STANTEC INC (STN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:STN • CA85472N1096

92.77 USD
-2.46 (-2.58%)
At close: Feb 27, 2026
92.77 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/27/2026, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, STN scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. STN was compared to 55 industry peers in the Construction & Engineering industry. STN has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. STN is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

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 4 of the past 5 years.
  • Of the past 5 years STN 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
STN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSTN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of STN (5.95%) is better than 61.82% of its industry peers.
  • STN has a Return On Equity (14.97%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • STN has a Return On Invested Capital of 9.44%. This is in the better half of the industry: STN outperforms 63.64% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for STN is significantly below the industry average of 17.02%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (9.44%) for STN is above the 3 year average (8.26%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.95%
ROE 14.97%
ROIC 9.44%
ROA(3y)5.02%
ROA(5y)4.56%
ROE(3y)12%
ROE(5y)10.98%
ROIC(3y)8.26%
ROIC(5y)7.69%
STN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSTN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of STN (7.63%) is better than 74.55% of its industry peers.
  • STN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • The Operating Margin of STN (11.23%) is better than 72.73% of its industry peers.
  • STN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • With an excellent Gross Margin value of 54.46%, 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 RankSector Rank
OM 11.23%
PM (TTM) 7.63%
GM 54.46%
OM growth 3Y4.91%
OM growth 5Y1.76%
PM growth 3Y3.74%
PM growth 5Y3.3%
GM growth 3Y0.35%
GM growth 5Y0.13%
STN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSTN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40 50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), STN is creating some value.
  • There is no outstanding debt for STN. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
STN Yearly Shares OutstandingSTN Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
STN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSTN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 3.23 indicates that STN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of STN (3.23) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • STN has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.36. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as STN would need 3.36 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.36, STN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.72 indicates that STN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • STN has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.72. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: STN outperforms 47.27% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.72
Debt/FCF 3.36
Altman-Z 3.23
ROIC/WACC1.11
WACC8.51%
STN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSTN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.27 indicates that STN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a Current ratio value of 1.27, STN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.91% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.27 indicates that STN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.27, STN is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.73% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.27
Quick Ratio 1.27
STN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSTN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 19.20% 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 18.82% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)19.2%
EPS 3Y19.17%
EPS 5Y18.82%
EPS Q2Q%10.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%8.8%

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 13.44% on average per year.
  • STN is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.90% yearly.
EPS Next Y15.45%
EPS Next 2Y13.44%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year9.71%
Revenue Next 2Y7.9%
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.
STN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSTN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2B 4B 6B
STN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSTN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 24.03, STN is valued on the expensive side.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of STN indicates a rather cheap valuation: STN is cheaper than 83.64% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of STN to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.10), we can say STN is valued inline with the index average.
  • STN is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.80.
  • 89.09% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than STN, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.06, STN is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.03
Fwd PE 20.8
STN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSTN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 65.45% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than STN, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • 85.45% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than STN, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 17.97
EV/EBITDA 16.25
STN Per share dataSTN EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30 40

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 13.44% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.56
PEG (5Y)1.28
EPS Next 2Y13.44%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • STN has a yearly dividend return of 0.75%, which is pretty low.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.13, STN pays a better dividend. On top of this STN pays more dividend than 94.55% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, STN's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.75%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of STN grows each year by 7.51%, which is quite nice.
  • STN has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.51%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
STN Yearly Dividends per shareSTN Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

5.3 Sustainability

  • STN pays out 20.52% 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.
DP20.52%
EPS Next 2Y13.44%
EPS Next 3YN/A
STN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendSTN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
STN Dividend Payout.STN Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.STN Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

STANTEC INC

NYSE:STN (2/27/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 92.77 0 (0%)

92.77

-2.46 (-2.58%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryConstruction & Engineering
Earnings (Last)02-25
Earnings (Next)05-12
Inst Owners73.54%
Inst Owner Change10.72%
Ins Owners0.16%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap10.58B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)483.50M
Analysts78.67
Price Target126.86 (36.75%)
Short Float %0.97%
Short Ratio3.61
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.75%
Yearly Dividend0.6
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.51%
DP20.52%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.06%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.14%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.99%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)3.07%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.14%
Max EPS beat(4)10.41%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)1.56%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)3.94%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)3.15%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.53%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.52%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.54%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.73%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.52%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.67%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.57%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.58%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.54%
PT rev (1m)2.22%
PT rev (3m)4.46%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.14%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.14%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.99%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.84%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.84%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.14%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.54%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.03
Fwd PE 20.8
P/S 2.28
P/FCF 17.97
P/OCF 16.87
P/B 4.48
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 16.25
EPS(TTM)3.86
EY4.16%
EPS(NY)4.46
Fwd EY4.81%
FCF(TTM)5.16
FCFY5.56%
OCF(TTM)5.5
OCFY5.93%
SpS40.61
BVpS20.71
TBVpS-3.98
PEG (NY)1.56
PEG (5Y)1.28
Graham Number42.41
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.95%
ROE 14.97%
ROCE 12.22%
ROIC 9.44%
ROICexc 10.07%
ROICexgc 33.73%
OM 11.23%
PM (TTM) 7.63%
GM 54.46%
FCFM 12.71%
ROA(3y)5.02%
ROA(5y)4.56%
ROE(3y)12%
ROE(5y)10.98%
ROIC(3y)8.26%
ROIC(5y)7.69%
ROICexc(3y)8.76%
ROICexc(5y)8.2%
ROICexgc(3y)24.18%
ROICexgc(5y)22.38%
ROCE(3y)10.72%
ROCE(5y)9.96%
ROICexgc growth 3Y14.28%
ROICexgc growth 5Y9.44%
ROICexc growth 3Y14.7%
ROICexc growth 5Y3.94%
OM growth 3Y4.91%
OM growth 5Y1.76%
PM growth 3Y3.74%
PM growth 5Y3.3%
GM growth 3Y0.35%
GM growth 5Y0.13%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.78
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.72
Debt/FCF 3.36
Debt/EBITDA 2.24
Cap/Depr 16.32%
Cap/Sales 0.83%
Interest Coverage 8.95
Cash Conversion 82.99%
Profit Quality 166.47%
Current Ratio 1.27
Quick Ratio 1.27
Altman-Z 3.23
F-Score6
WACC8.51%
ROIC/WACC1.11
Cap/Depr(3y)30.24%
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)1.74%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.46%
Profit Quality(3y)122.48%
Profit Quality(5y)175.41%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)19.2%
EPS 3Y19.17%
EPS 5Y18.82%
EPS Q2Q%10.88%
EPS Next Y15.45%
EPS Next 2Y13.44%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%8.8%
Revenue Next Year9.71%
Revenue Next 2Y7.9%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y34.51%
EBIT growth 3Y23.05%
EBIT growth 5Y11.52%
EBIT Next Year65.72%
EBIT Next 3Y26.68%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y109.94%
FCF growth 3Y12.8%
FCF growth 5Y4.96%
OCF growth 1Y74.73%
OCF growth 3Y14.96%
OCF growth 5Y5.91%

STANTEC INC / STN FAQ

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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to STN.


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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 24.03 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.48.


How financially healthy is STANTEC INC?

The financial health rating of STANTEC INC (STN) is 5 / 10.