STERLING INFRASTRUCTURE INC (STRL) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:STRL • US8592411016
Current stock price
495.67 USD
+7.8 (+1.6%)
At close:
503 USD
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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.
- STRL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years STRL has always 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 11.02% is amongst the best of the industry. STRL outperforms 83.64% 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 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Invested Capital of STRL (19.47%) is better than 87.27% of its industry peers.
- STRL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 16.48%. This is above the industry average of 13.89%.
- 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
- STRL has a Profit Margin of 11.65%. This is amongst the best in the industry. STRL outperforms 94.55% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of STRL has grown nicely.
- STRL has a Operating Margin of 16.64%. This is amongst the best in the industry. STRL outperforms 94.55% of its industry peers.
- STRL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- STRL has a Gross Margin of 22.98%. This is in the better half of the industry: STRL outperforms 72.73% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of STRL has grown nicely.
| 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), STRL is creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for STRL remains at a similar level compared to 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
- STRL has an Altman-Z score of 7.82. 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 7.82, STRL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.27% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.80, STRL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.45% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.25 indicates that STRL is not too dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.25, STRL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.27% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.25 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.8 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.82 |
ROIC/WACC1.8
WACC10.84%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.01 indicates that STRL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 1.01, STRL is not doing good in the industry: 76.36% 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.
- STRL's Quick ratio of 1.01 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. STRL is outperformed by 72.73% 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 | 1.01 | ||
| 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%.
- STRL shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 15.21% yearly.
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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 19.81% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 11.49% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y34.07%
EPS Next 2Y25.91%
EPS Next 3Y21.85%
EPS Next 5Y19.81%
Revenue Next Year30.32%
Revenue Next 2Y20.61%
Revenue Next 3Y17.68%
Revenue Next 5Y11.49%
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 estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. STRL Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 52.90 indicates a quite expensive valuation of STRL.
- STRL's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- STRL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.47.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 39.46, which means the current valuation is very expensive for STRL.
- STRL's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.62, STRL is valued quite expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 52.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 39.46 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- STRL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
- STRL's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 41.93 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 30.26 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- STRL's 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.
- STRL's earnings are expected to grow with 21.85% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.55
PEG (5Y)1.21
EPS Next 2Y25.91%
EPS Next 3Y21.85%
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
495.67
+7.8 (+1.6%)
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 Owners95.14%
Inst Owner Change0.21%
Ins Owners1.49%
Ins Owner Change-1.75%
Market Cap15.21B
Revenue(TTM)2.49B
Net Income(TTM)290.15M
Analysts87.69
Price Target500.39 (0.95%)
Short Float %6.89%
Short Ratio3.95
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)8.65%
PT rev (3m)8.41%
EPS NQ rev (1m)5.23%
EPS NQ rev (3m)33.02%
EPS NY rev (1m)5.35%
EPS NY rev (3m)17.45%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.66%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)11.45%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.32%
Revenue NY rev (3m)9.13%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 52.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 39.46 | ||
| P/S | 6.11 | ||
| P/FCF | 41.93 | ||
| P/OCF | 34.56 | ||
| P/B | 13.72 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 30.26 |
EPS(TTM)9.37
EY1.89%
EPS(NY)12.56
Fwd EY2.53%
FCF(TTM)11.82
FCFY2.38%
OCF(TTM)14.34
OCFY2.89%
SpS81.16
BVpS36.13
TBVpS-1.02
PEG (NY)1.55
PEG (5Y)1.21
Graham Number87.278 (-82.39%)
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 | 7.82 |
F-Score6
WACC10.84%
ROIC/WACC1.8
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 Y34.07%
EPS Next 2Y25.91%
EPS Next 3Y21.85%
EPS Next 5Y19.81%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.69%
Revenue growth 3Y12.06%
Revenue growth 5Y15.21%
Sales Q2Q%51.48%
Revenue Next Year30.32%
Revenue Next 2Y20.61%
Revenue Next 3Y17.68%
Revenue Next 5Y11.49%
EBIT growth 1Y56.29%
EBIT growth 3Y37.11%
EBIT growth 5Y34.65%
EBIT Next Year61.19%
EBIT Next 3Y26.82%
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 7 / 10.