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Sterling InfrastructureSTRL -1.59%83 EV-to-EBIT is 40.17 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 261% above its 10-year median of 11.12. GuruFocus rates STRL with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $213.45 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,424 Construction companies, Sterling Infrastructure ranks worse than 88.55% on this metric.
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Sterling Infrastructure's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $12,331 Mil.
Sterling Infrastructure's EBIT 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 $507 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Sterling Infrastructure EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Sterling Infrastructure's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sterling Infrastructure's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Sterling Infrastructure's current Enterprise Value is $20,359 Mil.
Sterling Infrastructure's EBIT 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 $507 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT of 40.17 as of Jul. 15, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Sterling Infrastructure and its competitors. This is 261% above median its historical median of 11.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Sterling Infrastructure ranks #1261 out of 1424 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 88.6%.
Is Sterling Infrastructure's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Sterling Infrastructure's current EV-to-EBIT of 40.17 is 261% above median its 10-year median of 11.12. The Construction industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.19. Sterling Infrastructure's value of 40.17 is 259.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sterling Infrastructure ranks #1261 out of 1424 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 EV-to-EBIT compare to MTZ and APG?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Sterling Infrastructure ranks #1261 out of 1424 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Sterling Infrastructure in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 11.19. Sterling Infrastructure's value of 40.17 is 259.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.12 vs. the industry median of 11.19, 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Construction company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Construction companies is 11.19, based on 1,424 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sterling Infrastructure's current EV-to-EBIT of 40.17 is 259.1% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Sterling Infrastructure and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 11.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sterling Infrastructure's current EV-to-EBIT is 40.17, which is 261% above median its own 10-year median of 11.12. 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 $213.45, compared to a current price of $668.82 — trading 213.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 40.17, which is 261% above median its 10-year median of 11.12 and 259.1% above the Construction industry median of 11.19. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sterling Infrastructure (STRL), the current EV-to-EBIT is 40.17 as of Jul. 15, 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 $668.82 is trading 213.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $213.45.
GuruFocus considers Sterling Infrastructure to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STRL:
EV-to-EBIT: 40.17 (261% above median its 10-year median of 11.12)
GF Value™: $213.45 vs. price of $668.82 (213.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 259.1% above the Construction median (#1261 of 1424)
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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