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Sterling InfrastructureSTRL -0.71%85 Shiller PE Ratio is 119.08 as of Aug. 23, 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 110.38. GuruFocus rates STRL with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $282.76 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,047 Construction companies, Sterling Infrastructure ranks worse than 94.94% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sterling Infrastructure's Shiller PE Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STRL'
s Shiller PE Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 43.92 Med: 110.38 Max: 452.44
Current: 118.96
During the past years, Sterling Infrastructure's highest Shiller PE Ratio was 452.44. The lowest was 43.92. And the median was 110.38.
STRL's Shiller PE Ratio is ranked worse than 94.94% of 1047
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 16.89
vs STRL: 118.96
E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years.
Sterling Infrastructure's adjusted earnings per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $5.000. Add all the adjusted EPS for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our E10, which is $4.34 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.
Shiller PE for Stocks: The True Measure of Stock Valuation
Sterling Infrastructure (NAS:STRL) Shiller PE Ratio Explanation
Compared with the regular PE Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Shiller PE Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of profit margins during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.
If a company has consistent business performance, the Shiller PE Ratio should give similar results to regular PE Ratio.
Compared with the PS Ratio, the Shiller PE Ratio makes the comparison between different industries more meaningful.
Be Aware
Shiller PE Ratio assumes that over the long term, businesses and profitability revert to their means. If a company's business model does not work in the future compared with the past, Shiller PE Ratio and PS Ratio will give false valuations.
Sterling Infrastructure Shiller PE Ratio Related Terms
Sterling Infrastructure Shiller 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.
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Sterling Infrastructure's Shiller PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Shiller 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 Shiller PE Ratio vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Sterling Infrastructure's Shiller PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sterling Infrastructure's Shiller PE Ratio falls into.
Sterling Infrastructure Shiller PE Ratio Calculation
For Shiller PE Ratio, the earnings of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/E calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Shiller PE Ratio is also called PE10.
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The same calculation is applied here to individual companies.
* 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.
Add all the adjusted EPS together and divide 10 will get our E10.
Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.
Sterling Infrastructure (STRL) has a Shiller PE Ratio of 119.08 as of Aug. 23, 2026. Shiller price-earnings ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted earnings over a 10-year period. View historical data on Sterling Infrastructure and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 110.38. Over the past decade, Sterling Infrastructure's Shiller PE Ratio has ranged from 43.92 to 452.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Sterling Infrastructure ranks #994 out of 1047 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 94.9%.
Is Sterling Infrastructure's Shiller PE Ratio too high?
Sterling Infrastructure's current Shiller PE Ratio of 119.08 is near median its 10-year median of 110.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 43.92 to a high of 452.44. The Construction industry median Shiller PE Ratio is 16.89. Sterling Infrastructure's value of 119.08 is 605% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sterling Infrastructure ranks #994 out of 1047 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sterling Infrastructure has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sterling Infrastructure's Shiller PE Ratio compare to APG and J?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Sterling Infrastructure ranks #994 out of 1047 companies for Shiller PE Ratio. This places Sterling Infrastructure in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Shiller PE Ratio is 16.89. Sterling Infrastructure's value of 119.08 is 605% above this benchmark. Historically, Sterling Infrastructure's own Shiller PE Ratio has ranged from 43.92 to 452.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 110.38 vs. the industry median of 16.89, 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 Shiller PE Ratio for a Construction company?
The median Shiller PE Ratio among Construction companies is 16.89, based on 1,047 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Shiller PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Shiller PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sterling Infrastructure's current Shiller PE Ratio of 119.08 is 605% 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 Shiller PE Ratio mean?
A high Shiller PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Shiller price-earnings ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted earnings over a 10-year period. View historical data on Sterling Infrastructure and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Shiller PE Ratio is 16.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sterling Infrastructure's current Shiller PE Ratio is 119.08, which is near median its own 10-year median of 110.38. 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 $282.76, compared to a current price of $516.81 — trading 82.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Shiller PE Ratio is 119.08, which is near median its 10-year median of 110.38 and 605% above the Construction industry median of 16.89. Sterling Infrastructure's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Shiller PE Ratio calculated?
Shiller PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sterling Infrastructure (STRL), the current Shiller PE Ratio is 119.08 as of Aug. 23, 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 $516.81 is trading 82.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $282.76.
GuruFocus considers Sterling Infrastructure to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STRL:
Shiller PE Ratio: 119.08 (near median its 10-year median of 110.38)
GF Value™: $282.76 vs. price of $516.81 (82.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 605% above the Construction median (#994 of 1047)
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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