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STERLING INFRASTRUCTURE INC (STRL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:STRL - Nasdaq - US8592411016 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

241.76  +5.47 (+2.31%)

After market: 241.76 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

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STRL gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 52 industry peers in the Construction & Engineering industry. STRL has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. STRL is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. These ratings would make STRL suitable for quality investing!


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1. Profitability

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.
In the past 5 years STRL always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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

The Return On Assets of STRL (13.07%) is better than 92.31% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 33.01%, STRL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.54% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of STRL (16.44%) is better than 84.62% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for STRL is below the industry average of 16.67%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (16.44%) for STRL is above the 3 year average (13.99%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 13.07%
ROE 33.01%
ROIC 16.44%
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

STRL has a Profit Margin of 12.62%. This is amongst the best in the industry. STRL outperforms 94.23% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of STRL has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of STRL (13.25%) is better than 92.31% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of STRL has grown nicely.
STRL has a Gross Margin of 21.08%. This is in the better half of the industry: STRL outperforms 67.31% of its industry peers.
STRL's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 13.25%
PM (TTM) 12.62%
GM 21.08%
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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so STRL is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, STRL has less shares outstanding
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

STRL has an Altman-Z score of 5.65. This indicates that STRL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
STRL's Altman-Z score of 5.65 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. STRL outperforms 78.85% of its industry peers.
STRL has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.68. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.68 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of STRL (0.68) is better than 88.46% of its industry peers.
STRL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.35. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
STRL's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.35 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. STRL outperforms 65.38% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.35
Debt/FCF 0.68
Altman-Z 5.65
ROIC/WACC1.58
WACC10.39%
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 1.32. This is a normal value and indicates that STRL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.32, STRL is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.62% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.32 indicates that STRL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of STRL (1.32) is better than 65.38% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.32
Quick Ratio 1.32
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 77.93%, 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 4.85%.
The Revenue has been growing by 13.44% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)77.93%
EPS 3Y54.39%
EPS 5Y54.19%
EPS Q2Q%28%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.85%
Revenue growth 3Y14.37%
Revenue growth 5Y13.44%
Sales Q2Q%-2.14%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, STRL will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 1.59% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.55% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-9.61%
EPS Next 2Y1.59%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.14%
Revenue Next 2Y4.55%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
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 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
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 0 2 4 6 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 28.24, which means the current valuation is very expensive for STRL.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of STRL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: STRL is cheaper than 63.46% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.30, STRL is valued at the same level.
STRL is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.29.
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 21.76, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 28.24
Fwd PE 28.29
STRL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSTRL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

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.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, STRL is valued cheaper than 84.62% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 16.12
EV/EBITDA 20.17
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.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.52
EPS Next 2Y1.59%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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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 (7/11/2025, 8:00:00 PM)

After market: 241.76 0 (0%)

241.76

+5.47 (+2.31%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryConstruction & Engineering
Earnings (Last)05-05 2025-05-05/amc
Earnings (Next)08-04 2025-08-04/amc
Inst Owners91.46%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners2.98%
Ins Owner Change1.97%
Market Cap7.35B
Analysts86.67
Price Target261.46 (8.15%)
Short Float %9.13%
Short Ratio4.59
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)80.93%
Min EPS beat(2)-6.96%
Max EPS beat(2)168.82%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)47.41%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.96%
Max EPS beat(4)168.82%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)34.51%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)30.17%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)30.7%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.33%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.94%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.29%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.09%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.94%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.29%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.5%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-4.34%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-4.78%
PT rev (1m)18.67%
PT rev (3m)29.24%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.35%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.72%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.86%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.2%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.3%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.12%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.25%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 28.24
Fwd PE 28.29
P/S 3.49
P/FCF 16.12
P/OCF 13.81
P/B 9.13
P/tB 39.09
EV/EBITDA 20.17
EPS(TTM)8.56
EY3.54%
EPS(NY)8.55
Fwd EY3.53%
FCF(TTM)14.99
FCFY6.2%
OCF(TTM)17.51
OCFY7.24%
SpS69.26
BVpS26.49
TBVpS6.18
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.52
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 13.07%
ROE 33.01%
ROCE 21.85%
ROIC 16.44%
ROICexc 32.88%
ROICexgc 965.44%
OM 13.25%
PM (TTM) 12.62%
GM 21.08%
FCFM 21.65%
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-Score7
Asset Turnover1.04
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.35
Debt/FCF 0.68
Debt/EBITDA 0.81
Cap/Depr 110.56%
Cap/Sales 3.63%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 152.86%
Profit Quality 171.48%
Current Ratio 1.32
Quick Ratio 1.32
Altman-Z 5.65
F-Score7
WACC10.39%
ROIC/WACC1.58
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)77.93%
EPS 3Y54.39%
EPS 5Y54.19%
EPS Q2Q%28%
EPS Next Y-9.61%
EPS Next 2Y1.59%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.85%
Revenue growth 3Y14.37%
Revenue growth 5Y13.44%
Sales Q2Q%-2.14%
Revenue Next Year-1.14%
Revenue Next 2Y4.55%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y29.2%
EBIT growth 3Y33.7%
EBIT growth 5Y44.55%
EBIT Next Year59.85%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y151.21%
FCF growth 3Y54.79%
FCF growth 5Y73.2%
OCF growth 1Y120.36%
OCF growth 3Y46.25%
OCF growth 5Y63.84%