STRL Sterling Construction PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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The PE ratio for Sterling Construction stock stands at 39.83 as of Nov 5, 2025. This is based on the current EPS of $10.32 and the stock price of $411.07 per share. An increase of 75% has been seen in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 22.7 of the last 4 quarters.
STRL PE ratio history
Over the last nine years, the average PE ratio of Sterling Construction has been 26.47. The current 39.83 PE ratio is 50% above the historical average. Over the past nine years, STRL's PE ratio was at its highest in the Sep 2017 quarter at 380.75, with a price of $15.23 and an EPS of $0.04. The Jun 2020 quarter recorded the bottom point at 5.54, with a price of $10.47 and an EPS of $1.89.
Sterling Construction PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 109.9% in 2023
Maximum annual decrease: -68.68% in 2018
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 20.17 | 3.44% | $168.45 | $8.35 |
| 2023 | 19.5 | 109.9% | $87.93 | $4.51 |
| 2022 | 9.29 | -22.65% | $32.8 | $3.53 |
| 2021 | 12.01 | -1.88% | $26.3 | $2.19 |
| 2020 | 12.24 | 30.35% | $18.61 | $1.52 |
| 2019 | 9.39 | -18.98% | $14.08 | $1.5 |
| 2018 | 11.59 | -68.68% | $10.89 | $0.94 |
| 2017 | 37 | N/A | $16.28 | $0.44 |
| 2016 | N/A | N/A | $8.46 | -$0.4 |
| 2015 | N/A | N/A | $6.08 | -$2.02 |
| 2014 | N/A | N/A | $6.39 | -$0.54 |
| 2013 | N/A | N/A | $11.73 | -$4.91 |
| 2012 | N/A | N/A | $9.94 | -$0.26 |
| 2011 | N/A | N/A | $10.77 | -$2.24 |
| 2010 | 11.34 | 4.9% | $13.04 | $1.15 |
Sterling Construction PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | 32.91 | 32.65% | $339.68 | $10.32 |
| Jun 2025 | 24.81 | 89.53% | $230.73 | $9.3 |
| Mar 2025 | 13.09 | -35.1% | $113.21 | $8.65 |
| Dec 2024 | 20.17 | -16.69% | $168.45 | $8.35 |
| Sep 2024 | 24.21 | 7.79% | $145.02 | $5.99 |
| Jun 2024 | 22.46 | -0.84% | $118.34 | $5.27 |
| Mar 2024 | 22.65 | 16.15% | $110.31 | $4.87 |
| Dec 2023 | 19.5 | 12.78% | $87.93 | $4.51 |
| Sep 2023 | 17.29 | 22.36% | $73.48 | $4.25 |
| Jun 2023 | 14.13 | 31.69% | $55.8 | $3.95 |
| Mar 2023 | 10.73 | 15.5% | $37.88 | $3.53 |
| Dec 2022 | 9.29 | 23.7% | $32.8 | $3.53 |
| Sep 2022 | 7.51 | -10.27% | $21.47 | $2.86 |
| Jun 2022 | 8.37 | -23.14% | $21.92 | $2.62 |
| Mar 2022 | 10.89 | -9.33% | $26.8 | $2.46 |
STRL Price vs fair value
STRL average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of STRL is greater than its 3, 5 and 10-year historical averages.
PE comparison
With a P/E of 39.83, STRL is above the Industrials sector, the industry and its peers average. Compared to its Industrials sector average of 25.78, Sterling Construction's P/E is 54% higher.
STRL PE vs peers
STRL's PE ratio is lower than its peer stocks MTZ and ORN, but it is greater than IESC's and PRIM's. Sterling Construction is presently trading at a higher PE ratio (39.83) than its peer group average of 30.9.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| GLDD Great Lakes Dredge & Dock CORP | 11.39 | $828.86M |
| PRIM Primoris Services Corp | 24.67 | $6.84B |
| GVA Granite Construction Inc | 27.38 | $4.35B |
| IESC IES Holdings Inc | 29.86 | $7.86B |
| STRL Sterling Construction Co Inc | 37.66 | $11.94B |
| ORN Orion Group Holdings Inc | 39.58 | $410.58M |
| MTZ Mastec Inc | 46.16 | $15.52B |
| TPC Tutor Perini Corp | N/A | $3.55B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Sterling Construction's PE ratio?
STRL stock has a price to earnings ratio of 39.83 as of Nov 5, 2025.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Sterling Construction (STRL)?
Over the last 3 years, the average price to earnings ratio for STRL stock is 19.27.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Sterling Construction (STRL)?
Over the last 5 years, the average price to earnings ratio for STRL stock is 15.99.
What is the highest PE ratio for STRL?
Over the last nine years, the quarterly PE ratio reached a historic high of 380.75 in the Sep 2017 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for STRL compare to its historical average?
STRL's current price to earnings ratio is 50% above its 9-year historical average.
How is STRL's PE ratio calculated (Sterling Construction PE ratio formula)?
The PE ratio is calculated by dividing the most recent price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Nov 5, 2025), Sterling Construction's stock price is $411.07. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2025 is $10.32. Therefore, Sterling Construction's P/E ratio for today is 39.83. PE RATIO(39.83) = STOCK PRICE($411.07) / TTM EPS($10.32)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.