Debt to Equity Ratio: 0.86
Is the debt to equity ratio high or low?
The debt to equity ratio of 0.86 is 27% above its 5-year average of 0.68, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.49–0.89).
As of Saturday, June 27, 2026. 3.97% above its 12-month average of 0.83.
CRH Debt to Equity Ratio
Reported quarterly debt to equity ratio; no daily interpolation.
CRH Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart
CRH Current vs Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart
CRH Debt to Equity Ratio Metrics
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO
0.86
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG TTM
0.83
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 3Y
0.71
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 5Y
0.68
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 10Y
0.70
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 15Y
0.64
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 20Y
0.67
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+3.97%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+20.71%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+26.77%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+23.47%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+34.71%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+28.69%
CRH Competitors' Debt to Equity Ratio
| NAME | MARKET CAP | DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRH plc (CRH) | $75.05B | 0.86 | 0.83 | 0.71 | 0.68 |
| Ecolab Inc. (ECL)vs › | $79.83B | 0.97 | 0.96 | 1.06 | 1.11 |
| The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW)vs › | $84.86B | 3.16 | 3.05 | 3.33 | 3.47 |
| Vale S.A. (VALE)vs › | $64.27B | 0.58 | 0.55 | 0.49 | 0.51 |
| Barrick Mining Corporation (B)vs › | $62.50B | 0.18 | 0.20 | 0.21 | 0.27 |
| Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD)vs › | $61.86B | 1.23 | 1.05 | 0.88 | 0.80 |
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)vs › | $89.60B | 0.61 | 0.58 | 0.62 | 0.69 |
| Corteva, Inc. (CTVA)vs › | $55.24B | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.09 | 0.07 |
| Nucor Corporation (NUE)vs › | $54.61B | 0.34 | 0.34 | 0.34 | 0.38 |
| Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (WPM)vs › | $51.46B | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.01 |
Financial Health
Debt/Equity
0.86
Current Ratio
1.74
Debt to Equity Ratio Formula & Definition
Debt to Equity measures financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholders' equity.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Debt to Equity Ratio FAQ
- What is the debt to equity ratio for CRH plc (CRH)?
- The debt to equity ratio for CRH stock is 0.86.
- Is CRH plc's debt to equity ratio high or low?
- The debt to equity ratio of 0.86 is 27% above its 5-year average of 0.68, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.49–0.89).
- What is the TTM average debt to equity ratio for CRH plc (CRH)?
- The TTM average debt to equity ratio for CRH stock is 0.83.
- What is the 3Y average debt to equity ratio for CRH plc (CRH)?
- The 3Y average debt to equity ratio for CRH stock is 0.71.
- What is the 5Y average debt to equity ratio for CRH plc (CRH)?
- The 5Y average debt to equity ratio for CRH stock is 0.68.
- What is the 10Y average debt to equity ratio for CRH plc (CRH)?
- The 10Y average debt to equity ratio for CRH stock is 0.70.
- What is the 15Y average debt to equity ratio for CRH plc (CRH)?
- The 15Y average debt to equity ratio for CRH stock is 0.64.
- What is the 20Y average debt to equity ratio for CRH plc (CRH)?
- The 20Y average debt to equity ratio for CRH stock is 0.67.
CRH Debt to Equity Ratio History
| DATE | DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | 0.86 |
| 2025-12-31 | 0.82 |
| 2025-09-30 | 0.89 |
| 2025-06-30 | 0.77 |
| 2025-03-31 | 0.80 |
| 2024-12-31 | 0.71 |
| 2024-09-30 | 0.71 |
| 2024-06-30 | 0.70 |
| 2024-03-31 | 0.70 |
| 2023-12-31 | 0.62 |
| 2023-09-30 | 0.62 |
| 2023-06-30 | 0.54 |
| 2023-03-31 | 0.54 |
| 2022-12-31 | 0.49 |
| 2022-06-30 | 0.54 |
| 2021-12-31 | 0.60 |
| 2021-06-30 | 0.64 |
| 2020-12-31 | 0.70 |
| 2020-06-30 | 0.99 |
| 2019-12-31 | 0.85 |
| 2019-06-30 | 0.75 |
| 2018-12-31 | 0.94 |
| 2018-06-30 | 0.64 |
| 2017-12-31 | 0.55 |
| 2017-06-30 | 0.63 |
| 2016-12-31 | 0.56 |
| 2016-06-30 | 0.68 |
| 2015-12-31 | 0.65 |
| 2015-06-30 | 0.52 |
| 2014-12-31 | 0.58 |
| 2014-06-30 | 0.53 |
| 2013-12-31 | 0.42 |
| 2013-06-30 | 0.54 |
| 2012-12-31 | 0.46 |
| 2012-09-30 | 0.00 |
| 2012-06-30 | 0.50 |
| 2011-12-31 | 0.45 |
| 2011-06-30 | 0.52 |
| 2010-12-31 | 0.52 |
| 2010-06-30 | 0.61 |
| 2009-12-31 | 0.55 |
| 2009-06-30 | 0.70 |
| 2008-06-30 | 1.02 |
| 2008-03-31 | 0.00 |
| 2007-12-31 | 0.82 |
| 2007-09-30 | 0.00 |
| 2007-06-30 | 0.86 |
| 2007-03-31 | 0.00 |
| 2006-12-31 | 0.84 |
| 2006-09-30 | 0.00 |
| 2006-06-30 | 0.86 |
| 2006-03-31 | 0.00 |
| 2005-12-31 | 0.82 |
| 2005-09-30 | 0.00 |
| 2005-06-30 | 0.86 |
| 2005-03-31 | 0.00 |
| 2004-12-31 | 0.82 |
| 2004-09-30 | 0.00 |
| 2004-06-30 | 0.81 |
| 2004-03-31 | 0.00 |
| 2003-12-31 | 0.76 |
| 2003-09-30 | 0.00 |
| 2003-06-30 | 0.77 |
| 2003-03-31 | 0.00 |
| 2002-12-31 | 0.68 |
| 2002-09-30 | 0.00 |
| 2002-06-30 | 0.82 |
| 2002-03-31 | 0.00 |
| 2001-12-31 | 0.71 |
| 2001-09-30 | 0.00 |
| 2001-06-30 | 0.84 |
| 2001-03-31 | 0.00 |
| 2000-12-31 | 1.29 |
| 2000-09-30 | 0.00 |
| 2000-06-30 | 1.59 |
| 2000-03-31 | 0.00 |
| 1999-12-31 | 1.20 |
| 1999-09-30 | 0.00 |
| 1999-06-30 | 0.99 |
| 1999-03-31 | 0.00 |
| 1998-12-31 | 1.32 |
| 1998-09-30 | 0.00 |
| 1998-06-30 | 0.00 |
| 1998-03-31 | 0.00 |
| 1997-12-31 | 1.26 |
| 1997-09-30 | 0.00 |
| 1997-06-30 | 0.00 |
| 1997-03-31 | 0.00 |
| 1996-12-31 | 1.25 |
| 1996-09-30 | 0.00 |
| 1996-06-30 | 0.00 |
| 1996-03-31 | 0.00 |
| 1995-12-31 | 0.91 |
| 1995-09-30 | 0.00 |
| 1995-06-30 | 0.00 |
| 1995-03-31 | 0.00 |
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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