STERLING INFRASTRUCTURE INC (STRL) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:STRL • US8592411016
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375.54 USD
-18.17 (-4.62%)
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This STRL fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. STRL Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year STRL was profitable.
- STRL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years STRL has always been profitable.
- STRL had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- STRL has a better Return On Assets (11.02%) than 82.14% of its industry peers.
- STRL's Return On Equity of 26.17% is amongst the best of the industry. STRL outperforms 80.36% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of STRL (19.47%) is better than 82.14% of its industry peers.
- STRL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 16.48%. This is in line with the industry average of 17.34%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (19.47%) for STRL is above the 3 year average (16.48%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.02% | ||
| ROE | 26.17% | ||
| ROIC | 19.47% |
ROA(3y)10.53%
ROA(5y)8.81%
ROE(3y)26.81%
ROE(5y)24.07%
ROIC(3y)16.48%
ROIC(5y)14.24%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 11.65%, STRL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of STRL has grown nicely.
- With an excellent Operating Margin value of 16.64%, STRL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of STRL has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 22.98%, STRL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.21% of the companies in the same industry.
- STRL's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 16.64% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.65% | ||
| GM | 22.98% |
OM growth 3Y22.35%
OM growth 5Y16.87%
PM growth 3Y24.63%
PM growth 5Y27.57%
GM growth 3Y13.99%
GM growth 5Y9.44%
2. STRL Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so STRL is creating value.
- The number of shares outstanding for STRL remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, STRL has more shares outstanding
- STRL has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 6.68 indicates that STRL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 6.68, STRL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.93% of the companies in the same industry.
- STRL has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.80. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.80 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- STRL's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.80 is amongst the best of the industry. STRL outperforms 83.93% of its industry peers.
- STRL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.25. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- STRL has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.25. This is in the better half of the industry: STRL outperforms 69.64% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.25 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.8 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.68 |
ROIC/WACC1.95
WACC9.99%
2.3 Liquidity
- STRL has a Current Ratio of 1.01. This is a normal value and indicates that STRL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 1.01, STRL is not doing good in the industry: 75.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- STRL has a Quick Ratio of 1.01. This is a normal value and indicates that STRL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.01, STRL is doing worse than 71.43% 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.01 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.01 |
3. STRL Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- STRL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 13.16%, which is quite good.
- Measured over the past years, STRL shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 43.87% on average per year.
- STRL shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 17.69%.
- The Revenue has been growing by 15.21% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.16%
EPS 3Y38.72%
EPS 5Y43.87%
EPS Q2Q%-22.8%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.69%
Revenue growth 3Y12.06%
Revenue growth 5Y15.21%
Sales Q2Q%51.48%
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 19.81% on average per year.
- STRL is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 11.49% yearly.
EPS Next Y27.26%
EPS Next 2Y23.16%
EPS Next 3Y23.54%
EPS Next 5Y19.81%
Revenue Next Year30.48%
Revenue Next 2Y20.63%
Revenue Next 3Y17.68%
Revenue Next 5Y11.49%
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.
- Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
4. STRL Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 40.08 indicates a quite expensive valuation of STRL.
- STRL's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.21. STRL is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 31.49 indicates a quite expensive valuation of STRL.
- STRL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.13. STRL is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 40.08 | ||
| Fwd PE | 31.49 |
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 is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 31.73 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 24.35 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- The excellent profitability rating of STRL may justify a higher PE ratio.
