Sterling Construction Company Inc (STRL)vsTerex Corporation (TEX)
STRL
Sterling Construction Company Inc
$881.92
-11.20%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $26.61B
TEX
Terex Corporation
$74.58
-3.59%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $8.52B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Terex Corporation generates 105% more annual revenue ($5.93B vs $2.88B). STRL leads profitability with a 12.0% profit margin vs 1.9%. STRL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.48. STRL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
STRL
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
TEX
Hold50
out of 100
Grade: D+
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
Revenue surging 41.1% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 22.7x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of 3.2% — below average capital efficiency
1.9% margin — thin
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 1.48 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : TEX
The strongest argument for TEX centers on Revenue Growth, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 41.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
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.
Bear Case : TEX
The primary concerns for TEX are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Return on Equity. Thin 1.9% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
STRL profiles as a growth stock while TEX is a hypergrowth 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 50/100) and 91.6% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" 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.
Terex Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · FARM & HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY · USA
Terex Corporation manufactures and sells aerial work platforms and materials processing machinery worldwide. The company is headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut.
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