Stantec (MEX:STNN) Return-on-Tangible-Equity: Negative Tangible Equity% (As of Mar. 2026)


MEX:STNN Stantec Inc MEX:STNN
86 GF Score
Price MXN884.86
GF Value MXN1,157.93
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What is Stantec Return-on-Tangible-Equity?

Stantec MEX:STNN 86 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:STNN with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,157.93. Among 1,706 Construction companies, Stantec ranks better than 99.94% on this metric.

Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. Stantec's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN5,825 Mil. Stantec's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-6,757 Mil. Therefore, Stantec's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was Negative Tangible Equity%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Stantec's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:STNN' s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 82.22   Med: 445.57   Max: 923.52
Current: Negative Tangible Equity

During the past 13 years, Stantec's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 923.52%. The lowest was 82.22%. And the median was 445.57%.

MEX:STNN's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than
99.94% of 1706 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 8.245 vs MEX:STNN: Negative Tangible Equity

Stantec  (MEX:STNN) Return-on-Tangible-Equity Explanation

Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.


Be Aware

Net Income is used.

Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.

Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.


Stantec Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms


Stantec Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Stantec's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart

Stantec Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Return-on-Tangible-Equity
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Negative Tangible Equity Negative Tangible Equity Negative Tangible Equity Negative Tangible Equity Negative Tangible Equity

Stantec Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Negative Tangible Equity Negative Tangible Equity Negative Tangible Equity Negative Tangible Equity Negative Tangible Equity

MEX:STNN vs PWR, FIX, EME: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison

For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Stantec's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Stantec's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Stantec's Return-on-Tangible-Equity falls into.


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Stantec Return-on-Tangible-Equity Calculation

Stantec's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Return-on-Tangible-Equity=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Equity+Total Tangible Equity)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=Net Income/( (Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets+Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=6257.291/( (-2845.755+-7516.842 )/ 2 )
=6257.291/-5181.2985
=Negative Tangible Equity %

Stantec's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Return-on-Tangible-Equity=Net Income/( (Total Tangible Equity+Total Tangible Equity)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/( (Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets+Total Stockholders Equity - Intangible Assets)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=5825.14/( (-7516.842+-5997.319)/ 2 )
=5825.14/-6757.0805
=Negative Tangible Equity %

* 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.

In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data, the net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.

What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of Negative Tangible Equity% mean?
Stantec (MEX:STNN) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of Negative Tangible Equity% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Stantec and its competitors. Over the past decade, Stantec's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 82.22 to 923.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Stantec ranks #1 out of 1706 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 0.099999999999994%.
Is Stantec's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Stantec's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 82.22 to a high of 923.52. Based on the distribution chart, Stantec ranks #1 out of 1706 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, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stantec's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Stantec ranks #1 out of 1706 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Stantec in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.25. Historically, Stantec's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 82.22 to 923.52 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity for a Construction company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Construction companies is 8.25, based on 1,706 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Stantec and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 8.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stantec's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity%. 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?
Stantec (MEX:STNN) has a current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of Negative Tangible Equity%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,157.93, compared to a current price of MXN884.86 — trading 23.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity%. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Stantec (MEX:STNN), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is Negative Tangible Equity% 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 (MEX:STNN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stantec stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN884.86 is trading 23.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,157.93.

Key valuation signals for MEX:STNN:

  • Return-on-Tangible-Equity: Negative Tangible Equity%
  • GF Value™: MXN1,157.93 vs. price of MXN884.86 (23.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100

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


Stantec Business Description

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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