Stantec (STN) Competitors

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STN vs. RBA, GIB.A, GFL, QBR.B, and QBR.A

Should you buy Stantec stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Stantec 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 Stantec include RB Global (RBA), CGI (GIB.A), GFL Environmental (GFL), Quebecor (QBR.B), and Quebecor (QBR.A). These companies are all part of the "business services" industry.

How does Stantec compare to RB Global?

RB Global (TSE:RBA) and Stantec (TSE:STN) are both large-cap industrials companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, media sentiment, profitability, risk, dividends, earnings and institutional ownership.

RB Global has a beta of 0.271126, suggesting that its stock price is 73% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Stantec has a beta of 0.7562, suggesting that its stock price is 24% less volatile than the broader market.

RB Global has a net margin of 9.53% compared to Stantec's net margin of 6.19%. Stantec's return on equity of 15.21% beat RB Global's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
RB Global	9.53%	7.47%	4.03%
Stantec	6.19%	15.21%	5.70%

RB Global pays an annual dividend of C$1.22 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. Stantec pays an annual dividend of C$0.92 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. RB Global pays out 56.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Stantec pays out 21.4% 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 is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

RB Global presently has a consensus price target of C$124.00, indicating a potential downside of 12.67%. Stantec has a consensus price target of C$150.54, indicating a potential upside of 42.39%. Given Stantec's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Stantec is more favorable than RB Global.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
RB Global	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50
Stantec	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	13 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
RB Global	C$4.72B	5.61	C$206.01M	C$2.15	66.04
Stantec	C$8.29B	1.45	C$341.38M	C$4.29	24.64

80.8% of RB Global shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 47.9% of Stantec shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of RB Global shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Stantec shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Stantec had 11 more articles in the media than RB Global. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Stantec and 0 mentions for RB Global. RB Global's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Stantec's score of -0.10 indicating that RB Global is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
RB Global	Neutral
Stantec	Neutral

Summary

Stantec beats RB Global on 12 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Stantec compare to CGI?

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

Stantec pays an annual dividend of C$0.92 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. CGI pays an annual dividend of C$0.47 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.5%. Stantec pays out 21.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. CGI pays out 6.1% 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.

CGI has a net margin of 11.51% compared to Stantec's net margin of 6.19%. CGI's return on equity of 19.51% beat Stantec's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Stantec	6.19%	15.21%	5.70%
CGI	11.51%	19.51%	9.35%

47.9% of Stantec shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 35.7% of CGI shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of Stantec shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of CGI shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Stantec	C$8.29B	1.45	C$341.38M	C$4.29	24.64
CGI	C$16.34B	1.14	C$1.67B	C$7.66	11.62

Stantec has a beta of 0.7562, meaning that its share price is 24% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, CGI has a beta of 0.083924, meaning that its share price is 92% less volatile than the broader market.

Stantec presently has a consensus target price of C$150.54, suggesting a potential upside of 42.39%. CGI has a consensus target price of C$127.46, suggesting a potential upside of 43.17%. Given CGI's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe CGI is more favorable than Stantec.

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
CGI	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67

In the previous week, Stantec had 9 more articles in the media than CGI. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Stantec and 2 mentions for CGI. CGI's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Stantec's score of -0.10 indicating that CGI is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

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

Summary

CGI beats Stantec on 10 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Stantec compare to GFL Environmental?

GFL Environmental (TSE:GFL) and Stantec (TSE:STN) are both large-cap industrials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, institutional ownership, media sentiment, dividends, risk, analyst recommendations, earnings and valuation.

Stantec has a net margin of 6.19% compared to GFL Environmental's net margin of 3.12%. Stantec's return on equity of 15.21% beat GFL Environmental's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
GFL Environmental	3.12%	3.01%	1.22%
Stantec	6.19%	15.21%	5.70%

GFL Environmental has a beta of 0.204092, suggesting that its stock price is 80% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Stantec has a beta of 0.7562, suggesting that its stock price is 24% less volatile than the broader market.

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
GFL Environmental	C$6.70B	2.73	-C$594.65M	C$0.69	73.49
Stantec	C$8.29B	1.45	C$341.38M	C$4.29	24.64

GFL Environmental pays an annual dividend of C$0.09 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.2%. Stantec pays an annual dividend of C$0.92 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. GFL Environmental pays out 12.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Stantec pays out 21.4% 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 consensus price target of C$150.54, indicating a potential upside of 42.39%. Given Stantec's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Stantec is more favorable than GFL Environmental.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
GFL Environmental	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	5 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.67
Stantec	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	13 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

47.6% of GFL Environmental shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 47.9% of Stantec shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.0% of GFL Environmental shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Stantec shares are owned 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.

In the previous week, Stantec had 8 more articles in the media than GFL Environmental. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Stantec and 3 mentions for GFL Environmental. GFL Environmental's average media sentiment score of 0.66 beat Stantec's score of -0.10 indicating that GFL Environmental is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
GFL Environmental	2 Very Positive mention(s)	0 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Stantec	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Summary

Stantec beats GFL Environmental on 12 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Stantec compare to Quebecor?

