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CAE Inc. (CAE)

CAE Inc. (CAE) 1-star rating from Upturn Advisory
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Upturn Advisory Summary

12/01/2025: CAE (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Upturn Star Rating

Upturn 1 star rating for performance

Not Recommended Performance

These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.

Number of Analysts

3 star rating from financial analysts

13 Analysts rated it

Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.

1 Year Target Price $31.03

1 Year Target Price $31.03

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$31.03 Target price
52w Low $20.36
Current$26.55
52w High $30.13

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -16.16%
Avg. Invested days 33
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn last close icon Last Close 12/01/2025

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 8.54B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 27.37
1Y Target Price 31.03
Price to earnings Ratio 27.37
1Y Target Price 31.03
Volume (30-day avg) 13
Beta 1.29
52 Weeks Range 20.36 - 30.13
Updated Date 12/1/2025
52 Weeks Range 20.36 - 30.13
Updated Date 12/1/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.97

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 2025-11-11
When After Market
Estimate 0.2
Actual 0.23

Profitability

Profit Margin 9.01%
Operating Margin (TTM) 11.27%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 3.9%
Return on Equity (TTM) 9.26%

Valuation

Trailing PE 27.37
Forward PE 30.86
Enterprise Value 11035034927
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.77
Enterprise Value 11035034927
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.77
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.2
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 12.75
Shares Outstanding 321548127
Shares Floating 290184323
Shares Outstanding 321548127
Shares Floating 290184323
Percent Insiders 0.19
Percent Institutions 76.81

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CAE Inc.

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Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

CAE Inc. was founded in 1947 in Saint-Hubert, Quebec, Canada, as Canadian Aviation Electronics. Initially focused on aircraft instrumentation, it evolved into a global provider of simulation and training solutions for civil aviation, defense & security, and healthcare markets.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Civil Aviation Training Solutions: Provides training equipment and services for airlines, business aviation operators, and aircraft manufacturers.
  • Defense & Security: Offers simulation and training solutions for military forces, including flight simulators, mission trainers, and virtual training environments.
  • Healthcare: Develops simulation-based training tools for medical professionals to improve patient safety and outcomes.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

CAE Inc. is led by a CEO and a management team responsible for different business segments and corporate functions. The company operates with a global organizational structure, with regional offices and facilities around the world.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • Full-Flight Simulators (FFS): CAE is the leading provider of full-flight simulators for commercial and military aircraft. The exact market share fluctuates, but estimates suggest CAE holds a significant portion of the FFS market. Competitors include L3Harris Technologies and Textron (TRX). Revenue is integrated within the Civil Aviation and Defense & Security segments and difficult to isolate precisely. Number of simulators in operation is in the thousands worldwide.
  • Training Services: CAE offers comprehensive training services, including pilot training, maintenance training, and cabin crew training. The market is fragmented, with numerous regional and global players. Competitors include FlightSafety International and airlines with in-house training capabilities. Revenue is integrated within the Civil Aviation and Defense & Security segments and difficult to isolate precisely.
  • Healthcare Simulation: CAE Healthcare offers patient simulators, surgical simulators, and other training tools for medical professionals. Market share is growing. Competitors include Laerdal Medical and Gaumard Scientific. Revenue is integrated within the Civil Aviation and Defense & Security segments and difficult to isolate precisely.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The simulation and training market is experiencing growth driven by increasing demand for skilled professionals in aviation, defense, and healthcare, technological advancements, and regulatory requirements for safety and proficiency.

Positioning

CAE Inc. is a market leader in simulation and training solutions, with a strong brand reputation, a global presence, and a comprehensive portfolio of products and services. Their competitive advantage lies in their technological expertise, extensive experience, and strong customer relationships.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The global simulation and training market is estimated to be worth hundreds of billions of dollars. CAE is well positioned to address a significant portion of this TAM, particularly in civil aviation and defense.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Market leadership in simulation and training
  • Strong brand reputation
  • Global presence
  • Comprehensive portfolio of products and services
  • Technological expertise

Weaknesses

  • High dependence on cyclical industries (aviation and defense)
  • Exposure to currency fluctuations
  • Potential for cost overruns on large projects
  • Competition from smaller, more agile players

Opportunities

  • Growth in emerging markets
  • Expansion into new applications of simulation and training (e.g., autonomous vehicles)
  • Increased demand for virtual and remote training solutions
  • Partnerships and acquisitions to expand product offerings

Threats

  • Economic downturns
  • Geopolitical instability
  • Technological disruption
  • Intense competition
  • Budget cuts in defense spending

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • L3Harris Technologies (LHX)
  • Textron (TXT)
  • FlightSafety International

Competitive Landscape

CAE Inc. has advantages in terms of its global presence, comprehensive product portfolio, and strong brand reputation. However, competitors may have advantages in specific niche markets or technologies.

Major Acquisitions

Sabena Flight Academy

  • Year: 2021
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 0
  • Strategic Rationale: Expanded CAE's pilot training capacity and network in Europe.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: CAE Inc. has experienced moderate growth over the past years, driven by acquisitions and organic growth in its core markets.

Future Projections: Analysts project continued growth for CAE Inc., driven by increasing demand for simulation and training solutions.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investments in new technologies, expansion into new markets, and strategic acquisitions.

Summary

CAE Inc. is a strong player in the simulation and training market, benefiting from its global presence and diversified offerings. Its leadership in civil aviation and defense segments provides stability, while healthcare offers growth potential. However, cyclical industry trends and competition pose challenges, necessitating strategic adaptability and innovation to maintain its market position. Strategic acquistions and managing operating expenses are important.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

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  • Analyst estimates

Disclaimers:

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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
Full time employees 13000

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.