
TSE:ATRL
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AtkinsRéalis Group Inc. has gathered mixed reviews from experts regarding its performance and prospects. While some express caution about the high valuation tied to its nuclear sector involvement, others emphasize its potential for growth, particularly as it may benefit from AI integration in construction projects. Notably, there are concerns about AI replacing jobs in engineering, but many experts believe that AI will complement human efforts rather than replace them entirely. Comparatively, ATRL is frequently discussed alongside competitors like Stantec and WSP, with a general sentiment that, despite recent downturns, the company is well-positioned to rebound with sustained earnings momentum. Additionally, ATRL is seen as a safer option due to its nuclear exposure, which might drive significant business in the future.
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.