STN:NYE-Stantec Inc (USD)

COMMON STOCK | Engineering & Construction |

Last Closing

USD 79.58

Change

+0.29 (+0.37)%

Market Cap

USD 9.07B

Volume

0.18M

Analyst Target

USD 28.21
Analyst Rating

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About

Stantec Inc. provides professional services in the areas of infrastructure and facilities to the public and private sectors in Canada, the United States, and internationally. It offers evaluation, planning, and designing infrastructure solutions; solutions for sustainable water resources, planning, management, and infrastructure; environmental services; integrated architecture, engineering, interior design, and planning solutions for buildings; and energy and resources solutions. The company also provides consulting services in engineering, architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, surveying, environmental sciences, project management, and project economics. In addition, it offers planning and design services to clients in residential, logistics, retail, infrastructure, energy, higher education, and urban regeneration sectors; architectural and interior design, and planning services in the science and technology, commercial workplace, higher education, residential, and hospitality markets. Further, the company provides transportation advisory, transport engineering, and technical design; project delivery consultancy services for mining, resources, and industrial infrastructure projects; paleontological and archaeological services for the rail, transportation, water, and power and energy sectors; and environmental and cultural resource compliance services. Additionally, it offers consulting services in sustainable building design, energy infrastructure upgrades, sustainable district heating network, and e-mobility; and planning, design, construction administration, commissioning, maintenance, decommissioning, and remediation services. The company was formerly known as Stanley Technology Group Inc. and changed its name to Stantec Inc. in October 1998. Stantec Inc. was founded in 1954 and is headquartered in Edmonton, Canada.

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ETFs Containing STN

AHOY Tidal ETF Trust 5.01 % 0.00 %

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CIF:CA iShares Global Infrastruc.. 4.58 % 0.72 %

+0.35 (+0.00%)

CAD 0.57B
ISIF:CA IA Clarington Strategic I.. 2.35 % 0.00 %

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XMD:CA iShares S&P/TSX Completio.. 1.97 % 0.61 %

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CAD 0.23B
ENVR:SW Rize Environmental Impact.. 1.23 % 0.00 %

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VSS Vanguard FTSE All-World e.. 0.30 % 0.12 %

+0.43 (+0.00%)

USD 8.36B
SCHC Schwab International Smal.. 0.00 % 0.12 %

+0.17 (+0.00%)

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XFC:CA 0.00 % 0.50 %

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EBLU Ecofin Global Water ESG F.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Engineering & Construction) Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain -0.76% 19% F 35% F
Dividend Return 0.58% 42% F 7% C-
Total Return -0.18% 19% F 25% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 0.72% 24% F 41% F
Dividend Return 0.77% 50% F 9% A-
Total Return 1.50% 19% F 31% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 181.40% 55% F 94% A
Dividend Return 10.10% 82% B 31% F
Total Return 191.50% 55% F 94% A
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 28.75% 38% F 87% B+
Dividend Return 29.99% 38% F 86% B+
Total Return 1.24% 79% B- 30% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 27.77% 81% B- 39% F
Risk Adjusted Return 108.01% 86% B+ 98% N/A
Market Capitalization 9.07B 50% F 84% B

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior total returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual total returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Earnings Growth

This stock has shown top quartile earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

What to not like:
Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

Low market capitalization

This is among the smaller entities in its sectors with below median market capitalization. That may make it less stable in the long run unless it has a unique technology or market which can help it grow or get acquired in future.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Low Revenue Growth

This stock has shown below median revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

Low Dividend Growth

This stock has shown below median dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.