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STERLING INFRASTRUCTURE INC (STRL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:STRL - US8592411016 - Common Stock

308.13 USD
+10.51 (+3.53%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 8:28:32 PM
308.13 USD
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After Hours: 1/9/2026, 8:28:32 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to STRL. STRL was compared to 54 industry peers in the Construction & Engineering industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making STRL a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. STRL is not priced too expensively while it is growing strongly. Keep and eye on this one! This makes STRL very considerable for growth and quality investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year STRL was profitable.
In the past year STRL had a positive cash flow from operations.
STRL had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years STRL had a positive operating cash flow.
STRL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSTRL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M 300M 400M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of STRL (12.32%) is better than 81.48% of its industry peers.
STRL has a better Return On Equity (30.04%) than 79.63% of its industry peers.
STRL has a Return On Invested Capital of 16.82%. This is amongst the best in the industry. STRL outperforms 81.48% of its industry peers.
STRL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 13.99%. This is below the industry average of 15.99%.
The 3 year average ROIC (13.99%) for STRL is below the current ROIC(16.82%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 12.32%
ROE 30.04%
ROIC 16.82%
ROA(3y)9.32%
ROA(5y)7.49%
ROE(3y)25.57%
ROE(5y)22%
ROIC(3y)13.99%
ROIC(5y)12.52%
STRL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSTRL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 14.14%, STRL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.59% of the companies in the same industry.
STRL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 15.96%, STRL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.59% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of STRL has grown nicely.
STRL has a better Gross Margin (23.05%) than 68.52% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of STRL has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 15.96%
PM (TTM) 14.14%
GM 23.05%
OM growth 3Y16.9%
OM growth 5Y27.42%
PM growth 3Y40.09%
PM growth 5Y27.99%
GM growth 3Y11.86%
GM growth 5Y16.04%
STRL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSTRL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 10 15 20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

STRL has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for STRL has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for STRL has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for STRL has been reduced compared to a year ago.
STRL Yearly Shares OutstandingSTRL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M
STRL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSTRL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

STRL has an Altman-Z score of 5.52. This indicates that STRL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 5.52, STRL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.63% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of STRL is 0.81, which is an excellent value as it means it would take STRL, only 0.81 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.81, STRL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.19% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.27 indicates that STRL is not too dependend on debt financing.
STRL's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.27 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. STRL outperforms 70.37% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.27
Debt/FCF 0.81
Altman-Z 5.52
ROIC/WACC1.6
WACC10.48%
STRL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSTRL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

STRL has a Current Ratio of 1.00. This is a bad value and indicates that STRL is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.00, STRL is not doing good in the industry: 72.22% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 1.00 indicates that STRL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.00, STRL is not doing good in the industry: 72.22% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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 RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1
Quick Ratio 1
STRL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSTRL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 72.30% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 54.19% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
Looking at the last year, STRL shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 6.20% in the last year.
STRL shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 13.44% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)72.3%
EPS 3Y54.39%
EPS 5Y54.19%
EPS Q2Q%50.76%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.2%
Revenue growth 3Y14.37%
Revenue growth 5Y13.44%
Sales Q2Q%16.05%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, STRL will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 20.11% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, STRL will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 13.17% on average per year.
EPS Next Y8.03%
EPS Next 2Y15.42%
EPS Next 3Y20.11%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year10.82%
Revenue Next 2Y14.87%
Revenue Next 3Y13.17%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
STRL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSTRL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1B 2B 3B
STRL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSTRL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 5 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 30.21, STRL can be considered very expensive at the moment.
STRL's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. STRL is cheaper than 61.11% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.19, STRL is valued at the same level.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 27.93, which means the current valuation is very expensive for STRL.
STRL's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
STRL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 23.92.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 30.21
Fwd PE 27.93
STRL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSTRL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

STRL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
STRL's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. STRL is cheaper than 68.52% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 26.17
EV/EBITDA 22.05
STRL Per share dataSTRL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
STRL has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as STRL's earnings are expected to grow with 20.11% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)3.76
PEG (5Y)0.56
EPS Next 2Y15.42%
EPS Next 3Y20.11%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for STRL!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

STERLING INFRASTRUCTURE INC

NASDAQ:STRL (1/9/2026, 8:28:32 PM)

After market: 308.13 0 (0%)

