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This summary was created by AI, based on 12 opinions in the last 12 months.

Aecon Group Inc (ARE-T) has garnered mixed reviews from various analysts, with opinions on its recent performance and future potential diverging. While some experts acknowledge the company's favorable position in the Canadian infrastructure sector and the potential benefits from increased capital spending post-election, others express concerns regarding profitability, especially in light of recent earnings that missed expectations. The backlog is viewed positively, having increased significantly, and there is confidence in the company's capacity to recover and grow, particularly in the nuclear segment of its business. However, the overall market conditions and recent downgrades have caused caution among investors, with some advocating for a wait-and-see approach. Despite these challenges, the stock remains appealing due to its relatively low valuation compared to peers and its strong dividend yield, making it an interesting option for value-oriented investors.

Consensus
Cautious
Valuation
Undervalued
TOP PICK

Stock's come off almost 40% YTD, a real opportunity to get in. Half of its construction projects are linked to utilities. Does a lot of nuclear construction, refurbishment, and ongoing maintenance. So the projects aren't as discretionary. Stock got ahead of itself, but then concerns about economy set in. Yield is 4.48%.

Government announcements abound with infrastructure and nuclear spending. Whether we're in a recession or not, doesn't expect governments to stop spending on transit projects and the like. Lots of opportunity for public and private spending.

(Analysts’ price target is $26.41)
BUY

When it comes to Canadian infrastructure investment, there are some good companies out there and already trading at attractive multiples. And that's before accounting for any additional investments post-election in Canada. 

This name will most likely benefit.

RISKY
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EPS of 25c missed estimates of 40c; revenue of $1.26B beat estimates of $1.19B. EBITDA of $76.3M missed estimates by 8%. Revenue rose 12%. EPS doubled year over year. ARE said revenue 'will be stronger in 2025'. The stock did get a downgrade on the miss. Considering the already-low valuation, the 16% decline seems overdone, but it is that type of a 'shoot first' market. It is hardly alone in a big decline this week. Backlog is $6.7B, up $500M from the prior year. It is a small cap company with economic risk in a very bad market. It also screwed up last year with a loss on the Skyport sale. Investors are getting tired of the 'bombs' going off on a regular basis. We think in this environment buyers do not need to be in a rush to accumulate. That being said, it was a takeover target once before and this is always a possibility if the shares stay weak. 
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DON'T BUY

Recent dip probably not company-specific, whole industrial complex has been hit by tariff scares. A competitor is BDT, with a better financial profile and really good growth profile, so he's more comfortable owning that one.

SELL

Good move recently. Benefiting from capital infrastructure spends in Ontario, and this will continue to increase. Nothing wrong with the name, but there are cheaper plays like ATRL and NOA. See his Top Picks.

BUY

It's gotten past a lot of its old, fixed-price contracts that really hurt the company for a number of years. ROE is ~9%, at a much lower price-to-book ratio than others. Getting a lot of contracts lately. Prefers this in the space, despite its small $2B market cap.

BUY

Has more room to run. It trades at a discount to peers. Its backlog has never grown better. They have a nuclear side to their business at Bruce Power. A lot going on and he likes it.

BUY

This got away from him. He held back because these are long-lead projects and there could be labour and permit issues and delays, and their business depends on contracts, jumping from one to another, instead of a reliable stream. That said, they have a ton of projects on the books and have grown into an infrastructure giant.

BUY ON WEAKNESS
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ARE provides construction and infrastructure development services to private and public sector. Nuclear power certainly does seem like it is a growing part of the business, now at 19% of construction revenues over the last twelve months. Recent second quarter financials were not good, however, the stock jumped as ARE announced a 5% buyback and numerous analysts upgraded their ratings on the expectations that the "worst is likely behind." ARE does have a large backlog at $6.19 billion, and its balance sheet is net cash positive. It is still quite cheap at 15x forward earnings despite being up 89% over the last year and paying a 3.7% yield. If revenue and earnings growth begin to recover in the second half of 2024, the stock could be interesting at this valuation and yield. 
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TOP PICK

Global infrastructure building. Past projects haven't necessarily had the best margins. Right-sized all of that. Going to focus on increasing margins. Growing organically and by acquisition. Dividend has about an 8% annual compound growth rate over the last 10 years. Yield is 3.7%.

Trading at half the multiple than historically. Huge backlog with infrastructure projects, so it will continue to grow by picking up projects and by making acquisitions.

(Analysts’ price target is $21.00)
HOLD

November-March: fantastic. Leveled off in recent weeks, as has the sector. Now consolidating, normal. Engineering stocks have picked up recently, but hasn't yet carried through to this name.

PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Apr 11/23, Up 33%)

Excellent business that will continue to hold. Recent cost over runs not a major concern. Backlog is full with new projects. Have sold off low margin business units. Stock continues to perform. Recent Nuclear contracts being signed. 

DON'T BUY

Engineering and construction are core businesses, and the construction part is what stops him. Contracts are at the mercy of cost overruns. He owns WSP instead, pure-play consulting and engineering.

PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Apr 11/23, Up 8%)

Lots of good things. Oaktree partnership to develop US utilities business. Exposure to nuclear. All the pain will lead to better contracting. Real line of sight to doing well. Infrastructure need and spending will benefit them.

DON'T BUY

Plagued with cost overruns, so paying penalties impacts profitability. WSP is her choice in the sector.

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Aecon Group Inc(ARE-T) Rating

Ranking : 4 out of 5

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Bullish - Buy Signals / Votes : 1

Neutral - Hold Signals / Votes : 7

Bearish - Sell Signals / Votes : 7

Total Signals / Votes : 15

Stockchase rating for Aecon Group Inc is calculated according to the stock experts' signals. A high score means experts mostly recommend to buy the stock while a low score means experts mostly recommend to sell the stock.

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