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CAE INC (CAE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:CAE - CA1247651088 - Common Stock

29.84 USD
+1.54 (+5.44%)
Last: 12/12/2025, 8:17:21 PM
29.84 USD
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After Hours: 12/12/2025, 8:17:21 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, CAE scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CAE was compared to 72 industry peers in the Aerospace & Defense industry. CAE has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. CAE has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year CAE was profitable.
CAE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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 Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCAE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M -200M 400M 600M 800M

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of 3.87%, CAE perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.72% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 8.45%, CAE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.11% of the companies in the same industry.
CAE's Return On Invested Capital of 5.96% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CAE outperforms 51.39% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CAE is below the industry average of 8.58%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (5.96%) for CAE is above the 3 year average (5.18%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.87%
ROE 8.45%
ROIC 5.96%
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 Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCAE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5 -5 10 15

1.3 Margins

CAE has a better Profit Margin (8.88%) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CAE has remained more or less at the same level.
CAE has a Operating Margin of 13.19%. This is in the better half of the industry: CAE outperforms 77.78% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CAE has declined.
CAE's Gross Margin of 28.22% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CAE outperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
CAE's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 13.19%
PM (TTM) 8.88%
GM 28.22%
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 Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCAE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CAE is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for CAE has been increased compared to 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 Yearly Shares OutstandingCAE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M
CAE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCAE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

CAE has an Altman-Z score of 2.12. This is not the best score and indicates that CAE is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 2.12, CAE is not doing good in the industry: 72.22% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CAE is 7.20, which is on the high side as it means it would take CAE, 7.20 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
CAE's Debt to FCF ratio of 7.20 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CAE outperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.61 indicates that CAE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
CAE has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.61) than 65.28% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.61
Debt/FCF 7.2
Altman-Z 2.12
ROIC/WACC0.67
WACC8.9%
CAE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCAE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

CAE has a Current Ratio of 0.83. This is a bad value and indicates that CAE is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CAE's Current ratio of 0.83 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CAE is outperformed by 91.67% of its industry peers.
CAE has a Quick Ratio of 0.83. This is a bad value and indicates that CAE is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CAE's Quick ratio of 0.59 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CAE is outperformed by 88.89% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.83
Quick Ratio 0.59
CAE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCAE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

CAE shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 13.21%, which is quite good.
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 grown by 9.12% in the past year. This is quite good.
Measured over the past years, CAE shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.38% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.21%
EPS 3Y12.94%
EPS 5Y-2.17%
EPS Q2Q%-4.17%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.12%
Revenue growth 3Y11.77%
Revenue growth 5Y5.38%
Sales Q2Q%8.8%

3.2 Future

CAE is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 15.64% yearly.
CAE is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.57% yearly.
EPS Next Y1.92%
EPS Next 2Y12.08%
EPS Next 3Y14.64%
EPS Next 5Y15.64%
Revenue Next Year4.9%
Revenue Next 2Y5.29%
Revenue Next 3Y5.75%
Revenue Next 5Y6.57%

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 accelerating.
CAE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCAE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2B 4B 6B
CAE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCAE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 34.30, the valuation of CAE can be described as expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CAE indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CAE is cheaper than 72.22% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CAE to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.54), we can say CAE is valued slightly more expensively.
CAE is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.09.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CAE indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CAE is cheaper than 76.39% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.78. CAE is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 34.3
Fwd PE 27.09
CAE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCAE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CAE is valued cheaper than 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CAE indicates a rather cheap valuation: CAE is cheaper than 90.28% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 28.31
EV/EBITDA 14.55
CAE Per share dataCAE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates CAE does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
CAE's earnings are expected to grow with 14.64% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)17.88
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y12.08%
EPS Next 3Y14.64%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CAE does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

CAE INC

NYSE:CAE (12/12/2025, 8:17:21 PM)

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29.84

+1.54 (+5.44%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryAerospace & Defense
Earnings (Last)11-11 2025-11-11/amc
Earnings (Next)02-13 2026-02-13/bmo
Inst Owners76.87%
Inst Owner Change1.36%
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap9.60B
Revenue(TTM)4.83B
Net Income(TTM)429.20M
Analysts75.29
Price Target32.64 (9.38%)
Short Float %0.97%
Short Ratio5.3
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
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)6.31%
Min EPS beat(2)0.2%
Max EPS beat(2)12.42%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)3.37%
Min EPS beat(4)0.15%
Max EPS beat(4)12.42%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)2.45%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)6.79%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)2.45%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.52%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.22%
Max Revenue beat(2)7.25%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.05%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.22%
Max Revenue beat(4)7.25%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.03%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.03%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.49%
PT rev (1m)1.41%
PT rev (3m)0.98%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-12.56%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-11.29%
EPS NY rev (1m)-4.78%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.5%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.39%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.78%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.68%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.27%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 34.3
Fwd PE 27.09
P/S 2.74
P/FCF 28.31
P/OCF 14
P/B 2.61
P/tB 10.13
EV/EBITDA 14.55
EPS(TTM)0.87
EY2.92%
EPS(NY)1.1
Fwd EY3.69%
FCF(TTM)1.05
FCFY3.53%
OCF(TTM)2.13
OCFY7.14%
SpS10.89
BVpS11.45
TBVpS2.95
PEG (NY)17.88
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number14.97
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.87%
ROE 8.45%
ROCE 7.38%
ROIC 5.96%
ROICexc 6.09%
ROICexgc 10.98%
OM 13.19%
PM (TTM) 8.88%
GM 28.22%
FCFM 9.67%
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-Score5
Asset Turnover0.44
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.61
Debt/FCF 7.2
Debt/EBITDA 2.84
Cap/Depr 107.63%
Cap/Sales 9.9%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 87.41%
Profit Quality 108.95%
Current Ratio 0.83
Quick Ratio 0.59
Altman-Z 2.12
F-Score5
WACC8.9%
ROIC/WACC0.67
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)13.21%
EPS 3Y12.94%
EPS 5Y-2.17%
EPS Q2Q%-4.17%
EPS Next Y1.92%
EPS Next 2Y12.08%
EPS Next 3Y14.64%
EPS Next 5Y15.64%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.12%
Revenue growth 3Y11.77%
Revenue growth 5Y5.38%
Sales Q2Q%8.8%
Revenue Next Year4.9%
Revenue Next 2Y5.29%
Revenue Next 3Y5.75%
Revenue Next 5Y6.57%
EBIT growth 1Y39.93%
EBIT growth 3Y17.08%
EBIT growth 5Y3.38%
EBIT Next Year65.35%
EBIT Next 3Y25.36%
EBIT Next 5Y18.94%
FCF growth 1Y301.03%
FCF growth 3Y101.37%
FCF growth 5Y22.94%
OCF growth 1Y67.76%
OCF growth 3Y28.94%
OCF growth 5Y10.46%

CAE INC / CAE FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for CAE stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to CAE.


What is the valuation status of CAE INC (CAE) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to CAE INC (CAE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is CAE INC (CAE) stock?

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


What is the valuation of CAE INC based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CAE INC (CAE) is 34.3 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.61.


How financially healthy is CAE INC?

The financial health rating of CAE INC (CAE) is 2 / 10.