Slowing economy is a risk factor

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SNC-LAVALIN GROUP INC. $35 is still a hold. The engineering company’s (Toronto symbol SNC; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 175.6 million; Market cap: $6.1 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 0.7; Dividend yield: 0.2%; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.snclavalin.com) revenue in the first quarter of 2023 rose 7.2%, to $2.02 billion from $1.89 billion a year earlier. That’s mainly due to 18.1% higher revenue at its main engineering services division, including public works projects. Revenue at its nuclear power business also improved 5.3%. Earnings before unusual items jumped 37.5%, to $0.33 a share from $0.24. The stock trades at 25.0 times the company’s full-year earnings estimate of $1.40 a share. That’s a somewhat high P/E ratio, particularly if the economy slows later this year. The $0.08 dividend yields 0.2%. SNC-Lavalin is a hold. hold. …