Compagnie de Saint-Gobain (OTCMKTS:CODYY) & CRH (NYSE:CRH) Head-To-Head Contrast

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

Institutional and Insider Ownership

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

Profitability

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

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

Dividends

Compagnie de Saint-Gobain pays an annual dividend of $0.31 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. CRH pays an annual dividend of $1.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. CRH pays out 28.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.

Valuation & Earnings

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

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Compagnie de Saint-Gobain	$52.58 billion	0.85	$3.26 billion	N/A	N/A
CRH	$38.06 billion	1.87	$3.73 billion	$5.40	19.73

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

Volatility & Risk

Compagnie de Saint-Gobain has a beta of 0.75, suggesting that its share price is 25% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, CRH has a beta of 1.31, suggesting that its share price is 31% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

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

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

CRH has a consensus target price of $139.54, suggesting a potential upside of 30.94%. Given CRH’s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe CRH is more favorable than Compagnie de Saint-Gobain.

Summary

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

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.

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.