Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (STRL) P/E Ratio History
ExpensiveTrading at 55.1x vs 5Y avg 20.7x · 95th percentile · Material premium to history · Data 1998–2026
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P/E Ratio Analysis
As of September 23, 2026, Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (STRL) trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 55.1x, with a stock price of $516.57 and trailing twelve-month earnings per share of $13.87.
The current P/E is 166% above its 5-year average of 20.7x. Over the past five years, STRL's P/E has ranged from a low of 7.6x to a high of 60.5x, placing the current valuation at the 95th percentile of its historical range.
Compared to the Industrials sector median P/E of 26.4x, STRL trades at a 109% premium to its sector peers. The sector includes 397 companies with P/E ratios ranging from 0.1x to 194.2x.
The PEG ratio of 1.24 (P/E divided by 13% EPS growth) suggests a fair valuation relative to its earnings growth. Peter Lynch popularized the rule that a PEG below 1.0 indicates an attractive entry point.
Relative to the broader market, STRL commands a significant premium over the S&P 500 median P/E of 25.5x. Investors should consider the company's growth prospects, competitive position, and earnings quality when evaluating whether the current valuation is justified.
For a comprehensive intrinsic value estimate using discounted cash flow analysis, see our STRL DCF Valuation Calculator →
Note: P/E ratio is just one valuation metric. It does not account for balance sheet strength, cash flow quality, or growth sustainability. Always conduct comprehensive due diligence before making investment decisions.
STRL Cross-Benchmark Valuation
How does the current P/E compare to sector peers and the broader market?
STRL P/E vs Peers
Civil infrastructure construction peers sorted by market cap
| Company | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | PEG Ratio | EPS Growth (1Y) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $4B | 15.2 | 0.83 | +52% | |
| $5B | 52.6 | 2.81 | +40% | |
| $5B | 38.4 | 2.30 | +311%Best | |
| $13B | 42.8 | 0.85 | +52% | |
| $1B | 22.9 | - | +121% | |
| $1B | 15.7 | 10.15 | +29% | |
| $96B | 94.5 | 5.48 | +13% | |
| $18B | 43.7 | 14.73 | +146% | |
| $9B | 38.1 | 4.71 | -24% | |
| $784M | 14.9Lowest | 0.44Best | -35% |
Lower P/E can signal a discount or weaker growth expectations; PEG adds growth context.
STRL Historical P/E Data (1998–2026)
Quarterly P/E ratios calculated from closing price and TTM EPS
| Quarter | Period End | Price | TTM EPS | P/E Ratio | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 Q2 | - | $839.36 | $13.87 | 60.5x | -27% |
| FY2026 Q1 | - | $407.27 | $11.18 | 36.4x | -56% |
| FY2025 Q4 | Dec 31 2025 | $306.23 | $9.37 | 32.7x | -61% |
| FY2025 Q3 | - | $339.68 | $10.20 | 33.3x | -60% |
| FY2025 Q2 | Jun 30 2025 | $230.73 | $9.20 | 25.1x | -70% |
| FY2025 Q1 | Mar 31 2025 | $113.21 | $8.56 | 13.2x | -84% |
| FY2024 Q4 | - | $168.45 | $8.28 | 20.3x | -76% |
