22% | 53.21% | 48.65% | 44.52% |
| Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD)vs › | $61.86B | 5.71% | 27.30% | 28.54% | 31.28% |
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)vs › | $89.60B | 33.15% | 34.46% | 36.46% | 35.73% |
| Corteva, Inc. (CTVA)vs › | $55.24B | 21.96% | 20.80% | 19.73% | 18.25% |
| Nucor Corporation (NUE)vs › | $54.61B | 12.74% | 13.42% | 19.00% | 17.97% |
| Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (WPM)vs › | $51.46B | 81.98% | 74.82% | 72.65% | 74.10% |
Margin Comparison
Gross Margin
35.6%
EBITDA Margin
7.3%
Operating Margin
13.2%
Net Margin
9.0%
Formula: EBITDA Margin = (EBITDA / Revenue) × 100
Why EBITDA Margin matters:
- Removes effects of depreciation policies (D&A)
- Capital structure neutral (ignores interest)
- Tax neutral (ignores tax differences)
- Good proxy for operating cash generation
EBITDA Margin Formula & Definition
EBITDA Margin = EBITDA / Revenue
EBITDA margin measures operating profitability before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization as a percentage of revenue.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
EBITDA Margin FAQ
- What is the EBITDA margin for CRH plc (CRH)?
- The EBITDA margin for CRH stock is 7.30%.
- Is CRH plc's EBITDA margin high or low?
- The EBITDA margin of 7.30% is 57% below its 5-year average of 16.93%, near the low end of its 5-year range (5.96%–25.28%).
- What is the TTM average EBITDA margin for CRH plc (CRH)?
- The TTM average EBITDA margin for CRH stock is 16.50%.
- What is the 3Y average EBITDA margin for CRH plc (CRH)?
- The 3Y average EBITDA margin for CRH stock is 16.89%.
- What is the 5Y average EBITDA margin for CRH plc (CRH)?
- The 5Y average EBITDA margin for CRH stock is 16.93%.
- What is the 10Y average EBITDA margin for CRH plc (CRH)?
- The 10Y average EBITDA margin for CRH stock is 16.90%.
- What is the 15Y average EBITDA margin for CRH plc (CRH)?
- The 15Y average EBITDA margin for CRH stock is 14.93%.
- What is the 20Y average EBITDA margin for CRH plc (CRH)?
- The 20Y average EBITDA margin for CRH stock is 14.52%.
CRH EBITDA Margin History
| DATE | EBITDA MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | 7.30% |
| 2025-12-31 | 18.77% |
| 2025-09-30 | 25.28% |
| 2025-06-30 | 23.95% |
| 2025-03-31 | 7.19% |
| 2024-12-31 | 19.82% |
| 2024-09-30 | 22.54% |
| 2024-06-30 | 22.32% |
| 2024-03-31 | 6.38% |
| 2023-12-31 | 17.94% |
| 2023-09-30 | 21.51% |
| 2023-06-30 | 20.56% |
| 2023-03-31 | 5.96% |
| 2022-12-31 | 19.41% |
| 2022-06-30 | 14.76% |
| 2021-12-31 | 19.88% |
| 2021-06-30 | 14.22% |
| 2020-12-31 | 15.43% |
| 2020-06-30 | 13.02% |
| 2019-12-31 | 20.69% |
| 2019-06-30 | 13.14% |
| 2018-12-31 | 40.05% |
| 2018-06-30 | 9.47% |
| 2017-12-31 | 16.17% |
| 2017-06-30 | 9.08% |
| 2016-12-31 | 23.45% |
| 2016-06-30 | 31.03% |
| 2015-12-31 | 7.58% |
| 2015-06-30 | 5.92% |
| 2014-12-31 | 10.30% |
| 2014-06-30 | 15.09% |
| 2013-12-31 | 9.65% |
| 2013-06-30 | 4.60% |
| 2012-12-31 | 8.12% |
| 2012-06-30 | 7.03% |
| 2011-12-31 | -44.38% |
| 2010-12-31 | 10.22% |
| 2010-06-30 | 6.80% |
| 2009-06-30 | 7.86% |
| 2008-06-30 | 7.34% |
| 2008-03-31 | 100.00% |
| 2007-12-31 | 100.00% |
| 2007-09-30 | 100.00% |
| 2007-06-30 | 7.95% |
| 2007-03-31 | 100.00% |
| 2006-12-31 | 100.00% |
| 2006-09-30 | 100.00% |
| 2006-06-30 | 7.63% |
| 2006-03-31 | 100.00% |
| 2005-12-31 | 100.00% |
| 2005-09-30 | 100.00% |
| 2005-06-30 | 7.03% |
| 2005-03-31 | 100.00% |
| 2004-12-31 | 75.88% |
| 2004-09-30 | 100.00% |
| 2004-06-30 | 101.87% |
| 2004-03-31 | 100.00% |
| 2003-12-31 | 10.97% |
| 2003-09-30 | 100.00% |
| 2003-06-30 | 4.37% |
| 2003-03-31 | 100.00% |
| 2002-12-31 | 100.00% |
| 2002-09-30 | 100.00% |
| 2002-06-30 | 6.78% |
| 2002-03-31 | 100.00% |
| 2001-12-31 | 10.00% |
| 2001-09-30 | 100.00% |
| 2001-06-30 | 6.50% |
| 2001-03-31 | 100.00% |
| 2000-12-31 | 10.62% |
| 2000-09-30 | 100.00% |
| 2000-06-30 | 7.47% |
| 2000-03-31 | 100.00% |
| 1999-12-31 | -291.61% |
| 1999-09-30 | 100.00% |
| 1999-06-30 | 10.74% |
| 1999-03-31 | 100.00% |
| 1998-12-31 | -96.17% |
| 1998-09-30 | 100.00% |
| 1998-06-30 | 102.75% |
| 1998-03-31 | 100.00% |
| 1997-12-31 | 100.00% |
| 1997-09-30 | 100.00% |
| 1997-06-30 | 100.00% |
| 1997-03-31 | 100.00% |
| 1996-12-31 | -64.03% |
| 1996-09-30 | 100.00% |
| 1996-06-30 | 100.00% |
| 1996-03-31 | 100.00% |
| 1995-12-31 | -135.59% |
| 1995-09-30 | 100.00% |
| 1995-06-30 | 100.00% |
| 1995-03-31 | 100.00% |
| 1994-12-31 | -113.85% |
| 1994-09-30 | 100.00% |
| 1994-06-30 | 100.00% |
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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