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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%.

EBITDA Margin

CRH EBITDA Margin

7.30%

Reported quarterly EBITDA margin; no daily interpolation.

-64.72% 5Y
CRH EBITDA Margin

CRH Average EBITDA Margin Chart

CRH EBITDA Margin

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

NAMEMARKET CAPEBITDA MARGINTTM3Y5Y
CRH plc (CRH)$75.05B7.30%16.50%16.89%16.93%
Ecolab Inc. (ECL)vs ›$79.83B22.29%22.41%20.73%20.69%
The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW)vs ›$84.86B18.64%18.81%18.04%17.85%
Vale S.A. (VALE)vs ›$64.27B36.93%36.66%40.29%43.01%
Barrick Mining Corporation (B)vs ›$62.50B59.22%53.21%48.65%44.52%
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD)vs ›$61.86B5.71%27.30%28.54%31.28%
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)vs ›$89.60B33.15%34.46%36.46%35.73%
Corteva, Inc. (CTVA)vs ›$55.24B21.96%20.80%19.73%18.25%
Nucor Corporation (NUE)vs ›$54.61B12.74%13.42%19.00%17.97%
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (WPM)vs ›$51.46B81.98%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

DATEEBITDA MARGIN
2026-03-317.30%
2025-12-3118.77%
2025-09-3025.28%
2025-06-3023.95%
2025-03-317.19%
2024-12-3119.82%
2024-09-3022.54%
2024-06-3022.32%
2024-03-316.38%
2023-12-3117.94%
2023-09-3021.51%
2023-06-3020.56%
2023-03-315.96%
2022-12-3119.41%
2022-06-3014.76%
2021-12-3119.88%
2021-06-3014.22%
2020-12-3115.43%
2020-06-3013.02%
2019-12-3120.69%
2019-06-3013.14%
2018-12-3140.05%
2018-06-309.47%
2017-12-3116.17%
2017-06-309.08%
2016-12-3123.45%
2016-06-3031.03%
2015-12-317.58%
2015-06-305.92%
2014-12-3110.30%
2014-06-3015.09%
2013-12-319.65%
2013-06-304.60%
2012-12-318.12%
2012-06-307.03%
2011-12-31-44.38%
2010-12-3110.22%
2010-06-306.80%
2009-06-307.86%
2008-06-307.34%
2008-03-31100.00%
2007-12-31100.00%
2007-09-30100.00%
2007-06-307.95%
2007-03-31100.00%
2006-12-31100.00%
2006-09-30100.00%
2006-06-307.63%
2006-03-31100.00%
2005-12-31100.00%
2005-09-30100.00%
2005-06-307.03%
2005-03-31100.00%
2004-12-3175.88%
2004-09-30100.00%
2004-06-30101.87%
2004-03-31100.00%
2003-12-3110.97%
2003-09-30100.00%
2003-06-304.37%
2003-03-31100.00%
2002-12-31100.00%
2002-09-30100.00%
2002-06-306.78%
2002-03-31100.00%
2001-12-3110.00%
2001-09-30100.00%
2001-06-306.50%
2001-03-31100.00%
2000-12-3110.62%
2000-09-30100.00%
2000-06-307.47%
2000-03-31100.00%
1999-12-31-291.61%
1999-09-30100.00%
1999-06-3010.74%
1999-03-31100.00%
1998-12-31-96.17%
1998-09-30100.00%
1998-06-30102.75%
1998-03-31100.00%
1997-12-31100.00%
1997-09-30100.00%
1997-06-30100.00%
1997-03-31100.00%
1996-12-31-64.03%
1996-09-30100.00%
1996-06-30100.00%
1996-03-31100.00%
1995-12-31-135.59%
1995-09-30100.00%
1995-06-30100.00%
1995-03-31100.00%
1994-12-31-113.85%
1994-09-30100.00%
1994-06-30100.00%

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