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Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (STRL)

POSITIVE
IndustrialsEngineering & ConstructionUnited States

Fundamental

72

Price

$484.93

Market Cap

$14.97B

Part 1 · What the company is worth

Overview

Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. engages in the provision of e-infrastructure, transportation, and building solutions in the United States. It operates through three segments: E-Infrastructure, Transportation, and Building Solutions. The E-Infrastructure Solutions segment provides site development services for the blue-chip end users in the e-commerce distribution center, data center, manufacturing, warehousing, and power generation sectors. Its Transportation Solutions segment is involved in the development of infrastructure and rehabilitation projects for highways, roads, bridges, airports, ports, rail, and storm drainage systems for the departments of transportation, regional transit, airport, port, water, and railroads authorities. The Building Solutions segment offers residential and commercial concrete foundations for single-family and multi-family homes, parking structures, elevated slabs, and other concrete work for developers and general contractors, as well as plumbing and surveys services for residential builds. It operates in the United States, primarily across the Southern, Northeastern, Mid-Atlantic and Rocky Mountain regions, and the Pacific Islands. The company was formerly known as Sterling Construction Company, Inc. and changed its name to Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. in June 2022. Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas.

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Balance Sheet & Liquidity

Revenue

$3.44B

Trailing 12 months (through 6/30/2026)

Net Income

$431M

Trailing 12 months (through 6/30/2026)

Free Cash Flow

$363M

Total Equity

$1.11B

Total Liabilities

$1.53B

Current Ratio

1.11

Interest Coverage

-

Debt/EBITDA

0.70

Earnings Per Share

Revenue & Net Income

Free Cash Flow

Income Breakdown

Historical statement

Margins over time

Debt over time

How heavy the debt is

Growth grid

Growth — Revenue

Fair Value Estimation

Undervalued

Fair Value

$670.09

Current Price

$484.93

Margin of Safety

+27.6%

Fair Value Range

$479.85 - $860.34

Estimation Methods

Analyst Target:$876.00
DCF:$538.93
PE-based:$394.91
Graham Growth:$715.57
EPV:$102.50
Analyst Consensus:Strong Buy (14B / 1H / 0S)
Last Earnings Surprise:+6.08%

Valuation Metrics

P/E Ratio

35.78

ROE

26.2%

P/B Ratio

11.19

P/FCF

31.52

Gross Margin

23.8%

ROIC

25.0%

Profitability Radar

Value Creation (Economic Moat)

ROIC

25.0%

WACC

14.6%

ROIC − WACC

+10.4 pp

ROIC exceeds the cost of capital — the company is creating value for shareholders.

Fundamental Analysis Criteria

Passed (19)

  • EPS shows upward trend
  • EPS CAGR 11.22%
  • Price CAGR 50.88%
  • ROIC 25.0%
  • Debt/Equity ratio
  • Operating Margin 17.5%
  • Positive Free Cash Flow
  • CapEx intensity
  • Current Ratio
  • Debt/EBITDA
  • Return on Tangible Assets
  • ROE 36.7%
  • Revenue Growth 5Y 15.2%
  • Analyst Consensus 93% Buy
  • Earnings Surprise avg 24.4%
  • PEG Ratio 0.88
  • Earnings Quality (OCF/NI) 1.39
  • Share Dilution -0.6%
  • Piotroski F-Score 6/9

Failed (7)

  • Gross Margin 23.8%
  • P/FCF 31.52
  • P/B Ratio 11.19
  • Low reliance on intangibles
  • Price below Graham Number
  • DCF valuation (Overvalued)
  • Net Margin Trend 12.5% vs 13.3%

Unavailable (2)

  • Dividend Payout NaN%
  • Interest Coverage

Piotroski F-Score

6/9

Mixed signals: some areas need attention

score
criteria

Earnings Quality

1.39

High quality: earnings backed by cash

Share Dilution

-0.6%

Buying back shares. Shareholder friendly

Governance

Executive Team

NameTitleAge
Mr. Joseph A. CutilloCEO, President & Director59
Mr. Nicholas M. GrindstaffChief Financial Officer62
Mr. Daniel P. GovinChief Operating Officer53
Mr. Mark D. WolfGeneral Counsel, Corporate Secretary & Chief Compliance Officer64
Ms. Noelle Christine Dilts C.F.A.Vice President of Investor Relations & Corporate Strategy-

Audit Risk

8

Board Risk

2

Compensation Risk

1

Shareholder Rights Risk

4

Part 2 · The price and when to enter

This part won't tell you whether the company is worth owning: it helps you choose when to buy it, once the fundamentals have convinced you. Inside: technical analysis, potential, historical drawdowns, gamma exposure.

Latest News

Recent headlines for STRL, sourced from Markets Gazette.

  • 5/5/2026POSITIVE
    AI Boom Sends Sterling Infrastructure Stock Soaring, Peers Gain

    Sterling Infrastructure Inc. experienced a significant surge, poised for its best trading day in over 20 years, driven by the burgeoning demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure development. This boom in AI-related construction projects has directly translated into robust earnings for the company. The positive momentum extended to other firms in the construction and engineering sectors, indicating a broader industry uplift. Investors are watching closely as the AI revolution continues to reshape demand for specialized infrastructure, potentially offering sustained growth opportunities for companies like Sterling.

  • 4/23/2026POSITIVE
    This Sterling Infrastructure Analyst Begins Coverage On A Bullish Note; Here Are Top 3 Initiations For Thursday

    Sterling Infrastructure Inc. has initiated coverage with a bullish stance by a Wall Street analyst. The specific details of the analyst's price target and rating were not disclosed in this brief report, but the initiation of coverage on a positive note suggests potential upside for the company's stock. Investors should monitor Sterling Infrastructure for further analyst commentary and stock performance following this initiation, as it may signal increased institutional interest and potential for future growth.

via Markets Gazette