Is CRH plc (CRH) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 37.0% / 30% | 7.7% / 30% | 8.1% / 30% | 0.39% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 37.0% / 33% | 7.7% / 33% | 8.1% / 33% | 0.39% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| MSCI | 33.8% / 33% | 7.0% / 33% | 7.4% / 33% | 0.39% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 37.0% / 33% | 7.7% / 33% | 8.1% / 33% | 0.39% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| FTSE | 33.8% / 33% | 7.0% / 33% | 7.4% / 50% | 0.39% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 36.1% | |
| Operating Margin | 15.1% | |
| Net Margin | 10.0% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 15.7% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 6.1% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $5.6B |
| Free Cash Flow | $2.9B |
| Total Debt | $19.7B |
| Debt-to-Equity | 77.3 |
| Current Ratio | 1.7 |
| Total Assets | $58.3B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | GBp 7,800.00 |
| 50-Day MA | GBp 8,591.08 |
| 200-Day MA | GBp 8,426.37 |
| Avg Volume | 342K |
| Beta | 1.2 |
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52-Week Range
GBp 5,748.00
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About CRH plc (CRH)
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is CRH plc (CRH) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), CRH plc is Not Halal. The company fails one or more screening criteria. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.
What is CRH plc's debt ratio?
CRH plc's debt ratio is 37.0% under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%. Under MSCI and FTSE (which use total assets as the denominator), the debt ratio is 33.8%.
What are CRH plc's key financial metrics?
CRH plc has a market capitalization of $51.2B, trailing P/E ratio of 18.5, and revenue of $37.4B. The company maintains a gross margin of 36.1% and a net margin of 10.0%. Return on equity stands at 15.7%.
How often is the screening data updated?
Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.
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