Sterling Construction Company Inc (STRL)vsTrade Desk Inc (TTD)
STRL
Sterling Construction Company Inc
$882.43
-11.20%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $26.36B
TTD
Trade Desk Inc
$19.95
-5.14%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $9.06B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Trade Desk Inc generates 3% more annual revenue ($2.97B vs $2.88B). TTD leads profitability with a 14.6% profit margin vs 12.0%. TTD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.92. STRL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
STRL
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
TTD
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
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
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 24.4x book value
Earnings declined 20.0%
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : TTD
The strongest argument for TTD centers on Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio. Revenue growth of 11.8% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.92 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : TTD
The primary concerns for TTD are EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
STRL profiles as a growth stock while TTD 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.
TTD generates stronger free cash flow (279M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
STRL scores higher overall (69/100 vs 56/100) and 91.6% revenue growth. 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.
Trade Desk Inc
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · ADVERTISING AGENCIES · USA
Trade Desk, Inc. is a technology company in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Ventura, California.
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