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CRH Public vs Eagle Materials: CRH and EXP compared
CRH Public is the larger company: $11.4B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $653M for Eagle Materials (Q2 FY27). CRH Public is growing faster (+3% against +2% a year earlier). Eagle Materials is more profitable, with an operating margin of 22.0% against 16.6%.
Where the money goes: CRH and EXP
CRH Public (CRH) · Q3 2026
CRH Public, Q3 2026: revenue $11.4B (+3% year over year), operating margin 16.6%, net earnings $1.2B, operating cash flow $1.8B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Eagle Materials (EXP) · Q2 FY27
Eagle Materials, Q2 FY27: revenue $653M (+2% year over year), operating margin 22.0%, net earnings $112M, operating cash flow $210M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| CRH Public (CRH) | Eagle Materials (EXP) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q2 FY27 |
| Revenue | $11.4B | $653M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +3% | +2% |
| Gross margin | 38.8% | 26.8% |
| Operating margin | 16.6% | 22.0% |
| Net earnings | $1.2B | $112M |
| Net margin | 10.9% | 17.1% |
| Operating cash flow | $1.8B | $210M |
| Free cash flow | $1.2B | $81.0M |
| Market value | $63.7B | $5.7B |
| P/E | 18.0× | 15.4× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $121.17 | $194.11 |
Where the revenue comes from
CRH Public
- Road Solutions: $5.7B (50%)
- Essential Materials: $3.4B (30%)
- Building & Infrastructure Solutions: $1.3B (11%)
- Outdoor Living Solutions: $1.1B (10%)
Questions
Which is bigger, CRH Public or Eagle Materials?
CRH Public is the larger company: $11.4B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $653M for Eagle Materials (Q2 FY27).
Is CRH Public or Eagle Materials growing faster?
CRH Public is growing faster (+3% against +2% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, CRH Public or Eagle Materials?
Eagle Materials is more profitable, with an operating margin of 22.0% against 16.6%.
More: CRH Public earnings · how CRH Public makes money · Eagle Materials earnings · how Eagle Materials makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 29, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.