Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (STRL) Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): 19.06%
Is Sterling Infrastructure, Inc.’s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
Sterling Infrastructure, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of 19.06% is 53% above its 5-year average of 12.46%, near the high end of its 5-year range (8.20%–19.06%).
As of Wednesday, June 24, 2026. 11.17% above its 12-month average of 17.14%.
STRL Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
Reported annual fiscal-period values; no daily interpolation.
STRL Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
STRL Current vs Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
STRL Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
19.06%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
17.14%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
14.49%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
12.46%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
8.23%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
5.87%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
8.95%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+11.17%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+31.54%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+52.97%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+131.54%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+224.52%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+112.99%
STRL Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (STRL) | $27.38B | 19.06% | 17.14% | 14.49% | 12.46% |
| Hubbell Inc (HUBB)vs › | $27.38B | 13.76% | 14.52% | 13.99% | 12.52% |
| Copart, Inc. (CPRT)vs › | $27.40B | 14.70% | 15.34% | 18.11% | 19.67% |
| ATI Inc. (ATI)vs › | $26.97B | 12.27% | 11.84% | 10.95% | 1.40% |
| Otis Worldwide Corporation (OTIS)vs › | $27.87B | 39.59% | 36.75% | 38.79% | 33.83% |
| Xylem Inc. (XYL)vs › | $26.63B | 6.37% | 6.08% | 6.10% | 5.97% |
| Curtiss-Wright Corporation (CW)vs › | $28.26B | 12.41% | 11.32% | 10.24% | 9.32% |
| Carpenter Technology Corporation (CRS)vs › | $28.72B | 13.94% | 12.00% | 6.80% | 3.38% |
| Venture Global, Inc. (VG)vs › | $25.65B | 8.20% | 5.85% | 12.44% | 9.95% |
| J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (JBHT)vs › | $25.37B | 9.32% | 8.86% | 10.80% | 11.35% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
19.1%
ROE
29.1%
Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Formula & Definition
ROIC = NOPAT / Invested Capital
Return on invested capital measures the after-tax return a company earns on all capital (debt and equity) invested in the business.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) FAQ
- What is the return on invested capital (ROIC) for Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (STRL)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for STRL stock is 19.06%.
- Is Sterling Infrastructure, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- Sterling Infrastructure, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of 19.06% is 53% above its 5-year average of 12.46%, near the high end of its 5-year range (8.20%–19.06%).
- What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (STRL)?
- The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for STRL stock is 17.14%.
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (STRL)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for STRL stock is 14.49%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (STRL)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for STRL stock is 12.46%.
- What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (STRL)?
- The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for STRL stock is 8.23%.
- What is the 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (STRL)?
- The 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for STRL stock is 5.87%.
- What is the 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (STRL)?
- The 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for STRL stock is 8.95%.
Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 19.06% |
| 2024-12-31 | 15.23% |
| 2023-12-31 | 13.17% |
| 2022-12-31 | 10.50% |
| 2021-12-31 | 8.20% |
| 2020-12-31 | 8.60% |
| 2019-12-31 | 5.15% |
| 2018-12-31 | 13.14% |
| 2017-12-31 | 9.12% |
| 2016-12-31 | -2.97% |
| 2015-12-31 | -8.65% |
| 2014-12-31 | -2.08% |
| 2013-12-31 | -38.43% |
| 2012-12-31 | 5.89% |
| 2011-12-31 | -14.91% |
| 2010-12-31 | 8.65% |
| 2009-12-31 | 8.15% |
| 2008-12-31 | 7.87% |
| 2007-12-31 | 6.29% |
| 2006-12-31 | 9.49% |
| 2005-12-31 | 15.81% |
| 2004-12-31 | 10.22% |
| 2003-12-31 | 17.18% |
| 2002-12-31 | 8.90% |
| 2001-12-31 | 0.67% |
| 2001-02-28 | -1.67% |
| 1999-02-28 | -5.40% |
| 1998-02-28 | 7.49% |
| 1997-02-28 | -18.06% |
| 1996-02-29 | -7.04% |
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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