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CAECAE +0.57%72 Receivables Turnover is 2.85 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CAE with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.65 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 346 Aerospace & Defense companies, CAE ranks better than 77.46% on this metric.
The Receivables Turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by average Accounts Receivable. An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. CAE's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $967 Mil. CAE's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $339 Mil.
Hence, CAE's Receivables Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.85.
CAE (NYSE:CAE) Receivables Turnover Explanation
An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. This metric is commonly used to compare companies within the same industry to check whether they are on par with their competitors.
CAE Receivables Turnover Related Terms
CAE Receivables Turnover Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CAE's Receivables Turnover 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 vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Receivables Turnover Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, CAE's Receivables Turnover, along with its competitors' market caps and Receivables Turnover 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 Receivables Turnover vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, CAE's Receivables Turnover distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CAE's Receivables Turnover 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 (CAE) has a Receivables Turnover of 2.85 as of Mar. 2026. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on CAE and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, CAE ranks #78 out of 346 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 22.5%.
Is CAE's Receivables Turnover too high?
CAE's current Receivables Turnover is 2.85. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Receivables Turnover is 5.64. CAE's value of 2.85 is 49.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CAE ranks #78 out of 346 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 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CAE's Receivables Turnover compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, CAE ranks #78 out of 346 companies for Receivables Turnover. This places CAE in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 5.64. CAE's value of 2.85 is 49.4% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Receivables Turnover for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Aerospace & Defense companies is 5.64, based on 346 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Receivables Turnover significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Receivables Turnover should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CAE's current Receivables Turnover of 2.85 is 49.4% 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 Receivables Turnover mean?
A high Receivables Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on CAE and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 5.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CAE's current Receivables Turnover is 2.85. 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 (CAE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $25.65, compared to a current price of $24.80 — trading 3.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 2.85 and 49.4% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 5.64. CAE's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Receivables Turnover calculated?
Receivables Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CAE (CAE), the current Receivables Turnover is 2.85 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 (CAE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CAE stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $24.80 is trading 3.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $25.65.
GuruFocus considers CAE to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CAE:
Receivables Turnover: 2.85
GF Value™: $25.65 vs. price of $24.80 (3.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 49.4% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#78 of 346)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CAE 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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