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.
- 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
- STN's Return On Assets of 6.02% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. STN outperforms 67.86% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of STN (14.79%) is better than 62.50% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of STN (9.66%) is better than 66.07% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for STN is significantly below the industry average of 17.35%.
- 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
- STN has a Profit Margin of 7.38%. This is in the better half of the industry: STN outperforms 73.21% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of STN has grown nicely.
- STN has a Operating Margin of 11.07%. This is in the better half of the industry: STN outperforms 71.43% 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 96.43% 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
- 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.
- The number of shares outstanding for STN has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for STN is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.26 indicates that STN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.26, STN is in line with its industry, 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.
- With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.22, STN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.00% 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 51.79% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.66 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.22 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.26 |
ROIC/WACC1.14
WACC8.47%
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 53.57% 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.
- 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.
- Looking at the last year, STN shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 10.71% in the last year.
- 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
- STN is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 14.50% yearly.
- 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.
- 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 22.84, the valuation of STN can be described as rather expensive.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, STN is valued a bit cheaper than 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- STN's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 25.60.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.49, STN is valued on the expensive side.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, STN is valued cheaper than 83.93% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.84, STN is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.84 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.49 |
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 cheaper than 82.14% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.45 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.87 |
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 14.50% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.33
PEG (5Y)1.21
EPS Next 2Y14.5%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. STN Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.81%, STN is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- 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.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.81, STN pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.88.
| 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.
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 Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
87.02
-0.34 (-0.39%)
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 Cap9.93B
Revenue(TTM)6.49B
Net Income(TTM)479.40M
Analysts78.67
Price Target126.86 (45.78%)
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 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%
PT rev (3m)1.77%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.85%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.93%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.85%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.82%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.29%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.2%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.43%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.84 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.49 | ||
| P/S | 2.13 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.45 | ||
| P/OCF | 16 | ||
| P/B | 4.26 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.87 |
EPS(TTM)3.81
EY4.38%
EPS(NY)4.46
Fwd EY5.13%
FCF(TTM)4.99
FCFY5.73%
OCF(TTM)5.44
OCFY6.25%
SpS40.94
BVpS20.42
TBVpS-3.63
PEG (NY)1.33
PEG (5Y)1.21
Graham Number41.84
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 | 3.26 |
F-Score4
WACC8.47%
ROIC/WACC1.14
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
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 5 / 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 17.16% 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%.