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Sterling Construction Company Inc (STRL)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/28/2025: STRL (4-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY since 87 days. Profits (91.73%). Updated daily EoD!
Upturn Star Rating
Above Average Performance
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Number of Analysts
3 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $355
1 Year Target Price $355
| 3 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 382.15% | Avg. Invested days 54 | Today’s Advisory Strong Buy |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  4.0 | Stock Returns Performance  5.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/28/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 8.85B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 31.66 | 1Y Target Price 355 |
Price to earnings Ratio 31.66 | 1Y Target Price 355 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 3 | Beta 1.45 | 52 Weeks Range 96.34 - 321.79 | Updated Date 08/28/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 96.34 - 321.79 | Updated Date 08/28/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 9.19 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-08-04 | When - | Estimate 2.23 | Actual 2.69 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 13.33% | Operating Margin (TTM) 17.64% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 9.52% | Return on Equity (TTM) 38.22% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 31.66 | Forward PE 36.5 | Enterprise Value 8494419829 | Price to Sales(TTM) 4.14 |
Enterprise Value 8494419829 | Price to Sales(TTM) 4.14 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.95 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 16.87 | Shares Outstanding 30419800 | Shares Floating 29586632 |
Shares Outstanding 30419800 | Shares Floating 29586632 | ||
Percent Insiders 3.15 | Percent Institutions 103.87 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Sterling Construction Company Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Sterling Construction Company, Inc. was founded in 1991. Initially focused on heavy civil construction, it has grown through acquisitions and organic expansion to become a diversified infrastructure solutions provider.
Core Business Areas
- Transportation & Infrastructure Solutions: Construction and rehabilitation of highways, roads, bridges, and airports, primarily for state departments of transportation and municipalities.
- E-Infrastructure Solutions: Construction and maintenance of data centers and related infrastructure. Includes high speed network cabling, security, fiber optic installation, grounding, and electrical work.
- Building Solutions: Construction of residential and commercial foundations, parking garages and other concrete structures.
Leadership and Structure
Peter MacLean is the current CEO. The company has a typical corporate structure with various departments reporting to the executive team and board of directors.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Highway Construction: Construction and repair of highways. Competitors include Granite Construction, Vulcan Materials and Martin Marietta. Market share data not publicly available on this specific offering, but general market share data on road and highway construction exists.
- Bridge Construction: Building and repairing bridges. Competitors include Flatiron Construction Corp, Kiewit Corporation and PCL Construction. Market share data not publicly available on this specific offering, but general market share data on road and highway construction exists.
- Data Center Construction: Building and maintaining data centers. Competitors include Holder Construction, DPR Construction and Turner Construction. Market share data not publicly available on this specific offering, but general market share data on data center construction exists.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The infrastructure construction industry is driven by government spending on transportation and infrastructure, as well as private investment in data centers and other facilities. The industry is cyclical and subject to economic conditions and government funding cycles.
Positioning
Sterling is a diversified player in the infrastructure construction market, with a focus on both public and private sector projects. They differentiate themselves by the diverse range of services they provide, from highways to data centers.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The total addressable market for infrastructure construction is estimated to be billions of dollars annually. Sterling is positioned to capture a portion of this TAM through its diversified service offerings and geographic reach.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Diversified service offerings
- Strong relationships with state DOTs
- Established presence in key geographic markets
- Experienced management team
Weaknesses
- Susceptibility to economic cycles
- Reliance on government funding
- Project delays or cost overruns
- High competition
Opportunities
- Increased infrastructure spending
- Growth in data center construction
- Expansion into new geographic markets
- Acquisitions of complementary businesses
Threats
- Economic downturn
- Changes in government funding priorities
- Increased competition
- Rising material costs
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- GRAN
- VMC
- MLM
Competitive Landscape
Sterling faces intense competition from larger, more established players. Its diversified service offerings provide a competitive advantage, but it must continue to innovate and control costs to remain competitive.
Major Acquisitions
Plateau Excavation
- Year: 2019
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 40
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded capabilities and geographic reach in the Texas market.
Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction
- Year: 2021
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 116.5
- Strategic Rationale: Further diversifies Sterlingu2019s offerings and expands its geographic presence.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Requires access to real-time financial data which is not available to me. Discussion of Sterling Construction Company Inc's growth trends over the past years would be provided.
Future Projections: Requires access to real-time financial data which is not available to me. Projections for Sterling Construction Company Inc's future growth based on analyst estimates would be provided.
Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives include acquisitions in the e-infrastructure space and expansion into new geographic markets. These initiatives aim to diversify revenue streams and capitalize on growth opportunities.
Summary
Sterling Construction is a diversified infrastructure company that serves both public and private sectors. Strengths lie in its diversified portfolio and strategic acquisitions. Weaknesses include reliance on government funding and economic cycles. They need to watch out for rising material costs and increase in competition.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
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- Industry Reports
- Analyst Estimates
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market share data is estimated and may not be precise.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Sterling Construction Company Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters The Woodlands, TX, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1995-08-18 | CEO, President & Director Mr. Joseph A. Cutillo | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Engineering & Construction | Full time employees 3000 | Website https://www.strlco.com |
Full time employees 3000 | Website https://www.strlco.com | ||
Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. engages in the provision of e-infrastructure, transportation, and building solutions in the United States. It operates through three segments: E-Infrastructure Solutions, Transportation Solutions, and Building Solutions. The E-Infrastructure Solutions segment provides site development services for the blue-chip end users in the e-commerce distribution center, data center, manufacturing, warehousing, and power generation sectors. The Transportation Solutions segment is involved in the development of infrastructure and rehabilitation projects for highways, roads, bridges, airports, ports, rail, and storm drainage systems for the departments of transportation, regional transit, airport, port, water, and railroads authorities. The Building Solutions segment provides residential and commercial concrete foundations for single-family and multi-family homes, parking structures, elevated slabs, other concrete work for developers and general contractors, as well as provides plumbing and surveys services for residential builds. The company was formerly known as Sterling Construction Company, Inc. and changed its name to Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. in June 2022. Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas.
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