CRH
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CRH plc (CRH) closed at $115.45 as of 2026-05-01, trading 50.7% above its 200-week moving average of $76.59. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 54.9% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 44, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.1x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.93 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1872 weeks of data, CRH has crossed below its 200-week moving average 23 times. On average, these episodes lasted 17 weeks. Historically, investors who bought CRH at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +18.6%.
With a market cap of $77.1 billion, CRH is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 1.0%. Return on equity stands at 15.8%, a solid level. The stock trades at 3.2x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 10.2% over the past three years.
Over the past 33.3 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in CRH would have grown to $9251, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 14.5% vs 10.7% for the index — confirming CRH as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 8.5% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: CRH vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After CRH Crosses Below the Line?
Across 21 historical episodes, buying CRH when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +21.3% after 12 months (median +25.0%), compared to +5.7% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 80% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +40.4% vs +18.2% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment CRH crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
CRH has crossed below its 200-week MA 23 times with an average 1-year return of +18.6% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1990 | Nov 1990 | 7 | 7.5% | +7.4% | +8060.3% |
| Jan 1991 | Feb 1991 | 4 | 6.2% | -0.7% | +7748.4% |
| Jun 1991 | Feb 1992 | 36 | 6.2% | +10.3% | +7500.2% |
| Mar 1992 | Mar 1992 | 1 | 3.1% | -4.6% | +7559.2% |
| Oct 1992 | Apr 1993 | 24 | 22.3% | +55.2% | +8934.5% |
| Oct 2000 | Oct 2000 | 3 | 8.3% | +33.6% | +1796.1% |
| Nov 2000 | Dec 2000 | 3 | 9.9% | +19.1% | +1685.5% |
| Mar 2001 | Mar 2001 | 2 | 8.3% | +26.9% | +1739.2% |
| Sep 2001 | Oct 2001 | 2 | 11.0% | +2.6% | +1672.1% |
| Oct 2001 | Nov 2001 | 3 | 4.1% | -12.3% | +1480.6% |
| Jan 2002 | Jan 2002 | 1 | 0.6% | -20.3% | +1438.7% |
| Jul 2002 | Apr 2003 | 40 | 30.7% | +21.3% | +1449.5% |
| Jun 2003 | Jun 2003 | 1 | 2.0% | +38.5% | +1435.0% |
| Jun 2008 | Apr 2010 | 97 | 44.1% | -8.5% | +588.2% |
| May 2010 | Apr 2011 | 50 | 43.0% | +8.0% | +695.6% |
| May 2011 | Feb 2012 | 41 | 33.4% | -15.7% | +637.0% |
| Mar 2012 | Mar 2012 | 1 | 0.3% | +11.2% | +729.7% |
| Apr 2012 | Sep 2012 | 23 | 18.1% | +13.8% | +764.8% |
| Sep 2012 | Dec 2012 | 12 | 11.2% | +30.7% | +761.1% |
| Oct 2018 | Feb 2019 | 19 | 18.2% | +14.5% | +365.4% |
| Mar 2020 | May 2020 | 11 | 37.5% | +82.3% | +401.1% |
| Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | 6 | 3.8% | +53.4% | +249.6% |
| Aug 2022 | Oct 2022 | 9 | 13.1% | +61.1% | +241.3% |
| Average | 17 | — | +18.6% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CRH below its 200-week moving average?
No. CRH plc (CRH) is currently 50.7% above its 200-week moving average of $76.59. It would need to fall to $76.59 to cross below the line.
What is CRH's 200-week moving average price?
CRH plc's 200-week moving average is $76.59 as of 2026-05-01. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when CRH drops below its 200-week moving average?
CRH has crossed below its 200-week moving average 23 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +18.6%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 17 weeks on average.
Is CRH a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about CRH as of 2026-05-01: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 44. Free cash flow yield is 1.0%. Return on equity is 15.8%. Price-to-book is 3.2x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does CRH compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.3 years, $100 invested in CRH would have grown to $9251, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. That's 14.5% annualized vs 10.7% for the index. CRH has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does CRH pay a dividend?
Yes. CRH plc currently pays a dividend yield of 135.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-05-01