Sterling InfrastructureSTRL +3.14%83 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 167.73% as of Mar. 2026, which is 151% above its 10-year median of 66.77. GuruFocus rates STRL with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $210.33 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,775 Construction companies, Sterling Infrastructure ranks better than 91.77% on this metric.
Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits). He defines ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % as EBIT divided by the total of Property, Plant and Equipment and net working capital. Sterling Infrastructure's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 167.73%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sterling Infrastructure's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
STRL'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.63 Med: 66.77 Max: 159.46
Current: 159.46
During the past 13 years, Sterling Infrastructure's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 159.46%. The lowest was -6.63%. And the median was 66.77%.
STRL's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 91.77% of 1775
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 19.38
vs STRL: 159.46
Sterling Infrastructure's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 18.50% per year.
The way Joel Greenblatt defines Return on Capital is a more accurate measure of how efficiently the company generates returns onthe capital actually invested in the business. EBIT is used instead of net income because the tax and interest payment may be affected by factors other than the core business operation. Intangible assets are not included in the calculation because they don't need to be replaced.
Sterling Infrastructure ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Sterling Infrastructure ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sterling Infrastructure's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % can be seen below:
* 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.
STRL vs MTZ, APG, J: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Sterling Infrastructure's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Sterling Infrastructure's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sterling Infrastructure's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits) . He defines Return on Capital as follows:
EBIT stands for Earnings Before Interest and Taxes.
Fixed Assets are also known as non-current assets. They include the Property, Plant and Equipment that the firm needs in its operation.
GuruFocus calculates net working capital as: (Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Deferred Revenue + Other Current Liabilities). We're trying to account for OPERATING assets and liabilities (part of daily business) when calculating working capital. Cash and marketable securities are considered NON-OPERATING assets and are not included in calculation. We will also back out all interest bearing debt, short term debt and the portion of long term debt that is due in the current period from the current liabilities. This debt will be considered when computing cost of capital and it would be inappropriate to count it twice.
Note:
The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT 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.
What does a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 167.73% mean?
Sterling Infrastructure (STRL) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 167.73% as of Mar. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Sterling Infrastructure and its competitors. This is 151% above median its historical median of 66.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Sterling Infrastructure ranks #146 out of 1775 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 8.2%.
Is Sterling Infrastructure's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Sterling Infrastructure's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 167.73% is 151% above median its 10-year median of 66.77. The Construction industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 19.38. Sterling Infrastructure's value of 167.73% is 765.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sterling Infrastructure ranks #146 out of 1775 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to MTZ and APG?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Sterling Infrastructure ranks #146 out of 1775 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Sterling Infrastructure in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 19.38. Sterling Infrastructure's value of 167.73% is 765.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 66.77 vs. the industry median of 19.38, 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for a Construction company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Construction companies is 19.38, based on 1,775 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sterling Infrastructure's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 167.73% is 765.5% 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % mean?
A high ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Sterling Infrastructure and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 19.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sterling Infrastructure's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 167.73%, which is 151% above median its own 10-year median of 66.77. 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 $210.33, compared to a current price of $839.36 — trading 299.1% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 167.73%, which is 151% above median its 10-year median of 66.77 and 765.5% above the Construction industry median of 19.38. 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % calculated?
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sterling Infrastructure (STRL), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 167.73% 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 $839.36 is trading 299.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $210.33.
GuruFocus considers Sterling Infrastructure to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STRL:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 167.73% (151% above median its 10-year median of 66.77)
GF Value™: $210.33 vs. price of $839.36 (299.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 765.5% above the Construction median (#146 of 1775)
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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