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Sterling InfrastructureSTRL +5.75%91 Cash-to-Debt is 1.38 as of Jun. 2026, which is 79% above its 10-year median of 0.77. GuruFocus rates STRL with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of $288.52 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,775 Construction companies, Sterling Infrastructure ranks better than 62.76% on this metric.
Cash to Debt Ratio measures the financial strength of a company. It is calculated as a company's cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities divide by its debt. Sterling Infrastructure's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.38.
If Cash to Debt ratio is greater than 1, the company can pay off its debt using the cash in hand. Here we can see, Sterling Infrastructurecould pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sterling Infrastructure's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
STRL'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.1 Med: 0.77 Max: 8.65
Current: 1.38
During the past 13 years, Sterling Infrastructure's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 8.65. The lowest was 0.10. And the median was 0.77.
STRL's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than 62.76% of 1775
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.71
vs STRL: 1.38
If Cash to Debt ratio is greater than 1, the company can pay off its debt using the cash in hand. If it is smaller than 1, it means the company has more debt than the cash in hands. In this case, it is important to look the the company's Interest Coverage. Ben Graham requires that a company must have an Interest Coverage of at least 5.
Sterling Infrastructure Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Sterling Infrastructure Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Note: An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Sterling Infrastructure's Cash-to-Debt, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash-to-Debt data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Sterling Infrastructure Cash-to-Debt vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Sterling Infrastructure's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sterling Infrastructure's Cash-to-Debt falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Sterling Infrastructure (STRL) has a Cash-to-Debt of 1.38 as of Jun. 2026. This is 79% above median its historical median of 0.77. Over the past decade, Sterling Infrastructure's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.10 to 8.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Sterling Infrastructure ranks #661 out of 1775 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 37.2%.
Is Sterling Infrastructure's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Sterling Infrastructure's current Cash-to-Debt of 1.38 is 79% above median its 10-year median of 0.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.10 to a high of 8.65. The Construction industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.71. Sterling Infrastructure's value of 1.38 is 94.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sterling Infrastructure ranks #661 out of 1775 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sterling Infrastructure has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sterling Infrastructure's Cash-to-Debt compare to IESC and APG?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Sterling Infrastructure ranks #661 out of 1775 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This puts Sterling Infrastructure in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.71. Sterling Infrastructure's value of 1.38 is 94.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Sterling Infrastructure's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.10 to 8.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.77 vs. the industry median of 0.71, Sterling Infrastructure has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash-to-Debt for a Construction company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Construction companies is 0.71, based on 1,775 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash-to-Debt significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash-to-Debt should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sterling Infrastructure's current Cash-to-Debt of 1.38 is 94.4% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash-to-Debt mean?
A high Cash-to-Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Construction industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sterling Infrastructure's current Cash-to-Debt is 1.38, which is 79% above median its own 10-year median of 0.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sterling Infrastructure stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sterling Infrastructure (STRL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $288.52, compared to a current price of $486.49 — trading 68.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 1.38, which is 79% above median its 10-year median of 0.77 and 94.4% above the Construction industry median of 0.71. Sterling Infrastructure's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash-to-Debt calculated?
Cash-to-Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sterling Infrastructure (STRL), the current Cash-to-Debt is 1.38 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Sterling Infrastructure (STRL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sterling Infrastructure stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $486.49 is trading 68.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $288.52.
GuruFocus considers Sterling Infrastructure to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STRL:
Cash-to-Debt: 1.38 (79% above median its 10-year median of 0.77)
GF Value™: $288.52 vs. price of $486.49 (68.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 94.4% above the Construction median (#661 of 1775)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STRL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sterling Infrastructure Inc operates through subsidiaries within three segments: E-Infrastructure, Transportation, and Building Solutions in the United States, mainly across the Southern, Northeastern, Mid-Atlantic, and Rocky Mountain regions and the Pacific Islands. E-Infrastructure Solutions generates maximum revenue and provides site development and mission-critical electrical services for data centers, manufacturing, distribution centers, warehousing, and power generation. Transportation Solutions includes infrastructure and rehabilitation projects for highways, airports, ports, rail, and storm drainage systems. Building Solutions includes residential and commercial concrete foundations, parking structures, plumbing services, and surveys for new single-family residential builds.
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