Sterling Construction Company Inc (STRL)vsTaseko Mines Ltd (TGB)
STRL
Sterling Construction Company Inc
$882.43
-11.20%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $26.36B
TGB
Taseko Mines Ltd
$7.63
-3.90%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $2.74B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sterling Construction Company Inc generates 274% more annual revenue ($2.88B vs $770.85M). STRL leads profitability with a 12.0% profit margin vs 2.0%. TGB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.33. STRL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
STRL
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
TGB
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for STRL.
Margin of Safety
+2.3%
Fair Value
$7.31
Current Price
$7.63
$0.32 discount
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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 70.4% year-over-year
Strong operational efficiency at 23.4%
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 24.4x book value
ROE of 1.9% — below average capital efficiency
2.0% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
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 : TGB
The strongest argument for TGB centers on PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 70.4% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.33 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 : TGB
The primary concerns for TGB are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Debt/Equity. A P/E of 187.5x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 2.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
STRL profiles as a growth stock while TGB is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
TGB carries more volatility with a beta of 1.98 — 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 55/100) 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.
Taseko Mines Ltd
BASIC MATERIALS · COPPER · USA
Taseko Mines Limited, a mining company, acquires, develops and operates mineral properties. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
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