| FY2024 Q3 | Sep 30 2024 | $145.02 | $5.92 | 24.5x | -71% |
| FY2024 Q2 | Jun 30 2024 | $118.34 | $5.21 | 22.7x | -73% |
| FY2024 Q1 | Mar 31 2024 | $110.31 | $4.81 | 22.9x | -72% |
| FY2023 Q4 | Dec 31 2023 | $87.93 | $4.45 | 19.8x | -76% |
| FY2023 Q3 | Sep 30 2023 | $73.48 | $4.20 | 17.5x | -79% |
| FY2023 Q2 | Jun 30 2023 | $55.80 | $3.91 | 14.3x | -83% |
| FY2023 Q1 | Mar 31 2023 | $37.88 | $3.50 | 10.8x | -87% |
| FY2022 Q4 | Dec 31 2022 | $32.80 | $3.50 | 9.4x | -89% |
| FY2022 Q3 | Sep 30 2022 | $21.47 | $2.84 | 7.6x | -91% |
| FY2022 Q2 | - | $21.92 | $2.59 | 8.5x | -90% |
| FY2022 Q1 | - | $26.80 | $2.42 | 11.1x | -87% |
| FY2021 Q4 | Dec 31 2021 | $26.30 | $2.15 | 12.2x | -85% |
| FY2021 Q3 | - | $22.67 | $1.98 | 11.4x | -86% |
| FY2021 Q2 | Jun 30 2021 | $24.13 | $1.80 | 13.4x | -84% |
| FY2021 Q1 | Mar 31 2021 | $23.20 | $1.76 | 13.2x | -84% |
| FY2020 Q4 | - | $18.61 | $1.50 | 12.4x | -85% |
| FY2020 Q3 | Sep 30 2020 | $14.16 | $2.09 | 6.8x | -92% |
| FY2020 Q2 | - | $10.47 | $1.85 | 5.7x | -93% |
| FY2020 Q1 | - | $9.50 | $1.49 | 6.4x | -92% |
| FY2019 Q4 | - | $14.08 | $1.45 | 9.7x | -88% |
| FY2019 Q3 | Sep 30 2019 | $13.15 | $0.87 | 15.1x | -82% |
| FY2019 Q2 | Jun 30 2019 | $13.42 | $0.90 | 14.9x | -82% |
| FY2019 Q1 | Mar 31 2019 | $12.52 | $0.91 | 13.8x | -83% |
| FY2018 Q4 | Dec 31 2018 | $10.89 | $0.93 | 11.7x | -86% |
| FY2018 Q3 | Sep 30 2018 | $14.32 | $0.83 | 17.3x | -79% |
| FY2018 Q2 | Jun 30 2018 | $13.03 | $0.76 | 17.1x | -79% |
| FY2018 Q1 | Mar 31 2018 | $11.46 | $0.59 | 19.4x | -77% |
| FY2017 Q4 | Dec 31 2017 | $16.28 | $0.41 | 39.7x | -52% |
| FY2017 Q3 | Sep 30 2017 | $15.23 | $0.05 | 305.8x | +268% |
| FY2011 Q3 | Sep 30 2011 | $11.17 | $1.36 | 8.2x | -90% |
| FY2011 Q2 | - | $13.77 | $1.36 | 10.1x | -88% |
| FY2011 Q1 | - | $16.88 | $1.39 | 12.2x | -85% |
| FY2010 Q4 | Dec 31 2010 | $13.04 | $1.39 | 9.4x | -89% |
| FY2010 Q3 | - | $12.38 | $0.65 | 19.2x | -77% |
| FY2010 Q2 | Jun 30 2010 | $12.94 | $1.03 | 12.6x | -85% |
| FY2010 Q1 | Mar 31 2010 | $15.72 | $1.43 | 11.0x | -87% |
| FY2009 Q4 | - | $19.14 | $1.75 | 11.0x | -87% |
| FY2009 Q3 | Sep 30 2009 | $17.91 | $1.97 | 9.1x | -89% |
| FY2009 Q2 | - | $15.26 | $1.82 | 8.4x | -90% |
| FY2009 Q1 | - | $17.84 | $1.51 | 11.8x | -86% |
| FY2008 Q4 | Dec 31 2008 | $18.53 | $1.33 | 13.9x | -83% |
| FY2008 Q3 | - | $16.20 | $1.40 | 11.6x | -86% |
| FY2008 Q2 | Jun 30 2008 | $19.86 | $1.25 | 15.9x | -81% |
| FY2008 Q1 | Mar 31 2008 | $18.22 | $1.20 | 15.2x | -82% |
| FY2007 Q4 | Dec 31 2007 | $21.82 | $1.18 | 18.5x | -78% |
| FY2007 Q3 | Sep 30 2007 | $23.08 | $1.11 | 20.8x | -75% |
| FY2007 Q2 | Jun 30 2007 | $21.16 | $1.13 | 18.7x | -77% |
| FY2007 Q1 | Mar 31 2007 | $19.06 | $1.10 | 17.3x | -79% |
| FY2006 Q4 | Dec 31 2006 | $21.76 | $1.17 | 18.6x | -78% |
| FY2006 Q3 | Sep 30 2006 | $20.06 | $1.39 | 14.4x | -83% |
| FY2006 Q2 | Jun 30 2006 | $27.60 | $1.37 | 20.1x | -76% |
| FY2006 Q1 | Mar 31 2006 | $21.69 | $1.34 | 16.2x | -81% |
| FY2005 Q4 | Dec 31 2005 | $16.83 | $1.14 | 14.8x | -82% |
