CAE (TSX:CAE) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.66 (As of Aug. 09, 2026) — Near Median

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What is CAE Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

CAE TSX:CAE +0.99% 80 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.66 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 0% below its 10-year median of 2.67. GuruFocus rates TSX:CAE with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of C$35.92 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 224 Aerospace & Defense companies, CAE ranks better than 57.59% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-09), CAE's current share price is C$37.93. CAE's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$14.27. CAE's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 2.66.

The historical rank and industry rank for CAE's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

TSX:CAE' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.59   Med: 2.67   Max: 4.24
Current: 2.66

During the past years, CAE's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 4.24. The lowest was 1.59. And the median was 2.67.

TSX:CAE's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
57.59% of 224 companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 3.015 vs TSX:CAE: 2.66

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

CAE's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$4.037. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is C$14.27 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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CAE  (TSX:CAE) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


CAE Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


CAE Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CAE's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

CAE Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

CAE Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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CAE Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.59 2.89 2.96 2.98 2.54

TSX:CAE vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, CAE's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


CAE Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, CAE's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CAE's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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CAE Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.

CAE's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=37.93/14.27
=2.66

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

CAE's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, CAE's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=4.037/132.2623*132.2623
=4.037

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 132.2623.

CAE Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 2.417 102.002 3.134
201609 2.357 101.765 3.063
201612 2.531 101.449 3.300
201703 2.725 102.634 3.512
201706 2.432 103.029 3.122
201709 2.291 103.345 2.932
201712 3.073 103.345 3.933
201803 2.683 105.004 3.379
201806 2.681 105.557 3.359
201809 2.763 105.636 3.459
201812 3.052 105.399 3.830
201903 3.839 106.979 4.746
201906 3.085 107.690 3.789
201909 3.402 107.611 4.181
201912 3.497 107.769 4.292
202003 3.627 107.927 4.445
202006 2.072 108.401 2.528
202009 2.651 108.164 3.242
202012 3.070 108.559 3.740
202103 3.149 110.298 3.776
202106 2.545 111.720 3.013
202109 2.328 112.905 2.727
202112 2.591 113.774 3.012
202203 2.950 117.646 3.317
202206 2.933 120.806 3.211
202209 3.125 120.648 3.426
202212 3.105 120.964 3.395
202303 3.771 122.702 4.065
202306 3.174 124.203 3.380
202309 3.236 125.230 3.418
202312 3.430 125.072 3.627
202403 3.664 126.258 3.838
202406 3.364 127.522 3.489
202409 3.464 127.285 3.599
202412 3.826 127.364 3.973
202503 4.027 129.181 4.123
202506 3.421 129.892 3.483
202509 3.849 130.287 3.907
202512 3.880 130.366 3.936
202603 4.037 132.262 4.037

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.66 mean?
CAE (TSX:CAE) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.66 as of Aug. 09, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on CAE and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.67. Over the past decade, CAE's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.59 to 4.24. According to the industry distribution chart, CAE ranks #95 out of 224 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 42.4%.
Is CAE's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
CAE's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.66 is near median its 10-year median of 2.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.59 to a high of 4.24. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.02. CAE's value of 2.66 is 11.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CAE ranks #95 out of 224 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CAE has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CAE's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, CAE ranks #95 out of 224 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts CAE in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.02. CAE's value of 2.66 is 11.8% below this benchmark. Historically, CAE's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.59 to 4.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.67 vs. the industry median of 3.02, CAE has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Aerospace & Defense companies is 3.02, based on 224 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CAE's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.66 is 11.8% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on CAE and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 3.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CAE's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.66, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CAE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CAE (TSX:CAE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$35.92, compared to a current price of C$37.93 — trading 5.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.66, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.67 and 11.8% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 3.02. CAE's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CAE (TSX:CAE), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.66 as of Aug. 09, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is CAE (TSX:CAE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CAE stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$37.93 is trading 5.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$35.92. GuruFocus considers CAE to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:CAE:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.66 (near median its 10-year median of 2.67)
  • GF Value™: C$35.92 vs. price of C$37.93 (5.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 11.8% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#95 of 224)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:CAE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CAE Business Description

Other Exchanges CAE:USACE9:Germany
Address 8585 Cote de Liesse, Saint-Laurent, QC, CAN, H4T 1G6
CAE Inc provides training and aviation services, integrated enterprise solutions, in-service support, and crew-sourcing services. The company operations are managed through two segments: i) Civil Aviation: Provides comprehensive training solutions for flight, cabin, maintenance, ground personnel and air traffic controllers in commercial, business and helicopter aviation, a complete range of flight simulation training devices, ab initio pilot training and crew sourcing services, as well as airline operations digital solutions; and ii) Defense and Security which is a world-wide training and simulation provider delivering scalable, platform-independent solutions that enable and enhance force readiness and security. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Civil Aviation segment.
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