342.44 USD
+27.34 (+8.68%)
341 USD
-1.44 (-0.42%)
STRL gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 55 industry peers in the Construction & Engineering industry. STRL has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. STRL is valued quite expensively, but it does show have an excellent growth rating. These ratings could make STRL a good candidate 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.
STRL had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years STRL always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
STRL has a better Return On Assets (12.32%) than 81.82% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 30.04%, STRL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 16.82%, STRL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for STRL is below the industry average of 17.27%.
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 14.14%, STRL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.73% of the companies in the same industry.
STRL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
STRL has a better Operating Margin (15.96%) than 94.55% of its industry peers.
STRL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
STRL's Gross Margin of 23.05% is fine compared to the rest 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 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
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
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
An Altman-Z score of 5.93 indicates that STRL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
STRL has a better Altman-Z score (5.93) than 80.00% of its industry peers.
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.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.81, STRL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.45% 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 Debt to Equity ratio of 0.27. This is in the better half of the industry: STRL outperforms 70.91% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.27 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.81 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.93 |
ROIC/WACC1.62
WACC10.39%
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 has a worse Current ratio (1.00) than 70.91% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.00 indicates that STRL may have some problems paying 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.
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.
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 quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 13.38% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 11.23% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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
The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in 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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
STRL is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 33.57.
STRL's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
STRL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 25.65.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.66, STRL can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of STRL is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 34.45. STRL is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 33.57 | ||
| Fwd PE | 34.66 |
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 a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. STRL is cheaper than 67.27% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 29.09 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 24.5 |
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)0.62
EPS Next 2Y9.24%
EPS Next 3Y13.38%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for STRL!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
342.44
+27.34 (+8.68%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryConstruction & Engineering
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners103.01%
Inst Owner Change-2.46%
Ins Owners2.12%
Ins Owner Change-0.22%
Market Cap10.52B
Revenue(TTM)2.23B
Net Income(TTM)315.77M
Analysts84
Price Target461.55 (34.78%)
Short Float %10.06%
Short Ratio4.42
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)28.1%
PT rev (3m)76.53%
EPS NQ rev (1m)8.18%
EPS NQ rev (3m)24.5%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)10.43%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)9.85%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)24.79%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)6.19%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 33.57 | ||
| Fwd PE | 34.66 | ||
| P/S | 4.71 | ||
| P/FCF | 29.09 | ||
| P/OCF | 24.57 | ||
| P/B | 10.01 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 24.5 |
EPS(TTM)10.2
EY2.98%
EPS(NY)9.88
Fwd EY2.89%
FCF(TTM)11.77
FCFY3.44%
OCF(TTM)13.94
OCFY4.07%
SpS72.7
BVpS34.22
TBVpS-2.97
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.62
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 | 5.93 |
F-Score7
WACC10.39%
ROIC/WACC1.62
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 33.57 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 10.01.
How financially healthy is STERLING INFRASTRUCTURE INC?
The financial health rating of STERLING INFRASTRUCTURE INC (STRL) is 7 / 10.