The company has issued more shares over this period, which dilutes each existing shareholder’s stake.
Diluted shares outstanding: 312.9M (2022) → 322.2M (2026)
CAE Inc. is a global entity dedicated to delivering advanced simulation-based training and vital operational assistance. The company structures its diverse operations into three primary business segments: Civil Aviation, Defense and Security, and Healthcare. Its Civil Aviation division offers an extensive suite of training solutions for various aviation professionals, including flight, cabin, maintenance, and ground personnel, across commercial, business, and helicopter sectors. This segment also manufactures cutting-edge flight simulation training devices, provides initial pilot (ab initio) instruction, and offers crew placement services. Furthermore, it supplies integrated digital platforms for crew management, training operations, and optimization software. The Defense and Security segment is focused on providing crucial training and mission support capabilities for military forces engaged in multi-domain operations. Its services also cater to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), governmental bodies, and public safety organizations. Within the Healthcare segment, CAE develops comprehensive educational and training systems. These offerings include simulations for interventional procedures and imaging, structured curricula, audiovisual debriefing tools, platforms for managing simulation centers, and lifelike patient simulators. These resources are utilized by a broad range of clients, from healthcare students and clinical professionals to hospital and university simulation centers, medical and nursing schools, paramedic services, military medical units, professional societies, public health agencies, and OEMs. Founded in 1947, the company was originally known as CAE Industries Ltd. before officially adopting the name CAE Inc. in 1993. Its corporate headquarters are located in Saint-Laurent, Canada.
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+4.3% YoY
YoY Growth Rate
Slow revenue growth
-47.6% YoY
YoY Growth Rate
Earnings declining
$95M/ year
↓ Declining (-23% vs prior year)
1.9% of revenue
Below sector average (4%)
R&D spend declining — could signal cost-cutting or efficiency
Cash flow positive
$1.4B cash & investments
Quarterly Free Cash Flow
↑ Burn rate improving
Company generates more cash than it spends — no dilution risk from fundraising
CAE is growing revenue at 4% year-over-year. The Winston Score measures business quality today — these growth metrics show what could matter tomorrow.
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ROIC between 0% and 5%. They earn a few cents back per dollar invested in the business.
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Earnings per share down more than 10%. Either a bad year, or a real decline.
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FCF margin between 0% and 10%. Some cash from sales, but not a lot.
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Interest coverage between 3 and 8. Profits cover interest several times over.
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P/E above the market average. People are paying up for expected growth.
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