Sterling Infrastructure (NAS:STRL) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
Sterling Infrastructure Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Sterling Infrastructure Forward PE Ratio 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.
Sterling Infrastructure Forward PE Ratio Chart
Sterling Infrastructure Annual Data
Trend
2015-12
2016-12
2017-12
2018-12
2022-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
16.05
28.17
16.61
8.51
9.55
18.28
26.57
30.19
Sterling Infrastructure Quarterly Data
2015-12
2016-03
2016-06
2016-09
2016-12
2017-03
2017-06
2017-09
2017-12
2018-03
2018-06
2018-09
2018-12
2019-03
2019-06
2022-12
2023-03
2023-06
2023-09
2023-12
2024-03
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
16.05
10.10
49.02
15.48
28.17
42.02
35.84
15.55
16.61
12.66
14.16
11.24
8.51
11.17
12.20
9.55
10.94
15.80
15.65
18.28
22.22
23.81
26.57
16.65
31.55
35.48
30.19
34.91
STRL vs MTZ, APG, J: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Sterling Infrastructure's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward 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 Forward PE Ratio vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Sterling Infrastructure's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sterling Infrastructure's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Sterling Infrastructure Forward PE Ratio Calculation
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Sterling Infrastructure (STRL) has a Forward PE Ratio of 40.65 as of Jul. 06, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Sterling Infrastructure and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sterling Infrastructure ranks #585 out of 638 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 91.7%.
Is Sterling Infrastructure's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Sterling Infrastructure's current Forward PE Ratio is 40.65. The Construction industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.13. Sterling Infrastructure's value of 40.65 is 187.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sterling Infrastructure ranks #585 out of 638 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 Forward PE Ratio compare to MTZ and APG?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Sterling Infrastructure ranks #585 out of 638 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Sterling Infrastructure in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.13. Sterling Infrastructure's value of 40.65 is 187.8% 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 Forward PE Ratio for a Construction company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Construction companies is 14.13, based on 638 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sterling Infrastructure's current Forward PE Ratio of 40.65 is 187.8% 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Sterling Infrastructure and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sterling Infrastructure's current Forward PE Ratio is 40.65. 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 $211.44, compared to a current price of $700.75 — trading 231.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 40.65 and 187.8% above the Construction industry median of 14.13. 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 Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sterling Infrastructure (STRL), the current Forward PE Ratio is 40.65 as of Jul. 06, 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 $700.75 is trading 231.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $211.44.
GuruFocus considers Sterling Infrastructure to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STRL:
Forward PE Ratio: 40.65
GF Value™: $211.44 vs. price of $700.75 (231.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 187.8% above the Construction median (#585 of 638)
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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