STANTEC INC (STN) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:STN - CA85472N1096 - Common Stock
95.89 USD
-1.01 (-1.04%)
Overall STN gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated STN against 55 industry peers in the Construction & Engineering industry. While STN has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. STN is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year STN was profitable.
In the past year STN had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years STN has been profitable.
STN had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
STN has a better Return On Assets (6.28%) than 69.09% of its industry peers.
STN has a better Return On Equity (14.83%) than 61.82% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 10.25%, STN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.09% 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 16.87%.
The 3 year average ROIC (8.26%) for STN is below the current ROIC(10.25%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.28% | ||
| ROE | 14.83% | ||
| ROIC | 10.25% |
ROA(3y)5.02%
ROA(5y)4.56%
ROE(3y)12%
ROE(5y)10.98%
ROIC(3y)8.26%
ROIC(5y)7.69%
1.3 Margins
STN has a Profit Margin of 7.10%. This is in the better half of the industry: STN outperforms 76.36% of its industry peers.
STN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
STN has a Operating Margin of 10.71%. This is in the better half of the industry: STN outperforms 76.36% of its industry peers.
STN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of STN (54.44%) is better than 96.36% of its industry peers.
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 | 10.71% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.1% | ||
| GM | 54.44% |
OM growth 3Y4.91%
OM growth 5Y1.76%
PM growth 3Y3.74%
PM growth 5Y3.3%
GM growth 3Y0.35%
GM growth 5Y0.13%
2. Health
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.
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.
The debt/assets ratio for STN has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.89 indicates that STN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
STN has a better Altman-Z score (3.89) than 65.45% of its industry peers.
STN has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.26. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as STN would need 3.26 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.26, STN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.27% of the companies in the same industry.
STN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.60. This is a neutral value indicating STN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
STN's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.60 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. STN outperforms 58.18% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.6 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.26 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.89 |
ROIC/WACC1.11
WACC9.21%
2.3 Liquidity
STN has a Current Ratio of 1.29. This is a normal value and indicates that STN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of STN (1.29) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.29 indicates that STN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
STN has a Quick ratio of 1.29. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: STN outperforms 54.55% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.29 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.29 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 23.87% 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 17.12% yearly.
STN shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -9.42%.
Measured over the past years, STN shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 9.59% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)23.87%
EPS 3Y22.5%
EPS 5Y17.12%
EPS Q2Q%21.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-9.42%
Revenue growth 3Y17.29%
Revenue growth 5Y9.59%
Sales Q2Q%6.92%
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 16.04% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 12.65% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y21.54%
EPS Next 2Y18.28%
EPS Next 3Y16.04%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year12.46%
Revenue Next 2Y11.5%
Revenue Next 3Y12.65%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last 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 accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 27.32, STN can be considered very expensive at the moment.
STN's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. STN is cheaper than 61.82% of the companies in the same industry.
STN is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.51, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
STN is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.70.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, STN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 69.09% of the companies are valued more expensively.
STN is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.98, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.7 |
4.2 Price Multiples
STN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of STN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: STN is cheaper than 70.91% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 24.46 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.7 |
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 16.04% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.27
PEG (5Y)1.6
EPS Next 2Y18.28%
EPS Next 3Y16.04%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
STN has a yearly dividend return of 0.61%, which is pretty low.
STN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.76. STN pays more dividend than 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.61, STN pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.61% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
STN pays out 22.30% 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.
DP22.3%
EPS Next 2Y18.28%
EPS Next 3Y16.04%
NYSE:STN (11/19/2025, 1:21:50 PM)
95.89
-1.01 (-1.04%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryConstruction & Engineering
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners75.57%
Inst Owner Change-1.86%
Ins Owners0.18%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap10.94B
Revenue(TTM)6.15B
Net Income(TTM)436.70M
Analysts78.67
Price Target120.32 (25.48%)
Short Float %0.82%
Short Ratio5.08
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.61% |
Yearly Dividend0.59
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.51%
DP22.3%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.42%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.14%
Max EPS beat(2)3.98%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)4.07%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.14%
Max EPS beat(4)10.41%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)3.7%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)3.93%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)3.61%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.02%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.52%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.51%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.64%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.52%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.67%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.06%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.81%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.33%
PT rev (1m)1.2%
PT rev (3m)1.68%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.07%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.71%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.03%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.16%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.17%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.31%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.14%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.65%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.7 | ||
| P/S | 2.49 | ||
| P/FCF | 24.46 | ||
| P/OCF | 21.9 | ||
| P/B | 5.21 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.7 |
EPS(TTM)3.51
EY3.66%
EPS(NY)4.42
Fwd EY4.61%
FCF(TTM)3.92
FCFY4.09%
OCF(TTM)4.38
OCFY4.57%
SpS38.45
BVpS18.41
TBVpS-1.21
PEG (NY)1.27
PEG (5Y)1.6
Graham Number38.13
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.28% | ||
| ROE | 14.83% | ||
| ROCE | 13.24% | ||
| ROIC | 10.25% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.74% | ||
| ROICexgc | 31.47% | ||
| OM | 10.71% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.1% | ||
| GM | 54.44% | ||
| FCFM | 10.2% |
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-Score5
Asset Turnover0.88
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.6 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.26 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.8 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 23.09% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.19% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 7.27 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 71.75% | ||
| Profit Quality | 143.65% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.29 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.29 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.89 |
F-Score5
WACC9.21%
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)23.87%
EPS 3Y22.5%
EPS 5Y17.12%
EPS Q2Q%21.43%
EPS Next Y21.54%
EPS Next 2Y18.28%
EPS Next 3Y16.04%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-9.42%
Revenue growth 3Y17.29%
Revenue growth 5Y9.59%
Sales Q2Q%6.92%
Revenue Next Year12.46%
Revenue Next 2Y11.5%
Revenue Next 3Y12.65%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-0.27%
EBIT growth 3Y23.05%
EBIT growth 5Y11.52%
EBIT Next Year66.9%
EBIT Next 3Y26.65%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y118.04%
FCF growth 3Y12.8%
FCF growth 5Y4.96%
OCF growth 1Y89.15%
OCF growth 3Y14.96%
OCF growth 5Y5.91%
STANTEC INC / STN FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for STANTEC INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to STN.
What is the valuation status for STN stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to STANTEC INC (STN). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for STANTEC INC?
STANTEC INC (STN) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of STANTEC INC (STN) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for STANTEC INC (STN) is 27.32 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.21.
Is the dividend of STANTEC INC sustainable?
The dividend rating of STANTEC INC (STN) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 22.3%.