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StantecSTN -1.23%89 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.70 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates STN with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $96.06 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 1,039 Construction companies, Stantec ranks better than 57.27% on this metric.
Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
5-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past five years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from five years ago to the current year. A positive ratio may indicate share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio may reflect no repurchases or potential share issuance. Stantec's current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.70%.
STN's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 57.27% of 1039
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: -1.4
vs STN: -0.70
Stantec (NYSE:STN) 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A negative number means the company might be issuing new shares. A positive number indicates that the company is buying back shares.
Be Aware
Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.
Stantec 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
STN vs PWR, FIX, EME: 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Stantec's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Share Buyback 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 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Stantec's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Stantec's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
This is the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from five years ago to the current year. The annualized percentage change is calculated with least-square regression based on the latest six years of annual data on Shares Outstanding (EOP).
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What does a 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.70 mean?
Stantec (STN) has a 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.70 as of Jun. 2026. The 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past five years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from five years ago to the current year. View historical data for Stantec and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Stantec ranks #444 out of 1039 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 42.7%.
Is Stantec's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Stantec's current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.70. Based on the distribution chart, Stantec ranks #444 out of 1039 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Stantec has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stantec's 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Stantec ranks #444 out of 1039 companies for 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts Stantec in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio for a Construction company?
A good 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Construction industry context. However, 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past five years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from five years ago to the current year. View historical data for Stantec and its competitors. Stantec's current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.70. 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 (STN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $96.06, compared to a current price of $73.88 — trading 23.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.70. Stantec's overall GF Score™ is 89/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Stantec (STN), the current 5-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.70 as of Jun. 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 (STN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stantec stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $73.88 is trading 23.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $96.06.
GuruFocus considers Stantec to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STN:
5-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.70
GF Value™: $96.06 vs. price of $73.88 (23.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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