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

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

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Quebecor	C$5.63B	2.63	C$736.30M	C$3.55	18.48
Stantec	C$8.29B	1.45	C$341.38M	C$4.29	24.64

Quebecor pays an annual dividend of C$1.38 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.1%. Stantec pays an annual dividend of C$0.92 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. Quebecor pays out 38.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Stantec pays out 21.4% 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, Quebecor had 7 more articles in the media than Stantec. MarketBeat recorded 18 mentions for Quebecor and 11 mentions for Stantec. Quebecor's average media sentiment score of 0.59 beat Stantec's score of -0.10 indicating that Quebecor is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Quebecor	0 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	7 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Stantec	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Quebecor has a net margin of 12.99% compared to Stantec's net margin of 6.19%. Quebecor's return on equity of 37.44% beat Stantec's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Quebecor	12.99%	37.44%	7.05%
Stantec	6.19%	15.21%	5.70%

27.7% of Quebecor shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 47.9% of Stantec shares are held by institutional investors. 0.5% of Quebecor shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Stantec 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.

Quebecor currently has a consensus target price of C$63.71, indicating a potential downside of 2.90%. Stantec has a consensus target price of C$150.54, indicating a potential upside of 42.39%. Given Stantec's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Stantec is more favorable than Quebecor.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Quebecor	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67
Stantec	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	13 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

Quebecor has a beta of 0.749287, indicating that its stock price is 25% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Stantec has a beta of 0.7562, indicating that its stock price is 24% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Quebecor and Stantec tied by winning 9 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Stantec compare to Quebecor?

Quebecor (TSE:QBR.A) and Stantec (TSE:STN) are both large-cap business services companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, dividends, profitability, media sentiment, risk, earnings and valuation.

In the previous week, Stantec had 8 more articles in the media than Quebecor. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Stantec and 3 mentions for Quebecor. Quebecor's average media sentiment score of 0.66 beat Stantec's score of -0.10 indicating that Quebecor is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Quebecor	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Stantec	0 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Quebecor presently has a consensus price target of C$56.13, indicating a potential downside of 14.43%. Stantec has a consensus price target of C$150.54, indicating a potential upside of 42.39%. Given Stantec's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Stantec is more favorable than Quebecor.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Quebecor	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
Stantec	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	13 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Quebecor	C$5.63B	2.63	C$736.30M	C$3.55	18.48
Stantec	C$8.29B	1.45	C$341.38M	C$4.29	24.64

2.8% of Quebecor shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 47.9% of Stantec shares are held by institutional investors. 91.1% of Quebecor shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.3% of Stantec shares are held 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.

Quebecor has a net margin of 12.99% compared to Stantec's net margin of 6.19%. Quebecor's return on equity of 37.44% beat Stantec's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Quebecor	12.99%	37.44%	7.05%
Stantec	6.19%	15.21%	5.70%

Quebecor has a beta of 0.779511, indicating that its stock price is 22% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Stantec has a beta of 0.7562, indicating that its stock price is 24% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Quebecor and Stantec tied by winning 9 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

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STN vs. The Competition

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Metric	Stantec	Engineering & Construction Industry	Industrials Sector	TSE Exchange
Market Cap	C$12.06B	C$3.44B	C$9.16B	C$11.82B
Dividend Yield	0.88%	3.13%	3.58%	6.23%
P/E Ratio	24.64	26.14	24.94	37.23
Price / Sales	1.45	79.60	4,167.33	11.19
Price / Cash	52.81	14.61	27.35	82.29
Price / Book	3.57	3.29	4.76	4.31
Net Income	C$341.38M	C$82.90M	C$794.35M	C$299.09M
7 Day Performance	-7.47%	-2.23%	-1.65%	-2.12%
1 Month Performance	-15.46%	-0.80%	-0.07%	-0.92%
1 Year Performance	-25.34%	63.26%	33.11%	53.27%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
STN Stantec	3.1834 of 5 stars	C$105.72 -0.6%	C$150.54 +42.4%	-24.9%	C$12.06B	C$8.29B	24.64	31,000	News Coverage Earnings Report Analyst Forecast
RBA RB Global	0.442 of 5 stars	C$142.57 -0.2%	C$124.00 -13.0%	-7.2%	C$26.56B	C$4.72B	66.31	4,200
GIB.A CGI	2.9988 of 5 stars	C$87.84 -1.8%	C$127.46 +45.1%	-42.5%	C$18.40B	C$16.34B	11.47	90,000	Dividend Announcement Gap Up
GFL GFL Environmental	1.1659 of 5 stars	C$50.83 +1.4%	N/A	-26.1%	C$18.35B	C$6.70B	73.67	19,500
QBR.B Quebecor	2.0376 of 5 stars	C$57.33 +1.1%	C$60.23 +5.1%	+73.6%	C$12.95B	C$5.63B	16.15	10,039	Earnings Report

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Stantec (STN) Competitors

STN vs. RBA, GIB.A, GFL, QBR.B, and QBR.A

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Is RBA or STN more profitable?

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Do analysts prefer RBA or STN?

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Do institutionals & insiders hold more shares of RBA or STN?

Does the media favor RBA or STN?

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Which has preferable earnings & valuation, GFL or STN?

Is GFL or STN a better dividend stock?

Do analysts rate GFL or STN?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in GFL or STN?

Does the media favor GFL or STN?

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Is QBR.B or STN a better dividend stock?

Does the media prefer QBR.B or STN?

Is QBR.B or STN more profitable?

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in QBR.B or STN?

Do analysts recommend QBR.B or STN?

Which has more volatility & risk, QBR.B or STN?

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Does the media refer more to QBR.A or STN?

Do analysts rate QBR.A or STN?

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Do institutionals and insiders hold more shares of QBR.A or STN?

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