Stantec (TSX:STN) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.24 (As of Jul. 22, 2026) — 12% Above Median

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TSX:STN Stantec Inc TSX:STN
86 GF Score
Price C$96.38
GF Value C$126.63
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Stantec Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Stantec TSX:STN -0.89% 86 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.24 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 3.79. GuruFocus rates TSX:STN with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of C$126.63 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 1,363 Construction companies, Stantec ranks worse than 86.21% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-22), Stantec's current share price is C$96.38. Stantec's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$22.74. Stantec's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 4.24.

The historical rank and industry rank for Stantec's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

TSX:STN' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.25   Med: 3.79   Max: 7.18
Current: 4.24

During the past years, Stantec's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 7.18. The lowest was 2.25. And the median was 3.79.

TSX:STN's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
86.21% of 1363 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 1.17 vs TSX:STN: 4.24

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Stantec's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$29.591. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is C$22.74 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Stantec  (TSX:STN) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Stantec Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Stantec Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Stantec's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Stantec Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Stantec Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Stantec Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 5.64 6.89 6.87 5.86 5.29

TSX:STN vs PWR, FIX, EME: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Stantec's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Stantec Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Stantec's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Stantec's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Stantec Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Stantec's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=96.38/22.74
=4.24

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Stantec's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Stantec's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=29.591/132.2623*132.2623
=29.591

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 132.2623.

Stantec Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 16.332 102.002 21.177
201609 16.932 101.765 22.006
201612 17.318 101.449 22.578
201703 16.580 102.634 21.366
201706 16.797 103.029 21.563
201709 16.521 103.345 21.144
201712 16.635 103.345 21.290
201803 17.043 105.004 21.467
201806 17.361 105.557 21.753
201809 16.719 105.636 20.933
201812 17.047 105.399 21.392
201903 16.668 106.979 20.607
201906 16.573 107.690 20.355
201909 16.962 107.611 20.848
201912 16.864 107.769 20.697
202003 18.016 107.927 22.078
202006 18.162 108.401 22.160
202009 18.301 108.164 22.378
202012 17.373 108.559 21.166
202103 17.500 110.298 20.985
202106 17.237 111.720 20.406
202109 18.094 112.905 21.196
202112 17.979 113.774 20.901
202203 17.876 117.646 20.097
202206 18.122 120.806 19.841
202209 19.831 120.648 21.740
202212 17.975 120.964 19.654
202303 21.013 122.702 22.650
202306 21.098 124.203 22.467
202309 22.199 125.230 23.446
202312 21.488 125.072 22.723
202403 25.050 126.258 26.241
202406 25.974 127.522 26.940
202409 23.962 127.285 24.899
202412 25.819 127.364 26.812
202503 26.645 129.181 27.281
202506 26.678 129.892 27.165
202509 28.315 130.287 28.744
202512 28.408 130.366 28.821
202603 29.591 132.262 29.591

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.24 mean?
Stantec (TSX:STN) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.24 as of Jul. 22, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Stantec and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 3.79. Over the past decade, Stantec's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.25 to 7.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Stantec ranks #1175 out of 1363 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 86.2%.
Is Stantec's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Stantec's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.24 is 12% above median its 10-year median of 3.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.25 to a high of 7.18. The Construction industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.17. Stantec's value of 4.24 is 262.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Stantec ranks #1175 out of 1363 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Stantec has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stantec's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Stantec ranks #1175 out of 1363 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Stantec in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.17. Stantec's value of 4.24 is 262.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Stantec's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.25 to 7.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.79 vs. the industry median of 1.17, Stantec has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Construction company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Construction companies is 1.17, based on 1,363 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Stantec's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.24 is 262.4% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Stantec and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stantec's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.24, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 3.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Stantec stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stantec (TSX:STN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$126.63, compared to a current price of C$96.38 — trading 23.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.24, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 3.79 and 262.4% above the Construction industry median of 1.17. Stantec's overall GF Score™ is 86/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Stantec (TSX:STN), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.24 as of Jul. 22, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Stantec (TSX:STN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stantec stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of C$96.38 is trading 23.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$126.63. GuruFocus considers Stantec to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:STN:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.24 (12% above median its 10-year median of 3.79)
  • GF Value™: C$126.63 vs. price of C$96.38 (23.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100
  • Industry Position: 262.4% above the Construction median (#1175 of 1363)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:STN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Stantec Business Description

Other Exchanges STN:USAS3A:Germany
Address 10220 - 103 Avenue NW, Suite 300, Edmonton, AB, CAN, T5J 0K4
Stantec Inc is a sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting company. It offers services through the following business operating units; Environmental Services, Infrastructure, Water, Buildings, and Energy & Resources. Maximum revenue is derived from its Infrastructure business unit, which is engaged in evaluating, planning, and designing infrastructure solutions for transportation, community development, and urban spaces. The company's reportable segments are the United States, which derives maximum revenue, Canada, and Global. These segments provide consulting in engineering, architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, surveying, environmental sciences, project management, and project economics services in the area of infrastructure and facilities.
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