Stantec Inc. (STN) Financial Ratios
30 years of historical data (1996–2025) · Industrials · Engineering & Construction
EV/EBITDA
↓
12.45
-1% vs avg
5yr avg: 12.56
30Y Low7.6·High15.8
P/FCF
↓
13.85
↓-25% vs avg
5yr avg: 18.58
30Y Low6.4·High64.8
P/B Ratio
↑
3.38
+9% vs avg
5yr avg: 3.10
30Y Low1.3·High4.1
ROE
↑
15.5%
↓+21% vs avg
5yr avg: 12.8%
30Y Low2%·High18%
Debt/EBITDA
↓
2.85
+3% vs avg
5yr avg: 2.76
30Y Low0.1·High3.6
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
STN Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Stantec Inc. trades at 22.8x earnings, 10% below its 5-year average of 25.4x, sitting at the 57th percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Industrials sector median P/E of 25.6x, the stock trades at a discount of 11%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 13.9x P/FCF, 25% below the 5-year average of 18.6x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $7.7B | $10.8B | $8.9B | $8.9B | $5.4B | $6.3B | $3.6B | $3.2B | $2.5B | $3.2B | $2.7B |
| Enterprise Value | $9.6B | $13.5B | $10.8B | $10.3B | $7.2B | $8.0B | $4.7B | $4.5B | $3.2B | $3.7B | $3.5B |
| P/E Ratio → | 22.85 | 22.47 | 24.75 | 26.91 | 21.69 | 31.25 | 21.22 | 16.26 | 52.05 | 32.88 | 20.70 |
| P/S Ratio | 1.35 | 1.32 | 1.19 | 1.38 | 0.94 | 1.37 | 0.98 | 0.85 | 0.58 | 0.62 | 0.63 |
| P/B Ratio | 3.38 | 3.32 | 3.04 | 3.64 | 2.34 | 3.14 | 1.88 | 1.68 | 1.30 | 1.68 | 1.37 |
| P/FCF | 13.85 | 13.62 | 17.75 | 20.08 | 23.33 | 18.12 | 6.38 | 8.05 | 64.80 | 16.23 | 12.33 |
| P/OCF | 12.70 | 12.48 | 14.84 | 16.37 | 17.58 | 15.81 | 6.02 | 6.98 | 14.42 | 12.12 | 9.49 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
STN EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Stantec Inc.'s enterprise value stands at 12.4x EBITDA, roughly in line with its 5-year average of 12.6x. The Industrials sector median is 13.9x, placing the stock at a 10% discount on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 1.66 | 1.44 | 1.58 | 1.26 | 1.76 | 1.26 | 1.22 | 0.76 | 0.72 | 0.82 |
| EV / EBITDA | 12.45 | 12.28 | 11.83 | 13.17 | 10.61 | 14.89 | 10.47 | 10.41 | 8.59 | 10.43 | 10.32 |
| EV / EBIT | 18.29 | 18.41 | 18.46 | 20.12 | 18.14 | 26.29 | 22.62 | 17.82 | 12.55 | 12.63 | 16.17 |
| EV / FCF | — | 17.08 | 21.35 | 23.12 | 31.21 | 23.20 | 8.19 | 11.56 | 84.29 | 18.77 | 16.01 |
STN Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Stantec Inc. earns an operating margin of 9.2%, above the Industrials sector average of 4.3%. Operating margins have expanded from 7.7% to 9.2% over the past 3 years, signaling improving operational efficiency. ROE of 15.5% indicates solid capital efficiency, compared to the sector median of 8.2%. ROIC of 10.5% represents solid returns on invested capital versus a sector median of 6.1%.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 39.0% | 39.0% | 42.6% | 42.4% | 42.6% | 42.9% | 36.0% | 36.6% | 42.4% | 35.6% | 39.0% |
| Operating Margin | 9.2% | 9.2% | 7.9% | 7.7% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 7.2% | 6.7% | 6.1% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| Net Profit Margin | 5.9% | 5.9% | 4.8% | 4.9% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 4.0% | 1.1% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 15.5% | 15.5% | 13.4% | 13.4% | 11.5% | 10.2% | 7.1% | 7.9% | 2.5% | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| ROA | 6.4% | 6.4% | 5.7% | 5.5% | 4.5% | 4.2% | 3.0% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.4% | 3.9% |
| ROIC | 10.5% | 10.5% | 10.4% | 9.4% | 7.5% | 7.1% | 6.4% | 6.3% | 7.8% | 6.6% | 7.3% |
| ROCE | 14.0% | 14.0% | 13.0% | 11.8% | 9.4% | 8.5% | 7.6% | 7.4% | 8.9% | 7.7% | 8.7% |
STN Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Stantec Inc. carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 2.8x, which is moderately leveraged (12% below the sector average of 3.2x). Net debt stands at $2.7B ($3.1B total debt minus $398M cash). Interest coverage of 6.3x is adequate, though a cyclical earnings downturn could tighten the margin of safety.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.97 | 0.97 | 0.69 | 0.69 | 0.86 | 0.98 | 0.68 | 0.84 | 0.49 | 0.39 | 0.52 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 2.85 | 2.85 | 2.25 | 2.18 | 2.90 | 3.62 | 2.95 | 3.64 | 2.48 | 2.09 | 2.99 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.84 | 0.62 | 0.55 | 0.79 | 0.88 | 0.53 | 0.73 | 0.39 | 0.26 | 0.41 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 2.49 | 2.49 | 1.99 | 1.73 | 2.68 | 3.26 | 2.31 | 3.16 | 1.99 | 1.41 | 2.37 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 3.46 | 3.60 | 3.04 | 7.89 | 5.08 | 1.81 | 3.51 | 19.49 | 2.54 | 3.68 |
