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
- STN had positive earnings in the past year.
- STN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- 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 69.09% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 14.79%, STN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.82% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years 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.
- The Operating Margin of STN (11.07%) is better than 76.36% of its industry peers.
- STN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 54.34%, STN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.36% 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 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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, STN has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- STN has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, STN has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.27 indicates that STN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- STN has a Altman-Z score (3.27) which is in line with its industry peers.
- STN has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.22. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as STN would need 3.22 years to pay back of 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.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.66 indicates that STN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- STN has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.66) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.66 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.22 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.27 |
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.
- STN has a Current ratio of 1.23. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: STN outperforms 49.09% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.23 indicates that STN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- STN has a Quick ratio of 1.23. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: STN outperforms 49.09% of its industry peers.
| 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.
- Measured over the past years, STN shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 18.90% on average per year.
- 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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 14.58% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- STN is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 8.17% yearly.
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
- STN is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 23.34.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, STN is valued cheaper than 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of STN to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.18), we can say STN is valued inline with the index average.
- STN is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.92.
- 87.27% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than STN, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of STN to the average of the S&P500 Index (37.96), we can say STN is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.34 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.92 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, STN is valued a bit cheaper than 70.91% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of STN indicates a rather cheap valuation: STN is cheaper than 85.45% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.85 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The 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.
- STN's earnings are expected to grow with 14.58% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.35
PEG (5Y)1.23
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.
- 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 0.81, STN pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
| 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 been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- The dividend of STN decreased 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
NYSE:STN (4/14/2026, 11:47:06 AM)
89.38
+1.1 (+1.25%)
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 Cap10.20B
Revenue(TTM)6.49B
Net Income(TTM)479.40M
Analysts78.67
Price Target122.31 (36.84%)
Short Float %1.44%
Short Ratio4.35
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 | 23.34 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.92 | ||
| P/S | 2.17 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.85 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.36 | ||
| P/B | 4.36 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15 |
EPS(TTM)3.83
EY4.29%
EPS(NY)4.49
Fwd EY5.02%
FCF(TTM)5.01
FCFY5.6%
OCF(TTM)5.46
OCFY6.11%
SpS41.12
BVpS20.52
TBVpS-3.65
PEG (NY)1.35
PEG (5Y)1.23
Graham Number42.05
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 | 3.27 |
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%.