CAEMEX:CAEN 79 Gross Margin % is 30.23% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 28.32. GuruFocus rates MEX:CAEN with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN553.63. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 342 Aerospace & Defense companies, CAE ranks better than 53.8% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. CAE's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN5,270 Mil. CAE's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN17,437 Mil. Therefore, CAE's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 30.23%.
The historical rank and industry rank for CAE's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:CAEN'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 25.65 Med: 28.32 Max: 31.09
Current: 28.3
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of CAE was 31.09%. The lowest was 25.65%. And the median was 28.32%.
MEX:CAEN's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 53.8% of 342
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 26.65
vs MEX:CAEN: 28.30
CAE had a gross margin of 30.23% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for CAE was 1.20% per year.
CAE (MEX:CAEN) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
CAE had a gross margin of 30.23% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
CAE Gross Margin % Related Terms
CAE Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CAE's Gross Margin % 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.
MEX:CAEN vs GE, RTX, BA: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, CAE's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % 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 Gross Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, CAE's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CAE's Gross Margin % 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
CAE (MEX:CAEN) has a Gross Margin % of 30.23% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on CAE and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 28.32. Over the past decade, CAE's Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.65 to 31.09. According to the industry distribution chart, CAE ranks #158 out of 342 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 46.2%.
Is CAE's Gross Margin % too high?
CAE's current Gross Margin % of 30.23% is near median its 10-year median of 28.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.65 to a high of 31.09. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Gross Margin % is 26.65. CAE's value of 30.23% is 13.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CAE ranks #158 out of 342 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CAE has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CAE's Gross Margin % compare to GE and RTX?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, CAE ranks #158 out of 342 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts CAE in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.65. CAE's value of 30.23% is 13.4% above this benchmark. Historically, CAE's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.65 to 31.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.32 vs. the industry median of 26.65, CAE has consistently been above 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 Gross Margin % for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Gross Margin % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 26.65, based on 342 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CAE's current Gross Margin % of 30.23% is 13.4% above 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on CAE and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CAE's current Gross Margin % is 30.23%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 28.32. 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?
CAE (MEX:CAEN) has a current Gross Margin % of 30.23%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN553.63, compared to a current price of MXN547.47 — trading 1.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 30.23%, which is near median its 10-year median of 28.32 and 13.4% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 26.65. CAE's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CAE (MEX:CAEN), the current Gross Margin % is 30.23% 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 (MEX:CAEN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CAE stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN547.47 is trading 1.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN553.63.
Key valuation signals for MEX:CAEN:
Gross Margin %: 30.23% (near median its 10-year median of 28.32)
GF Value™: MXN553.63 vs. price of MXN547.47 (1.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 13.4% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#158 of 342)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:CAEN 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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