CAE (TSX:CAE) Research & Development: C$144 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


TSX:CAE CAE Inc TSX:CAE
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Price C$36.17
GF Value C$35.93
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is CAE Research & Development?

CAE TSX:CAE +3.40% 77 Research & Development is C$144 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:CAE with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of C$35.93 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. CAE's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$44 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was C$144 Mil.

CAE  (TSX:CAE) Research & Development Explanation

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.

CAE Research & Development Related Terms

CAE Research & Development Historical Data

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* 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 Research & Development Chart

CAE Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Research & Development
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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
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CAE Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development 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 C$144 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Research & Development →
What does a Research & Development of C$144 Mil mean?
CAE (TSX:CAE) has a Research & Development of C$144 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on CAE and its competitors.
Is CAE's Research & Development too high?
CAE's current Research & Development is C$144 Mil. Overall, CAE has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CAE's Research & Development compare to SPCX and GE?
CAE's Research & Development of C$144 Mil can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Research & Development for an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Aerospace & Defense industry context. However, Research & Development should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Research & Development mean?
A high Research & Development can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on CAE and its competitors. CAE's current Research & Development is C$144 Mil. 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$35.93, compared to a current price of C$36.17 — trading 0.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is C$144 Mil. CAE's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Research & Development calculated?
Research & Development is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CAE (TSX:CAE), the current Research & Development is C$144 Mil 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 (TSX:CAE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CAE stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$36.17 is trading 0.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$35.93. GuruFocus considers CAE to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:CAE:

  • Research & Development: C$144 Mil
  • GF Value™: C$35.93 vs. price of C$36.17 (0.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 5 warning signs

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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