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Sterling InfrastructureSTRL 83 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $11.18 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STRL with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $216.72 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,335 Construction companies, Sterling Infrastructure ranks better than 82.25% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Sterling Infrastructure's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 89.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 46.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 45.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, Sterling Infrastructure's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 57.20% per year. The lowest was -138.90% per year. And the median was 33.45% per year.
Sterling Infrastructure (NAS:STRL) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Sterling Infrastructure Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Sterling Infrastructure Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sterling Infrastructure's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
STRL vs APG, J, MTZ: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Sterling Infrastructure's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE 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 PE Ratio vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Sterling Infrastructure's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sterling Infrastructure's PE Ratio falls into.
Sterling Infrastructure Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Sterling Infrastructure's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $11.18
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $11.18 mean?
Sterling Infrastructure (STRL) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $11.18 as of Mar. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Sterling Infrastructure and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sterling Infrastructure ranks #237 out of 1335 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 17.8%.
Is Sterling Infrastructure's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Sterling Infrastructure's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $11.18. The Construction industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 9.70. Sterling Infrastructure's value of $11.18 is 15.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sterling Infrastructure ranks #237 out of 1335 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to APG and J?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Sterling Infrastructure ranks #237 out of 1335 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Sterling Infrastructure in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 9.70. Sterling Infrastructure's value of $11.18 is 15.3% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Construction company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Construction companies is 9.70, based on 1,335 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sterling Infrastructure's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $11.18 is 15.3% 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Sterling Infrastructure and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 9.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sterling Infrastructure's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $11.18. 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 $216.72, compared to a current price of $494.24 — trading 128.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $11.18 and 15.3% above the Construction industry median of 9.70. 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sterling Infrastructure (STRL), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $11.18 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 $494.24 is trading 128.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $216.72.
GuruFocus considers Sterling Infrastructure to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STRL:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $11.18
GF Value™: $216.72 vs. price of $494.24 (128.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 15.3% above the Construction median (#237 of 1335)
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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