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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/17/2025: CAE (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
1 Year Target Price $29.25
1 Year Target Price $29.25
1 | Strong Buy |
5 | Buy |
7 | Hold |
0 | Sell |
0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -9.91% | Avg. Invested days 36 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 8.66B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 28.73 | 1Y Target Price 29.25 |
Price to earnings Ratio 28.73 | 1Y Target Price 29.25 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 13 | Beta 1.44 | 52 Weeks Range 17.59 - 30.13 | Updated Date 09/16/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 17.59 - 30.13 | Updated Date 09/16/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.94 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 8.75% | Operating Margin (TTM) 11.49% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 3.89% | Return on Equity (TTM) 9.03% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 28.73 | Forward PE 29.41 | Enterprise Value 10869366270 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.83 |
Enterprise Value 10869366270 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.83 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.18 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 12.94 | Shares Outstanding 320614016 | Shares Floating 289368811 |
Shares Outstanding 320614016 | Shares Floating 289368811 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.18 | Percent Institutions 79.38 |
Upturn AI SWOT
CAE Inc.

Company Overview
History and Background
CAE Inc. was founded in 1947 in Saint-Hubert, Quebec, Canada. Initially known as Canadian Aviation Electronics, the company focused on aircraft simulation. Over time, CAE expanded into healthcare and defense markets, becoming a global leader in training and simulation solutions.
Core Business Areas
- Civil Aviation Training Solutions: Provides training solutions for pilots, maintenance technicians, and cabin crew. Includes full-flight simulators, training devices, and courseware.
- Defense and Security: Offers training and simulation solutions for military personnel, including flight simulation, mission readiness training, and embedded training systems.
- Healthcare: Develops and delivers simulation-based training solutions for healthcare professionals, including surgical simulation, patient simulation, and virtual reality training.
Leadership and Structure
CAE Inc. is led by its President and CEO, and has a structured organization with various departments overseeing each of its core business areas. The board of directors provides strategic guidance.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Full-Flight Simulators: CAE is a leading provider of full-flight simulators for commercial airlines and business aviation. Competitors include L3Harris Technologies (LHX) and FlightSafety International. Market share estimates vary but CAE is one of the largest players in this market. Revenue associated to this product is not disclosed separately.
- Healthcare Simulation: CAE Healthcare offers patient simulators, surgical simulators, and interventional simulators for medical training. Competitors include Laerdal Medical and Gaumard Scientific. Market share data specific to CAE Healthcare is not publicly disclosed. Revenue associated to this product is not disclosed separately.
- Military Flight Simulation: CAE provides flight simulation and training solutions for military aircraft, including fixed-wing and rotary-wing platforms. Competitors include L3Harris Technologies (LHX) and Lockheed Martin (LMT). Market share data specific to CAE's Military Flight Simulation is not publicly disclosed. Revenue associated to this product is not disclosed separately.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The simulation and training industry is experiencing growth driven by technological advancements, increasing demand for skilled professionals, and the need for cost-effective training solutions. This includes growing commercial aviation and defense budgets which has an impact on the industry.
Positioning
CAE Inc. holds a strong position in the simulation and training market due to its comprehensive product portfolio, global presence, and strong customer relationships. Its competitive advantages include its technological expertise, global support network, and established reputation.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The total addressable market for CAE's core business areas (civil aviation training, defense & security, healthcare) is estimated to be in the tens of billions of USD annually. CAE is well-positioned to capture a significant portion of this market through its diverse offerings and global reach.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Global Presence
- Technological Expertise
- Strong Customer Relationships
- Diversified Product Portfolio
- Experienced Management Team
Weaknesses
- High Dependence on Capital Spending in Airline and Defense Industries
- Exposure to Economic Cycles
- Integration Risks with Acquisitions
- Currency Exchange Rate Fluctuations
Opportunities
- Growing Demand for Simulation-Based Training
- Expansion into Emerging Markets
- Increased Adoption of Virtual and Augmented Reality
- Strategic Acquisitions and Partnerships
- Increased Government Spending on Defense Training
Threats
- Intense Competition
- Technological Obsolescence
- Economic Downturns
- Geopolitical Instability
- Regulatory Changes
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- LHX
- LMT
- TXT
Competitive Landscape
CAE benefits from its global reach and broad product portfolio, however it faces pressure from defense companies like L3Harris and Lockheed Martin that also offer sophisticated simulation technology.
Major Acquisitions
Sabena Flight Academy
- Year: 2021
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 145
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded CAE's global network of flight training locations and increased its capacity to train airline pilots.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth trends of CAE Inc. over the past years will be included after a review of financial statements and SEC filings.
Future Projections: Projections for CAE Inc.'s future growth based on analyst estimates will be included after a through review of major analyst estimations.
Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives undertaken by CAE Inc. will be included after reviewing recent press releases.
Summary
CAE Inc. is a well-established global leader in simulation and training solutions with a diversified product portfolio. Its strengths include its global presence, technological expertise, and strong customer relationships. However, CAE faces challenges such as dependence on capital spending in airline and defense industries, and exposure to economic cycles. CAE can capitalize on the growing demand for simulation-based training and expansion into emerging markets.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Website
- SEC Filings
- Yahoo Finance
- Analyst Reports
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market share data is based on available estimates and may not be precise.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About CAE Inc.
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Saint-Laurent, QC, Canada | ||
IPO Launch date 1996-01-10 | CEO, President & Director Mr. Matthew F. Bromberg | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Aerospace & Defense | Full time employees 13000 | Website https://www.cae.com |
Full time employees 13000 | Website https://www.cae.com |
CAE Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides training, simulation, and critical operation solutions in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, Asia, the Oceania, Africa, and rest of the Americas. It operates through two segments, Civil Aviation; and Defense and Security. The Civil Aviation segment offers training solutions for flight, cabin, maintenance, ground personnel, and air traffic controllers in commercial, business, and helicopter aviation; a range of flight simulation training devices; and ab initio pilot training and crew sourcing services, as well as airline operations digital solutions. The Defense and Security segment operates as a training and simulation provider that delivers platform-independent solutions to enable and enhance force readiness and security for defense forces, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), government agencies, and public safety organizations. The company was formerly known as CAE Industries Ltd. and changed its name to CAE Inc. in 1993. CAE Inc. was incorporated in 1947 and is headquartered in Saint-Laurent, Canada.

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