| Interest Coverage | 6.28 | 6.28 | 4.95 | 4.97 | 5.67 | 7.16 | 4.53 | 4.30 | 8.99 | 10.09 | 6.90 |
STN Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
A current ratio of 1.23x means Stantec Inc. can comfortably meet its short-term obligations, though there is limited excess liquidity. The current ratio has declined from 1.41x to 1.23x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.23 | 1.23 | 1.29 | 1.41 | 1.37 | 1.41 | 1.59 | 1.57 | 1.90 | 1.39 | 1.48 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.23 | 1.23 | 1.29 | 1.41 | 1.34 | 1.37 | 1.54 | 1.53 | 1.84 | 1.34 | 1.41 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.13 | 0.23 | 0.11 | 0.16 | 0.29 | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0.22 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 1.02 | 1.08 | 1.12 | 1.00 | 0.88 | 0.85 | 0.82 | 1.07 | 1.32 | 1.00 |
| Inventory Turnover | — | — | — | — | 67.08 | 57.06 | 54.15 | 55.00 | 43.46 | 53.25 | 36.90 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 103.38 | 108.46 | 104.14 | 111.27 | 111.75 | 117.39 | 127.03 | 116.76 | 91.78 | 102.49 |
STN Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Stantec Inc. returns 0.9% to shareholders annually primarily through dividends. The payout ratio of 21.1% is conservative, leaving significant room for dividend growth or reinvestment. The earnings yield of 4.4% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.9% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Payout Ratio | 21.1% | 21.1% | 26.0% | 26.8% | 31.7% | 36.0% | 50.6% | 42.9% | 129.3% | 57.2% | 35.3% |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 4.4% | 4.5% | 4.0% | 3.7% | 4.6% | 3.2% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 1.9% | 3.0% | 4.8% |
| FCF Yield | 7.2% | 7.3% | 5.6% | 5.0% | 4.3% | 5.5% | 15.7% | 12.4% | 1.5% | 6.2% | 8.1% |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 3.0% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 2.0% | 4.1% | 3.3% | 5.5% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $114M | $114M | $111M | $112M | $112M | $112M | $112M | $114M | $114M | $107M |
Peer Comparison
Compare STN with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 STNYou | $8B | 22.8 | 12.4 | 13.9 | 39.0% | 9.2% | 15.5% | 10.5% | 2.8 |
 TTEK | $7B | 29.4 | 12.0 | 16.3 | 17.7% | 11.1% | 13.7% | 17.4% | 1.5 |
 WSC | $5B | -99.4 | 10.2 | 7.1 | 46.8% | 21.4% | -5.7% | 7.4% | 4.5 |
 J | $14B | 50.8 | 14.3 | 23.5 | 24.8% | 7.2% | 5.8% | 9.9% | 2.5 |
 KBR | $4B | 10.2 | 9.2 | 8.6 | 14.8% | 7.3% | 27.9% | 10.4% | 4.2 |
 DY | $14B | 47.8 | 16.6 | 34.1 | 20.6% | 12.5% | 18.2% | 16.4% | 3.1 |
 PRIM | $5B | 20.2 | 12.3 | 16.1 | 10.7% | 5.5% | 17.8% | 13.6% | 2.5 |
 MTZ | $30B | 74.9 | 29.9 | 104.7 | 9.6% | 4.6% | 12.6% | 8.9% | 2.6 |
 CAT | $459B | 52.4 | 36.5 | 44.6 | 32.3% | 16.6% | 43.5% | 15.9% | 3.2 |
 VMC | $39B | 37.3 | 19.1 | 34.6 | 27.3% | 20.1% | 13.0% | 8.8% | 2.3 |
 MLM | $37B | 32.4 | 19.5 | 37.6 | 30.0% | 23.3% | 11.7% | 7.6% | 2.5 |
| Industrials Median | — | 25.6 | 13.9 | 20.0 | 32.0% | 4.3% | 8.2% | 6.1% | 3.2 |
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STN — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying STN stock.
What is Stantec Inc.'s P/E ratio?
Stantec Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 22.8x. The historical average is 27.1x. This places it at the 57th percentile of its historical range.
What is Stantec Inc.'s EV/EBITDA?
Stantec Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 12.4x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 10.5x.
What is Stantec Inc.'s ROE?
Stantec Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 15.5%. The historical average is 12.7%.
Is STN stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Stantec Inc. is trading at a P/E of 22.8x. This is at the 57th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is Stantec Inc.'s dividend yield?
Stantec Inc.'s current dividend yield is 0.92% with a payout ratio of 21.1%.
What are Stantec Inc.'s profit margins?
Stantec Inc. has 39.0% gross margin and 9.2% operating margin.
How much debt does Stantec Inc. have?
Stantec Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 2.8x, indicating moderate leverage. A ratio between 2-4x is manageable but warrants monitoring.