CAESTU:CE9 +3.52%66 Days Inventory is 47.96 as of Mar. 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 80.55. GuruFocus rates STU:CE9 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €22.10 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 325 Aerospace & Defense companies, CAE ranks better than 79.69% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). CAE's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €307 Mil. CAE's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €584 Mil.
Hence, CAE's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 47.96.
The historical rank and industry rank for CAE's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
STU:CE9'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 54.38 Med: 80.55 Max: 104.06
Current: 57.62
During the past 13 years, CAE's highest Days Inventory was 104.06. The lowest was 54.38. And the median was 80.55.
STU:CE9's Days Inventory is ranked better than 79.69% of 325
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 141.54
vs STU:CE9: 57.62
CAE's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (61.90) to Mar. 2026 (47.96).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
CAE's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.90.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
CAE's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.37.
CAE (STU:CE9) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
CAE's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
CAE's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
CAE Days Inventory Related Terms
CAE Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CAE's Days Inventory 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.
STU:CE9 vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, CAE's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, CAE's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CAE's Days Inventory falls into.
* 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 (STU:CE9) has a Days Inventory of 47.96 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on CAE and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 80.55. Over the past decade, CAE's Days Inventory has ranged from 54.38 to 104.06. According to the industry distribution chart, CAE ranks #66 out of 325 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 20.3%.
Is CAE's Days Inventory too high?
CAE's current Days Inventory of 47.96 is 40% below median its 10-year median of 80.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 54.38 to a high of 104.06. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Days Inventory is 141.54. CAE's value of 47.96 is 66.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CAE ranks #66 out of 325 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CAE has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CAE's Days Inventory compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, CAE ranks #66 out of 325 companies for Days Inventory. This places CAE in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 141.54. CAE's value of 47.96 is 66.1% below this benchmark. Historically, CAE's own Days Inventory has ranged from 54.38 to 104.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 80.55 vs. the industry median of 141.54, 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 Days Inventory for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Days Inventory among Aerospace & Defense companies is 141.54, based on 325 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CAE's current Days Inventory of 47.96 is 66.1% 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on CAE and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Days Inventory is 141.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CAE's current Days Inventory is 47.96, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 80.55. 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 (STU:CE9) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €22.10, compared to a current price of €23.25 — trading 5.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 47.96, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 80.55 and 66.1% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 141.54. CAE's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CAE (STU:CE9), the current Days Inventory is 47.96 as of Mar. 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 (STU:CE9) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CAE stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €23.25 is trading 5.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €22.10.
GuruFocus considers CAE to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:CE9:
Days Inventory: 47.96 (40% below median its 10-year median of 80.55)
GF Value™: €22.10 vs. price of €23.25 (5.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 66.1% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#66 of 325)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:CE9 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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