
TSE:ATRL
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AtkinsRéalis Group Inc. (ATRL-T) is currently evaluated with mixed sentiments from experts, particularly concerning its involvement in nuclear technology, which has been a source of both interest and caution. While some analysts emphasize that the company's performance has been impacted by fears surrounding AI's encroachment on the engineering sector, others indicate that ATRL has outperformed its peers due to its strategic positioning in nuclear projects. There's recognition that despite the downturn faced by engineering firms, ATRL's valuation appears attractive at a price-to-earnings ratio of 16x with a growth estimate of 17%. The consensus is that while there are concerns about AI disrupting the industry, the reality is that it may complement the existing workforce rather than replace it, suggesting a potential rebound for ATRL as the market stabilizes. Overall, experts express a belief in the long-term viability of ATRL, encouraging investors to remain committed for future gains.
He is not a big fan of bottom fishing. Buy it at a new high, not a low. It could be a value trap. He does not follow this company closely. He prefers WSP-T.
Opening comment The Caisse just reacted very negatively to SNC Lavalin this morning (https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/caisse-reaction-to-snc-lavalin-statement-823828177.html). SNC's biggest shareholder is losing patience with SNC's management. SNC has been struggling with many issues for a while, but has started address them, like selling their stake in the 407 highway. Now, they are re-evaluing their divisions. SNC has failed to find successful strategies to rescue their business lines and this has failed to stabilize their price, but it hasn't. Caisse want the board to act now, and TD warns that SNC's just-announced strategic direction may not satisfy those fast enough. A strategic review results in selling a division, an entire company or no change at all. Some investors call for cancelling some fixed-price, long-term contracts that risk cost overruns (i.e. steel prices labour costs). There could be job losses in Quebec.
WSP Global is pretty much the gold standard. They are pretty much 100% consulting, whereas STN-T and SNC-T are not. He has shied away from the whole sector. The problem is the engineering and construction business, which he has never liked. Margins are razor thin. STN-T wants to get away from E&C. He would buy WSP-T on a correction. STN-T might be a buy at some other point. SNC-T he stays way from and has done so for many years.