Sterling Construction Company Inc (STRL)vsTurning Point Brands Inc (TPB)
STRL
Sterling Construction Company Inc
$882.43
-11.20%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $26.36B
TPB
Turning Point Brands Inc
$86.55
-1.27%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $1.60B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sterling Construction Company Inc generates 500% more annual revenue ($2.88B vs $480.90M). STRL leads profitability with a 12.0% profit margin vs 11.5%. TPB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.05. STRL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
STRL
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
TPB
Buy59
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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Every $100 of equity generates 23 in profit
16.8% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 24.4x book value
Moderate valuation
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Earnings declined 24.1%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 : TPB
The strongest argument for TPB centers on PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 16.8% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.05 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 : TPB
The primary concerns for TPB are P/E Ratio, Market Cap, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
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.
Monitor ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
STRL scores higher overall (69/100 vs 59/100) 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.
Turning Point Brands Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · TOBACCO · USA
Turning Point Brands, Inc. manufactures, markets and distributes branded consumer products. The company is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky.
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