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Sterling InfrastructureSTRL -4.18%83 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 32.90% as of Mar. 2026, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 26.00. GuruFocus rates STRL with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 83/100 and a GF Valueâ„¢ of $216.05 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,438 Construction companies, Sterling Infrastructure ranks better than 79.21% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Sterling Infrastructure's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 26.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 32.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 33.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 53.60% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Sterling Infrastructure was 174.80% per year. The lowest was -63.80% per year. And the median was 26.00% per year.
EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Sterling Infrastructure 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
STRL vs APG, J, MTZ: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Sterling Infrastructure's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Sterling Infrastructure's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sterling Infrastructure's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 32.90% mean?
Sterling Infrastructure (STRL) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 32.90% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Sterling Infrastructure and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 26.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Sterling Infrastructure ranks #299 out of 1438 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 20.8%.
Is Sterling Infrastructure's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Sterling Infrastructure's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 32.90% is 27% above median its 10-year median of 26.00. The Construction industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.80. Sterling Infrastructure's value of 32.90% is 273.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sterling Infrastructure ranks #299 out of 1438 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to APG and J?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Sterling Infrastructure ranks #299 out of 1438 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places Sterling Infrastructure in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.80. Sterling Infrastructure's value of 32.90% is 273.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 26.00 vs. the industry median of 8.80, 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a Construction company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Construction companies is 8.80, based on 1,438 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sterling Infrastructure's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 32.90% is 273.9% 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Sterling Infrastructure and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sterling Infrastructure's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 32.90%, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 26.00. 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 $216.05, compared to a current price of $633.32 — trading 193.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 32.90%, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 26.00 and 273.9% above the Construction industry median of 8.80. 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sterling Infrastructure (STRL), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 32.90% 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 $633.32 is trading 193.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $216.05.
GuruFocus considers Sterling Infrastructure to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STRL:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 32.90% (27% above median its 10-year median of 26.00)
GF Value™: $216.05 vs. price of $633.32 (193.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 273.9% above the Construction median (#299 of 1438)
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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