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C$76.51 -2.93 (-3.69%)
As of 07/17/2026 04:00 PM Eastern
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SJ vs. QBR.A, QBR.B, STN, MEG, and EFX

Should you buy Stella-Jones stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Stella-Jones with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Stella-Jones include Quebecor (QBR.A), Quebecor (QBR.B), Stantec (STN), MEG Energy (MEG), and Enerflex (EFX). These companies are all part of the "business services" industry.

How does Stella-Jones compare to Quebecor?

Quebecor (TSE:QBR.A) and Stella-Jones (TSE:SJ) are both business services companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, dividends, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk and valuation.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
QuebecorC$5.73B2.62C$736.30MC$3.8417.37
Stella-JonesC$3.51B1.19C$321.05MC$5.5213.86

Quebecor has a net margin of 12.99% compared to Stella-Jones' net margin of 8.66%. Quebecor's return on equity of 37.44% beat Stella-Jones' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Quebecor12.99% 37.44% 7.05%
Stella-Jones 8.66%14.85%9.38%

Quebecor currently has a consensus target price of C$61.42, suggesting a potential downside of 7.92%. Stella-Jones has a consensus target price of C$94.38, suggesting a potential upside of 23.35%. Given Stella-Jones' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Stella-Jones is more favorable than Quebecor.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Quebecor
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Stella-Jones
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.63

2.8% of Quebecor shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 48.4% of Stella-Jones shares are held by institutional investors. 91.1% of Quebecor shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Stella-Jones shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Quebecor had 1 more articles in the media than Stella-Jones. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Quebecor and 0 mentions for Stella-Jones. Quebecor's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Stella-Jones'average media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Quebecor Neutral
Stella-Jones Neutral

Quebecor pays an annual dividend of C$1.45 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. Stella-Jones pays an annual dividend of C$1.27 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. Quebecor pays out 37.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Stella-Jones pays out 23.0% 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.

Quebecor has a beta of 0.731548, suggesting that its share price is 27% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Stella-Jones has a beta of -0.070673, suggesting that its share price is 107% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Quebecor beats Stella-Jones on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Stella-Jones compare to Quebecor?

Stella-Jones (TSE:SJ) and Quebecor (TSE:QBR.B) are both business services companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, risk, earnings, profitability, institutional ownership, dividends, analyst recommendations and valuation.

Stella-Jones pays an annual dividend of C$1.27 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. Quebecor pays an annual dividend of C$1.45 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Stella-Jones pays out 23.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Quebecor pays out 37.8% 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.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Stella-JonesC$3.51B1.19C$321.05MC$5.5213.86
QuebecorC$5.73B2.68C$736.30MC$3.8417.76

Quebecor has a net margin of 12.99% compared to Stella-Jones' net margin of 8.66%. Quebecor's return on equity of 37.44% beat Stella-Jones' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Stella-Jones8.66% 14.85% 9.38%
Quebecor 12.99%37.44%7.05%

Stella-Jones has a beta of -0.070673, indicating that its share price is 107% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Quebecor has a beta of 0.684204, indicating that its share price is 32% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Quebecor had 4 more articles in the media than Stella-Jones. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Quebecor and 0 mentions for Stella-Jones. Quebecor's average media sentiment score of 0.59 beat Stella-Jones' score of 0.00 indicating that Quebecor is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Stella-Jones Neutral
Quebecor Positive

Stella-Jones currently has a consensus target price of C$94.38, suggesting a potential upside of 23.35%. Quebecor has a consensus target price of C$67.79, suggesting a potential downside of 0.60%. Given Stella-Jones' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Stella-Jones is more favorable than Quebecor.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Stella-Jones
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.63
Quebecor
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.58

48.4% of Stella-Jones shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 27.1% of Quebecor shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Stella-Jones shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Quebecor shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Quebecor beats Stella-Jones on 12 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Stella-Jones compare to Stantec?

Stantec (TSE:STN) and Stella-Jones (TSE:SJ) are both business services companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, media sentiment, earnings, dividends, profitability, valuation and risk.

Stella-Jones has a net margin of 8.66% compared to Stantec's net margin of 6.19%. Stantec's return on equity of 15.21% beat Stella-Jones' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Stantec6.19% 15.21% 5.70%
Stella-Jones 8.66%14.85%9.38%

In the previous week, Stantec had 5 more articles in the media than Stella-Jones. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Stantec and 0 mentions for Stella-Jones. Stella-Jones' average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Stantec's score of -0.27 indicating that Stella-Jones is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Stantec Neutral
Stella-Jones Neutral

Stantec currently has a consensus price target of C$146.00, indicating a potential upside of 49.93%. Stella-Jones has a consensus price target of C$94.38, indicating a potential upside of 23.35%. Given Stantec's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Stantec is more favorable than Stella-Jones.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Stantec
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
Stella-Jones
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.63

Stantec pays an annual dividend of C$0.92 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. Stella-Jones pays an annual dividend of C$1.27 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. Stantec pays out 21.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Stella-Jones pays out 23.0% 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.

Stantec has a beta of 0.709602, suggesting that its stock price is 29% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Stella-Jones has a beta of -0.070673, suggesting that its stock price is 107% less volatile than the broader market.

