Sterling Construction Company Inc (STRL)vsAT&T Inc. (T)
STRL
Sterling Construction Company Inc
$882.43
-11.20%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $26.36B
T
AT&T Inc.
$22.75
-1.92%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $161.83B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
AT&T Inc. generates 4286% more annual revenue ($126.53B vs $2.88B). T leads profitability with a 16.9% profit margin vs 12.0%. STRL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.47. STRL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
STRL
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
T
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for STRL.
Margin of Safety
+15.7%
Fair Value
$27.48
Current Price
$22.75
$4.73 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Large-cap with strong market position
Strong operational efficiency at 22.7%
Generating 2.7B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 24.4x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
2.9% revenue growth
Elevated debt levels
Earnings declined 11.3%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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.
Bull Case : T
The strongest argument for T centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.9% and operating margin at 22.7%.
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.
Bear Case : T
The primary concerns for T are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
STRL profiles as a growth stock while T is a value 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.
T generates stronger free cash flow (2.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
STRL scores higher overall (69/100 vs 64/100) and 91.6% revenue growth. T offers better value entry with a 15.7% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "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.
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.
AT&T Inc.
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · TELECOM SERVICES · USA
AT&T Inc. is an American multinational conglomerate holding company, Delaware-registered but headquartered at Whitacre Tower in Downtown Dallas, Texas. It is the world largest telecommunications company, and the second largest provider of mobile telephone services.
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