PerformanceRiskValuationProfitabilityCashflowLiquidityESGRevenue & Geographic ExposureForecastFinancial GrowthIncome GrowthCashflow GrowthBalance Sheet Growth
CRH plc (CRH)
114.271.68 (1.49%)
111.48 - 114.40
76.75 - 114.39
5.09M / 4.21M (Avg.)
23.96 | 4.77
Steady, sustainable growth is a hallmark of high-quality businesses. Value investors watch these metrics to confirm that the company's fundamental performance aligns with—or outpaces—its current market valuation.
47.77%
Revenue growth above 20% – Exceptional top-line expansion. Warren Buffett would check if rising costs (e.g., SG&A) are still under control, ensuring profits grow alongside sales.
103.38%
Gross profit growth above 20% – Exceptional. Warren Buffett would verify if increasing margins accompany rising gross profit, not just revenue volume.
6432.14%
EBIT growth above 20% – Outstanding expansion in core profitability. Warren Buffett would confirm if operating margins also improve, not just top-line growth.
6432.14%
Operating income growth above 20% – Elite operational improvement. Warren Buffett would check if margin expansion accompanies this growth.
1018.10%
Net income growth above 25% – Exceptional bottom-line expansion. Benjamin Graham would check if accounting one-offs inflate results.
1081.25%
EPS growth above 25% – Exceptional. Warren Buffett would double-check that it’s not solely driven by aggressive buybacks rather than real profit increases.
1075.00%
Diluted EPS growth above 25% – Impressive performance. Warren Buffett would confirm if major buybacks or real profit improvements drive these gains.
-0.33%
Share count shrinking more than 10% – Aggressive buybacks. Warren Buffett typically welcomes this if undervalued, but watch debt usage for repurchases.
-0.66%
Negative growth in diluted shares typically benefits existing owners. Benjamin Graham would check the sustainability of buybacks or reduction in option overhang.
-36.31%
A declining dividend or cut can be a serious red flag. Benjamin Graham would check if it signals deeper cash flow problems.
309.39%
OCF growth above 20% – Exceptional cash generation improvement. Warren Buffett might see if the net margin also rises in tandem.
171.54%
FCF growth above 20% – Very attractive to value investors. Warren Buffett would check if capital expenditures remain sensible to maintain this level.
24.81%
10Y revenue/share CAGR above 15% – Exceptional long-term expansion. Warren Buffett would confirm if growth is organic, not purely from acquisitions.
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-16.11%
Negative 3Y CAGR signals recent top-line contraction per share. Benjamin Graham would be skeptical unless a turnaround is clear.
733.85%
10Y OCF/share CAGR above 15% – Outstanding long-term cash-generation growth. Warren Buffett would check if reinvestment needs remain manageable.
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8.99%
3Y OCF/share CAGR 5-10% – Decent. Seth Klarman would check if it’s consistent or just boosted by a single year.
3001.72%
10Y net income/share CAGR above 15% – Exceptional long-term profit growth. Benjamin Graham would confirm if these gains hold through economic cycles.
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112.60%
3Y net income/share CAGR above 15% – Rapid short-term profit growth. Benjamin Graham would verify if it’s driven by core revenue or temporary cost reductions.
140.48%
10Y equity/share CAGR above 12% – Excellent long-term book value compounding. Warren Buffett would see if consistent profits plus moderate payouts drive this growth.
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22.38%
3Y equity/share CAGR above 12% – Excellent recent net worth expansion. Warren Buffett would check consistent earnings retention or beneficial buybacks driving this growth.
114.32%
10Y dividend/share CAGR above 15% – Remarkable long-term payout increases. Warren Buffett would confirm if these distributions are well-covered by free cash flow.
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-25.28%
A negative 3Y dividend/share CAGR suggests recent cuts. Benjamin Graham confirms if a short-term profit dip or strategic pivot caused them.
22.82%
Receivables growth above 20% – Alarm. Philip Fisher demands investigation into possible revenue recognition issues or poor AR management.
-2.27%
Negative inventory growth can boost near-term margins if sales remain stable. Benjamin Graham still checks that it’s not from falling demand.
3.82%
Asset growth 0-5% – Minimal. Howard Marks notes the firm may be optimizing existing assets or being cautious with expansions.
3.77%
2-5% annual BV/share growth – Mild. Peter Lynch sees potential if expansions or margin lifts can accelerate compounding.
3.16%
Debt rising up to 5% yoy – Mild increase. Peter Lynch sees expansions or acquisitions possibly justifying modest new debt.
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9.01%
SG&A growth 5-10% – Some cost increase. Peter Lynch looks for new marketing or admin expansions that justify this outlay.