STRL (Sterling Infrastructure) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


STRL Sterling Infrastructure Inc STRL
83 GF Score
Price $804.76
GF Value $207.35
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Sterling Infrastructure Moat Score?

Sterling Infrastructure STRL -8.75% 83 Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates STRL with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $207.35 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,846 Construction companies, Sterling Infrastructure ranks better than 97.67% on this metric.

Sterling Infrastructure has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Sterling Infrastructure has Narrow Moat: Sterling Infrastructure Inc has a solid narrow moat due to its established market presence and some cost advantages. However, the lack of strong brand strength or significant regulatory barriers limits its moat to a narrow level.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Sterling Infrastructure might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Sterling Infrastructure  (NAS:STRL) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Sterling Infrastructure Moat Score Related Terms

STRL vs MTZ, APG, EME: Moat Score Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Sterling Infrastructure's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Sterling Infrastructure's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sterling Infrastructure's Moat Score falls into.


STRL
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Sterling Infrastructure (STRL) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jun. 26, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Sterling Infrastructure ranks #43 out of 1846 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 2.3%.
Is Sterling Infrastructure's Moat Score too high?
Sterling Infrastructure's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Sterling Infrastructure ranks #43 out of 1846 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 Moat Score compare to MTZ and APG?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Sterling Infrastructure ranks #43 out of 1846 companies for Moat Score. This places Sterling Infrastructure in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Construction company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Construction industry context. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Sterling Infrastructure's current Moat Score is 5. 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 $207.35, compared to a current price of $804.76 — trading 288.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. Sterling Infrastructure's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sterling Infrastructure (STRL), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jun. 26, 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 $804.76 is trading 288.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $207.35. GuruFocus considers Sterling Infrastructure to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STRL:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $207.35 vs. price of $804.76 (288.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 6 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges 1STRL:ItalyUAO:Germany
Address 1800 Hughes Landing Boulevard, Suite 250, The Woodlands, TX, USA, 77380
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.
83GF Score

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