STRL Sterling Construction PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The PE ratio for Sterling Construction stock stands at 16.78 as of Apr 23, 2025. This is based on the current EPS of $8.35 and the stock price of $140.08 per share. A decrease of 25% has been seen in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 22.4 of the last 4 quarters.
STRL PE ratio history
Over the last eight years, the average PE ratio of Sterling Construction has been 26.75. The current 16.78 PE ratio is 37% below the historical average. Over the past eight 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Dec 2021 | 12.01 | 7.04% | $26.3 | $2.19 |
| Sep 2021 | 11.22 | -15.38% | $22.67 | $2.02 |
| Jun 2021 | 13.26 | 1.14% | $24.13 | $1.82 |
STRL average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of STRL is greater than its 3 and 5-year historical averages, but it is below the 10-year average.
STRL PE vs peers
STRL's PE ratio is lower than its peer stocks MTZ and IESC, but it is greater than GLDD's. Sterling Construction is presently trading at a lower PE ratio (16.78) than its peer group average of 25.68.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| GLDD Great Lakes Dredge & Dock CORP | 10.41 | $595.45M |
| STRL Sterling Construction Co Inc | 16.78 | $4.29B |
| PRIM Primoris Services Corp | 17.11 | $3.1B |
| IESC IES Holdings Inc | 17.15 | $3.74B |
| GVA Granite Construction Inc | 27.08 | $3.39B |
| MTZ Mastec Inc | 56.66 | $9.39B |
| TPC Tutor Perini Corp | N/A | $1.07B |
| ORN Orion Group Holdings Inc | N/A | $235.89M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Sterling Construction's PE ratio?
STRL stock has a price to earnings ratio of 16.78 as of Apr 23, 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 16.03.
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 13.75.
What is the highest PE ratio for STRL?
Over the last eight 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 37% below its 8-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 (Apr 23, 2025), Sterling Construction's stock price is $140.08. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $8.35. Therefore, Sterling Construction's P/E ratio for today is 16.78. PE RATIO(16.78) = STOCK PRICE($140.08) / TTM EPS($8.35)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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