Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (STRL) EBITDA Margin: 20.30%
Is Sterling Infrastructure, Inc.’s EBITDA margin high or low?
Sterling Infrastructure, Inc.'s EBITDA margin of 20.30% is 38% above its 5-year average of 14.67%, near the high end of its 5-year range (10.06%–21.36%).
As of Wednesday, June 24, 2026. 2.54% below its 12-month average of 20.83%.
STRL EBITDA Margin Chart
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STRL Average EBITDA Margin Chart
STRL Current vs Average EBITDA Margin Chart
STRL EBITDA Margin Metrics
EBITDA MARGIN
20.30%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG TTM
20.83%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 3Y
16.94%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 5Y
14.67%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 10Y
9.53%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 15Y
6.81%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 20Y
9.30%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-2.54%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+19.85%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+38.38%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+113.09%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+198.06%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+118.33%
STRL Competitors' EBITDA Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | EBITDA MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (STRL) | $27.38B | 20.30% | 20.83% | 16.94% | 14.67% |
| Venture Global, Inc. (VG)vs › | $27.37B | 41.82% | 51.98% | 59.57% | 59.57% |
| Copart, Inc. (CPRT)vs › | $27.40B | 45.44% | 45.20% | 44.35% | 44.34% |
| ATI Inc. (ATI)vs › | $27.24B | 17.67% | 16.53% | 15.92% | 14.65% |
| Otis Worldwide Corporation (OTIS)vs › | $27.53B | 15.97% | 15.81% | 16.33% | 15.96% |
| Hubbell Inc (HUBB)vs › | $26.95B | 23.00% | 22.97% | 21.25% | 19.65% |
| Curtiss-Wright Corporation (CW)vs › | $28.26B | 22.52% | 22.06% | 21.93% | 20.87% |
| Xylem Inc. (XYL)vs › | $26.24B | 19.76% | 19.77% | 16.97% | 16.08% |
| Carpenter Technology Corporation (CRS)vs › | $28.72B | 23.30% | 19.11% | 13.71% | 8.70% |
| J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (JBHT)vs › | $25.39B | 13.17% | 13.20% | 13.32% | 13.23% |
Margin Comparison
Gross Margin
23.3%
EBITDA Margin
20.3%
Operating Margin
17.3%
Net Margin
12.0%
Formula: EBITDA Margin = (EBITDA / Revenue) × 100
Why EBITDA Margin matters:
- Removes effects of depreciation policies (D&A)
- Capital structure neutral (ignores interest)
- Tax neutral (ignores tax differences)
- Good proxy for operating cash generation
Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. EBITDA Margin Formula & Definition
EBITDA Margin = EBITDA / Revenue
EBITDA margin measures operating profitability before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization as a percentage of revenue.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. EBITDA Margin FAQ
- What is the EBITDA margin for Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (STRL)?
- The EBITDA margin for STRL stock is 20.30%.
- Is Sterling Infrastructure, Inc.'s EBITDA margin high or low?
- Sterling Infrastructure, Inc.'s EBITDA margin of 20.30% is 38% above its 5-year average of 14.67%, near the high end of its 5-year range (10.06%–21.36%).
- What is the TTM average EBITDA margin for Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (STRL)?
- The TTM average EBITDA margin for STRL stock is 20.83%.
- What is the 3Y average EBITDA margin for Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (STRL)?
- The 3Y average EBITDA margin for STRL stock is 16.94%.
- What is the 5Y average EBITDA margin for Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (STRL)?
- The 5Y average EBITDA margin for STRL stock is 14.67%.
- What is the 10Y average EBITDA margin for Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (STRL)?
- The 10Y average EBITDA margin for STRL stock is 9.53%.
- What is the 15Y average EBITDA margin for Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (STRL)?
- The 15Y average EBITDA margin for STRL stock is 6.81%.
- What is the 20Y average EBITDA margin for Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (STRL)?
- The 20Y average EBITDA margin for STRL stock is 9.30%.
Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. EBITDA Margin History
| DATE | EBITDA MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 20.30% |
| 2024-12-31 | 21.36% |
| 2023-12-31 | 14.06% |
| 2022-12-31 | 12.03% |
| 2021-12-31 | 10.06% |
| 2020-12-31 | 10.21% |
| 2019-12-31 | 4.61% |
| 2018-12-31 | 5.80% |
| 2017-12-31 | 4.68% |
| 2016-12-31 | 1.64% |
| 2015-12-31 | 0.04% |
| 2014-12-31 | 2.21% |
| 2013-12-31 | -8.91% |
| 2012-12-31 | 5.88% |
| 2011-12-31 | -6.62% |
| 2010-12-31 | 11.62% |
| 2009-12-31 | 13.24% |
| 2008-12-31 | 10.21% |
| 2007-12-31 | 9.80% |
| 2006-12-31 | 9.92% |
| 2005-12-31 | 8.99% |
| 2004-12-31 | 7.15% |
| 2003-12-31 | 8.89% |
| 2002-12-31 | 9.68% |
| 2001-02-28 | 2.20% |
| 2000-02-29 | -0.81% |
| 1999-02-28 | -0.56% |
| 1998-02-28 | -0.11% |
| 1997-02-28 | -1.60% |
| 1996-02-29 | -0.73% |
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About Sterling Infrastructure, Inc.
Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. operates across three distinct business segments: transportation, e-infrastructure, and building solutions. The company's operations span a significant portion of the United States, including the Southern, Northeastern, and Mid-Atlantic regions, as well as the Rocky Mountain states, California, and Hawaii. Within its transportation division, Sterling specializes in developing and rehabilitating critical infrastructure. This includes projects such as highways, roads, bridges, airports, ports, and light rail systems, alongside essential water, wastewater, and storm drainage solutions. Their clients in this sector range from state departments of transportation and regional transit authorities to airport, port, and water authorities, as well as railway companies. Furthermore, Sterling delivers specialized site infrastructure development services. These projects cater to high-profile "blue-chip" clients operating within the e-commerce, data center, distribution and warehousing, and energy industries. The building solutions segment focuses on concrete work for both residential and commercial applications. This encompasses foundations for single-family and multi-family residences, as well as parking structures, elevated slabs, and other custom concrete projects. Their client base here includes national, regional, and custom home builders, as well as developers and general contractors in the commercial sector. Originally established in 1955, the company operated as Sterling Construction Company, Inc. until its renaming to Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. in June 2022. Its corporate headquarters are located in The Woodlands, Texas.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Engineering & Construction
- CEO
- Joseph A. Cutillo