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CAE INC (CAE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:CAE - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - CA1247651088 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

25.71  +0.29 (+1.14%)

After market: 25.71 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, CAE scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CAE was compared to 65 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.
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.
Each year in the past 5 years CAE had a positive operating cash flow.
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

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.56%, CAE is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.92% of the companies in the same industry.
CAE has a Return On Equity of 8.15%. This is in the better half of the industry: CAE outperforms 61.54% of its industry peers.
CAE has a Return On Invested Capital (5.79%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CAE had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.18%. This is below the industry average of 8.35%.
The 3 year average ROIC (5.18%) for CAE is below the current ROIC(5.79%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.56%
ROE 8.15%
ROIC 5.79%
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

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 8.47%, CAE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.38% of the companies in the same industry.
CAE's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of CAE (12.98%) is better than 83.08% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CAE has declined.
CAE's Gross Margin of 27.62% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CAE outperforms 61.54% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CAE has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 12.98%
PM (TTM) 8.47%
GM 27.62%
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.
Compared to 5 years ago, CAE has more shares outstanding
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

An Altman-Z score of 1.88 indicates that CAE is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.88, CAE is doing worse than 70.77% of the companies in the same industry.
CAE has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.67. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as CAE would need 7.67 years to pay back of all of its debts.
CAE's Debt to FCF ratio of 7.67 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CAE outperforms 63.08% of its industry peers.
CAE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.63. This is a neutral value indicating CAE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
CAE has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.63) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.63
Debt/FCF 7.67
Altman-Z 1.88
ROIC/WACC0.64
WACC9.02%
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

A Current Ratio of 0.80 indicates that CAE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CAE has a worse Current ratio (0.80) than 92.31% of its industry peers.
CAE has a Quick Ratio of 0.80. 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 has a worse Quick ratio (0.58) than 90.77% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.8
Quick Ratio 0.58
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 8.04%, which is quite good.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -2.17% on average over the past years.
CAE shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 7.89%.
CAE shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.38% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.04%
EPS 3Y12.94%
EPS 5Y-2.17%
EPS Q2Q%27.03%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.89%
Revenue growth 3Y11.77%
Revenue growth 5Y5.38%
Sales Q2Q%13.24%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 12.88% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.44% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y18.98%
EPS Next 2Y18.04%
EPS Next 3Y13.67%
EPS Next 5Y12.88%
Revenue Next Year6.91%
Revenue Next 2Y6.36%
Revenue Next 3Y5.2%
Revenue Next 5Y5.44%

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 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 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B
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 0.5 1 1.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

CAE is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 29.22.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CAE indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CAE is cheaper than 72.31% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CAE to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.25), we can say CAE is valued inline with the index average.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 24.66, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of CAE.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CAE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 64.62% of the companies are valued more expensively.
CAE is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.15, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 29.22
Fwd PE 24.66
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

81.54% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CAE, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CAE is valued cheaply inside the industry as 86.15% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 25.13
EV/EBITDA 14.18
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 PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
CAE's earnings are expected to grow with 13.67% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.54
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y18.04%
EPS Next 3Y13.67%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for CAE!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

CAE INC

NYSE:CAE (5/30/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 25.71 0 (0%)

25.71

+0.29 (+1.14%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryAerospace & Defense
Earnings (Last)05-13 2025-05-13/amc
Earnings (Next)08-13 2025-08-13/bmo
Inst Owners78.71%
Inst Owner Change-2.67%
Ins Owners0.17%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap8.23B
Analysts71.76
Price Target30.29 (17.81%)
Short Float %1.04%
Short Ratio7.04
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)0.44%
Min EPS beat(2)0.15%
Max EPS beat(2)0.72%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)6.41%
Min EPS beat(4)0.15%
Max EPS beat(4)22.83%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)6.64%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)0.44%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)1.6%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.58%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.34%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.5%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.16%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.34%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.5%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.92%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.09%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.49%
PT rev (1m)0.25%
PT rev (3m)23.58%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-20.11%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-21.34%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.29%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-6.48%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.8%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.47%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 29.22
Fwd PE 24.66
P/S 2.41
P/FCF 25.13
P/OCF 12.68
P/B 2.32
P/tB 11.14
EV/EBITDA 14.18
EPS(TTM)0.88
EY3.42%
EPS(NY)1.04
Fwd EY4.06%
FCF(TTM)1.02
FCFY3.98%
OCF(TTM)2.03
OCFY7.89%
SpS10.65
BVpS11.06
TBVpS2.31
PEG (NY)1.54
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.56%
ROE 8.15%
ROCE 7.17%
ROIC 5.79%
ROICexc 6%
ROICexgc 11.32%
OM 12.98%
PM (TTM) 8.47%
GM 27.62%
FCFM 9.61%
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y7.17%
ROICexcg 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-Score6
Asset Turnover0.42
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.63
Debt/FCF 7.67
Debt/EBITDA 2.99
Cap/Depr 107.09%
Cap/Sales 9.43%
Interest Coverage 3.03
Cash Conversion 87.4%
Profit Quality 113.41%
Current Ratio 0.8
Quick Ratio 0.58
Altman-Z 1.88
F-Score6
WACC9.02%
ROIC/WACC0.64
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)8.04%
EPS 3Y12.94%
EPS 5Y-2.17%
EPS Q2Q%27.03%
EPS Next Y18.98%
EPS Next 2Y18.04%
EPS Next 3Y13.67%
EPS Next 5Y12.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.89%
Revenue growth 3Y11.77%
Revenue growth 5Y5.38%
Sales Q2Q%13.24%
Revenue Next Year6.91%
Revenue Next 2Y6.36%
Revenue Next 3Y5.2%
Revenue Next 5Y5.44%
EBIT growth 1Y29.14%
EBIT growth 3Y17.08%
EBIT growth 5Y3.38%
EBIT Next Year69.28%
EBIT Next 3Y25.39%
EBIT Next 5Y20.32%
FCF growth 1Y407.18%
FCF growth 3Y101.37%
FCF growth 5Y22.94%
OCF growth 1Y58.14%
OCF growth 3Y28.94%
OCF growth 5Y10.46%