CAE INC (CAE.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

TSX:CAE • CA1247651088

Current stock price

36.12 CAD
+0.51 (+1.43%)
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This CAE.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. CAE.CA Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • CAE had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year CAE had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In multiple years CAE reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
  • In the past 5 years CAE always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
CAE.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCAE.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M -200M 400M 600M 800M

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.35%, CAE is doing worse than 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Equity of CAE (7.15%) is better than 76.92% of its industry peers.
  • CAE's Return On Invested Capital of 14.50% is amongst the best of the industry. CAE outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CAE is below the industry average of 9.52%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (14.50%) for CAE is above the 3 year average (5.18%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.35%
ROE 7.15%
ROIC 14.5%
ROA(3y)0.89%
ROA(5y)0.72%
ROE(3y)2.01%
ROE(5y)1.61%
ROIC(3y)5.18%
ROIC(5y)4.62%
CAE.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCAE.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5 -5 10 15

1.3 Margins

  • CAE has a Profit Margin (7.60%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • CAE's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • CAE's Operating Margin of 31.96% is amongst the best of the industry. CAE outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • CAE's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • CAE has a Gross Margin of 28.52%. This is in the better half of the industry: CAE outperforms 76.92% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CAE has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 31.96%
PM (TTM) 7.6%
GM 28.52%
OM growth 3Y4.74%
OM growth 5Y-1.9%
PM growth 3Y27%
PM growth 5Y0.03%
GM growth 3Y-0.86%
GM growth 5Y-1.58%
CAE.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCAE.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 20 30

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2. CAE.CA Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • CAE has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
  • CAE has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for CAE has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • CAE has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
CAE.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingCAE.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M
CAE.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCAE.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 2.42 indicates that CAE is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 2.42, CAE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.31% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CAE has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.46. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as CAE would need 6.46 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • CAE's Debt to FCF ratio of 6.46 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CAE is outperformed by 69.23% of its industry peers.
  • CAE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.58. This is a neutral value indicating CAE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.58, CAE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.58
Debt/FCF 6.46
Altman-Z 2.42
ROIC/WACC1.57
WACC9.24%
CAE.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCAE.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.91 indicates that CAE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • CAE has a worse Current ratio (0.91) than 76.92% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.69 indicates that CAE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of CAE (0.69) is better than 61.54% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.91
Quick Ratio 0.69
CAE.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCAE.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

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3. CAE.CA Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 12.61% over the past year.
  • Measured over the past years, CAE shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -2.17% on average per year.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.67% in the past year.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.38% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.61%
EPS 3Y12.94%
EPS 5Y-2.17%
EPS Q2Q%17.24%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.67%
Revenue growth 3Y11.77%
Revenue growth 5Y5.38%
Sales Q2Q%2.35%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, CAE will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 14.22% on average per year.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.06% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-0.21%
EPS Next 2Y3.79%
EPS Next 3Y10.04%
EPS Next 5Y14.22%
Revenue Next Year3.81%
Revenue Next 2Y1.65%
Revenue Next 3Y3.27%
Revenue Next 5Y5.06%

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
CAE.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCAE.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2B 4B 6B
CAE.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCAE.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0.5 1 1.5 2

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4. CAE.CA Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 28.90 indicates a quite expensive valuation of CAE.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CAE is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 61.54% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CAE to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.50), we can say CAE is valued inline with the index average.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 27.71, which means the current valuation is very expensive for CAE.
  • CAE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. CAE is more expensive than 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.67, CAE is valued a bit more expensive.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 28.9
Fwd PE 27.71
CAE.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCAE.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CAE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 61.54% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CAE is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 61.54% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 23.13
EV/EBITDA 7.39
CAE.CA Per share dataCAE.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y3.79%
EPS Next 3Y10.04%

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5. CAE.CA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • No dividends for CAE!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

