Sterling Construction Company Inc (STRL)vsToronto Dominion Bank (TD)
STRL
Sterling Construction Company Inc
$882.43
-11.20%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $26.36B
TD
Toronto Dominion Bank
$113.16
-0.52%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $193.85B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Toronto Dominion Bank generates 1951% more annual revenue ($59.18B vs $2.88B). TD leads profitability with a 25.2% profit margin vs 12.0%. TD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.01. STRL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
STRL
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
TD
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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
Strong operational efficiency at 35.4%
Generating 10.2B in free cash flow
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 25 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 24.4x book value
Revenue declined 31.5%
Earnings declined 61.2%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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.
Bull Case : TD
The strongest argument for TD centers on Operating Margin, Free Cash Flow, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 25.2% and operating margin at 35.4%. PEG of 1.01 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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.
Bear Case : TD
The primary concerns for TD are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 2.22 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
STRL profiles as a growth stock while TD is a declining 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.
TD generates stronger free cash flow (10.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
STRL scores higher overall (69/100 vs 61/100) and 91.6% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
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.
Toronto Dominion Bank
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Toronto-Dominion Bank offers a variety of personal and commercial banking products and services in Canada and the United States. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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