Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (STRL) Quick Ratio (Acid-Test): 1.01
Is Sterling Infrastructure, Inc.’s quick ratio (acid-test) high or low?
Sterling Infrastructure, Inc.'s quick ratio (acid-test) of 1.01 is 17% below its 5-year average of 1.22, near the low end of its 5-year range (1.01–1.38).
As of Wednesday, June 24, 2026. 15.48% below its 12-month average of 1.19.
STRL Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart
Reported annual fiscal-period values; no daily interpolation.
STRL Average Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart
STRL Current vs Average Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart
STRL Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Metrics
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
1.01
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
1.19
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
1.24
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
1.22
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
1.29
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
1.28
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
1.65
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-15.48%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-18.88%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-17.44%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-21.59%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-21.00%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-38.84%
STRL Competitors' Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (STRL) | $27.38B | 1.01 | 1.19 | 1.24 | 1.22 |
| Venture Global, Inc. (VG)vs › | $27.37B | 0.87 | 1.05 | 1.36 | 1.36 |
| Copart, Inc. (CPRT)vs › | $27.40B | 8.19 | 7.57 | 6.64 | 5.52 |
| ATI Inc. (ATI)vs › | $27.24B | 1.27 | 1.29 | 1.36 | 1.43 |
| Otis Worldwide Corporation (OTIS)vs › | $27.53B | 0.77 | 0.84 | 0.85 | 0.91 |
| Hubbell Inc (HUBB)vs › | $26.95B | 1.00 | 0.99 | 1.04 | 1.07 |
| Curtiss-Wright Corporation (CW)vs › | $28.26B | 1.00 | 1.09 | 1.19 | 1.17 |
| Xylem Inc. (XYL)vs › | $26.24B | 1.28 | 1.31 | 1.32 | 1.43 |
| Carpenter Technology Corporation (CRS)vs › | $28.72B | 2.01 | 1.92 | 1.73 | 1.73 |
| J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (JBHT)vs › | $25.39B | 0.81 | 0.92 | 1.14 | 1.26 |
Liquidity Comparison
Quick Ratio
1.01
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
1.01
Includes inventory
Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Formula & Definition
Quick Ratio = (Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities
The quick ratio is a stricter liquidity measure that excludes inventory, showing the ability to meet short-term obligations with the most liquid assets.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) FAQ
- What is the quick ratio (acid-test) for Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (STRL)?
- The quick ratio (acid-test) for STRL stock is 1.01.
- Is Sterling Infrastructure, Inc.'s quick ratio (acid-test) high or low?
- Sterling Infrastructure, Inc.'s quick ratio (acid-test) of 1.01 is 17% below its 5-year average of 1.22, near the low end of its 5-year range (1.01–1.38).
- What is the TTM average quick ratio (acid-test) for Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (STRL)?
- The TTM average quick ratio (acid-test) for STRL stock is 1.19.
- What is the 3Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (STRL)?
- The 3Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for STRL stock is 1.24.
- What is the 5Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (STRL)?
- The 5Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for STRL stock is 1.22.
- What is the 10Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (STRL)?
- The 10Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for STRL stock is 1.29.
- What is the 15Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (STRL)?
- The 15Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for STRL stock is 1.28.
- What is the 20Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (STRL)?
- The 20Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for STRL stock is 1.65.
Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) History
| DATE | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 1.01 |
| 2024-12-31 | 1.38 |
| 2023-12-31 | 1.25 |
| 2022-12-31 | 1.34 |
| 2021-12-31 | 1.24 |
| 2020-12-31 | 1.12 |
| 2019-12-31 | 1.22 |
| 2018-12-31 | 1.67 |
| 2017-12-31 | 1.50 |
| 2016-12-31 | 1.17 |
| 2015-12-31 | 1.27 |
| 2014-12-31 | 1.43 |
| 2013-12-31 | 1.02 |
| 2012-12-31 | 2.08 |
| 2011-12-31 | 2.34 |
| 2010-12-31 | 2.53 |
| 2009-12-31 | 2.50 |
| 2008-12-31 | 2.63 |
| 2007-12-31 | 2.33 |
| 2006-12-31 | 2.39 |
| 2005-12-31 | 1.26 |
| 2004-12-31 | 1.35 |
| 2003-12-31 | 1.05 |
| 2002-12-31 | 1.35 |
| 2001-12-31 | 1.21 |
| 2001-02-28 | 0.34 |
| 1999-02-28 | 0.49 |
| 1998-02-28 | 0.57 |
| 1997-02-28 | 0.59 |
| 1996-02-29 | 0.75 |
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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