308.13

+10.51 (+3.53%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryConstruction & Engineering
Earnings (Last)11-03 2025-11-03/amc
Earnings (Next)02-23 2026-02-23/amc
Inst Owners103.11%
Inst Owner Change1.48%
Ins Owners2.11%
Ins Owner Change0.03%
Market Cap9.47B
Revenue(TTM)2.23B
Net Income(TTM)315.77M
Analysts86
Price Target461.55 (49.79%)
Short Float %7.49%
Short Ratio3.08
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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)16.14%
Min EPS beat(2)14.96%
Max EPS beat(2)17.32%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)48.54%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.96%
Max EPS beat(4)168.82%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)34.36%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)30.74%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)29.48%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)8.7%
Min Revenue beat(2)8.67%
Max Revenue beat(2)8.73%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.19%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.94%
Max Revenue beat(4)8.73%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.6%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-4.43%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)28.1%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)8.18%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)8.23%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)9.85%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.57%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 30.21
Fwd PE 27.93
P/S 4.24
P/FCF 26.17
P/OCF 22.11
P/B 9.01
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 22.05
EPS(TTM)10.2
EY3.31%
EPS(NY)11.03
Fwd EY3.58%
FCF(TTM)11.77
FCFY3.82%
OCF(TTM)13.94
OCFY4.52%
SpS72.7
BVpS34.22
TBVpS-2.97
PEG (NY)3.76
PEG (5Y)0.56
Graham Number88.62
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 12.32%
ROE 30.04%
ROCE 22.34%
ROIC 16.82%
ROICexc 20.82%
ROICexgc 182.79%
OM 15.96%
PM (TTM) 14.14%
GM 23.05%
FCFM 16.19%
ROA(3y)9.32%
ROA(5y)7.49%
ROE(3y)25.57%
ROE(5y)22%
ROIC(3y)13.99%
ROIC(5y)12.52%
ROICexc(3y)24.11%
ROICexc(5y)18.99%
ROICexgc(3y)529.53%
ROICexgc(5y)335.16%
ROCE(3y)18.58%
ROCE(5y)16.63%
ROICexgc growth 3Y175.97%
ROICexgc growth 5Y106.02%
ROICexc growth 3Y47.63%
ROICexc growth 5Y45.11%
OM growth 3Y16.9%
OM growth 5Y27.42%
PM growth 3Y40.09%
PM growth 5Y27.99%
GM growth 3Y11.86%
GM growth 5Y16.04%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.87
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.27
Debt/FCF 0.81
Debt/EBITDA 0.65
Cap/Depr 91.96%
Cap/Sales 2.98%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 99.85%
Profit Quality 114.53%
Current Ratio 1
Quick Ratio 1
Altman-Z 5.52
F-Score7
WACC10.48%
ROIC/WACC1.6
Cap/Depr(3y)115.79%
Cap/Depr(5y)116.85%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.51%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.3%
Profit Quality(3y)202.97%
Profit Quality(5y)200.18%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)72.3%
EPS 3Y54.39%
EPS 5Y54.19%
EPS Q2Q%50.76%
EPS Next Y8.03%
EPS Next 2Y15.42%
EPS Next 3Y20.11%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.2%
Revenue growth 3Y14.37%
Revenue growth 5Y13.44%
Sales Q2Q%16.05%
Revenue Next Year10.82%
Revenue Next 2Y14.87%
Revenue Next 3Y13.17%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y37.71%
EBIT growth 3Y33.7%
EBIT growth 5Y44.55%
EBIT Next Year87.37%
EBIT Next 3Y39.44%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y3.38%
FCF growth 3Y54.79%
FCF growth 5Y73.2%
OCF growth 1Y3.91%
OCF growth 3Y46.25%
OCF growth 5Y63.84%

STERLING INFRASTRUCTURE INC / STRL FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for STERLING INFRASTRUCTURE INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to STRL.


Can you provide the valuation status for STERLING INFRASTRUCTURE INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to STERLING INFRASTRUCTURE INC (STRL). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is STERLING INFRASTRUCTURE INC (STRL) stock?

STERLING INFRASTRUCTURE INC (STRL) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for STRL stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for STERLING INFRASTRUCTURE INC (STRL) is 30.21 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 9.01.