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.
- In the past year STN had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years STN has been profitable.
- In the past 5 years STN always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 6.02%, STN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.27% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a decent Return On Equity value of 14.79%, STN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.82% of the companies in the same industry.
- STN's Return On Invested Capital of 9.66% is fine compared to the rest 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 14.27%.
- 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's Profit Margin of 7.38% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. STN outperforms 76.36% 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 76.36% of its industry peers.
- STN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 54.34%, STN belongs to the top 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 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.
- STN has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, STN has more shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for STN is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- STN has an Altman-Z score of 3.31. This indicates that STN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- STN's Altman-Z score of 3.31 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. STN outperforms 49.09% of 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 74.55% 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 of 0.66. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: STN outperforms 49.09% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.66 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.22 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.31 |
ROIC/WACC1.03
WACC9.41%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.23 indicates that STN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- STN has a Current ratio of 1.23. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: STN outperforms 45.45% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.23 indicates that STN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 1.23, STN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.27% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.23 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.23 |
3. STN Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- STN shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 19.64%, which is quite good.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 18.90% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue has grown by 10.71% in the past year. This is quite good.
- The Revenue has been growing by 12.01% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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 14.58% 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 8.23% on average per year.
EPS Next Y17.23%
EPS Next 2Y14.58%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year9.87%
Revenue Next 2Y8.23%
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
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 23.57, the valuation of STN can be described as rather expensive.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, STN is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.64% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.64. STN is around the same levels.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 20.12, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of STN.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, STN is valued cheaply inside the industry as 89.09% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of STN to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.36), we can say STN is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.57 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.12 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, STN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 74.55% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, STN is valued cheaper than 85.45% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.03 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.3 |
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.
- STN's earnings are expected to grow with 14.58% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.37
PEG (5Y)1.25
EPS Next 2Y14.58%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. STN Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.79%, 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 94.55% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, STN's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.79% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of STN is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.67%!
- STN has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- The dividend of STN decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.67%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
- 21.07% of the earnings are spent on dividend by STN. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- STN's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP21.07%
EPS Next 2Y14.58%
EPS Next 3YN/A
STN Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
91.46
+0.16 (+0.18%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryConstruction & Engineering
Industry Strength78.91
Industry Growth80.6
Earnings (Last)02-25 2026-02-25/amc
Earnings (Next)05-13 2026-05-13
Inst Owners79.47%
Inst Owner Change1.29%
Ins Owners0.16%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap10.43B
Revenue(TTM)6.49B
Net Income(TTM)479.40M
Analysts78.67
Price Target120.49 (31.74%)
Short Float %1.11%
Short Ratio3.4
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.79% |
Yearly Dividend0.65
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.67%
DP21.07%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
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)-5.02%
PT rev (3m)-2.91%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.01%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.94%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.06%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.91%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.2%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.33%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.57 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.12 | ||
| P/S | 2.2 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.03 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.52 | ||
| P/B | 4.4 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.3 |
EPS(TTM)3.88
EY4.24%
EPS(NY)4.55
Fwd EY4.97%
FCF(TTM)5.07
FCFY5.55%
OCF(TTM)5.53
OCFY6.05%
SpS41.66
BVpS20.78
TBVpS-3.69
PEG (NY)1.37
PEG (5Y)1.25
Graham Number42.5963 (-53.43%)
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 | 3.31 |
F-Score4
WACC9.41%
ROIC/WACC1.03
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 Y17.23%
EPS Next 2Y14.58%
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 Year9.87%
Revenue Next 2Y8.23%
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 6 / 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 17.23% 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%.