315.15 USD
-25.36 (-7.45%)
316.383 USD
+1.23 (+0.39%)
STRL gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 55 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 valued quite expensive, but it does show an excellent growth. These ratings could make STRL a good candidate for growth and quality investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
STRL had positive earnings in the past year.
STRL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
STRL had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years STRL had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 12.32%, STRL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
STRL has a better Return On Equity (30.04%) than 80.00% of its industry peers.
STRL has a better Return On Invested Capital (16.82%) than 80.00% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for STRL is below the industry average of 17.87%.
The 3 year average ROIC (13.99%) for STRL is below the current ROIC(16.82%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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 Profit Margin of 14.14%. This is amongst the best in the industry. STRL outperforms 92.73% of its industry peers.
STRL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
STRL's Operating Margin of 15.96% is amongst the best of the industry. STRL outperforms 92.73% of its industry peers.
STRL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
STRL has a Gross Margin of 23.05%. This is in the better half of the industry: STRL outperforms 67.27% 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
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.
STRL has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, STRL has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
STRL has an Altman-Z score of 5.91. This indicates that STRL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 5.91, STRL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
STRL has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.81. This is amongst the best in the industry. STRL outperforms 85.45% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.27 indicates that STRL is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.27, STRL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.91% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.27 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.81 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.91 |
ROIC/WACC1.66
WACC10.15%
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 74.55% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.00 indicates that STRL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
STRL's Quick ratio of 1.00 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. STRL is outperformed by 74.55% of its industry peers.
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 | ||
| 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.
STRL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 54.19% yearly.
STRL shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 6.20%.
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 17.46% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, STRL will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 13.17% on average per year.
EPS Next Y8.03%
EPS Next 2Y13.53%
EPS Next 3Y17.46%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year10.82%
Revenue Next 2Y14.87%
Revenue Next 3Y13.17%
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.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 30.90, 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.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.54, STRL is valued at the same level.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 29.53, the valuation of STRL can be described as expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of STRL is on the same level as its industry peers.
STRL is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.78, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 29.53 |
4.2 Price Multiples
STRL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
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 | 26.77 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 24.36 |
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.
The excellent profitability rating of STRL may justify a higher PE ratio.
STRL's earnings are expected to grow with 17.46% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)3.85
PEG (5Y)0.57
EPS Next 2Y13.53%
EPS Next 3Y17.46%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for STRL!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
315.15
-25.36 (-7.45%)
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 Change-0.22%
Market Cap9.68B
Revenue(TTM)2.23B
Net Income(TTM)315.77M
Analysts86
Price Target461.55 (46.45%)
Short Float %9.05%
Short Ratio4.05
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)27.46%
EPS NQ rev (1m)4.45%
EPS NQ rev (3m)21.29%
EPS NY rev (1m)8.23%
EPS NY rev (3m)12.64%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)3.71%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)26.25%
Revenue NY rev (1m)5.57%
Revenue NY rev (3m)11.07%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 30.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 29.53 | ||
| P/S | 4.34 | ||
| P/FCF | 26.77 | ||
| P/OCF | 22.61 | ||
| P/B | 9.21 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 24.36 |
EPS(TTM)10.2
EY3.24%
EPS(NY)10.67
Fwd EY3.39%
FCF(TTM)11.77
FCFY3.74%
OCF(TTM)13.94
OCFY4.42%
SpS72.7
BVpS34.22
TBVpS-2.97
PEG (NY)3.85
PEG (5Y)0.57
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 | 5.91 |
F-Score7
WACC10.15%
ROIC/WACC1.66
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 2Y13.53%
EPS Next 3Y17.46%
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 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 8 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for STRL stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for STERLING INFRASTRUCTURE INC (STRL) is 30.9 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 9.21.
How financially healthy is STERLING INFRASTRUCTURE INC?
The financial health rating of STERLING INFRASTRUCTURE INC (STRL) is 7 / 10.