Sterling InfrastructureSTRL -2.80%83 Net Margin % is 11.62% as of Mar. 2026, which is 191% above its 10-year median of 3.99. GuruFocus rates STRL with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $207.14 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,766 Construction companies, Sterling Infrastructure ranks better than 84.88% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sterling Infrastructure's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STRL'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.34 Med: 3.99 Max: 12.17
Current: 12.02
STRL's Net Margin % is ranked better than 84.88% of 1766
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 3.92
vs STRL: 12.02
Sterling Infrastructure (NAS:STRL) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Sterling Infrastructure Net Margin % Related Terms
Sterling Infrastructure Net Margin % 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 Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Sterling Infrastructure's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sterling Infrastructure's Net Margin % falls into.
* 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 Net Margin % of 11.62% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Sterling Infrastructure and its competitors. This is 191% above median its historical median of 3.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Sterling Infrastructure ranks #267 out of 1766 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 15.1%.
Is Sterling Infrastructure's Net Margin % too high?
Sterling Infrastructure's current Net Margin % of 11.62% is 191% above median its 10-year median of 3.99. The Construction industry median Net Margin % is 3.92. Sterling Infrastructure's value of 11.62% is 196.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sterling Infrastructure ranks #267 out of 1766 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 Net Margin % compare to MTZ and APG?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Sterling Infrastructure ranks #267 out of 1766 companies for Net Margin %. This places Sterling Infrastructure in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.92. Sterling Infrastructure's value of 11.62% is 196.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.99 vs. the industry median of 3.92, 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 Net Margin % for a Construction company?
The median Net Margin % among Construction companies is 3.92, based on 1,766 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sterling Infrastructure's current Net Margin % of 11.62% is 196.4% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Sterling Infrastructure and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sterling Infrastructure's current Net Margin % is 11.62%, which is 191% above median its own 10-year median of 3.99. 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 $207.14, compared to a current price of $867.23 — trading 318.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 11.62%, which is 191% above median its 10-year median of 3.99 and 196.4% above the Construction industry median of 3.92. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sterling Infrastructure (STRL), the current Net Margin % is 11.62% 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 $867.23 is trading 318.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $207.14.
GuruFocus considers Sterling Infrastructure to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STRL:
Net Margin %: 11.62% (191% above median its 10-year median of 3.99)
GF Value™: $207.14 vs. price of $867.23 (318.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 196.4% above the Construction median (#267 of 1766)
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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