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Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. A positive ratio may indicate share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio may reflect no repurchases or potential share issuance. Sterling Infrastructure's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.10%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sterling Infrastructure's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STRL'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -28.4 Med: -7.4 Max: -0.1
Current: -0.1
During the past 13 years, Sterling Infrastructure's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.10%. The lowest was -28.40%. And the median was -7.40%.
STRL's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 67.77% of 940
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: -0.9
vs STRL: -0.10
Sterling Infrastructure (NAS:STRL) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A negative number means the company might be issuing new shares. A positive number indicates that the company is buying back shares.
Be Aware
Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.
Sterling Infrastructure 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
STRL vs APG, J, MTZ: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Sterling Infrastructure's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Share Buyback 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Sterling Infrastructure's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sterling Infrastructure's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Sterling Infrastructure 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Calculation
This is the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. The annualized percentage change is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four years of annual data on Shares Outstanding (EOP).
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What does a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.10 mean?
Sterling Infrastructure (STRL) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.10 as of Mar. 2026. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Sterling Infrastructure and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sterling Infrastructure ranks #303 out of 940 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 32.2%.
Is Sterling Infrastructure's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Sterling Infrastructure's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10. Based on the distribution chart, Sterling Infrastructure ranks #303 out of 940 companies in the Construction industry, which is above 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to APG and J?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Sterling Infrastructure ranks #303 out of 940 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts Sterling Infrastructure in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio for a Construction company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Construction industry context. However, 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Sterling Infrastructure and its competitors. Sterling Infrastructure's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10. 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 $216.94, compared to a current price of $607.06 — trading 179.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10. Sterling Infrastructure's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sterling Infrastructure (STRL), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.10 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 $607.06 is trading 179.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $216.94.
GuruFocus considers Sterling Infrastructure to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STRL:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.10
GF Value™: $216.94 vs. price of $607.06 (179.8% above fair value)
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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