Shimmick Corporation Common Stock (SHIM)vsSterling Construction Company Inc (STRL)
SHIM
Shimmick Corporation Common Stock
$4.08
-0.52%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $150.01M
STRL
Sterling Construction Company Inc
$881.92
-11.20%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $26.61B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sterling Construction Company Inc generates 529% more annual revenue ($2.88B vs $458.77M). STRL leads profitability with a 12.0% profit margin vs -4.4%. STRL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
SHIM
Avoid21
out of 100
Grade: F
STRL
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
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
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -697.0% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 27.9%
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 22.7x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : SHIM
The strongest argument for SHIM centers on Debt/Equity.
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 1.48 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : SHIM
The primary concerns for SHIM are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : STRL
The primary concerns for STRL are P/E Ratio, Price/Book. A P/E of 77.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SHIM profiles as a turnaround stock while STRL is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
STRL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.82 — expect wider price swings.
STRL is growing revenue faster at 91.6% — sustainability is the question.
STRL generates stronger free cash flow (146M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
STRL scores higher overall (69/100 vs 21/100) 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.
Shimmick Corporation Common Stock
INDUSTRIALS · ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION · USA
Shimmick Corporation provides water and other critical infrastructure solutions in the United States.
Visit Website →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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