Stantec (TSX:STN) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 02, 2026)


TSX:STN Stantec Inc TSX:STN
86 GF Score
Price C$97.82
GF Value C$128.10
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Stantec Moat Score?

Stantec TSX:STN -0.18% 86 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:STN with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of C$128.10 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 1,839 Construction companies, Stantec ranks better than 97.66% on this metric.

Stantec has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Stantec has Narrow Moat: Stantec Inc benefits from a strong brand and a solid distribution network in the engineering and design services industry. While it has a solid market position, the competitive landscape limits its ability to achieve a wide moat.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Stantec might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Stantec  (TSX:STN) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Stantec Moat Score Related Terms

TSX:STN vs PWR, FIX, EME: Moat Score Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Stantec's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Stantec's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Stantec's Moat Score falls into.


TSX:STN
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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Stantec (TSX:STN) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 02, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Stantec ranks #43 out of 1839 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 2.3%.
Is Stantec's Moat Score too high?
Stantec's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Stantec ranks #43 out of 1839 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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 Moat Score compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Stantec ranks #43 out of 1839 companies for Moat Score. This places Stantec in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Construction company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Construction industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Stantec's current Moat Score is 5. 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$128.10, compared to a current price of C$97.82 — trading 23.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Stantec (TSX:STN), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 02, 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$97.82 is trading 23.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$128.10. GuruFocus considers Stantec to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:STN:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: C$128.10 vs. price of C$97.82 (23.6% 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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