AtkinsRéalis Group Inc.ATRL.TOCOMMENTMay 08, 2014Stock price when the opinion was issued
As of Jun 09, 2026. Market Open.
Doesn't agree that AI is going to ruin construction businesses. The design portion of projects may be streamlined through AI, such as accelerating gathering data, but the fundamental narrative doesn't change. The Build Canada projects must be good for construction companies.
Not a sector he'd play, but it's OK at these levels.
Tremendous run, and now some engineering firms are under pressure. A laggard. You want to own things people really care about, and he's been very selective and carving out underperformers.
Midterm election years tend to have weakness in June, July, August. We'll see. Market breadth is not ideal right now. Look for better opportunities.
Very strong portfolio of engineering and design and consulting. Plays into infrastructure, energy, and environment. Focus on nuclear will be important, with 15% of revenue coming from there. If Hwy 407 were sold at a good price, would be a catalyst to create value (but he wouldn't buy something just because there might be a deal down the road). Yield is 0.1%.
(Analysts’ price target is $70.31)
Still negotiating with the government to see the size of fines they might pay for past transgressions. Recently made a sale of over $3 billion, much more than people expected, which would easily cover any sort of fine. Have gotten their hands around management to straighten out procedures, and if anything, they are going to try to be cleaner than anyone else. Thinks this will stand them well. On a multiple basis, they stack up pretty well against competition. This is certainly one that he would look at today.