S&P Global Inc (SPGI)vsSterling Construction Company Inc (STRL)
SPGI
S&P Global Inc
$424.44
-1.70%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $127.28B
STRL
Sterling Construction Company Inc
$882.43
-11.20%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $26.36B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
S&P Global Inc generates 445% more annual revenue ($15.73B vs $2.88B). SPGI leads profitability with a 30.4% profit margin vs 12.0%. STRL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.47. SPGI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 71/100 (B).
SPGI
Strong Buy71
out of 100
Grade: B
STRL
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 30 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 44.3%
Large-cap with strong market position
Earnings expanding 32.5% YoY
Generating 1.0B in free cash flow
Revenue surging 91.6% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 141.4% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 29 in profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
Grey zone — moderate risk
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 24.4x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : SPGI
The strongest argument for SPGI centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 30.4% and operating margin at 44.3%. Revenue growth of 10.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : STRL
The strongest argument for STRL centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Return on Equity. Revenue growth of 91.6% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.47 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : SPGI
The primary concerns for SPGI are P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : STRL
The primary concerns for STRL are P/E Ratio, Price/Book. A P/E of 76.9x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SPGI profiles as a mature stock while STRL is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
STRL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.82 — expect wider price swings.
STRL is growing revenue faster at 91.6% — sustainability is the question.
SPGI generates stronger free cash flow (1.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SPGI scores higher overall (71/100 vs 69/100), backed by strong 30.4% margins and 10.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
S&P Global Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · FINANCIAL DATA & STOCK EXCHANGES · USA
S&P Global Inc. is an American publicly traded corporation headquartered in Manhattan, New York City. Its primary areas of business are financial information and analytics.
Visit Website →Sterling Construction Company Inc
INDUSTRIALS · ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION · USA
Sterling Construction Company, Inc., a construction company, engages in residential construction, specialty services, and heavy civil activities primarily in the southern United States, the Rocky Mountain states, California, and Hawaii. The company is headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas.
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