STANTEC INC (STN.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:STN • CA85472N1096
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123.17 CAD
+2.03 (+1.68%)
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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
- In the past year STN was profitable.
- In the past year STN had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years STN has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years STN had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- With a decent Return On Assets value of 6.02%, STN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
- STN has a Return On Equity (14.79%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The Return On Invested Capital of STN (9.66%) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for STN is significantly below the industry average of 70.97%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (9.04%) for STN is below the current ROIC(9.66%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of STN has grown nicely.
- The Operating Margin of STN (11.07%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of STN has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 54.34%, STN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- STN's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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.
- STN has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- STN has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for STN is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- STN has an Altman-Z score of 3.28. This indicates that STN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.28, STN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.50% 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.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.22, STN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.50% 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 has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.66. This is in the lower half of the industry: STN underperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.66 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.22 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.28 |
ROIC/WACC1.08
WACC8.94%
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 better Current ratio (1.23) than 62.50% of 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 better than 62.50% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.23 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.23 |
3. STN.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- STN shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 19.64%, which is quite good.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 18.90% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- STN shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 10.71%.
- STN shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 12.01% yearly.
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
- Based on estimates for the next years, STN will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 14.50% on average per year.
- STN is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 8.15% yearly.
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.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. STN.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 23.24, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of STN.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, STN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.11, STN is valued at the same level.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.84, the valuation of STN can be described as rather expensive.
- 62.50% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than STN, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- STN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 24.12.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.24 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.84 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of STN is on the same level as its industry peers.
- STN's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. STN is cheaper than 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.76 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.01 |
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)1.35
PEG (5Y)1.23
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.
- STN's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 0.90.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.81, STN pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.91.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.81% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of STN grows each year by 7.67%, which is quite nice.
- 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
- STN pays out 21.07% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- STN's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP21.07%
EPS Next 2Y14.5%
EPS Next 3YN/A
STN.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:STN (3/17/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
123.17
+2.03 (+1.68%)
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 Cap14.05B
Revenue(TTM)6.49B
Net Income(TTM)479.40M
Analysts78.67
Price Target174.05 (41.31%)
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)-0.05%
PT rev (3m)1.4%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.93%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.93%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.85%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.76%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.2%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.2%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.43%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.48%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.24 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.84 | ||
| P/S | 2.16 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.76 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.28 | ||
| P/B | 4.34 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.01 |
EPS(TTM)5.3
EY4.3%
EPS(NY)6.21
Fwd EY5.04%
FCF(TTM)6.93
FCFY5.63%
OCF(TTM)7.56
OCFY6.14%
SpS56.94
BVpS28.41
TBVpS-5.05
PEG (NY)1.35
PEG (5Y)1.23
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 | 3.28 |
F-Score4
WACC8.94%
ROIC/WACC1.08
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
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to STN.CA.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to STANTEC INC (STN.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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STANTEC INC (STN.CA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for STN stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for STANTEC INC (STN.CA) is 23.24 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.34.
How financially healthy is STANTEC INC?
The financial health rating of STANTEC INC (STN.CA) is 6 / 10.