Sterling Infrastructure (MIL:1STRL) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 44.48 (As of Jul. 20, 2026) — 1679% Above Median

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MIL:1STRL Sterling Infrastructure Inc MIL:1STRL
62 GF Score
Price €564.40
GF Value €178.90
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Sterling Infrastructure Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Sterling Infrastructure MIL:1STRL 62 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 44.48 as of Jul. 20, 2026, which is 1679% above its 10-year median of 2.50. GuruFocus rates MIL:1STRL with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €178.90 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,361 Construction companies, Sterling Infrastructure ranks worse than 99.12% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-20), Sterling Infrastructure's current share price is €564.40. Sterling Infrastructure's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €12.69. Sterling Infrastructure's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 44.48.

The historical rank and industry rank for Sterling Infrastructure's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

MIL:1STRL' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.49   Med: 2.5   Max: 57.71
Current: 41.75

During the past years, Sterling Infrastructure's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 57.71. The lowest was 0.49. And the median was 2.50.

MIL:1STRL's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
99.12% of 1361 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.18 vs MIL:1STRL: 41.75

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Sterling Infrastructure's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €33.538. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is €12.69 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Sterling Infrastructure  (MIL:1STRL) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Sterling Infrastructure Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Sterling Infrastructure Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Sterling Infrastructure's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Sterling Infrastructure Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Sterling Infrastructure Quarterly Data
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MIL:1STRL vs MTZ, APG, J: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Sterling Infrastructure's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Sterling Infrastructure's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sterling Infrastructure's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Sterling Infrastructure Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Sterling Infrastructure's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=564.40/12.69
=44.48

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Sterling Infrastructure's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=33.538/330.2130*330.2130
=33.538

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Sterling Infrastructure Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 3.932 241.018 5.387
201609 4.037 241.428 5.522
201612 4.076 241.432 5.575
201703 3.949 243.801 5.349
201706 4.322 244.955 5.826
201709 4.313 246.819 5.770
201712 4.415 246.524 5.914
201803 4.327 249.554 5.726
201806 4.842 251.989 6.345
201809 5.154 252.439 6.742
201812 5.433 251.233 7.141
201903 5.475 254.202 7.112
201906 5.747 256.143 7.409
201909 6.196 256.759 7.969
201912 7.127 256.974 9.158
202003 7.040 258.115 9.006
202006 7.591 257.797 9.723
202009 7.788 260.280 9.881
202012 7.795 260.474 9.882
202103 8.078 264.877 10.071
202106 8.637 271.696 10.497
202109 9.500 274.310 11.436
202112 10.641 278.802 12.603
202203 11.279 287.504 12.955
202206 12.652 296.311 14.100
202209 14.562 296.808 16.201
202212 14.648 296.797 16.297
202303 15.005 301.836 16.416
202306 16.101 305.109 17.426
202309 17.639 307.789 18.924
202312 18.352 306.746 19.756
202403 19.031 312.332 20.121
202406 20.179 314.175 21.209
202409 21.034 315.301 22.029
202412 25.163 315.605 26.328
202503 24.498 319.799 25.296
202506 25.131 322.561 25.727
202509 29.164 324.800 29.650
202512 30.854 324.054 31.440
202603 33.538 330.213 33.538

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 44.48 mean?
Sterling Infrastructure (MIL:1STRL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 44.48 as of Jul. 20, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Sterling Infrastructure and its competitors. This is 1679% above median its historical median of 2.50. Over the past decade, Sterling Infrastructure's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.49 to 57.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Sterling Infrastructure ranks #1349 out of 1361 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 99.1%.
Is Sterling Infrastructure's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Sterling Infrastructure's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 44.48 is 1679% above median its 10-year median of 2.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.49 to a high of 57.71. The Construction industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.18. Sterling Infrastructure's value of 44.48 is 3669.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sterling Infrastructure ranks #1349 out of 1361 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sterling Infrastructure has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sterling Infrastructure's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to MTZ and APG?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Sterling Infrastructure ranks #1349 out of 1361 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Sterling Infrastructure in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.18. Sterling Infrastructure's value of 44.48 is 3669.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Sterling Infrastructure's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.49 to 57.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.50 vs. the industry median of 1.18, 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Construction company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Construction companies is 1.18, based on 1,361 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sterling Infrastructure's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 44.48 is 3669.5% 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Sterling Infrastructure and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sterling Infrastructure's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 44.48, which is 1679% above median its own 10-year median of 2.50. 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 (MIL:1STRL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €178.90, compared to a current price of €564.40 — trading 215.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 44.48, which is 1679% above median its 10-year median of 2.50 and 3669.5% above the Construction industry median of 1.18. Sterling Infrastructure's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sterling Infrastructure (MIL:1STRL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 44.48 as of Jul. 20, 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 (MIL:1STRL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sterling Infrastructure stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €564.40 is trading 215.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €178.90. GuruFocus considers Sterling Infrastructure to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MIL:1STRL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 44.48 (1679% above median its 10-year median of 2.50)
  • GF Value™: €178.90 vs. price of €564.40 (215.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 3669.5% above the Construction median (#1349 of 1361)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1STRL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Sterling Infrastructure Business Description

Other Exchanges STRL:USAUAO:Germany
Address 1800 Hughes Landing Boulevard, Suite 250, The Woodlands, TX, USA, 77380
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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