Canada’s recent infrastructure boom is just beginning and should boost the construction and engineering stocks on our list
SmallCapPower | August 5, 2016: Construction and engineering stocks often benefit from public infrastructure projects as they are contracted for the work. These partnerships between the government and the companies, coupled with the Liberals’ recent plans to boost infrastructure, may have a positive impact on the five construction and engineering stocks on our list.
Aecon Group Inc. (TSE:ARE) – $17.00
Construction & Engineering
Aecon Group Inc. is a construction and infrastructure development company that operates through four segments: Infrastructure, Energy, Mining and Concessions. The Infrastructure segment includes all aspects of the construction of both public and private infrastructure in Canada, and on a selected basis, internationally.
- Market Cap: 975,321,671
- Revenues: 3,279,264,000
- Operating Income: 137,030,000
- Debt: 373,924,000
Stuart Olson Inc. (TSE:SOX) – $6.74
Construction & Engineering
Stuart Olson Inc. is a Canada-based construction and industrial services company. Its segments include General Contracting, Commercial Systems, Industrial Services, and Corporate and Other.
- Market Cap: 180,112,407
- Revenues: 1,111,514,000
- Operating Income: 23,829,000
- Debt: 117,493,000
Napec Inc. (TSE:NPC) – $1.17
Construction & Engineering
NAPEC Inc. (NAPEC), formerly CVTech Group Inc., is a Canada-based company, which operates in the energy sector. The Company provides construction and maintenance services to the public utility and heavy industrial markets mainly in Quebec, Ontario and the eastern United States. The Company operates through energy segment. NAPEC and its subsidiaries build and maintain electrical transmission and distribution systems and natural gas networks. The Company also installs gas-powered and electric-powered heavy equipment for utilities, gas-fired industrial power plants and petrochemical facilities in North America.
- Market Cap: 215,285,203.21
- Revenues: 377,792,000
- Operating Income: 7,974,000
- Debt: 79,987,000
Foraco International SA (TSE:FAR) – $0.38
Construction & Engineering
Foraco International S.A. is a France-based company engaged in the mining, geological and hydraulic drilling sectors. The Company’s principle business consists of drilling contracts for companies primarily involved in mining and water exploration. The Company operates in two business segments: Mining and Water.
- Market Cap: 114,570,744.63
- Revenues: 155,312,355
- Operating Income: -12,168,029
- Debt: 147,646,567
Distinct Infrastructure Group Inc. (CVE:DUG) – $0.125
Construction & Engineering
Distinct Infrastructure Group Inc., formerly QE2 Acquisition Corp., is a utility and telecom infrastructure contractor with capabilities in design, engineering, construction, service and maintenance, and materials management. The Company focuses on the Ontario and Alberta economic landscape of opportunity in infrastructure, utilities and telecommunication. Its services include aerial construction, underground construction, technical services and 3rd party material management.
- Market Cap: 32,798,030
- Revenues: 35,688,180
- Operating Income: 3,133,730
- Debt: 31,148,540
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