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Sterling Construction Company Inc (STRL) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Sterling Construction Company Inc stock (STRL) is currently trading at $452.92. Sterling Construction Company Inc PE ratio is 47.62. Sterling Construction Company Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 5.50. Analyst consensus price target for STRL is $495.40. WallStSmart rates STRL as Hold.

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STRL

Sterling Construction Company Inc

NASDAQINDUSTRIALS
$452.92
$6.78 (1.52%)
52W$96.34
$477.03
Target$495.40+9.4%

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STRL Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · Sterling Construction Company Inc (STRL)

Margin of Safety
-581.0%
Significantly Overvalued
STRL Fair Value
$63.72
Graham Formula
Current Price
$452.92
$389.20 above fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $63.72
Overvalued
Price $452.92
Graham IV $63.72
Analyst $495.40

STRL trades 581% above its Graham fair value of $63.72, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.

Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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Smart Analysis

Sterling Construction Company Inc (STRL) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

58
out of 100
Grade: C
Buy
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Strong fundamentals in market cap, return on equity, revenue growth. Concerns around price/book and eps growth. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.

Sterling Construction Company Inc (STRL) Key Strengths (4)

Avg Score: 9.8/10
Return on EquityProfitability
32.10%10/10

Every $100 of shareholder equity generates $32 in profit

Revenue GrowthGrowth
51.50%10/10

Revenue surging 51.50% year-over-year

Institutional Own.Quality
95.27%10/10

95.27% of shares held by major funds and institutions

Market CapQuality
$13.71B9/10

Large-cap company with substantial market presence

Supporting Valuation Data

STRL Target Price
$495.4
26% Upside

Sterling Construction Company Inc (STRL) Areas to Watch (6)

Avg Score: 3.7/10
EPS GrowthGrowth
-22.60%0/10

Earnings declining -22.60%, profits shrinking

Price/BookValuation
12.332/10

Very expensive at 12.3x book value

PEG RatioValuation
2.564/10

Paying a premium for growth, expensive relative to earnings expansion

Price/SalesValuation
5.504/10

Premium valuation at 5.5x annual revenue

Operating MarginProfitability
15.30%6/10

Decent operational efficiency, solid but not exceptional

Profit MarginProfitability
11.70%6/10

Decent profitability, keeps $12 per $100 revenue

Supporting Valuation Data

P/E Ratio
47.62
Overvalued
Forward P/E
38.46
Expensive
Trailing P/E
47.62
Overvalued
Price/Sales (TTM)
5.5
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Sterling Construction Company Inc (STRL) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 58/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 9.8/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 3.7/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, Institutional Own.. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 32.10%. Growth metrics are encouraging with Revenue Growth at 51.50%.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are EPS Growth, Price/Book, PEG Ratio. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (2.56), Price/Sales (5.50), Price/Book (12.33) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include EPS Growth at -22.60%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Operating Margin at 15.30%, Profit Margin at 11.70%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether EPS Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 32.10% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 51.50% strong but requiring continuation.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Return on Equity, Revenue Growth) and negatives (EPS Growth, Price/Book). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

STRL Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

STRL's Price-to-Sales ratio of 5.50x trades 340% above its historical average of 1.25x (99th percentile), historically expensive. The current valuation is 0% below its historical high of 5.5x set in Mar 2026, and 4131% above its historical low of 0.13x in Feb 2015.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Sterling Construction Company Inc (STRL) · INDUSTRIALSENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION

The Big Picture

Sterling Construction Company Inc is a strong growth company balancing expansion with improving profitability. Revenue reached 2.5B with 52% growth year-over-year. Profit margins of 11.7% are healthy, with room for further expansion as the business scales.

Key Findings

Strong Revenue Growth

Revenue growing at 52% YoY, reaching 2.5B. This pace significantly outperforms most ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION peers.

Excellent Capital Efficiency

ROE of 3210.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.

What to Watch Next

Margin expansion: can Sterling Construction Company Inc push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?

Growth sustainability: can Sterling Construction Company Inc maintain 52%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?

Volatility is elevated with a beta of 1.50, so expect amplified moves relative to the broader market.

Sector dynamics: monitor ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Sterling Construction Company Inc.

Bottom Line

Sterling Construction Company Inc offers an attractive blend of growth (52% revenue expansion) and improving fundamentals. The company is transitioning from pure growth to profitable growth, a critical inflection point. Watch for sustained margin expansion as the key signal.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

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About Sterling Construction Company Inc(STRL)

Exchange

NASDAQ

Sector

INDUSTRIALS

Industry

ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION

Country

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.