Sterling Construction Company Inc (STRL)vsWarner Bros Discovery Inc (WBD)
STRL
Sterling Construction Company Inc
$882.43
-11.20%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $26.36B
WBD
Warner Bros Discovery Inc
$26.24
-2.81%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $66.93B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Warner Bros Discovery Inc generates 1190% more annual revenue ($37.21B vs $2.88B). STRL leads profitability with a 12.0% profit margin vs -4.7%. STRL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.47. STRL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
STRL
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
WBD
Hold46
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for STRL.
Margin of Safety
+58.0%
Fair Value
$66.65
Current Price
$26.24
$40.41 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
Earnings expanding 226.7% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 24.4x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -5.3% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 1.0%
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 : WBD
The strongest argument for WBD centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap, Price/Book.
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 : WBD
The primary concerns for WBD are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
STRL profiles as a growth stock while WBD is a turnaround 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 46/100) and 91.6% revenue growth. WBD offers better value entry with a 58.0% margin of safety. 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.
Warner Bros Discovery Inc
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · ENTERTAINMENT · USA
Warner Bros. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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