AtkinsRéalis Group Inc.ATRL.TOTOP PICKJan 21, 2015Stock 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)
This is a way to dip your toe into the energy sector without having to be in it directly. Has an asset value in the low $60’s. Thinks there is a transaction coming on the sale of the toll Highway 407 in the next 2-3 months where they will get something like $20 a share in cash. Energy exposure is about 15% of their business, through Kentz which they acquired last summer. The Kentz business has a huge backlog, which they are not seeing any decline in because they are long life, five-year projects. Yield of 2.31%.