CRH (BSP:C1RH34) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 11, 2026)


BSP:C1RH34 CRH PLC BSP:C1RH34
62 GF Score
Price R$89.37
GF Value R$89.55
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is CRH Moat Score?

CRH BSP:C1RH34 +0.60% 62 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates BSP:C1RH34 with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of R$89.55 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 436 Building Materials companies, CRH ranks better than 98.85% on this metric.

CRH has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

CRH has Narrow Moat: CRH has a strong narrow moat with significant economies of scale and a robust distribution network in the building materials sector. Its brand strength and cost advantages are notable, but not sufficient for a wide moat.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes CRH might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

CRH  (BSP:C1RH34) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

CRH Moat Score Related Terms

BSP:C1RH34 vs VMC, MLM, JHX: Moat Score Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, CRH's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

CRH Moat Score vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, CRH's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CRH's Moat Score falls into.


BSP:C1RH34
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
CRH (BSP:C1RH34) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 11, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, CRH ranks #5 out of 436 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 1.1%.
Is CRH's Moat Score too high?
CRH's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, CRH ranks #5 out of 436 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CRH has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CRH's Moat Score compare to VMC and MLM?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, CRH ranks #5 out of 436 companies for Moat Score. This places CRH in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Building Materials company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Building Materials industry context. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. CRH's current Moat Score is 6. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CRH stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CRH (BSP:C1RH34) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$89.55, compared to a current price of R$89.37 — trading 0.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. CRH's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CRH (BSP:C1RH34), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 11, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is CRH (BSP:C1RH34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CRH stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$89.37 is trading 0.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$89.55. GuruFocus considers CRH to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:C1RH34:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: R$89.55 vs. price of R$89.37 (0.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:C1RH34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

CRH Business Description

Other Exchanges CRH:USACRG:Germany
Address Stonemason’s Way, Rathfarnham, Dublin, IRL, D16 KH51
CRH is a global manufacturer of a range of building products used in construction projects, operating via a vertically integrated business model. The past decade has seen CRH transform into a leading building materials business, with increasing exposure to upstream building activities such as aggregates and cement. CRH's geographic footprint is mostly across developed markets. North America is CRH's largest market and accounts for 75% of EBITDA. The company is the largest producer of aggregates and asphalt in the US.
62GF Score

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