310.285 USD
-0.5 (-0.16%)
Overall STRL gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated STRL against 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 showing excellent growth while it is valued at reasonable prices. Keep and eye on this one! This makes STRL very considerable for growth and quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
STRL had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year STRL had a positive cash flow from operations.
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 12.32% is amongst the best of the industry. STRL outperforms 81.48% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 30.04%, STRL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.63% 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 81.48% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for STRL is below the industry average of 16.29%.
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.
STRL's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so STRL is still 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
The debt/assets ratio for STRL has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
STRL has an Altman-Z score of 5.55. This indicates that STRL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
STRL's Altman-Z score of 5.55 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. STRL outperforms 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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of STRL (0.81) is better than 85.19% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.27 indicates that STRL is not too dependend on debt financing.
STRL has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.27. This is in the better half of the industry: STRL outperforms 70.37% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.27 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.81 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.55 |
ROIC/WACC1.59
WACC10.58%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.00 indicates that STRL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
STRL has a worse Current ratio (1.00) than 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
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
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.20% in the past year.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 20.11% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
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.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 30.42, the valuation of STRL can be described as expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of STRL is on the same level as its industry peers.
STRL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.84.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.13, STRL can be considered very expensive at the moment.
STRL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
STRL is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.40, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.13 |
4.2 Price Multiples
STRL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, STRL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 26.36 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.24 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates STRL does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
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)3.79
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% |
NASDAQ:STRL (12/30/2025, 10:13:02 AM)
310.285
-0.5 (-0.16%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryConstruction & Engineering
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners103.1%
Inst Owner Change-2.45%
Ins Owners2.11%
Ins Owner Change0.24%
Market Cap9.53B
Revenue(TTM)2.23B
Net Income(TTM)315.77M
Analysts86
Price Target461.55 (48.75%)
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)8.23%
EPS NY rev (3m)8.23%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)10.3%
Revenue NY rev (1m)5.57%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.8%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.13 | ||
| P/S | 4.27 | ||
| P/FCF | 26.36 | ||
| P/OCF | 22.26 | ||
| P/B | 9.07 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.24 |
EPS(TTM)10.2
EY3.29%
EPS(NY)11.03
Fwd EY3.55%
FCF(TTM)11.77
FCFY3.79%
OCF(TTM)13.94
OCFY4.49%
SpS72.7
BVpS34.22
TBVpS-2.97
PEG (NY)3.79
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 | 5.55 |
F-Score7
WACC10.58%
ROIC/WACC1.59
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.
What is the valuation status of STERLING INFRASTRUCTURE INC (STRL) stock?
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 30.42 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 9.07.
How financially healthy is STERLING INFRASTRUCTURE INC?
The financial health rating of STERLING INFRASTRUCTURE INC (STRL) is 7 / 10.