STERLING INFRASTRUCTURE INC (STRL) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:STRL • US8592411016
Current stock price
459.02 USD
+12.66 (+2.84%)
At close:
459.6 USD
+0.58 (+0.13%)
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This STRL fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. STRL Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year STRL was profitable.
- STRL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years STRL has been profitable.
- In the past 5 years STRL always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- STRL's Return On Assets of 11.02% is amongst the best of the industry. STRL outperforms 83.64% of its industry peers.
- STRL's Return On Equity of 26.17% is amongst the best of the industry. STRL outperforms 81.82% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of STRL (19.47%) is better than 87.27% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for STRL is above the industry average of 13.89%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (16.48%) for STRL is below the current ROIC(19.47%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.02% | ||
| ROE | 26.17% | ||
| ROIC | 19.47% |
ROA(3y)10.53%
ROA(5y)8.81%
ROE(3y)26.81%
ROE(5y)24.07%
ROIC(3y)16.48%
ROIC(5y)14.24%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 11.65%, STRL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.55% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of STRL has grown nicely.
- The Operating Margin of STRL (16.64%) is better than 94.55% of its industry peers.
- STRL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- STRL has a Gross Margin of 22.98%. This is in the better half of the industry: STRL outperforms 72.73% of its industry peers.
- STRL's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 16.64% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.65% | ||
| GM | 22.98% |
OM growth 3Y22.35%
OM growth 5Y16.87%
PM growth 3Y24.63%
PM growth 5Y27.57%
GM growth 3Y13.99%
GM growth 5Y9.44%
2. STRL Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so STRL is creating value.
- STRL has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, STRL has more shares outstanding
- STRL has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 7.47 indicates that STRL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 7.47, STRL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.27% of the companies in the same industry.
- STRL has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.80. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.80 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.80, STRL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.45% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.25 indicates that STRL is not too dependend on debt financing.
- STRL's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.25 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. STRL outperforms 67.27% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.25 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.8 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.47 |
ROIC/WACC1.96
WACC9.92%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.01 indicates that STRL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- STRL has a worse Current ratio (1.01) than 76.36% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.01 indicates that STRL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- STRL has a worse Quick ratio (1.01) than 72.73% of its industry peers.
- The current and quick ratio evaluation for STRL is rather negative, while it does have excellent solvency and profitability. These ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.01 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.01 |
3. STRL Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- STRL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 13.16%, which is quite good.
- Measured over the past years, STRL shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 43.87% on average per year.
- The Revenue has grown by 17.69% in the past year. This is quite good.
- Measured over the past years, STRL shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 15.21% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.16%
EPS 3Y38.72%
EPS 5Y43.87%
EPS Q2Q%-22.8%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.69%
Revenue growth 3Y12.06%
Revenue growth 5Y15.21%
Sales Q2Q%51.48%
3.2 Future
- STRL is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 19.81% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 11.49% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y34.07%
EPS Next 2Y25.91%
EPS Next 3Y21.85%
EPS Next 5Y19.81%
Revenue Next Year30.48%
Revenue Next 2Y20.63%
Revenue Next 3Y17.68%
Revenue Next 5Y11.49%
3.3 Evolution
- Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
- The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. STRL Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 48.99, the valuation of STRL can be described as expensive.
- STRL's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- STRL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.18.
- STRL is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.54.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as STRL.
- STRL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 37.96.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 48.99 | ||
| Fwd PE | 36.54 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of STRL is on the same level as its industry peers.
