PerformanceRiskValuationProfitabilityCashflowLiquidityESGRevenue & Geographic ExposureForecastFinancial GrowthIncome GrowthCashflow GrowthBalance Sheet Growth
CRH plc (CRH)
114.271.68 (1.49%)
111.48 - 114.40
76.75 - 114.40
5.09M / 4.23M (Avg.)
23.96 | 4.77
Highlights the firm's ability to meet near-term obligations and cover interest expenses. For conservative value investors, strong liquidity and coverage metrics are critical to avoid distress or forced dilution.
1.34
1.2–1.5 – Acceptable for many sectors. Peter Lynch might watch carefully for upcoming liabilities.
0.96
Below 1.0 – Possible short-term liquidity stress. Howard Marks would caution about heavy reliance on selling inventory or raising cash quickly.
0.38
Below 0.4 – Weak immediate liquidity. Howard Marks would worry about meeting obligations if markets tighten.
0.02
Below 2 – Weak. Howard Marks would fear that a downturn might jeopardize debt payments.
-0.27
Negative short-term coverage ratio usually means negative OCF or an outsized near-term debt – a major Graham red flag.