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.
CRH Interest Coverage Ratio
Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.
CRH Average Interest Coverage Ratio Chart
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
| NAME | MARKET CAP | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRH plc (CRH) | $75.05B | -0.19x | 5.30x | 8.07x | 7.60x |
| Ecolab Inc. (ECL)vs › | $79.83B | 12.08x | 9.90x | 8.00x | 7.79x |
| The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW)vs › | $84.86B | 8.11x | 8.41x | 8.15x | 8.08x |
| Vale S.A. (VALE)vs › | $64.27B | 7.12x | 8.31x | 10.42x | 10.10x |
| Barrick Mining Corporation (B)vs › | $62.50B | 21.82x | 16.05x | 12.25x | 11.52x |
| Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD)vs › | $61.86B | -4.10x | 17.23x | 17.20x | 17.49x |
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)vs › | $89.60B | 17.05x | 19.29x | 15.97x | 13.34x |
| Corteva, Inc. (CTVA)vs › | $55.24B | 14.55x | 11.78x | 14.25x | 19.94x |
| Nucor Corporation (NUE)vs › | $54.61B | 15.64x | 14.36x | 25.51x | 31.83x |
| Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (WPM)vs › | $51.46B | 276.45x | 194.16x | 143.86x | 122.90x |
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
| DATE | INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | -0.19x |
| 2025-12-31 | 7.11x |
| 2025-09-30 | 9.96x |
| 2025-06-30 | 9.58x |
| 2025-03-31 | 0.05x |
| 2024-12-31 | 7.80x |
| 2024-09-30 | 11.60x |
| 2024-06-30 | 11.17x |
| 2024-03-31 | 0.15x |
| 2023-12-31 | 12.22x |
| 2023-09-30 | 13.56x |
| 2023-06-30 | 21.85x |
| 2023-03-31 | -0.01x |
| 2022-12-31 | 14.13x |
| 2022-06-30 | 7.31x |
| 2021-12-31 | 11.24x |
| 2021-06-30 | 5.86x |
| 2020-12-31 | 7.00x |
| 2020-06-30 | 3.19x |
| 2019-12-31 | 9.80x |
| 2019-06-30 | 3.26x |
| 2018-12-31 | 9.64x |
| 2018-06-30 | 3.42x |
| 2017-12-31 | 10.54x |
| 2017-06-30 | 4.29x |
| 2016-06-30 | 201.92x |
| 2012-12-31 | 5.97x |
| 2012-06-30 | 0.91x |
| 2011-12-31 | 87.95x |
| 2010-12-31 | 4.58x |
| 2010-06-30 | 0.63x |
| 2009-06-30 | 1.07x |
| 2008-06-30 | 4.62x |
| 2007-12-31 | 33.65x |
| 2007-06-30 | 4.56x |
| 2006-12-31 | 27.66x |
| 2006-06-30 | 6.94x |
| 2005-12-31 | 26.17x |
| 2005-06-30 | 6.92x |
| 2004-12-31 | 33.22x |
| 2004-06-30 | 99.72x |
| 2002-12-31 | 13.66x |
| 2002-06-30 | 3.99x |
| 2001-12-31 | 2.16x |
| 2001-06-30 | 2.35x |
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.
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Construction Materials
- CEO
- Jim Mintern