- STRL's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 38.83 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 28.46 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- The excellent profitability rating of STRL may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as STRL's earnings are expected to grow with 21.85% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.44
PEG (5Y)1.12
EPS Next 2Y25.91%
EPS Next 3Y21.85%
5. STRL Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for STRL!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
STRL Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
459.02
+12.66 (+2.84%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryConstruction & Engineering
Earnings (Last)02-25 2026-02-25/amc
Earnings (Next)05-04 2026-05-04
Inst Owners95.14%
Inst Owner Change0.12%
Ins Owners1.49%
Ins Owner Change-1.75%
Market Cap14.08B
Revenue(TTM)2.49B
Net Income(TTM)290.15M
Analysts87.69
Price Target500.39 (9.01%)
Short Float %6.89%
Short Ratio3.95
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)20.45%
Min EPS beat(2)17.32%
Max EPS beat(2)23.59%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)12.23%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.96%
Max EPS beat(4)23.59%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)34.1%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)28.59%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)29.42%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)12.21%
Min Revenue beat(2)8.73%
Max Revenue beat(2)15.7%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)9.1%
Min Revenue beat(4)3.29%
Max Revenue beat(4)15.7%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.67%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.2%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.44%
PT rev (1m)8.65%
PT rev (3m)8.41%
EPS NQ rev (1m)19.23%
EPS NQ rev (3m)33.02%
EPS NY rev (1m)17.45%
EPS NY rev (3m)13.89%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)10.78%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)11.45%
Revenue NY rev (1m)9.42%
Revenue NY rev (3m)9.27%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 48.99 | ||
| Fwd PE | 36.54 | ||
| P/S | 5.66 | ||
| P/FCF | 38.83 | ||
| P/OCF | 32.01 | ||
| P/B | 12.7 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 28.46 |
EPS(TTM)9.37
EY2.04%
EPS(NY)12.56
Fwd EY2.74%
FCF(TTM)11.82
FCFY2.58%
OCF(TTM)14.34
OCFY3.12%
SpS81.16
BVpS36.13
TBVpS-1.02
PEG (NY)1.44
PEG (5Y)1.12
Graham Number87.28
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.02% | ||
| ROE | 26.17% | ||
| ROCE | 25.71% | ||
| ROIC | 19.47% | ||
| ROICexc | 25.7% | ||
| ROICexgc | 388.52% | ||
| OM | 16.64% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.65% | ||
| GM | 22.98% | ||
| FCFM | 14.57% |
ROA(3y)10.53%
ROA(5y)8.81%
ROE(3y)26.81%
ROE(5y)24.07%
ROIC(3y)16.48%
ROIC(5y)14.24%
ROICexc(3y)27.83%
ROICexc(5y)21.74%
ROICexgc(3y)646.04%
ROICexgc(5y)403.74%
ROCE(3y)21.77%
ROCE(5y)18.8%
ROICexgc growth 3Y100.3%
ROICexgc growth 5Y47.58%
ROICexc growth 3Y19.77%
ROICexc growth 5Y15.41%
OM growth 3Y22.35%
OM growth 5Y16.87%
PM growth 3Y24.63%
PM growth 5Y27.57%
GM growth 3Y13.99%
GM growth 5Y9.44%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.95
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.25 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.8 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.56 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 100.26% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.1% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 23.22 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 89.55% | ||
| Profit Quality | 125% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.01 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.01 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.47 |
F-Score6
WACC9.92%
ROIC/WACC1.96
Cap/Depr(3y)110.25%
Cap/Depr(5y)116.84%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.4%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.39%
Profit Quality(3y)195.12%
Profit Quality(5y)182.63%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.16%
EPS 3Y38.72%
EPS 5Y43.87%
EPS Q2Q%-22.8%
EPS Next Y34.07%
EPS Next 2Y25.91%
EPS Next 3Y21.85%
EPS Next 5Y19.81%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.69%
Revenue growth 3Y12.06%
Revenue growth 5Y15.21%
Sales Q2Q%51.48%
Revenue Next Year30.48%
Revenue Next 2Y20.63%
Revenue Next 3Y17.68%
Revenue Next 5Y11.49%
EBIT growth 1Y56.29%
EBIT growth 3Y37.11%
EBIT growth 5Y34.65%
EBIT Next Year61.19%
EBIT Next 3Y26.82%
EBIT Next 5Y19.21%
FCF growth 1Y-12.85%
FCF growth 3Y31.86%
FCF growth 5Y32.15%
OCF growth 1Y-11.49%
OCF growth 3Y26.16%
OCF growth 5Y29.06%
STERLING INFRASTRUCTURE INC / STRL Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to STRL.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to STERLING INFRASTRUCTURE INC (STRL). This can be considered as Overvalued.
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STERLING INFRASTRUCTURE INC (STRL) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
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The financial health rating of STERLING INFRASTRUCTURE INC (STRL) is 8 / 10.