312.24 USD
-5.17 (-1.63%)
312.55 USD
+0.31 (+0.1%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to STRL. STRL was compared to 54 industry peers in the Construction & Engineering industry. STRL scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. STRL is not overvalued while it is showing excellent growth. This is an interesting combination. This makes STRL very considerable for growth and quality investing!
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.
In the past 5 years STRL has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years STRL always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
STRL has a Return On Assets of 12.32%. This is amongst the best in the industry. STRL outperforms 81.48% of its industry peers.
STRL has a better Return On Equity (30.04%) than 79.63% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of STRL (16.82%) is better than 81.48% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for STRL is below the industry average of 15.99%.
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 Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
STRL has a better Profit Margin (14.14%) than 92.59% of its industry peers.
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.
STRL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 23.05%, STRL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.52% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of STRL has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
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.
Compared to 5 years ago, STRL has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, STRL has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
STRL has an Altman-Z score of 5.63. This indicates that STRL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
STRL has a better Altman-Z score (5.63) than 79.63% of its industry peers.
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.
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.
STRL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.27. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
STRL has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.27) than 70.37% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.27 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.81 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.63 |
ROIC/WACC1.61
WACC10.47%
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.
STRL's Current ratio of 1.00 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. STRL is outperformed by 72.22% of its industry peers.
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.
STRL has a worse Quick ratio (1.00) than 72.22% 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 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
STRL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 72.30%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, STRL shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 54.19% on average per year.
STRL shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 6.20%.
The Revenue has been growing by 13.44% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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.
STRL is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 13.17% yearly.
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
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 Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 30.61, 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 similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.17.
STRL is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.31.
STRL's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.79. STRL is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.61 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.31 |
4.2 Price Multiples
STRL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of STRL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: STRL is cheaper than 70.37% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 26.52 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.71 |
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.
STRL's earnings are expected to grow with 20.11% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)3.81
PEG (5Y)0.56
EPS Next 2Y15.42%
EPS Next 3Y20.11%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for STRL!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
312.24
-5.17 (-1.63%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryConstruction & Engineering
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners103.11%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners2.11%
Ins Owner Change0.24%
Market Cap9.59B
Revenue(TTM)2.23B
Net Income(TTM)315.77M
Analysts86
Price Target461.55 (47.82%)
Short Float %7.49%
Short Ratio3.08
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)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)27.46%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)10.76%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)8.23%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)10.3%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.8%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.61 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.31 | ||
| P/S | 4.3 | ||
| P/FCF | 26.52 | ||
| P/OCF | 22.4 | ||
| P/B | 9.13 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.71 |
EPS(TTM)10.2
EY3.27%
EPS(NY)11.03
Fwd EY3.53%
FCF(TTM)11.77
FCFY3.77%
OCF(TTM)13.94
OCFY4.46%
SpS72.7
BVpS34.22
TBVpS-2.97
PEG (NY)3.81
PEG (5Y)0.56
Graham Number88.62
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 5.63 |
F-Score7
WACC10.47%
ROIC/WACC1.61
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 30.61 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 9.13.