Primoris Services [PRIM] vs Sterling [STRL] Detailed Stock Comparison
Primoris Services
NYSE
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Sterling
NASDAQ
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 19 vital metrics comparison: Primoris Services wins in 8 metrics, Sterling wins in 11 metrics, with 0 ties. Sterling appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Primoris Services | Sterling | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 24.99 | 31.19 | Primoris Services |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 3.52 | 10.06 | Primoris Services |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 73.26 | 43.38 | Sterling |
| PEG Ratio | 24.03 | 42.48 | Primoris Services |
| EV/EBITDA | 13.03 | 22.25 | Primoris Services |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 3.12% | 12.62% | Sterling |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 4.32% | 13.37% | Sterling |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 4.32% | 13.37% | Sterling |
| Return on Equity | 15.30% | 37.83% | Sterling |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 5.30% | 9.07% | Sterling |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $381.76M | $416.15M | Sterling |
| 1-Year Return | 86.39% | 151.05% | Sterling |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 0.77 | 3.85 | Primoris Services |
| Enterprise Value | $5.71B | $7.76B | Sterling |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 0.87 | 3.68 | Primoris Services |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 10.35% | 22.01% | Sterling |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $123 | $69 | Primoris Services |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $3.77 | $8.54 | Sterling |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.38 | 1.40 | Primoris Services |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Primoris Services vs Sterling Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primoris Services | 1.63% | 5.06% | 20.86% | 57.08% | 22.27% | 22.51% |
| Sterling | -0.28% | 4.03% | 14.14% | 76.24% | 79.50% | 57.01% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primoris Services | 86.39% | 319.97% | 422.46% | 423.33% | 1,234.28% | 1,226.76% |
| Sterling | 151.05% | 943.80% | 1,804.19% | 5,386.46% | 2,049.80% | 2,058.61% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Primoris Services vs Sterling
| Metric | PRIM | STRL |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $5.09B | $8.10B |
| Market Cap Category | Mid cap | Mid cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 845,999 | 400,688 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 861,276 | 526,953 |
| Last Close | $94.20 | $263.35 |
| 52 Week Range | $45.92 - $95.13 | $93.50 - $270.38 |
| % from 52W High | -0.98% | -2.60% |
| All-Time High | $95.13 (Jul 30, 2025) | $271.00 (Jul 28, 2025) |
| % from All-Time High | -0.98% | -2.82% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.17% | -0.02% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 1.34% | 0.27% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.03% | 0.13% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.04% | 0.13% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.15% | 0.38% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 73.26 | 43.38 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $26.78 | $26.48 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $6.51 | $21.00 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $602.95M | $532.40M |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $462.88M | $264.95M |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Primoris Services vs Sterling
| Metric | PRIM | STRL |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 24.99 | 31.19 |
| Forward P/E | 24.03 | 42.48 |
| PEG Ratio | 24.03 | 42.48 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 0.77 | 3.85 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 3.52 | 10.06 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $5.09B | $8.10B |
| Enterprise Value | $5.71B | $7.76B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 0.87 | 3.68 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 13.03 | 22.25 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.38 | 1.40 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $26.78 | $26.48 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Primoris Services vs Sterling
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | PRIM | STRL |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $1.65B | $430.95M |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $1.48B | $336.11M |
| Gross Profit | $170.66M | $94.84M |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $71.16M | $57.60M |
| EBITDA | $92.57M | $81.42M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $62.31M | $57.67M |
| Income Tax | $18.07M | $15.08M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $44.24M | $42.59M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | PRIM | STRL |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $351.58M | $638.65M |
| Total Current Assets | $2.17B | $997.73M |
| Total Current Liabilities | $1.78B | $756.77M |
| Long-Term Debt | $864.33M | $312.94M |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $1.45B | $826.93M |
| Retained Earnings | $1.17B | $621.97M |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $961.49M | $48.26M |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | PRIM | STRL |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $65.03M | $91.69M |
| Capital Expenditures | $-40.59M | $1.57M |
| Free Cash Flow | $25.58M | $66.96M |
| Debt Repayment | $-123.29M | $-6.61M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | N/A | $-43.85M |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | PRIM | STRL |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 2.57M | 2.41M |
| Short Ratio | 2.94 | 4.09 |
| Short % of Float | 0.06% | 0.09% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 845,999 | 400,688 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 861,276 | 526,953 |
| Shares Outstanding | 53.74M | 30.67M |
| Float Shares | 53.46M | 29.59M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.99% | 0.94% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Primoris Services vs Sterling
| Metric | PRIM | STRL |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $0.14 | $0.00 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.24% | N/A |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $0.42 | $0.00 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 28, 2023 | N/A |