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STERLING INFRASTRUCTURE INC (STRL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

315.1 USD
+0.54 (+0.17%)
Last: 11/21/2025, 8:01:26 PM
316.29 USD
+1.19 (+0.38%)
After Hours: 11/21/2025, 8:01:26 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

Overall STRL gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated STRL against 55 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 valued quite expensive, but it does show an excellent growth. These ratings could make STRL a good candidate for growth and quality investing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

STRL had positive earnings in the past year.
STRL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years STRL has been profitable.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M 300M 400M

1.2 Ratios

STRL has a better Return On Assets (12.32%) than 81.82% of its industry peers.
STRL has a Return On Equity of 30.04%. This is amongst the best in the industry. STRL outperforms 81.82% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of STRL (16.82%) is better than 81.82% 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 16.87%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (16.82%) for STRL is above the 3 year average (13.99%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of STRL (14.14%) is better than 92.73% of its industry peers.
STRL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
STRL has a Operating Margin of 15.96%. This is amongst the best in the industry. STRL outperforms 94.55% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of STRL has grown nicely.
STRL has a Gross Margin of 23.05%. This is in the better half of the industry: STRL outperforms 69.09% 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5 10 15 20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), STRL is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, STRL has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for STRL has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, STRL has an improved debt to assets ratio.
STRL Yearly Shares OutstandingSTRL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 5.59 indicates that STRL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 5.59, STRL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.18% of the companies in the same industry.
STRL has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.81. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.81 years to pay back of all of its debts.
STRL has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.81. This is amongst the best in the industry. STRL outperforms 85.45% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.27 indicates that STRL is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of STRL (0.27) is better than 70.91% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.27
Debt/FCF 0.81
Altman-Z 5.59
ROIC/WACC1.66
WACC10.11%
STRL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSTRL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.00, STRL is doing worse than 70.91% of the companies in the same industry.
STRL has a Quick 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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.00, STRL is doing worse than 69.09% of the companies in the same industry.
STRL does not score too well on the current and quick ratio evaluation. However, as it has 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 2015 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.
STRL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 54.19% yearly.
Looking at the last year, STRL shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 6.20% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, STRL shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 13.44% on average per year.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 13.38% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
STRL is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 11.23% yearly.
EPS Next Y-0.19%
EPS Next 2Y9.24%
EPS Next 3Y13.38%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.97%
Revenue Next 2Y12.24%
Revenue Next 3Y11.23%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
STRL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSTRL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 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 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 30.89, which means the current valuation is very expensive for STRL.
STRL's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
STRL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 25.45.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 31.89, STRL can be considered very expensive at the moment.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as STRL.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 34.46. STRL is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 30.89
Fwd PE 31.89
STRL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSTRL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

STRL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, STRL is valued a bit cheaper than 65.45% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 26.76
EV/EBITDA 22.5
STRL Per share dataSTRL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

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 13.38% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.57
EPS Next 2Y9.24%
EPS Next 3Y13.38%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

STRL does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

STERLING INFRASTRUCTURE INC

NASDAQ:STRL (11/21/2025, 8:01:26 PM)

After market: 316.29 +1.19 (+0.38%)

315.1

+0.54 (+0.17%)

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 Owners103.01%
Inst Owner Change-2.46%
Ins Owners2.12%
Ins Owner Change-0.61%
Market Cap9.68B
Revenue(TTM)2.23B
Net Income(TTM)315.77M
Analysts84
Price Target360.32 (14.35%)
Short Float %10.06%
Short Ratio4.42
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
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)37.81%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.57%
EPS NQ rev (3m)23.56%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)10.43%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)5.92%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)19.05%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)6.19%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 30.89
Fwd PE 31.89
P/S 4.33
P/FCF 26.76
P/OCF 22.6
P/B 9.21
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 22.5
EPS(TTM)10.2
EY3.24%
EPS(NY)9.88
Fwd EY3.14%
FCF(TTM)11.78
FCFY3.74%
OCF(TTM)13.94
OCFY4.43%
SpS72.72
BVpS34.23
TBVpS-2.97
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.57
Graham Number88.63
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 5.59
F-Score7
WACC10.11%
ROIC/WACC1.66
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 Y-0.19%
EPS Next 2Y9.24%
EPS Next 3Y13.38%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.2%
Revenue growth 3Y14.37%
Revenue growth 5Y13.44%
Sales Q2Q%16.05%
Revenue Next Year4.97%
Revenue Next 2Y12.24%
Revenue Next 3Y11.23%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y37.71%
EBIT growth 3Y33.7%
EBIT growth 5Y44.55%
EBIT Next Year77.29%
EBIT Next 3Y35.32%
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 7 / 10 to STRL.


What is the valuation status of STERLING INFRASTRUCTURE INC (STRL) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to STERLING INFRASTRUCTURE INC (STRL). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is STERLING INFRASTRUCTURE INC (STRL) stock?

STERLING INFRASTRUCTURE INC (STRL) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.


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

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for STERLING INFRASTRUCTURE INC (STRL) is 30.89 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 9.21.


How financially healthy is STERLING INFRASTRUCTURE INC?

The financial health rating of STERLING INFRASTRUCTURE INC (STRL) is 7 / 10.