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$74.90 +0.19 (+0.25%)
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STN vs. EME, MTZ, APG, STRL, and IESC

Should you buy Stantec stock or one of its competitors? Stantec's main competitors and comparable companies include EMCOR Group (EME), MasTec (MTZ), APi Group (APG), Sterling Infrastructure (STRL), and IES (IESC). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "construction & engineering" industry.

How does Stantec compare to EMCOR Group?

EMCOR Group (NYSE:EME) and Stantec (NYSE:STN) are both industrials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, media sentiment, earnings, dividends, analyst recommendations, valuation and profitability.

EMCOR Group has higher revenue and earnings than Stantec. EMCOR Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Stantec, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
EMCOR Group$16.99B1.92$1.27B$32.1523.04
Stantec$5.83B1.44$343.11M$3.2123.33

EMCOR Group pays an annual dividend of $1.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.2%. Stantec pays an annual dividend of $0.69 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. EMCOR Group pays out 5.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Stantec pays out 21.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. EMCOR Group has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years and Stantec has raised its dividend for 13 consecutive years. Stantec is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

EMCOR Group has a net margin of 7.74% compared to Stantec's net margin of 5.91%. EMCOR Group's return on equity of 35.49% beat Stantec's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
EMCOR Group7.74% 35.49% 14.12%
Stantec 5.91%19.70%8.07%

EMCOR Group has a beta of 1.14, suggesting that its stock price is 14% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Stantec has a beta of 0.99, suggesting that its stock price is 1% less volatile than the broader market.

EMCOR Group currently has a consensus price target of $965.86, suggesting a potential upside of 30.37%. Stantec has a consensus price target of $175.00, suggesting a potential upside of 133.64%. Given Stantec's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Stantec is more favorable than EMCOR Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
EMCOR Group
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Stantec
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71

In the previous week, EMCOR Group had 14 more articles in the media than Stantec. MarketBeat recorded 31 mentions for EMCOR Group and 17 mentions for Stantec. EMCOR Group's average media sentiment score of 1.67 beat Stantec's score of 1.51 indicating that EMCOR Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
EMCOR Group
31 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive
Stantec
14 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive

92.6% of EMCOR Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 63.9% of Stantec shares are held by institutional investors. 0.7% of EMCOR Group shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Stantec shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

EMCOR Group beats Stantec on 16 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Stantec compare to MasTec?

Stantec (NYSE:STN) and MasTec (NYSE:MTZ) are both industrials companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, risk, analyst recommendations, profitability, earnings, valuation and media sentiment.

Stantec currently has a consensus target price of $175.00, indicating a potential upside of 133.64%. MasTec has a consensus target price of $427.32, indicating a potential upside of 77.25%. Given Stantec's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Stantec is more favorable than MasTec.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Stantec
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71
MasTec
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
19 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.90

Stantec has a net margin of 5.91% compared to MasTec's net margin of 3.07%. Stantec's return on equity of 19.70% beat MasTec's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Stantec5.91% 19.70% 8.07%
MasTec 3.07%18.08%5.97%

63.9% of Stantec shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.1% of MasTec shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.5% of Stantec shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 21.4% of MasTec shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, MasTec had 13 more articles in the media than Stantec. MarketBeat recorded 30 mentions for MasTec and 17 mentions for Stantec. Stantec's average media sentiment score of 1.51 beat MasTec's score of 1.35 indicating that Stantec is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Stantec
14 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive
MasTec
26 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

MasTec has higher revenue and earnings than Stantec. Stantec is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than MasTec, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Stantec$5.83B1.44$343.11M$3.2123.33
MasTec$14.30B1.35$399.04M$6.2738.45

Stantec has a beta of 0.99, indicating that its stock price is 1% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, MasTec has a beta of 1.81, indicating that its stock price is 81% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

MasTec beats Stantec on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Stantec compare to APi Group?

Stantec (NYSE:STN) and APi Group (NYSE:APG) are both industrials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, earnings, media sentiment, dividends, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation and profitability.

Stantec presently has a consensus price target of $175.00, indicating a potential upside of 133.64%. APi Group has a consensus price target of $52.57, indicating a potential upside of 32.42%. Given Stantec's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Stantec is more favorable than APi Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Stantec
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71
APi Group
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.89

Stantec has a beta of 0.99, suggesting that its share price is 1% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, APi Group has a beta of 1.6, suggesting that its share price is 60% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Stantec had 12 more articles in the media than APi Group. MarketBeat recorded 17 mentions for Stantec and 5 mentions for APi Group. Stantec's average media sentiment score of 1.51 beat APi Group's score of 0.90 indicating that Stantec is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Stantec
14 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive
APi Group
3 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Stantec has higher earnings, but lower revenue than APi Group. APi Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Stantec, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Stantec$5.83B1.44$343.11M$3.2123.33
APi Group$7.91B2.17$302M-$0.67N/A

63.9% of Stantec shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 86.6% of APi Group shares are held by institutional investors. 0.5% of Stantec shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 18.7% of APi Group shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Stantec has a net margin of 5.91% compared to APi Group's net margin of 3.99%. APi Group's return on equity of 37.59% beat Stantec's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Stantec5.91% 19.70% 8.07%
APi Group 3.99%37.59%14.07%

Summary

APi Group beats Stantec on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Stantec compare to Sterling Infrastructure?

