STANTEC INC (STN) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:STN - CA85472N1096 - Common Stock
98.94 USD
+0.61 (+0.62%)
99.75 USD
+0.81 (+0.82%)
Overall STN gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated STN against 54 industry peers in the Construction & Engineering industry. STN scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. STN is showing excellent growth while it is valued at reasonable prices. Keep and eye on this one! These ratings could make STN a good candidate for growth investing.
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.
In the past 5 years STN has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years STN had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.95%, STN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.96% of the companies in the same industry.
STN has a Return On Equity (14.97%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
STN has a better Return On Invested Capital (9.44%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for STN is significantly below the industry average of 15.99%.
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 Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
STN has a better Profit Margin (7.63%) than 74.07% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of STN has grown nicely.
STN has a Operating Margin of 11.23%. This is in the better half of the industry: STN outperforms 75.93% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of STN has grown nicely.
STN has a better Gross Margin (54.46%) than 96.30% of its industry peers.
STN's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
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.
STN has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, STN has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
STN has an Altman-Z score of 3.36. This indicates that STN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of STN (3.36) 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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of STN (3.36) is better than 72.22% of its industry peers.
STN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.72. This is a neutral value indicating STN is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.72, STN is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.72 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.36 |
ROIC/WACC1.03
WACC9.16%
2.3 Liquidity
STN has a Current Ratio of 1.27. 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 Current ratio (1.27) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.27 indicates that STN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.27, STN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.27 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.27 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
STN shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 24.64%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, STN shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 17.12% on average per year.
STN shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 12.49%.
STN shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 9.59% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)24.64%
EPS 3Y22.5%
EPS 5Y17.12%
EPS Q2Q%17.69%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.49%
Revenue growth 3Y17.29%
Revenue growth 5Y9.59%
Sales Q2Q%11.84%
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 15.22% 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 9.23% on average per year.
EPS Next Y20.18%
EPS Next 2Y17.33%
EPS Next 3Y15.22%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year12%
Revenue Next 2Y11%
Revenue Next 3Y9.23%
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 stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 26.60, the valuation of STN can be described as expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, STN is valued a bit cheaper than 68.52% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of STN to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.25), we can say STN is valued inline with the index average.
STN is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.52.
74.07% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than STN, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
STN is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.98, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.6 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.52 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as STN.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of STN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: STN is cheaper than 77.78% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.47 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.32 |
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 15.22% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.32
PEG (5Y)1.55
EPS Next 2Y17.33%
EPS Next 3Y15.22%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.67%, STN is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.40, STN pays a better dividend. On top of this STN pays more dividend than 92.59% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, STN's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.67% |
5.2 History
The dividend of STN is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.51%!
STN has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.51%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
STN pays out 20.52% 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.
DP20.52%
EPS Next 2Y17.33%
EPS Next 3Y15.22%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryConstruction & Engineering
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners73.54%
Inst Owner Change-0.01%
Ins Owners0.16%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap11.29B
Revenue(TTM)6.33B
Net Income(TTM)483.50M
Analysts78.67
Price Target124.65 (25.99%)
Short Float %1.08%
Short Ratio5.21
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.67% |
Yearly Dividend0.59
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)1.35%
PT rev (3m)4.84%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.24%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.04%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.09%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.24%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.27%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.6 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.52 | ||
| P/S | 2.47 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.47 | ||
| P/OCF | 18.27 | ||
| P/B | 4.85 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.32 |
EPS(TTM)3.72
EY3.76%
EPS(NY)4.39
Fwd EY4.44%
FCF(TTM)5.08
FCFY5.14%
OCF(TTM)5.41
OCFY5.47%
SpS39.99
BVpS20.39
TBVpS-3.92
PEG (NY)1.32
PEG (5Y)1.55
Graham Number41.32
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 3.36 |
F-Score6
WACC9.16%
ROIC/WACC1.03
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)24.64%
EPS 3Y22.5%
EPS 5Y17.12%
EPS Q2Q%17.69%
EPS Next Y20.18%
EPS Next 2Y17.33%
EPS Next 3Y15.22%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.49%
Revenue growth 3Y17.29%
Revenue growth 5Y9.59%
Sales Q2Q%11.84%
Revenue Next Year12%
Revenue Next 2Y11%
Revenue Next 3Y9.23%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y34.51%
EBIT growth 3Y23.05%
EBIT growth 5Y11.52%
EBIT Next Year67.78%
EBIT Next 3Y26.13%
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
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 4 / 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.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for STN stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for STANTEC INC (STN) is 26.6 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.85.
How financially healthy is STANTEC INC?
The financial health rating of STANTEC INC (STN) is 5 / 10.