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Upturn Advisory Summary
04/01/2025: STRL (4-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 238.41% | Avg. Invested days 52 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 3.52B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 13.98 | 1Y Target Price 198.33 |
Price to earnings Ratio 13.98 | 1Y Target Price 198.33 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 768941 | Beta 1.32 | 52 Weeks Range 93.50 - 206.07 | Updated Date 04/1/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 93.50 - 206.07 | Updated Date 04/1/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 8.27 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 12.17% | Operating Margin (TTM) 12.53% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 8.73% | Return on Equity (TTM) 37.36% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 13.98 | Forward PE 15.04 | Enterprise Value 3222498220 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.66 |
Enterprise Value 3222498220 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.66 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.52 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 7.13 | Shares Outstanding 30417000 | Shares Floating 29650416 |
Shares Outstanding 30417000 | Shares Floating 29650416 | ||
Percent Insiders 3.13 | Percent Institutions 91.23 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 3 | Target Price 191.5 | Buy - | Strong Buy - |
Buy - | Strong Buy - | ||
Hold 1 | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Sterling Construction Company Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Sterling Construction Company, Inc. was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas. It has grown through acquisitions and organic expansion to become a leading infrastructure solutions provider. It has evolved from primarily highway construction to include e-infrastructure and building solutions.
Core Business Areas
- Transportation and Infrastructure Solutions: Focuses on heavy civil construction and rehabilitation projects, including highways, roads, bridges, airports, ports, rail, and transit systems.
- E-Infrastructure Solutions: Involves the construction of data centers, fiber optic installation, and other communication infrastructure projects.
- Building Solutions: Construction of commercial buildings and residential developments.
Leadership and Structure
Peter MacLean is the CEO. The organizational structure includes various operating divisions focused on each business segment, with centralized support functions such as finance, HR, and legal.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Highway Construction: Construction and rehabilitation of highways and roads. Competitors include Fluor Corporation (FLR) and Granite Construction Incorporated (GVA).
- Bridge Construction: Construction of new bridges and repairs to existing ones. Competitors include Tutor Perini Corporation (TPC) and Flatiron Construction Corp.
- Data Center Construction: Construction of data centers for various clients. Competitors include DPR Construction and Skanska USA Building Inc.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The construction industry is experiencing growth driven by increased infrastructure spending, demand for data centers, and population growth in certain regions. The industry is also facing challenges such as labor shortages and supply chain disruptions.
Positioning
Sterling is positioned as a diversified infrastructure solutions provider, with a focus on large, complex projects. Its competitive advantages include its expertise in specialized construction techniques, strong relationships with government agencies, and geographic diversification.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The U.S. infrastructure market is estimated to be hundreds of billions of dollars annually. Sterling is well-positioned to capture a significant portion of this market due to its expertise and relationships.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Diversified revenue streams
- Strong backlog of projects
- Experienced management team
- Geographic diversification
Weaknesses
- Dependence on government funding
- Exposure to project delays and cost overruns
- Intense competition
- Reliance on subcontractors
Opportunities
- Increased infrastructure spending
- Expansion into new geographic markets
- Acquisition of complementary businesses
- Growing demand for data centers
Threats
- Economic downturn
- Rising material costs
- Labor shortages
- Changes in government regulations
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- FLR
- GVA
- TPC
Competitive Landscape
Evaluate Sterling Construction Company Incu2019s advantages and disadvantages compared to its competitors.
Major Acquisitions
Plateau Excavation
- Year: 2020
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 400
- Strategic Rationale: Expand presence in the e-infrastructure market.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
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Summary
Sterling Construction is a diversified infrastructure company with a strong backlog and experienced management. Its diversification helps mitigate risk. Challenges include dependence on government funding and project execution. The company has opportunities to grow through acquisitions and expanding into new markets. Investors should watch for economic factors that impact future growth.
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TPC

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Disclaimers:
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Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
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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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