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.
- In the past year STN had a positive cash flow from operations.
- STN had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- STN had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- With a decent Return On Assets value of 6.02%, STN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- STN's Return On Equity of 14.79% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. STN outperforms 62.50% 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 67.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for STN is significantly below the industry average of 17.25%.
- 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
- The Profit Margin of STN (7.38%) is better than 73.21% of its industry peers.
- STN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of STN (11.07%) is better than 71.43% of its industry peers.
- STN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With an excellent Gross Margin value of 54.34%, STN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.43% 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
- 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.
- The number of shares outstanding for STN has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- STN has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.25 indicates that STN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With a Altman-Z score value of 3.25, STN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.14% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 75.00% 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 comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.66 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.22 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.25 |
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's Current ratio of 1.23 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. STN outperforms 51.79% 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.
- STN has a Quick ratio (1.23) which 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
- 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.
- 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.
- Based on estimates for the next years, STN will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 8.15% on average per year.
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
- 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
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.29, STN is valued on the expensive side.
- 78.57% 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 24.88. STN is around the same levels.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 19.02, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of STN.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, STN is valued cheaply inside the industry as 82.14% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- STN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 22.19.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.02 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, STN is valued a bit cheaper than 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, STN is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.93% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.03 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.8 |
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.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as STN's earnings are expected to grow with 14.50% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.3
PEG (5Y)1.18
EPS Next 2Y14.5%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. STN Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- STN has a yearly dividend return of 0.80%, 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 94.64% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.90, STN's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| 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 been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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.
- 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 Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
85.36
-1.61 (-1.85%)
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 Change10.47%
Ins Owners0.16%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap9.74B
Revenue(TTM)6.49B
Net Income(TTM)479.40M
Analysts78.67
Price Target126.86 (48.62%)
Short Float %1.33%
Short Ratio4.47
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.8% |
Yearly Dividend0.65
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)-0.37%
PT rev (3m)3.14%
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)-0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.48%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.02 | ||
| P/S | 2.07 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.03 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.61 | ||
| P/B | 4.16 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.8 |
EPS(TTM)3.83
EY4.49%
EPS(NY)4.49
Fwd EY5.26%
FCF(TTM)5.01
FCFY5.87%
OCF(TTM)5.47
OCFY6.41%
SpS41.15
BVpS20.53
TBVpS-3.65
PEG (NY)1.3
PEG (5Y)1.18
Graham Number42.06
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
WACC8.6%
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 Y17.16%
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 Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to STN.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to STANTEC INC (STN). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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STANTEC INC (STN) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for STN stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for STANTEC INC (STN) is 22.29 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.16.
How financially healthy is STANTEC INC?
The financial health rating of STANTEC INC (STN) is 5 / 10.