Sterling InfrastructureSTRL -3.52%83 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.52 as of Mar. 2026, which is 71% below its 10-year median of 1.77. GuruFocus rates STRL with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $212.56 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,401 Construction companies, Sterling Infrastructure ranks better than 78.73% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sterling Infrastructure's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
STRL'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.49 Med: 1.77 Max: 8.62
Current: 0.58
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Sterling Infrastructure was 8.62. The lowest was 0.49. And the median was 1.77.
STRL's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 78.73% of 1401
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 2.19
vs STRL: 0.58
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
Sterling Infrastructure Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Sterling Infrastructure Debt-to-EBITDA 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 Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA 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 Debt-to-EBITDA vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Sterling Infrastructure's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sterling Infrastructure's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Sterling Infrastructure (STRL) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.52 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Sterling Infrastructure. This is 71% below median its historical median of 1.77. Over the past decade, Sterling Infrastructure's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.49 to 8.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Sterling Infrastructure ranks #298 out of 1401 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 21.3%.
Is Sterling Infrastructure's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Sterling Infrastructure's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.52 is 71% below median its 10-year median of 1.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.49 to a high of 8.62. The Construction industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.19. Sterling Infrastructure's value of 0.52 is 76.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sterling Infrastructure ranks #298 out of 1401 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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 Debt-to-EBITDA compare to MTZ and APG?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Sterling Infrastructure ranks #298 out of 1401 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Sterling Infrastructure in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.19. Sterling Infrastructure's value of 0.52 is 76.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Sterling Infrastructure's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.49 to 8.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.77 vs. the industry median of 2.19, 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 Debt-to-EBITDA for a Construction company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Construction companies is 2.19, based on 1,401 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sterling Infrastructure's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.52 is 76.3% 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 Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Sterling Infrastructure. For the Construction industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sterling Infrastructure's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.52, which is 71% below median its own 10-year median of 1.77. 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 $212.56, compared to a current price of $682.29 — trading 221% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.52, which is 71% below median its 10-year median of 1.77 and 76.3% below the Construction industry median of 2.19. Sterling Infrastructure's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sterling Infrastructure (STRL), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.52 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 $682.29 is trading 221% above its estimated GF Value™ of $212.56.
GuruFocus considers Sterling Infrastructure to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STRL:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.52 (71% below median its 10-year median of 1.77)
GF Value™: $212.56 vs. price of $682.29 (221% above fair value)
Industry Position: 76.3% below the Construction median (#298 of 1401)
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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