| FY2005 Q3 | Sep 30 2005 | $25.90 | $1.04 | 24.9x | -70% |
| FY2005 Q2 | - | $7.89 | $0.85 | 9.3x | -89% |
| FY2005 Q1 | - | $7.00 | $0.82 | 8.5x | -90% |
| FY2004 Q4 | Dec 31 2004 | $5.19 | $0.78 | 6.7x | -92% |
| FY2004 Q3 | - | $6.20 | $0.44 | 14.1x | -83% |
| FY2004 Q2 | Jun 30 2004 | $3.90 | $0.68 | 5.7x | -93% |
| FY2004 Q1 | Mar 31 2004 | $4.63 | $0.70 | 6.6x | -92% |
| FY2003 Q4 | Dec 31 2003 | $4.53 | $0.86 | 5.3x | -94% |
| FY2003 Q3 | - | $2.75 | $1.27 | 2.2x | -97% |
| FY2003 Q2 | Jun 30 2003 | $2.50 | $1.14 | 2.2x | -97% |
| FY2003 Q1 | Mar 31 2003 | $1.65 | $1.01 | 1.6x | -98% |
| FY2002 Q4 | - | $1.75 | $0.87 | 2.0x | -98% |
| FY2002 Q3 | Sep 30 2002 | $1.60 | $0.24 | 6.7x | -92% |
| FY1998 Q2 | May 31 1998 | $0.97 | $0.00 | 4844.0x | +5728% |
| FY1998 Q1 | Feb 28 1998 | $1.13 | $0.06 | 17.9x | -78% |
Average P/E for displayed period: 83.1x
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STRL — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying STRL stock.
What is STRL's P/E ratio?
Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (STRL) trailing twelve-month P/E ratio is 55.1x, based on TTM diluted EPS of $13.87. The 5-year average P/E is 20.7x and the historical range spans 7.6x to 60.5x.
Is STRL stock overvalued or undervalued?
STRL trades at 55.1x P/E, above its 5-year average of 20.7x. The 95th percentile ranking within the 7.6x–60.5x historical range indicates a premium to historical valuation.
Is STRL stock expensive?
Yes, STRL is expensive relative to its own history. The current P/E of 55.1x is above the 5-year average of 20.7x and also above the Industrials sector median of 26.4x. The stock sits at the 95th percentile of its 5-year valuation range.
What is STRL's historical P/E range?
Over the past 5 years, STRL's P/E ratio has ranged from 7.6x to 60.5x, with a median of 19.8x and an average of 20.7x. The current P/E of 55.1x places the stock at the 95th percentile of this range. Full historical data spans 1998–2026.
How does STRL's P/E compare to the S&P 500?
STRL trades at 55.1x P/E versus the S&P 500 median of 25.5x. The 116% premium to the market typically reflects higher expected earnings growth or quality.
How does STRL's valuation compare to Industrials peers?
Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. P/E of 55.1x compares to the Industrials sector median of 26.4x. The premium reflects expected growth above peers or stronger fundamentals. See the peer comparison table on this page for ticker-by-ticker P/E and PEG.
What is STRL's PEG ratio?
STRL PEG ratio is 1.24, based on a P/E of 55.1x and EPS growth of 13.4%. A PEG between 1 and 2 suggests valuation aligns with growth expectations — typically considered fair.
What is STRL's earnings yield?
STRL earnings yield is 1.82%, the inverse of its 55.1x P/E ratio. Earnings yield represents the percentage of each dollar invested that the company earns. It can be compared directly to bond yields to assess relative attractiveness of stocks versus fixed income.