STANTEC INC (STN) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:STN • CA85472N1096
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89.18 USD
-0.88 (-0.98%)
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This STN fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. STN 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.
- STN had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years STN had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 6.02%, STN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.09% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Equity of STN (14.79%) is better than 61.82% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 9.66%, STN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.45% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for STN is below the industry average of 13.89%.
- 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
- With a decent Profit Margin value of 7.38%, STN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.36% of the companies in the same industry.
- STN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- STN has a better Operating Margin (11.07%) than 76.36% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of STN has grown nicely.
- STN has a better Gross Margin (54.34%) than 96.36% 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 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
- The debt/assets ratio for STN is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.29 indicates that STN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of STN (3.29) is comparable to the rest of the 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.
- STN has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.22. This is in the better half of the industry: STN outperforms 74.55% of its industry peers.
- 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 (0.66) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.66 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.22 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.29 |
ROIC/WACC1.01
WACC9.59%
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 comparable to the rest of the industry.
- 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.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.23 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.23 |
3. STN 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%.
- 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 14.58% yearly.
- STN is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 8.23% yearly.
EPS Next Y17.23%
EPS Next 2Y14.58%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year9.87%
Revenue Next 2Y8.23%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in 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 Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 22.98, the valuation of STN can be described as rather expensive.
- 81.82% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than STN, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.50. STN is around the same levels.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 19.61, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of STN.
- 85.45% 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 22.62.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.98 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.61 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 70.91% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than STN, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- 81.82% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than STN, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.58 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.09 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- STN has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as STN's earnings are expected to grow with 14.58% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.33
PEG (5Y)1.22
EPS Next 2Y14.58%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. STN Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.80%, STN is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.14, STN pays a better dividend. On top of this STN pays more dividend than 94.55% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.80, STN pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.81.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.8% |
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.
- STN has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.67%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
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 2Y14.58%
EPS Next 3YN/A
STN Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NYSE:STN (4/23/2026, 12:28:54 PM)
89.18
-0.88 (-0.98%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryConstruction & Engineering
Earnings (Last)02-25 2026-02-25/amc
Earnings (Next)05-13 2026-05-13
Inst Owners79.47%
Inst Owner Change0.15%
Ins Owners0.16%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap10.17B
Revenue(TTM)6.49B
Net Income(TTM)479.40M
Analysts78.67
Price Target118.39 (32.75%)
Short Float %1.44%
Short Ratio4.35
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.8% |
Yearly Dividend0.65
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.67%
DP21.07%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
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)-6.68%
PT rev (3m)-4.61%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.15%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.78%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.06%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.89%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.17%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.03%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.33%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.98 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.61 | ||
| P/S | 2.14 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.58 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.11 | ||
| P/B | 4.29 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.09 |
EPS(TTM)3.88
EY4.35%
EPS(NY)4.55
Fwd EY5.1%
FCF(TTM)5.07
FCFY5.69%
OCF(TTM)5.54
OCFY6.21%
SpS41.66
BVpS20.79
TBVpS-3.69
PEG (NY)1.33
PEG (5Y)1.22
Graham Number42.5995 (-52.23%)
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 | 3.29 |
F-Score4
WACC9.59%
ROIC/WACC1.01
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 Y17.23%
EPS Next 2Y14.58%
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 Year9.87%
Revenue Next 2Y8.23%
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 Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for STANTEC INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to STN.
Can you provide the valuation status for STANTEC INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to STANTEC INC (STN). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of STN stock?
STANTEC INC (STN) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for STANTEC INC (STN) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of STANTEC INC (STN) is expected to grow by 17.23% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for STN stock?
The dividend rating of STANTEC INC (STN) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 21.07%.