Stantec has higher revenue and earnings than Stella-Jones. Stella-Jones 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
StantecC$8.29B1.34C$341.38MC$4.2922.70
Stella-JonesC$3.51B1.19C$321.05MC$5.5213.86

46.8% of Stantec shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 48.4% of Stella-Jones shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of Stantec shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Stella-Jones shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Stantec beats Stella-Jones on 12 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Stella-Jones compare to MEG Energy?

MEG Energy (TSE:MEG) and Stella-Jones (TSE:SJ) are both mid-cap business services companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, media sentiment, dividends, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation, earnings and institutional ownership.

MEG Energy has a net margin of 13.76% compared to Stella-Jones' net margin of 8.66%. Stella-Jones' return on equity of 14.85% beat MEG Energy's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
MEG Energy13.76% 9.39% 8.96%
Stella-Jones 8.66%14.85%9.38%

MEG Energy pays an annual dividend of C$0.41 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.3%. Stella-Jones pays an annual dividend of C$1.27 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. MEG Energy pays out 19.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Stella-Jones pays out 23.0% 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.

In the previous week, MEG Energy had 1 more articles in the media than Stella-Jones. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for MEG Energy and 0 mentions for Stella-Jones. MEG Energy's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Stella-Jones'average media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
MEG Energy Neutral
Stella-Jones Neutral

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
MEG EnergyC$4.63B1.70C$487.47MC$2.1114.64
Stella-JonesC$3.51B1.19C$321.05MC$5.5213.86

MEG Energy has a beta of 0.446509, suggesting that its share price is 55% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Stella-Jones has a beta of -0.070673, suggesting that its share price is 107% less volatile than the broader market.

46.2% of MEG Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 48.4% of Stella-Jones shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.3% of MEG Energy shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Stella-Jones shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

MEG Energy currently has a consensus price target of C$28.00, indicating a potential downside of 9.36%. Stella-Jones has a consensus price target of C$94.38, indicating a potential upside of 23.35%. Given Stella-Jones' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Stella-Jones is more favorable than MEG Energy.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
MEG Energy
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50
Stella-Jones
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.63

Summary

MEG Energy beats Stella-Jones on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Stella-Jones compare to Enerflex?

Stella-Jones (TSE:SJ) and Enerflex (TSE:EFX) are both mid-cap business services companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, risk, valuation, earnings, profitability, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

Stella-Jones has a net margin of 8.66% compared to Enerflex's net margin of 3.63%. Stella-Jones' return on equity of 14.85% beat Enerflex's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Stella-Jones8.66% 14.85% 9.38%
Enerflex 3.63%7.72%3.03%

In the previous week, Enerflex had 1 more articles in the media than Stella-Jones. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Enerflex and 0 mentions for Stella-Jones. Enerflex's average media sentiment score of 0.50 beat Stella-Jones' score of 0.00 indicating that Enerflex is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Stella-Jones Neutral
Enerflex Positive

Stella-Jones presently has a consensus target price of C$94.38, indicating a potential upside of 23.35%. Enerflex has a consensus target price of C$35.28, indicating a potential upside of 7.30%. Given Stella-Jones' higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Stella-Jones is more favorable than Enerflex.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Stella-Jones
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.63
Enerflex
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75

Stella-Jones pays an annual dividend of C$1.27 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.7%. Enerflex pays an annual dividend of C$0.12 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. Stella-Jones pays out 23.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Enerflex pays out 17.0% 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.

48.4% of Stella-Jones shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 41.7% of Enerflex shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Stella-Jones shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Enerflex shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Stella-JonesC$3.51B1.19C$321.05MC$5.5213.86
EnerflexC$2.60B1.54-C$114.88MC$0.6848.35

Stella-Jones has a beta of -0.070673, meaning that its stock price is 107% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Enerflex has a beta of 2.340097, meaning that its stock price is 134% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Stella-Jones and Enerflex tied by winning 9 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

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SJ vs. The Competition

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MetricStella-JonesLumber & Wood Production IndustryMaterials SectorTSE Exchange
Market CapC$4.17BC$1.43BC$4.46BC$12.28B
Dividend Yield1.72%16.06%5.03%6.17%
P/E Ratio13.8613.3120.4936.23
Price / Sales1.1914.956,007.769.28
Price / CashN/A16.1526.3882.29
Price / Book1.990.938.564.39
Net IncomeC$321.05M-C$58.01MC$157.11MC$299.09M
7 Day Performance-3.07%0.98%-2.20%-1.16%
1 Month Performance-7.10%-1.46%-5.78%-1.29%
1 Year Performance-4.48%-4.63%36.30%30.62%

Stella-Jones Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
SJ
Stella-Jones
4.0919 of 5 stars		C$76.51
-3.7%		C$94.38
+23.3%		-5.7%C$4.17BC$3.51B13.86280
QBR.A
Quebecor
0.5505 of 5 stars		C$68.20
flat		C$56.13
-17.7%		N/AC$15.37BC$5.73B17.7610,000
QBR.B
Quebecor
1.9541 of 5 stars		C$66.28
-0.3%		C$67.29
+1.5%		+71.4%C$14.94BC$5.73B17.2610,039
STN
Stantec
4.3687 of 5 stars		C$96.34
-1.0%		C$146.00
+51.5%		-36.2%C$10.99BC$8.29B22.4631,000
MEG
MEG Energy
2.7585 of 5 stars		C$30.89
+0.7%		C$28.00
-9.4%		+16.6%C$7.86BC$4.63B14.64449

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