Is STN a good stock to buy right now?

Based on our 6-factor quantitative model, STANTEC INC (STN) receives a "Reduce" rating with a composite score of 44.7/100. It is ranked #2,167 out of 4,446 stocks. Key factor scores: Quality 38/100, Value 60/100, Momentum 46/100. The timing signal is "Neutral". This is quantitative analysis only — not investment advice.

What is the stock rating for STN?

STANTEC INC (STN) has a "Reduce" rating and 2-star score. The composite score of 44.7 ranks it #2,167 among 4,446 U.S. stocks. Ratings are updated weekly using academically-proven factor models.

What sector is STN in?

STANTEC INC operates in the Industrials sector (Business Services industry) with a market cap of $9.96 billion. It is classified as a mid-cap stock.

Does STN pay a dividend?

STN does not currently pay a regular dividend. The company may be reinvesting profits for growth.

What is STN's P/E ratio?

P/E ratio data is not currently available for STN, which may indicate the company is not yet profitable.

How profitable is STN?

STN's quality factor score is 38/100. Gross margin: 77.8%. High margins suggest pricing power and competitive moats.

How is STN valued compared to peers?

STN's value factor score is 60/100 (higher = cheaper). Key multiples: , EV/EBITDA 5.8x. Valuation is roughly in line with peers.

What is STN's debt level?

Debt data is not available for STN.

STN has a beta of 0.81, meaning it tracks the market. Stability score: 80/100.

Does STN have high short interest?

STN's short interest factor score is 12/100 (higher = less short selling). Elevated short interest may indicate bearish sentiment or short squeeze potential.

STN Stock Analysis: Top Mid-Cap Reduce (Score 44.7/100) | Blank Capital Research

Data Series	1D	5D	1M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y	10Y
STN	-1.64%	-0.64%	-4.44%	-8.37%	+3.76%	-	-	-
Industry Proxy XLI	-0.39%	+4.73%	+0.88%	+10.57%	+38.89%	-	-	-
U.S. Market SPY	-0.07%	+3.60%	+0.34%	-0.36%	+29.52%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Market	-1.57%	-4.25%	-4.78%	-8.01%	-25.77%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Sector	-1.25%	-5.38%	-5.33%	-18.94%	-35.14%	-	-	-

Metric	STN	Benchmark
P/E Ratio	—	—
EV/EBITDA	5.8x	+3%
Price / Book	—

Stock Entity	Score▼	Quality	Value	Momentum	P/E Ratio	ROE	Gross Margin	Net Margin	Rev Growth	D/E Ratio	Market Cap	Compare
STNG Scorpio Tankers Inc.	64	43	96	73	-	93.3%	63.1%	53.8%	-	30.0x	$3.8B	VS
TNK TEEKAY TANKERS LTD.	62	50	97	71	6.3x	91.9%	67.0%	32.8%	-	0.0x	$2.5B	VS
TEN TSAKOS ENERGY NAVIGATION LTD	61	50	86	75	7.8x	42.1%	97.8%	22.6%	-	103.0x	$1.2B	VS
HAFN Hafnia Ltd	60	42	79	77	-	439.1%	48.5%	27.0%	-	0.0x	$3.8B	VS
TPH Tri Pointe Homes, Inc.	57	50	67	66	13.6x	8.8%	47.5%	7.9%	-26.0%	50.0x	$4.0B	VS
GLDD Great Lakes Dredge & Dock CORP	57	50	69	70	16.3x	13.5%	22.2%	8.1%	14.8%	73.0x	$1.1B	VS
SOBO South Bow Corp	57	39	79	66	21.9x	48.4%	82.3%	14.9%	-	219.0x	$6.8B	VS
IMPP Imperial Petroleum Inc./Marshall Islands	54	44	98	58	2.8x	47.7%	100.0%	34.0%	-19.7%	0.0x	$156M	VS
CCO Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc.	52	48	58	69	59.3x	-	53.4%	-0.3%	7.7%	-	$1.2B	VS
IMXI International Money Express, Inc.	52	50	73	52	11.6x	25.5%	0.0%	6.4%	-9.7%	221.0x	$476M	VS
STN STANTEC INC	45	38	60	46	-	-	77.8%	4.9%	-	-	$10.0B

