CAESTU:CE9 +0.54%67 EV-to-FCF is 33.85 as of Jul. 05, 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 49.41. GuruFocus rates STU:CE9 with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €22.07 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 180 Aerospace & Defense companies, CAE ranks better than 53.89% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, CAE's Enterprise Value is €8,982 Mil.
CAE's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €265 Mil. Therefore, CAE's EV-to-FCF for today is 33.85.
The historical rank and industry rank for CAE's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
STU:CE9'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -775.31 Med: 49.41 Max: 1663.62
Current: 33.74
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of CAE was 1663.62. The lowest was -775.31. And the median was 49.41.
STU:CE9's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 53.89% of 180
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 35.95
vs STU:CE9: 33.74
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
As of today (2026-07-05), CAE's stock price is €22.46.
CAE's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.605. Therefore, CAE's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 37.12.
CAE (STU:CE9) EV-to-FCF Explanation
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
CAE's share price for today is €22.46.
CAE's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €0.605.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
CAE EV-to-FCF Related Terms
CAE EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CAE's EV-to-FCF 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.
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, CAE's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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 EV-to-FCF vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, CAE's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CAE's EV-to-FCF falls into.
CAE's current Enterprise Value is €8,982 Mil.
CAE's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €265 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-FCF of 33.85 as of Jul. 05, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on CAE and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 49.41. According to the industry distribution chart, CAE ranks #83 out of 180 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 46.1%.
Is CAE's EV-to-FCF too high?
CAE's current EV-to-FCF of 33.85 is 31% below median its 10-year median of 49.41. The Aerospace & Defense industry median EV-to-FCF is 35.95. CAE's value of 33.85 is 5.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CAE ranks #83 out of 180 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CAE has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CAE's EV-to-FCF compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, CAE ranks #83 out of 180 companies for EV-to-FCF. This puts CAE in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 35.95. CAE's value of 33.85 is 5.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 49.41 vs. the industry median of 35.95, 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 EV-to-FCF for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Aerospace & Defense companies is 35.95, based on 180 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CAE's current EV-to-FCF of 33.85 is 5.8% 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 EV-to-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on CAE and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 35.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CAE's current EV-to-FCF is 33.85, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 49.41. 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 €22.07, compared to a current price of €22.46 — trading 1.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 33.85, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 49.41 and 5.8% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 35.95. CAE's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CAE (STU:CE9), the current EV-to-FCF is 33.85 as of Jul. 05, 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 €22.46 is trading 1.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €22.07.
GuruFocus considers CAE to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:CE9:
EV-to-FCF: 33.85 (31% below median its 10-year median of 49.41)
GF Value™: €22.07 vs. price of €22.46 (1.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 5.8% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#83 of 180)
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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