Head to Head Comparison: Compagnie de Saint-Gobain (OTCMKTS:CODYY) vs. CRH (NYSE:CRH)

CRH (NYSE:CRH) and Compagnie de Saint-Gobain (OTCMKTS:CODYY) are both large-cap construction companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, analyst recommendations, risk, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership and dividends.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares CRH and Compagnie de Saint-Gobain”s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
CRH	$37.45 billion	1.94	$3.73 billion	$5.40	20.17
Compagnie de Saint-Gobain	$52.58 billion	0.87	$3.26 billion	N/A	N/A

CRH has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Compagnie de Saint-Gobain.

Profitability

This table compares CRH and Compagnie de Saint-Gobain’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
CRH	9.65%	15.37%	6.48%
Compagnie de Saint-Gobain	N/A	N/A	N/A

Dividends

CRH pays an annual dividend of $1.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. Compagnie de Saint-Gobain pays an annual dividend of $0.31 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. CRH pays out 28.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for CRH and Compagnie de Saint-Gobain, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
CRH	0	3	12	2	2.94
Compagnie de Saint-Gobain	1	2	1	1	2.40

CRH currently has a consensus price target of $139.54, indicating a potential upside of 28.12%. Given CRH’s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe CRH is more favorable than Compagnie de Saint-Gobain.

Volatility & Risk

CRH has a beta of 1.36, indicating that its stock price is 36% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Compagnie de Saint-Gobain has a beta of 0.79, indicating that its stock price is 21% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

62.5% of CRH shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of CRH shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

CRH beats Compagnie de Saint-Gobain on 12 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

About CRH

CRH plc, together with its subsidiaries, provides building materials solutions in Ireland and internationally. It operates through four segments: Americas Materials Solutions, Americas Building Solutions, Europe Materials Solutions, and Europe Building Solutions. The company provides solutions for the construction and maintenance of public infrastructure and commercial and residential buildings; and produces and sells aggregates, cement, readymixed concrete, and asphalt, as well as provides paving and construction services. It also manufactures, supplies, and delivers solutions for the built environment in communities across North America; and offers building and infrastructure solutions serving complex critical utility infrastructure, such as water, energy, transportation, and telecommunications projects, and outdoor living solutions for enhancing private and public spaces. In addition, the company combines materials, products, and services to produce a wide range of architectural and infrastructural solutions for use in the building and renovation of critical utility infrastructure, commercial and residential buildings, and outdoor living spaces for the built environment. Further, it produces and supplies precast and pre-stressed concrete products comprising floor and wall elements, beams, vaults, pipes, and manholes; granite, limestone, and sandstone; concrete and polymer-based products, such as underground vaults, drainage systems, utility enclosures, and modular precast structures; engineered steel, polymer-based anchoring, fixing, and connecting solutions; concrete masonry, hardscape and related products, including pavers, blocks and curbs, retaining walls, and slabs; and fencing and railing systems, composite decking, lawn and garden products, and packaged concrete mixes. The company was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.

About Compagnie de Saint-Gobain

Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A. designs, manufactures, and distributes materials and solutions for the construction and industrial markets worldwide. It operates through five segments: High Performance Solutions; Northern Europe; Southern Europe Middle East (ME) & Africa; Americas; and Asia-Pacific. The company offers glazing solutions for buildings and vehicles under the Saint-Gobain, GlassSolutions, Vetrotech, and SageGlass brands; plaster-based products for construction and renovation markets under the Placo, Rigips, and Gyproc brands; ceilings under the Ecophon, CertainTeed, Eurocoustic, Sonex, and Vinh Tuong brands; and insulation solutions for a range of applications, such as construction, engine compartments, vehicle interiors, household appliances, and photovoltaic panels under the Isover, CertainTeed, and Izocam brands. It also provides mortars and construction chemicals under the Weber, Chryso, and GCP brands; exterior products comprising asphalt and composite shingles, solar roofing solutions, roll roofing systems, and accessories under the CertainTeed and Brasilit brands; and pipes under the PAM brand, as well as abrasives, adhesives, sealants, tapes, composites, and films. In addition, the company provides interior and exterior systems for construction and housing sectors; ceramics under the SEFPRO brand; polymer shakes and shingle, and insulation cladding solutions; and barriers, terraces, and balustrades. Further, it distributes heavy building materials; plumbing, heating, ventilation, and sanitaryware products; timber and byproducts; bathrooms and kitchens; and site equipment, PPEs, and tools. The company was founded in 1665 and is headquartered in Courbevoie, France.