Sterling InfrastructureSTRL -2.80%83 Quick Ratio is 1.10 as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 1.29. 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 1,786 Construction companies, Sterling Infrastructure ranks worse than 62.26% on this metric.
Sterling Infrastructure has a quick ratio of 1.10. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sterling Infrastructure's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STRL'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1 Med: 1.29 Max: 1.69
Current: 1.1
During the past 13 years, Sterling Infrastructure's highest Quick Ratio was 1.69. The lowest was 1.00. And the median was 1.29.
STRL's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than 62.26% of 1786
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.285
vs STRL: 1.10
Sterling Infrastructure (NAS:STRL) Quick Ratio Explanation
The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.
In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.
The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Sterling Infrastructure Quick Ratio Related Terms
Sterling Infrastructure Quick 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.
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Sterling Infrastructure's Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick 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 Quick Ratio vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Sterling Infrastructure's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sterling Infrastructure's Quick Ratio falls into.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.
Sterling Infrastructure's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Quick Ratio of 1.10 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Sterling Infrastructure and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 1.29. Over the past decade, Sterling Infrastructure's Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.00 to 1.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Sterling Infrastructure ranks #1112 out of 1786 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 62.3%.
Is Sterling Infrastructure's Quick Ratio too high?
Sterling Infrastructure's current Quick Ratio of 1.10 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 1.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 1.69. The Construction industry median Quick Ratio is 1.29. Sterling Infrastructure's value of 1.10 is 14.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sterling Infrastructure ranks #1112 out of 1786 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 Quick Ratio compare to MTZ and APG?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Sterling Infrastructure ranks #1112 out of 1786 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Sterling Infrastructure in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.29. Sterling Infrastructure's value of 1.10 is 14.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Sterling Infrastructure's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.00 to 1.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.29 vs. the industry median of 1.29, Sterling Infrastructure has consistently been below 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 Quick Ratio for a Construction company?
The median Quick Ratio among Construction companies is 1.29, based on 1,786 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sterling Infrastructure's current Quick Ratio of 1.10 is 14.4% below 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Sterling Infrastructure and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sterling Infrastructure's current Quick Ratio is 1.10, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 1.29. 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 Quick Ratio is 1.10, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 1.29 and 14.4% below the Construction industry median of 1.29. 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 Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sterling Infrastructure (STRL), the current Quick Ratio is 1.10 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:
Quick Ratio: 1.10 (15% below median its 10-year median of 1.29)
GF Value™: $207.14 vs. price of $867.23 (318.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 14.4% below the Construction median (#1112 of 1786)
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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