OC vs. CRH

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

OC (Owens Corning) and CRH (CRH plc) are both stocks. OC operates in Building Products & Equipment (Industrials), while CRH operates in Building Materials (Basic Materials). Over the past 10 years, OC returned 10.78%/yr vs 16.25%/yr for CRH. At a 0.49 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

OC vs. CRH - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Owens Corning (OC) and CRH plc (CRH). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, OC achieves a 9.13% return, which is significantly higher than CRH's -14.04% return. Over the past 10 years, OC has underperformed CRH with an annualized return of 10.78%, while CRH has yielded a comparatively higher 16.25% annualized return.

OC

• 1D: -1.80%
• 1M: -1.89%
• YTD: 9.13%
• 6M: 8.56%
• 1Y: -6.90%
• 3Y*: 3.91%
• 5Y*: 4.66%
• 10Y*: 10.78%

CRH

• 1D: -0.22%
• 1M: -7.40%
• YTD: -14.04%
• 6M: -9.55%
• 1Y: 18.71%
• 3Y*: 32.04%
• 5Y*: 18.45%
• 10Y*: 16.25%

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

OC vs. CRH - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
OC Owens Corning	9.13%	-33.02%	16.61%	77.17%	-4.23%	20.93%	18.12%	50.63%	-51.68%	80.33%
CRH CRH plc	-14.04%	36.87%	35.93%	81.33%	-20.51%	27.09%	8.78%	57.05%	-26.48%	7.19%

Correlation

The correlation between OC and CRH is 0.57, which is moderate. They share some common price drivers but move independently often enough to provide real diversification benefit when combined.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.57
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.59
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.62
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.55
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Nov 2, 2006	0.50

The correlation between OC and CRH shifts across timeframes, from 0.49 (all time) to 0.62 (5 years), reflecting how their relationship changes across market environments.

Fundamentals

EPS OC : -$8.56 CRH : $7.50
PS Ratio OC : 0.76 CRH : 1.88
Total Revenue (TTM) OC : $9.84B CRH : $38.22B
Gross Profit (TTM) OC : $2.65B CRH : $19.88B
EBITDA (TTM) OC : $528.00M CRH : $10.87B

Return for Risk

OC vs. CRH — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

OC

OC Risk / Return Rank: 31
OC Sharpe Ratio Rank: 32
OC Sortino Ratio Rank: 29
OC Omega Ratio Rank: 29
OC Calmar Ratio Rank: 33
OC Martin Ratio Rank: 33

CRH

CRH Risk / Return Rank: 57
CRH Sharpe Ratio Rank: 60
CRH Sortino Ratio Rank: 56
CRH Omega Ratio Rank: 52
CRH Calmar Ratio Rank: 57
CRH Martin Ratio Rank: 59

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

OC vs. CRH - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Owens Corning (OC) and CRH plc (CRH). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

	OC	CRH	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	-0.19	0.60	-0.80
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	-0.03	1.14	-1.17
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.00	1.13	-0.13
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	-0.21	0.76	-0.97
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	-0.39	1.97	-2.35
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

OC vs. CRH - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current OC Sharpe Ratio is -0.19, which is lower than the CRH Sharpe Ratio of 0.60. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of OC and CRH, calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance relative to the risk-free rate.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	OC	CRH	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	-0.19	0.60	-0.80
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.14	0.60	-0.47
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.31	0.53	-0.22
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.22	0.46	-0.23

Drawdowns

OC vs. CRH - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum OC drawdown since its inception was -85.22%, which is greater than CRH's maximum drawdown of -65.58%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for OC and CRH.

Drawdown Indicators

	OC	CRH	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-85.22%	-65.58%	-19.64%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-37.33%	-24.46%	-12.87%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-52.48%	-27.01%	-25.47%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-52.48%	-38.66%	-13.82%
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-66.57%	-53.25%	-13.32%
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-40.94%	-18.34%	-22.60%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-20.63%	-18.50%	-2.13%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	20.45%	9.39%	+11.06%

Volatility

OC vs. CRH - Volatility Comparison

Owens Corning (OC) has a higher volatility of 13.13% compared to CRH plc (CRH) at 10.65%. This indicates that OC's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than CRH based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	OC	CRH	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	13.13%	10.65%	+2.48%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	26.08%	24.72%	+1.36%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	36.05%	31.08%	+4.97%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	34.50%	30.76%	+3.74%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	35.25%	31.02%	+4.23%

Dividends

OC vs. CRH - Dividend Comparison

OC's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.46%, more than CRH's 1.43% yield.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
CRH CRH plc	1.43%	1.19%	1.51%	3.41%	5.59%	2.21%	2.16%	2.02%	0.87%	2.02%	2.06%	2.39%
OC Owens Corning	2.46%	2.47%	1.41%	1.40%	1.64%	1.15%	1.27%	1.35%	1.43%	0.88%	1.44%	1.45%

Financials

OC vs. CRH - Profitability Comparison

The chart below illustrates the profitability comparison between Owens Corning and CRH plc over time, highlighting three key metrics: Gross Profit Margin, Operating Margin, and Net Profit Margin.

OC - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Owens Corning reported a gross profit of 510.00M and revenue of 2.27B. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 22.5%.

CRH - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, CRH plc reported a gross profit of 2.05B and revenue of 7.37B. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 27.8%.

OC - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Owens Corning reported an operating income of 120.00M and revenue of 2.27B, resulting in an operating margin of 5.3%.

CRH - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, CRH plc reported an operating income of -38.00M and revenue of 7.37B, resulting in an operating margin of -0.5%.

OC - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Owens Corning reported a net income of -105.00M and revenue of 2.27B, resulting in a net margin of -4.6%.

CRH - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, CRH plc reported a net income of -180.00M and revenue of 7.37B, resulting in a net margin of -2.4%.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both OC and CRH in my portfolio?

OC and CRH have a correlation of 0.57, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, OC or CRH?

OC has higher volatility (13.13%) compared to CRH (10.65%). In terms of maximum drawdown, OC dropped -85.22% vs CRH's -65.58%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

CRH currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (0.60 vs -0.19), meaning it's delivered slightly more return per unit of risk over the trailing 12 months. However, this ranking shifts over time - use the Risk/Return Score above for a more comprehensive view that combines Sharpe, Sortino, and other measures used by quantitative funds.