Current Assets

Inventories

CRH Inventories decreased by 3.7% to $5.06B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 2.0%, from $4.96B to $5.06B. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Inventories shows an upward trend with a 7.8% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Assets
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

An increase might suggest overproduction or weakening demand, while a decrease could indicate strong sales or potential supply chain shortages.

Detailed definition

The carrying value of raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods awaiting sale to consumers or enterprise client...

Peer comparison

Consumer electronics firms strive for high inventory turnover to mitigate the risk of rapid technological depreciation.

Metric ID: inventories

Historical Data

14 periods
 Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$4.19B$4.46B$4.28B$4.19B$4.29B$4.62B$4.51B$4.64B$4.76B$4.96B$5.05B$5.02B$5.25B$5.06B
QoQ Change+6.3%-4.1%-2.0%+2.4%+7.6%-2.3%+2.9%+2.4%+4.3%+1.8%-0.6%+4.6%-3.7%
YoY Change+2.3%+3.6%+5.6%+10.8%+10.8%+7.4%+11.9%+8.1%+10.4%+2.0%
Range$4.19B$5.25B
CAGR+5.9%
Avg YoY Growth+7.3%
Median YoY Growth+7.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CRH's inventories?
CRH (CRH) reported inventories of $5.06B in Q1 2026.
How has CRH's inventories changed year-over-year?
CRH's inventories increased by 2.0% year-over-year, from $4.96B to $5.06B.
What is the long-term trend for CRH's inventories?
Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), CRH's inventories has grown at a 7.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $4.19B to $5.25B.
What does inventories mean?
The value of products currently being manufactured or held in stock ready to be sold.