Stantec (TSX:STN) FCF Margin %: -1.15% (As of Mar. 2026)


TSX:STN Stantec Inc TSX:STN
86 GF Score
Price C$98.68
GF Value C$128.66
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Stantec FCF Margin %?

Stantec TSX:STN +1.93% 86 FCF Margin % is -1.15% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:STN with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of C$128.66 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 1,770 Construction companies, Stantec ranks better than 71.24% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Stantec's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$-24 Mil. Stantec's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$2,068 Mil. Therefore, Stantec's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -1.15%.

As of today, Stantec's current FCF Yield % is 6.06%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Stantec's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

TSX:STN' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.9   Med: 6.6   Max: 12.04
Current: 8.24


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Stantec was 12.04%. The lowest was 0.90%. And the median was 6.60%.

TSX:STN's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
71.24% of 1770 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 2.61 vs TSX:STN: 8.24


Stantec FCF Margin % Related Terms


Stantec FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Stantec's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % Chart

Stantec Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
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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
FCF Margin % 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 4.40 5.85 14.09 13.70 -1.15

TSX:STN vs PWR, FIX, EME: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Stantec's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Stantec's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Stantec's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Stantec FCF Margin % Calculation

FCF margin is the ratio of Free Cash Flow divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Stantec's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=791/8144.2
=9.71 %

Stantec's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-23.8/2067.7
=-1.15 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about FCF Margin % →
What does a FCF Margin % of -1.15% mean?
Stantec (TSX:STN) has a FCF Margin % of -1.15% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Stantec and its competitors. Over the past decade, Stantec's FCF Margin % has ranged from 0.90 to 12.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Stantec ranks #509 out of 1770 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 28.8%.
Is Stantec's FCF Margin % too high?
Stantec's current FCF Margin % is -1.15%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.90 to a high of 12.04. Based on the distribution chart, Stantec ranks #509 out of 1770 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 FCF Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Stantec ranks #509 out of 1770 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Stantec in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.61. Historically, Stantec's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 0.90 to 12.04 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a Construction company?
The median FCF Margin % among Construction companies is 2.61, based on 1,770 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Stantec and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stantec's current FCF Margin % is -1.15%. 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$128.66, compared to a current price of C$98.68 — trading 23.3% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -1.15%. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Stantec (TSX:STN), the current FCF Margin % is -1.15% as of Mar. 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$98.68 is trading 23.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$128.66. GuruFocus considers Stantec to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:STN:

  • FCF Margin %: -1.15%
  • GF Value™: C$128.66 vs. price of C$98.68 (23.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100

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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