STANTEC INC (STN) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:STN • CA85472N1096
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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.
- In the past 5 years STN has always been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years STN had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- STN's Return On Assets of 6.02% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. STN outperforms 69.09% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of STN (14.79%) is better than 61.82% of its industry peers.
- STN's Return On Invested Capital of 9.66% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. STN outperforms 65.45% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for STN is below the industry average of 13.89%.
- 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 is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.36% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of STN has grown nicely.
- STN's Operating Margin of 11.07% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. STN outperforms 76.36% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of STN has grown nicely.
- With an excellent Gross Margin value of 54.34%, STN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.36% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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
- STN has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is 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.
- STN has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.24 indicates that STN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- STN has a Altman-Z score of 3.24. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: STN outperforms 54.55% of its industry peers.
- 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 a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.22, STN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.55% 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 comparable to the rest of the industry: STN outperforms 50.91% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.66 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.22 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.24 |
ROIC/WACC1.12
WACC8.6%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.23 indicates that STN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.23, STN is in line with its industry, outperforming 49.09% of the companies in the same 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.
- With a Quick ratio value of 1.23, STN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 49.09% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.23 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.23 |
3. STN Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 19.64% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 18.90% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue has grown by 10.71% in the past year. This is quite good.
- Measured over the past years, STN shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 12.01% on average per year.
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.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 8.17% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y17.23%
EPS Next 2Y14.58%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year9.79%
Revenue Next 2Y8.17%
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.
- 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 Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 23.05, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of STN.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, STN is valued cheaper than 83.64% of the companies in the same industry.
- STN is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.18, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 19.64, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of STN.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, STN is valued cheaper than 87.27% of the companies in the same industry.
- STN is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 37.96, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.05 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.64 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- STN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. STN is cheaper than 69.09% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, STN is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.64% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.71 |
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 decent profitability rating of STN 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)1.34
PEG (5Y)1.22
EPS Next 2Y14.58%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. STN Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- STN has a yearly dividend return of 0.81%, which is pretty low.
- STN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.14. STN pays more dividend than 94.55% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, STN's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| 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 been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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.
- STN's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP21.07%
EPS Next 2Y14.58%
EPS Next 3YN/A
STN Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
88.28
+1.82 (+2.11%)
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 Change0%
Ins Owners0.16%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap10.07B
Revenue(TTM)6.49B
Net Income(TTM)479.40M
Analysts78.67
Price Target122.31 (38.55%)
Short Float %1.23%
Short Ratio4.08
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.81% |
Yearly Dividend0.64
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)-3.59%
PT rev (3m)-1.88%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.93%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.06%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.89%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.2%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.4%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.05 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.64 | ||
| P/S | 2.14 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.6 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.13 | ||
| P/B | 4.3 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.71 |
EPS(TTM)3.83
EY4.34%
EPS(NY)4.5
Fwd EY5.09%
FCF(TTM)5.02
FCFY5.68%
OCF(TTM)5.47
OCFY6.2%
SpS41.19
BVpS20.55
TBVpS-3.65
PEG (NY)1.34
PEG (5Y)1.22
Graham Number42.08
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 | 3.24 |
F-Score4
WACC8.6%
ROIC/WACC1.12
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 Year9.79%
Revenue Next 2Y8.17%
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%.