CAE.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

CAE INC

TSX:CAE (3/24/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

36.12

+0.51 (+1.43%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryAerospace & Defense
Earnings (Last)02-12
Earnings (Next)05-11
Inst Owners84.21%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap11.61B
Revenue(TTM)4.86B
Net Income(TTM)369.50M
Analysts72.94
Price Target48.37 (33.91%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)12.32%
Min EPS beat(2)12.21%
Max EPS beat(2)12.42%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)6.39%
Min EPS beat(4)0.2%
Max EPS beat(4)12.42%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)4.83%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)6.68%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)3.27%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.04%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.18%
Max Revenue beat(2)7.25%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.12%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.22%
Max Revenue beat(4)7.25%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.92%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.15%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.03%
PT rev (1m)-1.73%
PT rev (3m)6.16%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-7.27%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-11.28%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.09%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.09%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.24%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.44%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.62%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.04%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 28.9
Fwd PE 27.71
P/S 2.39
P/FCF 23.13
P/OCF 12.5
P/B 2.25
P/tB 7.95
EV/EBITDA 7.39
EPS(TTM)1.25
EY3.46%
EPS(NY)1.3
Fwd EY3.61%
FCF(TTM)1.56
FCFY4.32%
OCF(TTM)2.89
OCFY8%
SpS15.12
BVpS16.07
TBVpS4.54
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number21.26
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.35%
ROE 7.15%
ROCE 17.94%
ROIC 14.5%
ROICexc 15.32%
ROICexgc 27.96%
OM 31.96%
PM (TTM) 7.6%
GM 28.52%
FCFM 10.33%
ROA(3y)0.89%
ROA(5y)0.72%
ROE(3y)2.01%
ROE(5y)1.61%
ROIC(3y)5.18%
ROIC(5y)4.62%
ROICexc(3y)5.32%
ROICexc(5y)4.87%
ROICexgc(3y)10.15%
ROICexgc(5y)9.27%
ROCE(3y)6.41%
ROCE(5y)5.72%
ROICexgc growth 3Y7.17%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-1.54%
ROICexc growth 3Y11.66%
ROICexc growth 5Y-4.72%
OM growth 3Y4.74%
OM growth 5Y-1.9%
PM growth 3Y27%
PM growth 5Y0.03%
GM growth 3Y-0.86%
GM growth 5Y-1.58%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.44
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.58
Debt/FCF 6.46
Debt/EBITDA 1.5
Cap/Depr 94.09%
Cap/Sales 8.78%
Interest Coverage 7.88
Cash Conversion 46.26%
Profit Quality 135.89%
Current Ratio 0.91
Quick Ratio 0.69
Altman-Z 2.42
F-Score8
WACC9.24%
ROIC/WACC1.57
Cap/Depr(3y)119.61%
Cap/Depr(5y)105.55%
Cap/Sales(3y)10.24%
Cap/Sales(5y)9.39%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.61%
EPS 3Y12.94%
EPS 5Y-2.17%
EPS Q2Q%17.24%
EPS Next Y-0.21%
EPS Next 2Y3.79%
EPS Next 3Y10.04%
EPS Next 5Y14.22%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.67%
Revenue growth 3Y11.77%
Revenue growth 5Y5.38%
Sales Q2Q%2.35%
Revenue Next Year3.81%
Revenue Next 2Y1.65%
Revenue Next 3Y3.27%
Revenue Next 5Y5.06%
EBIT growth 1Y208.7%
EBIT growth 3Y17.08%
EBIT growth 5Y3.38%
EBIT Next Year61.97%
EBIT Next 3Y21.33%
EBIT Next 5Y17.1%
FCF growth 1Y464.16%
FCF growth 3Y101.37%
FCF growth 5Y22.94%
OCF growth 1Y74.53%
OCF growth 3Y28.94%
OCF growth 5Y10.46%

CAE INC / CAE.CA Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for CAE stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to CAE.CA.


What is the valuation status for CAE stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to CAE INC (CAE.CA). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is CAE INC (CAE.CA) stock?

CAE INC (CAE.CA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for CAE INC (CAE.CA) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CAE INC (CAE.CA) is expected to decline by -0.21% in the next year.


Is the dividend of CAE INC sustainable?

The dividend rating of CAE INC (CAE.CA) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.