Return on Equity (ROE): 29.14%
Is the return on equity (ROE) high or low?
The return on equity (ROE) of 29.14% is 28% above its 5-year average of 22.69%, near the high end of its 5-year range (15.83%–31.86%).
As of Thursday, June 25, 2026. 0.43% above its 12-month average of 29.02%.
STRL Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
Annual fiscal-year return on equity; no daily interpolation.
STRL Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
STRL Current vs Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
STRL Return on Equity (ROE) Metrics
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)
29.14%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG TTM
29.02%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 3Y
25.71%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 5Y
22.69%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 10Y
13.45%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 15Y
8.75%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 20Y
10.04%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+0.43%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+13.32%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+28.42%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+116.67%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+232.98%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+190.27%
STRL Competitors' Return on Equity (ROE)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (STRL) | $26.61B | 29.14% | 29.02% | 25.71% | 22.69% |
| Xylem Inc. (XYL)vs › | $26.63B | 8.87% | 8.35% | 8.21% | 9.11% |
| ATI Inc. (ATI)vs › | $27.24B | 24.03% | 21.14% | 25.79% | -28.62% |
| Venture Global, Inc. (VG)vs › | $25.97B | 30.06% | 46.63% | -182.03% | -145.62% |
| J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (JBHT)vs › | $25.37B | 17.31% | 15.50% | 18.80% | 19.84% |
| Copart, Inc. (CPRT)vs › | $28.14B | 17.70% | 17.51% | 19.81% | 22.32% |
| Curtiss-Wright Corporation (CW)vs › | $28.18B | 19.42% | 17.82% | 16.43% | 15.23% |
| Hubbell Inc (HUBB)vs › | $28.29B | 23.97% | 23.43% | 24.09% | 21.88% |
| Otis Worldwide Corporation (OTIS)vs › | $28.31B | -25.67% | -29.80% | -28.47% | -28.62% |
| Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV)vs › | $24.90B | 11.88% | 5.01% | 4.87% | -0.96% |
Return Analysis
ROE
29.1%
ROA
12.4%
Return on Equity (ROE) Formula & Definition
ROE = Net Income / Total Shareholders' Equity
Return on equity measures how efficiently a company generates profit from shareholders' equity. Higher ROE indicates better capital efficiency.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Return on Equity (ROE) FAQ
- What is the return on equity (ROE) for Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (STRL)?
- The return on equity (ROE) for STRL stock is 29.14%.
- Is Sterling Infrastructure, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
- The return on equity (ROE) of 29.14% is 28% above its 5-year average of 22.69%, near the high end of its 5-year range (15.83%–31.86%).
- What is the TTM average return on equity (ROE) for Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (STRL)?
- The TTM average return on equity (ROE) for STRL stock is 29.02%.
- What is the 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (STRL)?
- The 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for STRL stock is 25.71%.
- What is the 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (STRL)?
- The 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for STRL stock is 22.69%.
- What is the 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (STRL)?
- The 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for STRL stock is 13.45%.
- What is the 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (STRL)?
- The 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for STRL stock is 8.75%.
- What is the 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (STRL)?
- The 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for STRL stock is 10.04%.
STRL Return on Equity (ROE) History
| DATE | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 26.17% |
| 2024-12-31 | 31.86% |
| 2023-12-31 | 22.40% |
| 2022-12-31 | 22.43% |
| 2021-12-31 | 17.46% |
| 2020-12-31 | 15.83% |
| 2019-12-31 | 18.14% |
| 2018-12-31 | 15.32% |
| 2017-12-31 | 8.22% |
| 2016-12-31 | -8.60% |
| 2015-12-31 | -21.29% |
| 2014-12-31 | -7.32% |
| 2013-12-31 | -57.36% |
| 2012-12-31 | -0.14% |
| 2011-12-31 | -16.83% |
| 2010-12-31 | 7.62% |
| 2009-12-31 | 10.27% |
| 2008-12-31 | 11.35% |
| 2007-12-31 | 10.42% |
| 2006-12-31 | 14.64% |
| 2005-12-31 | 22.83% |
| 2004-12-31 | 16.06% |
| 2003-12-31 | 32.57% |
| 2002-12-31 | 43.62% |
| 2001-12-31 | -113.17% |
| 2001-02-28 | 144.07% |
| 1999-02-28 | 137.81% |
| 1998-02-28 | -23.41% |
| 1997-02-28 | -408.44% |
| 1996-02-29 | -36.50% |
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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