Key Ratio	TTM	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016
Gross Margin %	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	-84.9%	0.4%
Operating Margin %	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.0%	0.1%	0.0%	-142.5%	0.0%
EBITDA Margin %	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	-63,020.0%	-0.9%	0.1%
Net Margin %	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	3.7%	0.0%
FCF Margin %	-2.5%	-2.5%	7.5%	2.6%	-9.4%	8.3%	-6.0%	-849,239.9%	-70.1%	-
ROE %	-	-	-	-	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%
ROA %	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
ROIC %	26.0%	26.0%	38.5%	20.4%	6.8%	6.0%	6.9%	-119.7%	2.4%	4.6%

Line Item	TTM	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016
	$5.1B	$5.1B	$4.9B	$4.2B	$3.6B	$3.7B	$3.7B	-$366K	$3.2B	$3.2B
	$4.0B	$4.0B	$2.1B	$1.8B	$1.5B	$1.5B	$1.5B	-$1.8B	$1.4B	$1.2B
Gross Margin	77.8%	77.8%	77.7%	42.3%	42.9%	40.6%	42.1%	42.4%	-8486.4%	39.1%
	—	$135M	$138M	$119M	$89M	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0
	$294M	$294M	$321M	$239M	$243M	$168M	$209M	-$2.9B	$58M	$122M
EBIT	$294M	$294M	$321M	$239M	$243M	$168M	$209M	-$2.9B	$58M	$122M
EBITDA	$459M	$459M	$448M	$356M	$325M	$250M	$389M	$231M	-$2.9B	$213M
Operating Margin	5.8%	5.8%	5.7%	5.6%	6.8%	4.5%	6.0%	4.8%	-14254.9%	3.8%
EBITDA Margin	9.0%	9.0%	9.1%	8.4%	9.1%	6.7%	10.5%	---	-89.8%	6.7%
	—	$73M	$70M	$47M	$30M	$39M	$54M	$21M	$21M	$21M
	—	—	—	—	$49M	—	—	—	—	$37M
	$251M	$251M	$251M	$183M	$157M	$134M	$150M	$35M	$77M	$97M
Net Margin	4.9%	4.9%	5.0%	4.3%	4.4%	3.6%	4.1%	1.1%	367.4%	3.0%
	-	-	-	-	$1.80	-	$1.74	-	$0.85	-
Diluted EPS	-	-	-	-	$1.80	-	$1.74	-	$0.85	-

STANTEC INC (STN) Stock Analysis — April 2026 Rating, Price, and Forecast

Last updated: April 2026

Company Overview — What Does STANTEC INC Do?

Stantec Inc. provides engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting services in the areas of infrastructure and facilities in Canada, the United States, and internationally. The company provides consulting services in engineering, architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, surveying, environmental sciences, project management, and project economics. It also offers structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and hydraulics engineering services; transportation advisory, planning and analytics, transport engineering, and technical design; paleontological and archaeological services for the rail, transportation, water, and power and energy sectors; environmental and infrastructure services; and environmental and cultural resource compliance 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. STANTEC INC (STN) is classified as a mid-cap stock in the Industrials sector, specifically within the Business Services industry. The company is led by CEO Gordon A. Johnston and employs approximately 26,000 people. With a market capitalization of $10.0B, STN is one of the notable companies in the Industrials sector.

STANTEC INC (STN) Stock Rating — Reduce (April 2026)

As of April 2026, STANTEC INC receives a Reduce rating with a composite score of 44.7/100 and 2 out of 5 stars from the Blank Capital Research quantitative model.STN ranks #2,167 out of 4,446 stocks in our coverage universe. Within the Industrials sector, STANTEC INC ranks #344 of 752 stocks, placing it in the upper half of its Industrials peers. The rating is generated by a multi-factor model that weighs quality (30%), momentum (25%), value (15%), investment (10%), stability (10%), and short interest (10%).

STN Stock Price and 52-Week Range

STANTEC INC (STN) currently trades at $86.46. The stock lost $1.44 (1.6%) in the most recent trading session. The 52-week high for STN is $114.52, which means the stock is currently trading -24.5% from its annual peak. The 52-week low is $77.07, putting the stock 12.2% above its annual trough. Recent trading volume was 163K shares, suggesting relatively thin trading activity.

Is STN Overvalued or Undervalued? — Valuation Analysis

STANTEC INC (STN) carries a value factor score of 60/100 in the Blank Capital model, indicating fair valuation relative to historical norms. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.48x, compared to 0.50x for the average Industrials stock. On an enterprise value basis, STN trades at 5.85x EV/EBITDA, versus 5.70x for the sector.

Overall, STN's valuation appears roughly in line with sector benchmarks, suggesting the market is pricing the stock fairly given its current fundamentals and growth trajectory. Neither deep value nor significantly overpriced, the stock occupies a middle ground on valuation.

