Sterling InfrastructureSTRL -2.80%83 Current Ratio is 1.10 as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 1.29. GuruFocus rates STRL with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $207.14 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,787 Construction companies, Sterling Infrastructure ranks worse than 78.96% on this metric.
The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Sterling Infrastructure's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.10.
Sterling Infrastructure has a current ratio of 1.10. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sterling Infrastructure's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STRL'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1 Med: 1.29 Max: 1.69
Current: 1.1
During the past 13 years, Sterling Infrastructure's highest Current Ratio was 1.69. The lowest was 1.00. And the median was 1.29.
STRL's Current Ratio is ranked worse than 78.96% of 1787
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.58
vs STRL: 1.10
Sterling Infrastructure (NAS:STRL) Current Ratio Explanation
The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.
Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.
The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.
If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.
Sterling Infrastructure Current Ratio Related Terms
Sterling Infrastructure Current Ratio 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.
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Sterling Infrastructure's Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current Ratio 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 Current Ratio vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Sterling Infrastructure's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sterling Infrastructure's Current Ratio 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 Current Ratio of 1.10 as of Mar. 2026. This is 15% below median its historical median of 1.29. Over the past decade, Sterling Infrastructure's Current Ratio has ranged from 1.00 to 1.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Sterling Infrastructure ranks #1411 out of 1787 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 79%.
Is Sterling Infrastructure's Current Ratio too high?
Sterling Infrastructure's current Current Ratio of 1.10 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 1.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 1.69. The Construction industry median Current Ratio is 1.58. Sterling Infrastructure's value of 1.10 is 30.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sterling Infrastructure ranks #1411 out of 1787 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sterling Infrastructure has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sterling Infrastructure's Current Ratio compare to MTZ and APG?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Sterling Infrastructure ranks #1411 out of 1787 companies for Current Ratio. This places Sterling Infrastructure in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.58. Sterling Infrastructure's value of 1.10 is 30.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Sterling Infrastructure's own Current Ratio has ranged from 1.00 to 1.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.29 vs. the industry median of 1.58, Sterling Infrastructure has consistently been below 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 Current Ratio for a Construction company?
The median Current Ratio among Construction companies is 1.58, based on 1,787 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sterling Infrastructure's current Current Ratio of 1.10 is 30.4% below 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 Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Construction industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sterling Infrastructure's current Current Ratio is 1.10, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 1.29. 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 $207.14, compared to a current price of $867.23 — trading 318.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 1.10, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 1.29 and 30.4% below the Construction industry median of 1.58. Sterling Infrastructure's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sterling Infrastructure (STRL), the current Current Ratio is 1.10 as of Mar. 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 $867.23 is trading 318.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $207.14.
GuruFocus considers Sterling Infrastructure to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STRL:
Current Ratio: 1.10 (15% below median its 10-year median of 1.29)
GF Value™: $207.14 vs. price of $867.23 (318.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 30.4% below the Construction median (#1411 of 1787)
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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