298.195 USD
-14.05 (-4.5%)
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 growing strongly while it is still valued neutral. This is a good combination! These ratings would make STRL suitable 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.
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
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 12.32%, STRL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.48% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of STRL (30.04%) is better than 79.63% of its industry peers.
STRL has a better Return On Invested Capital (16.82%) than 81.48% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for STRL is below the industry average of 15.99%.
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 better Profit Margin (14.14%) than 92.59% of its industry peers.
STRL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
STRL has a better Operating Margin (15.96%) than 92.59% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of STRL has grown nicely.
STRL has a Gross Margin of 23.05%. This is in the better half of the industry: STRL outperforms 68.52% 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, STRL has less shares outstanding
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
An Altman-Z score of 5.57 indicates that STRL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 5.57, STRL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.63% 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's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.81 is amongst the best of the industry. STRL outperforms 85.19% of its industry peers.
STRL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.27. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.27, STRL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.37% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.27 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.81 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.57 |
ROIC/WACC1.6
WACC10.49%
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 has a Current ratio of 1.00. This is in the lower half of the industry: STRL underperforms 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's Quick ratio of 1.00 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. STRL is outperformed by 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
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.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.20% in the past year.
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
STRL is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 20.11% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 13.17% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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
The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in 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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 29.23 indicates a quite expensive valuation of STRL.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, STRL is valued a bit cheaper than 61.11% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of STRL to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.92), we can say STRL is valued inline with the index average.
STRL is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.03.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, STRL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 61.11% of the companies are valued more expensively.
STRL is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.57, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.03 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of STRL is on the same level as its industry peers.
STRL's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. STRL is cheaper than 68.52% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 25.33 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.34 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive 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 20.11% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)3.64
PEG (5Y)0.54
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 (1/8/2026, 3:13:05 PM)
298.195
-14.05 (-4.5%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryConstruction & Engineering
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners103.11%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners2.11%
Ins Owner Change0.24%
Market Cap9.16B
Revenue(TTM)2.23B
Net Income(TTM)315.77M
Analysts86
Price Target461.55 (54.78%)
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)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)8.23%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)10.3%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.8%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.03 | ||
| P/S | 4.1 | ||
| P/FCF | 25.33 | ||
| P/OCF | 21.39 | ||
| P/B | 8.71 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.34 |
EPS(TTM)10.2
EY3.42%
EPS(NY)11.03
Fwd EY3.7%
FCF(TTM)11.77
FCFY3.95%
OCF(TTM)13.94
OCFY4.67%
SpS72.7
BVpS34.22
TBVpS-2.97
PEG (NY)3.64
PEG (5Y)0.54
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 | 5.57 |
F-Score7
WACC10.49%
ROIC/WACC1.6
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.
Can you provide the valuation status for STERLING INFRASTRUCTURE INC?
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 29.23 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 8.71.