Legence Corp. Class A Common stock (LGN)vsSterling Construction Company Inc (STRL)
LGN
Legence Corp. Class A Common stock
$88.90
+0.85%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $14.13B
STRL
Sterling Construction Company Inc
$882.43
-11.20%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $26.36B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Legence Corp. Class A Common stock generates 7% more annual revenue ($3.08B vs $2.88B). STRL leads profitability with a 12.0% profit margin vs -0.7%. STRL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
LGN
Avoid35
out of 100
Grade: F
STRL
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 105.1% year-over-year
Revenue surging 91.6% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 141.4% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 29 in profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Trading at 14.5x book value
0.0% earnings growth
Operating margin of 3.2%
ROE of -4.5% — below average capital efficiency
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 24.4x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LGN
The strongest argument for LGN centers on Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 105.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : STRL
The strongest argument for STRL centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Return on Equity. Revenue growth of 91.6% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.47 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : LGN
The primary concerns for LGN are Price/Book, EPS Growth, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : STRL
The primary concerns for STRL are P/E Ratio, Price/Book. A P/E of 76.9x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LGN profiles as a hypergrowth stock while STRL is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
LGN is growing revenue faster at 105.1% — sustainability is the question.
STRL generates stronger free cash flow (146M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
STRL scores higher overall (69/100 vs 35/100) and 91.6% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Legence Corp. Class A Common stock
INDUSTRIALS · ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION · USA
Legence Corp. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California.
Sterling Construction Company Inc
INDUSTRIALS · ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION · USA
Sterling Construction Company, Inc., a construction company, engages in residential construction, specialty services, and heavy civil activities primarily in the southern United States, the Rocky Mountain states, California, and Hawaii. The company is headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas.
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