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STERLING INFRASTRUCTURE INC (STRL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:STRL - US8592411016 - Common Stock

355.58 USD
-5.44 (-1.51%)
Last: 10/17/2025, 8:00:01 PM
357.408 USD
+1.83 (+0.51%)
After Hours: 10/17/2025, 8:00:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

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STRL gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 55 industry peers in the Construction & Engineering industry. STRL scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. STRL is valued quite expensively, but it does show have an excellent growth rating. This makes STRL very considerable for growth and quality investing!


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year STRL was profitable.
In the past year STRL had a positive cash flow from operations.
STRL had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
STRL had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
STRL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSTRL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M 300M 400M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 13.19%, STRL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.45% of the companies in the same industry.
STRL has a better Return On Equity (32.32%) than 83.64% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of STRL (17.29%) is better than 81.82% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for STRL is below the industry average of 17.10%.
The 3 year average ROIC (13.99%) for STRL is below the current ROIC(17.29%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 13.19%
ROE 32.32%
ROIC 17.29%
ROA(3y)9.32%
ROA(5y)7.49%
ROE(3y)25.57%
ROE(5y)22%
ROIC(3y)13.99%
ROIC(5y)12.52%
STRL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSTRL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40

1.3 Margins

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 13.33%, STRL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of STRL has grown nicely.
STRL's Operating Margin of 14.66% is amongst the best of the industry. STRL outperforms 94.55% of its industry peers.
STRL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
STRL's Gross Margin of 22.19% is fine compared to the rest 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 RankSector Rank
OM 14.66%
PM (TTM) 13.33%
GM 22.19%
OM growth 3Y16.9%
OM growth 5Y27.42%
PM growth 3Y40.09%
PM growth 5Y27.99%
GM growth 3Y11.86%
GM growth 5Y16.04%
STRL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSTRL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5 10 15 20

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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.
The debt/assets ratio for STRL has been reduced compared to a year ago.
STRL Yearly Shares OutstandingSTRL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M
STRL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSTRL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 7.23 indicates that STRL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 7.23, STRL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.45% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of STRL is 0.68, which is an excellent value as it means it would take STRL, only 0.68 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of STRL (0.68) is better than 89.09% of its industry peers.
STRL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.32, STRL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.91% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.32
Debt/FCF 0.68
Altman-Z 7.23
ROIC/WACC1.54
WACC11.22%
STRL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSTRL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

STRL has a Current Ratio of 1.42. This is a normal value and indicates that STRL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
STRL has a better Current ratio (1.42) than 67.27% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.42 indicates that STRL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
STRL's Quick ratio of 1.42 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. STRL outperforms 72.73% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.42
Quick Ratio 1.42
STRL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSTRL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

STRL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 76.55%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 54.19% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.31% 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)76.55%
EPS 3Y54.39%
EPS 5Y54.19%
EPS Q2Q%38.32%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.31%
Revenue growth 3Y14.37%
Revenue growth 5Y13.44%
Sales Q2Q%5.43%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 13.38% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, STRL will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 11.23% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-0.19%
EPS Next 2Y8.98%
EPS Next 3Y13.38%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.97%
Revenue Next 2Y12.24%
Revenue Next 3Y11.23%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

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.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
STRL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSTRL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1B 2B 3B
STRL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSTRL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 38.65, STRL can be considered very expensive at the moment.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as STRL.
STRL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 27.40.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.16, the valuation of STRL can be described as expensive.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as STRL.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.94. STRL is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 38.65
Fwd PE 36.16
STRL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSTRL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

STRL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, STRL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 69.09% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 25.05
EV/EBITDA 27.45
STRL Per share dataSTRL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

STRL has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
STRL's earnings are expected to grow with 13.38% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.71
EPS Next 2Y8.98%
EPS Next 3Y13.38%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

STRL does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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STERLING INFRASTRUCTURE INC

NASDAQ:STRL (10/17/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 357.408 +1.83 (+0.51%)

355.58

-5.44 (-1.51%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryConstruction & Engineering
Earnings (Last)08-04 2025-08-04/amc
Earnings (Next)11-10 2025-11-10/amc
Inst Owners103.01%
Inst Owner Change-0.4%
Ins Owners2.12%
Ins Owner Change-0.06%
Market Cap10.92B
Analysts84
Price Target360.32 (1.33%)
Short Float %9.18%
Short Ratio5.14
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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)1
Avg EPS beat(2)4%
Min EPS beat(2)-6.96%
Max EPS beat(2)14.96%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)47.38%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.96%
Max EPS beat(4)168.82%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)32.08%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)30.04%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)29.75%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)5.98%
Min Revenue beat(2)3.29%
Max Revenue beat(2)8.67%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.28%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.94%
Max Revenue beat(4)8.67%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.85%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.15%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-4.18%
PT rev (1m)-0.49%
PT rev (3m)37.81%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.51%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.51%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)10.43%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.4%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.08%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.22%
Revenue NY rev (3m)6.19%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 38.65
Fwd PE 36.16
P/S 5.11
P/FCF 25.05
P/OCF 21.98
P/B 12.38
P/tB 40.61
EV/EBITDA 27.45
EPS(TTM)9.2
EY2.59%
EPS(NY)9.83
Fwd EY2.77%
FCF(TTM)14.2
FCFY3.99%
OCF(TTM)16.18
OCFY4.55%
SpS69.62
BVpS28.71
TBVpS8.76
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.71
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 13.19%
ROE 32.32%
ROCE 22.96%
ROIC 17.29%
ROICexc 35.46%
ROICexgc 449.63%
OM 14.66%
PM (TTM) 13.33%
GM 22.19%
FCFM 20.39%
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y175.97%
ROICexcg 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-Score8
Asset Turnover0.99
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.32
Debt/FCF 0.68
Debt/EBITDA 0.74
Cap/Depr 87.21%
Cap/Sales 2.85%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 129.66%
Profit Quality 152.96%
Current Ratio 1.42
Quick Ratio 1.42
Altman-Z 7.23
F-Score8
WACC11.22%
ROIC/WACC1.54
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)76.55%
EPS 3Y54.39%
EPS 5Y54.19%
EPS Q2Q%38.32%
EPS Next Y-0.19%
EPS Next 2Y8.98%
EPS Next 3Y13.38%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.31%
Revenue growth 3Y14.37%
Revenue growth 5Y13.44%
Sales Q2Q%5.43%
Revenue Next Year4.97%
Revenue Next 2Y12.24%
Revenue Next 3Y11.23%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y37.15%
EBIT growth 3Y33.7%
EBIT growth 5Y44.55%
EBIT Next Year77.29%
EBIT Next 3Y35.32%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y51.74%
FCF growth 3Y54.79%
FCF growth 5Y73.2%
OCF growth 1Y38.71%
OCF growth 3Y46.25%
OCF growth 5Y63.84%