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Interest Coverage Ratio: -0.19x

Is the interest coverage ratio high or low?

The interest coverage ratio of -0.19x is 102% below its 5-year average of 8.44x, near the low end of its 5-year range (-0.19x–21.85x).

As of Sunday, June 28, 2026. 103.53% below its 12-month average of 5.30x.

Interest Coverage

CRH Interest Coverage Ratio

-0.19x

Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.

-101.91% 5Y
CRH Interest Coverage Ratio

CRH Average Interest Coverage Ratio Chart

CRH Interest Coverage Ratio

CRH Current vs Average Interest Coverage Ratio Chart

CRH Interest Coverage Ratio Metrics

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO

-0.19x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM

5.30x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y

8.07x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y

7.60x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y

7.78x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y

7.46x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y

6.78x

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-103.53%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-102.32%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-102.46%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-102.41%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-102.51%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-102.76%

CRH Competitors' Interest Coverage Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPINTEREST COVERAGE RATIOTTM3Y5Y
CRH plc (CRH)$75.05B-0.19x5.30x8.07x7.60x
Ecolab Inc. (ECL)vs ›$79.83B12.08x9.90x8.00x7.79x
The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW)vs ›$84.86B8.11x8.41x8.15x8.08x
Vale S.A. (VALE)vs ›$64.27B7.12x8.31x10.42x10.10x
Barrick Mining Corporation (B)vs ›$62.50B21.82x16.05x12.25x11.52x
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD)vs ›$61.86B-4.10x17.23x17.20x17.49x
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)vs ›$89.60B17.05x19.29x15.97x13.34x
Corteva, Inc. (CTVA)vs ›$55.24B14.55x11.78x14.25x19.94x
Nucor Corporation (NUE)vs ›$54.61B15.64x14.36x25.51x31.83x
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (WPM)vs ›$51.46B276.45x194.16x143.86x122.90x

Financial Health Indicators

Interest Coverage

-0.2x

Debt/Equity

0.82

Current Ratio

1.74

Formula: Interest Coverage = EBIT / Interest Expense

Reference ranges:

  • < 1.5x: EBIT is less than 1.5 times interest expense
  • 1.5x - 3x: EBIT is between 1.5 and 3 times interest expense
  • 3x - 5x: EBIT is between 3 and 5 times interest expense
  • > 5x: EBIT is more than 5 times interest expense

Note: Interest coverage should be compared with historical interest expense, operating income, and industry capital structure.

Interest Coverage Ratio Formula & Definition

Interest Coverage = EBIT / Interest Expense

The interest coverage ratio measures operating earnings relative to interest expense.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Interest Coverage Ratio FAQ

What is the interest coverage ratio for CRH plc (CRH)?
The interest coverage ratio for CRH stock is -0.19x.
Is CRH plc's interest coverage ratio high or low?
The interest coverage ratio of -0.19x is 102% below its 5-year average of 8.44x, near the low end of its 5-year range (-0.19x–21.85x).
What is the TTM average interest coverage ratio for CRH plc (CRH)?
The TTM average interest coverage ratio for CRH stock is 5.30x.
What is the 3Y average interest coverage ratio for CRH plc (CRH)?
The 3Y average interest coverage ratio for CRH stock is 8.07x.
What is the 5Y average interest coverage ratio for CRH plc (CRH)?
The 5Y average interest coverage ratio for CRH stock is 7.60x.
What is the 10Y average interest coverage ratio for CRH plc (CRH)?
The 10Y average interest coverage ratio for CRH stock is 7.78x.
What is the 15Y average interest coverage ratio for CRH plc (CRH)?
The 15Y average interest coverage ratio for CRH stock is 7.46x.
What is the 20Y average interest coverage ratio for CRH plc (CRH)?
The 20Y average interest coverage ratio for CRH stock is 6.78x.

CRH Interest Coverage Ratio History

DATEINTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
2026-03-31-0.19x
2025-12-317.11x
2025-09-309.96x
2025-06-309.58x
2025-03-310.05x
2024-12-317.80x
2024-09-3011.60x
2024-06-3011.17x
2024-03-310.15x
2023-12-3112.22x
2023-09-3013.56x
2023-06-3021.85x
2023-03-31-0.01x
2022-12-3114.13x
2022-06-307.31x
2021-12-3111.24x
2021-06-305.86x
2020-12-317.00x
2020-06-303.19x
2019-12-319.80x
2019-06-303.26x
2018-12-319.64x
2018-06-303.42x
2017-12-3110.54x
2017-06-304.29x
2016-06-30201.92x
2012-12-315.97x
2012-06-300.91x
2011-12-3187.95x
2010-12-314.58x
2010-06-300.63x
2009-06-301.07x
2008-06-304.62x
2007-12-3133.65x
2007-06-304.56x
2006-12-3127.66x
2006-06-306.94x
2005-12-3126.17x
2005-06-306.92x
2004-12-3133.22x
2004-06-3099.72x
2002-12-3113.66x
2002-06-303.99x
2001-12-312.16x
2001-06-302.35x

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