Forward PE Ratio: 17.34
The forward PE ratio is 17.34 as of Thursday, July 9, 2026.
Forward PE Ratio (17.34) = Close Price ($104.36) / Consensus Forward EPS ($5.93)
CRH Forward PE Ratio Metrics
FORWARD PE RATIO
17.34
CRH Competitors' Forward PE Ratio
CRH plc
Market Cap
$69.73B
Forward PE Ratio
17.34
| NAME | MARKET CAP | FORWARD PE RATIO |
|---|---|---|
| CRH plc (CRH) | $69.73B | 17.34 |
| Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD)vs › | $65.88B | 22.46 |
| Ecolab Inc. (ECL)vs › | $76.84B | 33.10 |
| Barrick Mining Corporation (B)vs › | $61.71B | 9.47 |
| Vale S.A. (VALE)vs › | $60.64B | 6.92 |
| The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW)vs › | $81.89B | 28.15 |
| Corteva, Inc. (CTVA)vs › | $56.09B | 22.73 |
| Johnson Controls International plc (JCI)vs › | $85.74B | 28.62 |
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)vs › | $86.97B | 20.79 |
| Nucor Corporation (NUE)vs › | $50.62B | 14.25 |
Trailing vs Forward
Trailing P/E
17.7
reported TTM EPS
Forward P/E
17.3
consensus next-FY EPS
The gap between the two multiples is the consensus growth expectation: analysts' forward EPS of $5.93 implies +2.2% EPS growth vs the reported trailing $5.80.
Forward P/E by Fiscal Year
View All Analyst EstimatesAt today's $104.36 close, each upcoming fiscal year's consensus EPS implies a different multiple — how quickly the price is "paid down" by expected earnings if the estimates hold.
| Fiscal year end | Consensus EPS | Estimate range | Analysts | Implied P/E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-31 | $5.93 | $5.80 – $6.12 | 12 | 17.6x |
| 2027-12-31 | $6.69 | $6.61 – $6.83 | 13 | 15.6x |
| 2028-12-31 | $7.44 | $6.78 – $8.35 | 12 | 14.0x |
Source: FMP analyst consensus estimates, refreshed with the daily precompute. "n/m" = the consensus EPS is not positive, so a multiple is undefined. There is no forward P/E history chart here because charting one would require the estimates as they stood in the past, which we do not store — see the trailing P/E history for how the realized multiple has moved.
Forward PE Ratio Formula & Definition
PE Ratio = Share Price / Diluted EPS (TTM)
The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay for each dollar of trailing earnings. A lower PE can indicate a cheaper valuation; a higher PE implies higher growth expectations.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Forward PE Ratio FAQ
- What is the forward PE ratio for CRH plc (CRH)?
- The forward PE ratio for CRH stock is 17.34.
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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