Sterling Infrastructure (NASDAQ:STRL) and Stantec (NYSE:STN) are both industrials companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, media sentiment, profitability and valuation.

Sterling Infrastructure currently has a consensus price target of $690.33, indicating a potential upside of 46.72%. Stantec has a consensus price target of $175.00, indicating a potential upside of 133.64%. Given Stantec's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Stantec is more favorable than Sterling Infrastructure.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Sterling Infrastructure
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.88
Stantec
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71

Sterling Infrastructure has a beta of 1.88, meaning that its stock price is 88% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Stantec has a beta of 0.99, meaning that its stock price is 1% less volatile than the broader market.

Stantec has higher revenue and earnings than Sterling Infrastructure. Stantec is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Sterling Infrastructure, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Sterling Infrastructure$2.49B5.78$290.15M$13.8733.92
Stantec$5.83B1.44$343.11M$3.2123.33

Sterling Infrastructure has a net margin of 12.55% compared to Stantec's net margin of 5.91%. Sterling Infrastructure's return on equity of 40.12% beat Stantec's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Sterling Infrastructure12.55% 40.12% 17.15%
Stantec 5.91%19.70%8.07%

In the previous week, Sterling Infrastructure had 13 more articles in the media than Stantec. MarketBeat recorded 30 mentions for Sterling Infrastructure and 17 mentions for Stantec. Stantec's average media sentiment score of 1.51 beat Sterling Infrastructure's score of 1.23 indicating that Stantec is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Sterling Infrastructure
21 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Stantec
14 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive

81.0% of Sterling Infrastructure shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 63.9% of Stantec shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.6% of Sterling Infrastructure shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Stantec shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Sterling Infrastructure beats Stantec on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Stantec compare to IES?

IES (NASDAQ:IESC) and Stantec (NYSE:STN) are both industrials companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, valuation, risk, earnings, profitability, institutional ownership and analyst recommendations.

IES has a beta of 1.79, suggesting that its stock price is 79% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Stantec has a beta of 0.99, suggesting that its stock price is 1% less volatile than the broader market.

IES has a net margin of 11.40% compared to Stantec's net margin of 5.91%. IES's return on equity of 35.70% beat Stantec's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
IES11.40% 35.70% 19.68%
Stantec 5.91%19.70%8.07%

86.6% of IES shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 63.9% of Stantec shares are owned by institutional investors. 56.4% of IES shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Stantec shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Stantec had 13 more articles in the media than IES. MarketBeat recorded 17 mentions for Stantec and 4 mentions for IES. Stantec's average media sentiment score of 1.51 beat IES's score of 0.83 indicating that Stantec is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
IES
0 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Stantec
14 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive

Stantec has higher revenue and earnings than IES. Stantec is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than IES, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
IES$3.37B3.66$303.06M$11.2627.51
Stantec$5.83B1.44$343.11M$3.2123.33

IES presently has a consensus target price of $114.50, indicating a potential downside of 63.04%. Stantec has a consensus target price of $175.00, indicating a potential upside of 133.64%. Given Stantec's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Stantec is more favorable than IES.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
IES
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Stantec
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71

Summary

IES beats Stantec on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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STN vs. The Competition

MetricStantecConstruction & Engineering IndustryIndustrials SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$8.40B$8.27B$10.65B$24.25B
Dividend Yield0.92%2.65%97.24%3.71%
P/E Ratio23.3318.6423.3926.20
Price / Sales1.4459.63359.7320.38
Price / Cash12.4517.3724.5833.10
Price / Book3.434.114.437.67
Net Income$343.11M$487.14M$611.08M$1.07B
7 Day Performance1.19%-2.43%-0.84%-0.67%
1 Month Performance4.23%-2.90%1.47%1.21%
1 Year Performance-31.96%38.37%10.20%13.38%

Stantec Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
STN
Stantec
4.8175 of 5 stars
$74.90
+0.3%
$175.00
+133.6%
-31.9%$8.40B$5.83B23.3334,000
EME
EMCOR Group
4.9805 of 5 stars
$748.13
-3.5%
$965.86
+29.1%
+24.1%$33.00B$18.60B23.2744,000
MTZ
MasTec
4.6437 of 5 stars
$241.70
-3.8%
$427.32
+76.8%
+39.3%$19.41B$14.30B38.5536,000
APG
APi Group
3.8881 of 5 stars
$39.82
-3.5%
$52.57
+32.0%
+13.2%$17.21B$7.91BN/A29,000
STRL
Sterling Infrastructure
4.8681 of 5 stars
$477.73
-5.7%
$690.33
+44.5%
+75.0%$14.61B$2.49B34.444,400

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