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.
- STN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- STN had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years STN always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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.
- STN has a Return On Equity of 14.79%. This is in the better half 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.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for STN is significantly below the industry average of 17.25%.
- 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
- STN's Profit Margin of 7.38% is fine compared to the rest 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's Operating Margin of 11.07% is fine compared to the rest 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.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 54.34%, STN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.43% 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), STN is 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.
- The debt/assets ratio for STN is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- STN has an Altman-Z score of 3.21. This indicates that STN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- STN has a Altman-Z score (3.21) 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's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.22 is fine compared to the rest 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.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.66, STN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.79% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.66 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.22 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.21 |
ROIC/WACC1.14
WACC8.44%
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 51.79% 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 of 1.23. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: STN outperforms 51.79% of its industry peers.
| 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.
- 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.
- Looking at the last year, STN shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 10.71% in the last year.
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.33, STN is valued on the expensive side.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, STN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.57% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 24.75. STN is around the same levels.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 19.07, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of STN.
- STN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. STN is cheaper than 82.14% of the companies in the same industry.
- STN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 22.10.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.33 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.07 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of STN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: STN is cheaper than 62.50% of the companies listed 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 | 17.08 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.53 |
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 14.50% 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
- With a yearly dividend of 0.81%, 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 94.64% 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 1.89.
| 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 paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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
NYSE:STN (3/31/2026, 11:54:52 AM)
85.06
+0.58 (+0.68%)
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 Cap9.70B
Revenue(TTM)6.49B
Net Income(TTM)479.40M
Analysts78.67
Price Target126.86 (49.14%)
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 | 22.33 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.07 | ||
| P/S | 2.08 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.08 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.65 | ||
| P/B | 4.17 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.53 |
EPS(TTM)3.81
EY4.48%
EPS(NY)4.46
Fwd EY5.24%
FCF(TTM)4.98
FCFY5.86%
OCF(TTM)5.43
OCFY6.39%
SpS40.9
BVpS20.41
TBVpS-3.63
PEG (NY)1.3
PEG (5Y)1.18
Graham Number41.82
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 | 3.21 |
F-Score4
WACC8.44%
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
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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 22.33 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.17.
How financially healthy is STANTEC INC?
The financial health rating of STANTEC INC (STN) is 5 / 10.