- STRL's earnings are expected to grow with 23.54% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.47
PEG (5Y)0.91
EPS Next 2Y23.16%
EPS Next 3Y23.54%
5. STRL Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for STRL!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
STRL Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NASDAQ:STRL (4/7/2026, 2:53:04 PM)
375.54
-18.17 (-4.62%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryConstruction & Engineering
Earnings (Last)02-25 2026-02-25/amc
Earnings (Next)05-04 2026-05-04
Inst Owners95.34%
Inst Owner Change0.02%
Ins Owners2.16%
Ins Owner Change-1.75%
Market Cap11.51B
Revenue(TTM)2.49B
Net Income(TTM)290.15M
Analysts87.69
Price Target502.69 (33.86%)
Short Float %6.49%
Short Ratio3.83
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)20.45%
Min EPS beat(2)17.32%
Max EPS beat(2)23.59%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)12.23%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.96%
Max EPS beat(4)23.59%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)34.1%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)28.59%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)29.42%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)12.21%
Min Revenue beat(2)8.73%
Max Revenue beat(2)15.7%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)9.1%
Min Revenue beat(4)3.29%
Max Revenue beat(4)15.7%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.67%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.2%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.44%
PT rev (1m)9.15%
PT rev (3m)8.91%
EPS NQ rev (1m)17.66%
EPS NQ rev (3m)31.27%
EPS NY rev (1m)11.49%
EPS NY rev (3m)8.1%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)11.52%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)12.2%
Revenue NY rev (1m)9.42%
Revenue NY rev (3m)9.27%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 40.08 | ||
| Fwd PE | 31.49 | ||
| P/S | 4.62 | ||
| P/FCF | 31.73 | ||
| P/OCF | 26.15 | ||
| P/B | 10.38 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 24.35 |
EPS(TTM)9.37
EY2.5%
EPS(NY)11.92
Fwd EY3.18%
FCF(TTM)11.84
FCFY3.15%
OCF(TTM)14.36
OCFY3.82%
SpS81.27
BVpS36.18
TBVpS-1.02
PEG (NY)1.47
PEG (5Y)0.91
Graham Number87.33
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.02% | ||
| ROE | 26.17% | ||
| ROCE | 25.71% | ||
| ROIC | 19.47% | ||
| ROICexc | 25.7% | ||
| ROICexgc | 388.52% | ||
| OM | 16.64% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.65% | ||
| GM | 22.98% | ||
| FCFM | 14.57% |
ROA(3y)10.53%
ROA(5y)8.81%
ROE(3y)26.81%
ROE(5y)24.07%
ROIC(3y)16.48%
ROIC(5y)14.24%
ROICexc(3y)27.83%
ROICexc(5y)21.74%
ROICexgc(3y)646.04%
ROICexgc(5y)403.74%
ROCE(3y)21.77%
ROCE(5y)18.8%
ROICexgc growth 3Y100.3%
ROICexgc growth 5Y47.58%
ROICexc growth 3Y19.77%
ROICexc growth 5Y15.41%
OM growth 3Y22.35%
OM growth 5Y16.87%
PM growth 3Y24.63%
PM growth 5Y27.57%
GM growth 3Y13.99%
GM growth 5Y9.44%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.95
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.25 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.8 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.56 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 100.26% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.1% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 23.22 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 89.55% | ||
| Profit Quality | 125% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.01 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.01 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.68 |
F-Score6
WACC9.99%
ROIC/WACC1.95
Cap/Depr(3y)110.25%
Cap/Depr(5y)116.84%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.4%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.39%
Profit Quality(3y)195.12%
Profit Quality(5y)182.63%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.16%
EPS 3Y38.72%
EPS 5Y43.87%
EPS Q2Q%-22.8%
EPS Next Y27.26%
EPS Next 2Y23.16%
EPS Next 3Y23.54%
EPS Next 5Y19.81%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.69%
Revenue growth 3Y12.06%
Revenue growth 5Y15.21%
Sales Q2Q%51.48%
Revenue Next Year30.48%
Revenue Next 2Y20.63%
Revenue Next 3Y17.68%
Revenue Next 5Y11.49%
EBIT growth 1Y56.29%
EBIT growth 3Y37.11%
EBIT growth 5Y34.65%
EBIT Next Year61.1%
EBIT Next 3Y23.54%
EBIT Next 5Y19.21%
FCF growth 1Y-12.85%
FCF growth 3Y31.86%
FCF growth 5Y32.15%
OCF growth 1Y-11.49%
OCF growth 3Y26.16%
OCF growth 5Y29.06%
STERLING INFRASTRUCTURE INC / STRL Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to STRL.
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STERLING INFRASTRUCTURE INC (STRL) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
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The financial health rating of STERLING INFRASTRUCTURE INC (STRL) is 8 / 10.