STANTEC INC (STN.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:STN • CA85472N1096
Current stock price
120.26 CAD
+2.41 (+2.04%)
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This STN.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. STN.CA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- STN had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year STN had a positive cash flow from operations.
- STN had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years STN always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- STN's Return On Assets of 6.02% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. STN outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
- STN has a better Return On Equity (14.79%) than 71.43% of its industry peers.
- STN has a better Return On Invested Capital (9.66%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for STN is in line with the industry average of 7.57%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (9.66%) for STN is above the 3 year average (9.04%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.02% | ||
| ROE | 14.79% | ||
| ROIC | 9.66% |
ROA(3y)5.57%
ROA(5y)4.98%
ROE(3y)13.33%
ROE(5y)12.16%
ROIC(3y)9.04%
ROIC(5y)7.96%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 7.38%, STN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of STN has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 11.07%, STN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of STN has grown nicely.
- STN has a better Gross Margin (54.34%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of STN has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 11.07% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.38% | ||
| GM | 54.34% |
OM growth 3Y7.91%
OM growth 5Y3.12%
PM growth 3Y10.03%
PM growth 5Y9.71%
GM growth 3Y0.06%
GM growth 5Y0.73%
2. STN.CA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so STN is still creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for STN remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, STN has more shares outstanding
- STN has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- STN has an Altman-Z score of 3.25. This indicates that STN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- With a decent Altman-Z score value of 3.25, STN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of STN is 3.22, which is a good value as it means it would take STN, 3.22 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.22, STN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- STN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.66. This is a neutral value indicating STN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- STN's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.66 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. STN outperforms 42.86% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.66 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.22 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.25 |
ROIC/WACC1.14
WACC8.51%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.23 indicates that STN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- STN has a Current ratio (1.23) which is in line with its industry peers.
- STN has a Quick Ratio of 1.23. This is a normal value and indicates that STN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of STN (1.23) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- STN does not score too well on the current and quick ratio evaluation. However, as it has excellent solvency and profitability, these ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.23 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.23 |
3. STN.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 19.64% over the past year.
- STN shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 18.90% yearly.
- The Revenue has grown by 10.71% in the past year. This is quite good.
- The Revenue has been growing by 12.01% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)19.64%
EPS 3Y19.32%
EPS 5Y18.9%
EPS Q2Q%12.61%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.71%
Revenue growth 3Y13.37%
Revenue growth 5Y12.01%
Sales Q2Q%10.91%
3.2 Future
- STN is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 14.50% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 8.15% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y17.16%
EPS Next 2Y14.5%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year9.76%
Revenue Next 2Y8.15%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. STN.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 22.69, the valuation of STN can be described as rather expensive.
- STN's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. STN is cheaper than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.35, STN is valued at the same level.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.37, the valuation of STN can be described as rather expensive.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of STN is on the same level as its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.61, STN is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.69 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.37 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- STN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of STN indicates a rather cheap valuation: STN is cheaper than 85.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.34 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.79 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- STN's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- The excellent profitability rating of STN may justify a higher PE ratio.
- STN's earnings are expected to grow with 14.50% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.32
PEG (5Y)1.2
EPS Next 2Y14.5%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. STN.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- STN has a yearly dividend return of 0.81%, which is pretty low.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.96, STN has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, STN's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.81% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of STN is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.67%!
- STN has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.67%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- 21.07% of the earnings are spent on dividend by STN. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of STN is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP21.07%
EPS Next 2Y14.5%
EPS Next 3YN/A
STN.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:STN (3/31/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
120.26
+2.41 (+2.04%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryConstruction & Engineering
Earnings (Last)02-25 2026-02-25/amc
Earnings (Next)05-12 2026-05-12
Inst Owners79.47%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.16%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap13.72B
Revenue(TTM)6.49B
Net Income(TTM)479.40M
Analysts78.67
Price Target169.41 (40.87%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.81% |
Yearly Dividend0.89
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.67%
DP21.07%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date03-31 2026-03-31 (0.245)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.44%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.99%
Max EPS beat(2)1.86%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)0.93%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.14%
Max EPS beat(4)3.98%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)2.49%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)2.9%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)3.36%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.26%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.54%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.98%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.64%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.52%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.51%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.72%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.43%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.61%
PT rev (1m)-2.72%
PT rev (3m)-1.62%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.85%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.93%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.85%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.82%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.29%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.2%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.43%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.69 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.37 | ||
| P/S | 2.11 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.34 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.9 | ||
| P/B | 4.23 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.79 |
EPS(TTM)5.3
EY4.41%
EPS(NY)6.21
Fwd EY5.16%
FCF(TTM)6.93
FCFY5.77%
OCF(TTM)7.56
OCFY6.29%
SpS56.94
BVpS28.41
TBVpS-5.05
PEG (NY)1.32
PEG (5Y)1.2
Graham Number58.2
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.02% | ||
| ROE | 14.79% | ||
| ROCE | 12.63% | ||
| ROIC | 9.66% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.38% | ||
| ROICexgc | 36.7% | ||
| OM | 11.07% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.38% | ||
| GM | 54.34% | ||
| FCFM | 12.18% |
ROA(3y)5.57%
ROA(5y)4.98%
ROE(3y)13.33%
ROE(5y)12.16%
ROIC(3y)9.04%
ROIC(5y)7.96%
ROICexc(3y)9.69%
ROICexc(5y)8.46%
ROICexgc(3y)29.32%
ROICexgc(5y)25.17%
ROCE(3y)11.82%
ROCE(5y)10.42%
ROICexgc growth 3Y21.99%
ROICexgc growth 5Y11.47%
ROICexc growth 3Y12.69%
ROICexc growth 5Y3.78%
OM growth 3Y7.91%
OM growth 5Y3.12%
PM growth 3Y10.03%
PM growth 5Y9.71%
GM growth 3Y0.06%
GM growth 5Y0.73%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.82
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.66 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.22 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 20.44% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.11% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 8.59 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 80.61% | ||
| Profit Quality | 165% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.23 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.23 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.25 |
F-Score4
WACC8.51%
ROIC/WACC1.14
Cap/Depr(3y)29%
Cap/Depr(5y)26.36%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.59%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.52%
Profit Quality(3y)145.65%
Profit Quality(5y)141.48%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)19.64%
EPS 3Y19.32%
EPS 5Y18.9%
EPS Q2Q%12.61%
EPS Next Y17.16%
EPS Next 2Y14.5%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.71%
Revenue growth 3Y13.37%
Revenue growth 5Y12.01%
Sales Q2Q%10.91%
Revenue Next Year9.76%
Revenue Next 2Y8.15%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y21.89%
EBIT growth 3Y22.34%
EBIT growth 5Y15.5%
EBIT Next Year55.75%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y56.91%
FCF growth 3Y49.7%
FCF growth 5Y6.68%
OCF growth 1Y43.08%
OCF growth 3Y41.54%
OCF growth 5Y7.4%
STANTEC INC / STN.CA Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for STANTEC INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to STN.CA.
Can you provide the valuation status for STANTEC INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to STANTEC INC (STN.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of STN stock?
STANTEC INC (STN.CA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for STANTEC INC (STN.CA) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of STANTEC INC (STN.CA) is expected to grow by 17.16% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for STN stock?
The dividend rating of STANTEC INC (STN.CA) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 21.07%.