Sterling Construction Co Inc (NASDAQ: STRL)

ALERT – STOCK RATING UPGRADE

Stock Rating Upgrade

During the last several trading days the Value Trend Rating for Sterling Construction Co Inc (NASDAQ: STRL) improved from C to B reflecting improving fundamentals and high Appreciation Potential.

Recent Price Action

On 8/31/18, Sterling Construction Co Inc (NASDAQ: STRL) stock rose slightly by 0.2%, closing at $14.55. However, this advance was accompanied by unusually low trading volume at 54% of normal. The stock has performed in line with the market over the last nine months and has declined -5.6% during the last week.

Current PriceTarget Research Rating

STRL’s future returns on capital are forecasted to exceed the cost of capital. Accordingly, the company is expected to continue to be a major Value Builder.

STRL has a current Value Trend Rating of B (Positive). This VT Rating improved in recent days from C previously. The Value Trend Rating reflects inconsistent signals from PTR’s two proprietary measures of a stock’s attractiveness. STRL has a neutral Power Rating of 50 but a good Appreciation Score of 78, with the Positive Value Trend Rating the result.