CAE Inc. (CAE) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
CAE Inc. stock (CAE) is currently trading at $26.78. CAE Inc. PE ratio is 31.14. CAE Inc. PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 1.77. Analyst consensus price target for CAE is $33.20. WallStSmart rates CAE as Underperform.
- CAE PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
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- CAE intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- CAE stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- CAE fair value vs current price
- CAE insider transactions and insider buying
- Is CAE undervalued or overvalued?
- CAE Inc. financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- CAE Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- CAE analyst price target and Smart Rating
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CAE Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · CAE Inc. (CAE)
CAE trades 439% above its Graham fair value of $5.85, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
CAE Inc. (CAE) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in price/sales, institutional own.. Concerns around return on equity and revenue growth. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.
CAE Inc. (CAE) Key Strengths (3)
84.05% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Paying $1.77 for every $1 of annual revenue
Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability
Supporting Valuation Data
CAE Inc. (CAE) Areas to Watch (7)
Earnings declining -35.90%, profits shrinking
Revenue growing slowly at 2.30% annually
Low profitability relative to shareholder equity
Thin operating margins with cost pressures present
Thin profit margins with limited profitability
Growth is fairly priced, not cheap, not expensive
Fairly priced relative to book value
Supporting Valuation Data
CAE Inc. (CAE) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 49/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 3 register as strengths (avg 8.3/10) while 7 fall into concern territory (avg 3.6/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Institutional Own., Price/Sales, Market Cap. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (1.77) suggest the stock is attractively priced.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are EPS Growth, Revenue Growth, Return on Equity. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.83), Price/Book (2.24) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 2.30%, EPS Growth at -35.90%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 7.73%, Operating Margin at 13.60%, Profit Margin at 7.73%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether EPS Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 7.73% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 2.30% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. EPS Growth and Revenue Growth are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
CAE Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
CAE's Price-to-Sales ratio of 1.77x sits near its historical average of 2.06x (28th percentile), suggesting the market is pricing in steady-state growth. The current valuation is 49% below its historical high of 3.49x set in Dec 2007, and 57% above its historical low of 1.13x in Nov 2008.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for CAE Inc. (CAE) · INDUSTRIALS › AEROSPACE & DEFENSE
The Big Picture
CAE Inc. operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 4.9B with 2% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 7.7%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.
Key Findings
Generating 344M in free cash flow and 408M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can CAE Inc. push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Sector dynamics: monitor AEROSPACE & DEFENSE industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact CAE Inc..
Bottom Line
CAE Inc. offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About CAE Inc.(CAE)
NYSE
INDUSTRIALS
AEROSPACE & DEFENSE
USA
CAE Inc. designs, manufactures and supplies simulation equipment and training solutions for the defense and security markets, commercial airlines, commercial aircraft operators, helicopter operators, aircraft manufacturers, and health education and service providers globally. The company is headquartered in Saint-Laurent, Canada.