STERLING INFRASTRUCTURE INC (STRL) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:STRL • US8592411016
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416.34 USD
-4.95 (-1.17%)
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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
- 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.
- 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.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 26.17%, STRL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.36% of the companies in the same industry.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 19.47%, STRL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.14% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 17.35%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (16.48%) for STRL is below the current ROIC(19.47%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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
- STRL has a better Profit Margin (11.65%) than 92.86% of its industry peers.
- STRL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- STRL has a better Operating Margin (16.64%) than 92.86% of its industry peers.
- STRL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- STRL has a better Gross Margin (22.98%) than 73.21% of its industry peers.
- 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
- STRL has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
- STRL has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for STRL has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for STRL has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 6.95 indicates that STRL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of STRL (6.95) is better than 85.71% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of STRL is 0.80, which is an excellent value as it means it would take STRL, only 0.80 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- STRL has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.80. This is amongst the best in 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 better Debt to Equity ratio (0.25) than 69.64% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.25 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.8 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.95 |
ROIC/WACC1.98
WACC9.82%
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.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.01 indicates that STRL should not have too much problems paying 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%.
- Measured over the past years, STRL shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 15.21% on average per year.
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
- STRL is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 19.81% yearly.
- 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 Year30.73%
Revenue Next 2Y20.89%
Revenue Next 3Y22.07%
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
- STRL is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 44.43.
- STRL's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.60. STRL is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.92, STRL can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- STRL's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of STRL to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.84), we can say STRL is valued expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 44.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 34.92 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- STRL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as STRL.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 35.17 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 25.76 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- 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 23.54% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.63
PEG (5Y)1.01
EPS Next 2Y23.16%
EPS Next 3Y23.54%
5. STRL Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- STRL does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
STRL Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
416.34
-4.95 (-1.17%)
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 Change-2.74%
Ins Owners2.16%
Ins Owner Change-1.75%
Market Cap12.76B
Revenue(TTM)2.49B
Net Income(TTM)290.15M
Analysts86.67
Price Target502.69 (20.74%)
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)1.55%
PT rev (3m)-0.22%
EPS NQ rev (1m)26.41%
EPS NQ rev (3m)15.63%
EPS NY rev (1m)11.49%
EPS NY rev (3m)8.1%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)12.2%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)12.2%
Revenue NY rev (1m)9.55%
Revenue NY rev (3m)9.48%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 44.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 34.92 | ||
| P/S | 5.12 | ||
| P/FCF | 35.17 | ||
| P/OCF | 28.99 | ||
| P/B | 11.51 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 25.76 |
EPS(TTM)9.37
EY2.25%
EPS(NY)11.92
Fwd EY2.86%
FCF(TTM)11.84
FCFY2.84%
OCF(TTM)14.36
OCFY3.45%
SpS81.27
BVpS36.18
TBVpS-1.02
PEG (NY)1.63
PEG (5Y)1.01
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 | 6.95 |
F-Score6
WACC9.82%
ROIC/WACC1.98
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 Year30.73%
Revenue Next 2Y20.89%
Revenue Next 3Y22.07%
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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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to STERLING INFRASTRUCTURE INC (STRL). This can be considered as Overvalued.
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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.