Stantec (TSX:STN) ROCE %: 11.75% (As of Mar. 2026)

What is Stantec ROCE %?

Stantec TSX:STN -0.32% 86 ROCE % is 11.75% 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).

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Stantec's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 11.75%.

Stantec (TSX:STN) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

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Stantec ROCE % Historical Data

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Stantec ROCE % Calculation

Stantec's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %	=	EBIT	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(A: Dec. 2025 )		(A: Dec. 2024 )		(A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(A: Dec. 2025 )		(A: Dec. 2024 )		(A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	745.1	/	( ( (6956.1 - 1979)	+	(7956.9 - 2266) )	/ 2 )
	=	745.1	/	( (4977.1	+	5690.9)	/ 2 )
	=	745.1	/	5334
	=	13.97 %

Stantec's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %	=	EBIT ⁽¹⁾	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(Q: Mar. 2026 )		(Q: Dec. 2025 )		(Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(Q: Mar. 2026 )		(Q: Dec. 2025 )		(Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	681.6	/	( ( (7956.9 - 2266)	+	(8044.7 - 2132.8) )	/ 2 )
	=	681.6	/	( ( 5690.9	+	5911.9 )	/ 2 )
	=	681.6	/	5801.4
	=	11.75 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

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What does a ROCE % of 11.75% mean?

Stantec (TSX:STN) has a ROCE % of 11.75% as of Mar. 2026.

Is Stantec's ROCE % too high?

Stantec's current ROCE % is 11.75%. The Construction industry median ROCE % is 8.25. Stantec's value of 11.75% is 42.4% above this industry median. 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 ROCE % compare to PWR and FIX?

Stantec's ROCE % of 11.75% can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. The industry median ROCE % is 8.25. Stantec's value of 11.75% is 42.4% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good ROCE % for a Construction company?

The median ROCE % among Construction companies is 8.25, based on 1,754 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Stantec's current ROCE % of 11.75% is 42.4% 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 ROCE % mean?

A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Construction industry, the median ROCE % is 8.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stantec's current ROCE % is 11.75%. 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$96.81 — trading 24.8% below its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 11.75% and 42.4% above the Construction industry median of 8.25. 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 ROCE % calculated?

ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Stantec (TSX:STN), the current ROCE % is 11.75% 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$96.81 is trading 24.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$128.66. GuruFocus considers Stantec to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:STN:

ROCE %: 11.75%
GF Value™: C$128.66 vs. price of C$96.81 (24.8% below fair value)
GF Score™: 86/100
Industry Position: 42.4% above the Construction median

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

Industry Industrials Construction

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Website https://www.stantec.com

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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