STANTEC INC Profitability — ROE, Margins, and Quality Score

STANTEC INC (STN) earns a quality factor score of 38/100, signaling below-average profitability metrics relative to the broader market. Return on assets (ROA) comes in at 20.8% versus the sector average of 3.3%.

On a margin basis, STANTEC INC reports gross margins of 77.8%, compared to 35.8% for the sector. The operating margin is 5.8% (sector: 6.2%). Net profit margin stands at 4.9%, versus 3.9% for the average Industrials stock. Profitability is below benchmark levels, which may reflect industry headwinds, elevated reinvestment, or structural challenges.

STN Debt, Balance Sheet, and Financial Health

Balance sheet data for STN is evaluated through our stability factor. Total debt on the balance sheet is $1.05B. Cash and equivalents stand at $159M.

STN has a beta of 0.81, meaning it is roughly in line with the broader market in terms of price volatility. The stability factor score for STANTEC INC is 80/100, indicating low-volatility characteristics and consistent price behavior that appeals to risk-averse investors.

STANTEC INC Revenue and Earnings History — Quarterly Trend

In TTM 2026, STANTEC INC reported revenue of $5.11B. Net income for the quarter was $251M. Gross margin was 77.8%. Operating income came in at $294M.

In FY 2024, STANTEC INC reported revenue of $5.11B. Net income for the quarter was $251M. Gross margin was 77.8%. Revenue grew 3.3% year-over-year compared to FY 2023. Operating income came in at $294M.

In FY 2023, STANTEC INC reported revenue of $4.94B. Net income for the quarter was $251M. Gross margin was 77.7%. Revenue grew 16.9% year-over-year compared to FY 2022. Operating income came in at $321M.

In FY 2022, STANTEC INC reported revenue of $4.23B. Net income for the quarter was $183M. Gross margin was 42.3%. Revenue grew 17.9% year-over-year compared to FY 2021. Operating income came in at $239M.

Over the past 8 quarters, STANTEC INC has demonstrated a growth trajectory, with revenue expanding from $-366,389 to $5.11B. Investors analyzing STN stock should weigh these quarterly trends alongside the valuation and quality metrics discussed above.

STN Dividend Yield and Income Analysis

STANTEC INC (STN) does not currently pay a dividend. This is common among smaller companies in the Business Services industry that prefer to reinvest cash flows into business expansion rather than returning capital to shareholders. Income-focused investors looking for Industrials dividend stocks may want to explore other Industrials stocks or use the stock screener to filter by dividend yield.

STN Momentum and Technical Analysis Profile

STANTEC INC (STN) has a momentum factor score of 46/100, reflecting neutral trend characteristics. The stock is neither significantly outperforming nor underperforming the broader market on a momentum basis. The investment factor score is 37/100, which measures capital allocation efficiency and asset growth patterns. The short interest score of 12/100 signals elevated short interest, which can indicate bearish sentiment among institutional investors.

STN vs Competitors — Industrials Sector Ranking and Peer Comparison

Within the Industrials sector, STANTEC INC (STN) ranks #344 out of 752 stocks based on the Blank Capital composite score. This places STN in the upper half of all Industrials stocks in our coverage universe. Key competitors and sector peers include South Bow Corp (SOBO) with a score of 56.5/100, TSAKOS ENERGY NAVIGATION LTD (TEN) with a score of 61.4/100, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock CORP (GLDD) with a score of 56.7/100, Tri Pointe Homes, Inc. (TPH) with a score of 57.3/100, and Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. (CCO) with a score of 52.2/100.

Comparing STN against the S&P 500 benchmark is also instructive for understanding relative performance. Investors can view the full STN vs S&P 500 (SPY) comparison to assess how STANTEC INC stacks up against the broader market across all factor dimensions.

STN Next Earnings Date

No upcoming earnings date has been announced for STANTEC INC (STN) at this time. Check the earnings calendar for the latest scheduling updates across all stocks in our coverage universe.

Should You Buy STN? — Investment Thesis Summary

The quantitative profile for STANTEC INC suggests caution. The quality score of 38/100 flags below-average profitability. The value score of 60/100 suggests attractive pricing relative to fundamentals. Low volatility (stability score 80/100) reduces downside risk.

In summary, STANTEC INC (STN) earns a Reduce rating with a composite score of 44.7/100 as of April 2026. The rating is derived from the Blank Capital Research methodology, which combines six factor dimensions into a single quantitative ranking. Investors should consider these quantitative signals alongside their own fundamental research, risk tolerance, and investment time horizon before making buy or sell decisions on STN stock.

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