CAE (MEX:CAEN) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 324 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)


MEX:CAEN CAE Inc MEX:CAEN
79 GF Score
Price MXN547.47
GF Value MXN562.49
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is CAE Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)?

CAE MEX:CAEN 79 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 324 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:CAEN with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN562.49. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. CAE's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 324 Mil.


CAE  (MEX:CAEN) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Explanation

A company may buy back shares or issue shares in any fiscal period. If a company buys back shares, we should observe that the total number of shares decline. If the company issues new shares, the number of shares outstanding increases.


Be Aware

Usually the presence of treasury shares and a history of buyback are good indicators that company has competitive advantage. But studies have shown that companies usually buy back at wrong time. Buying back shares below its intrinsic value increases value for remaining shareholders. Buying back overvalued shares destroys value for existing shareholders.


CAE Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Related Terms


CAE Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CAE's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) can be seen below:

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CAE Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart

CAE Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
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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 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Calculation

Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. They have voting rights and represent ownership in the corporation by the person that holds the shares. They should be distinguished from treasury shares, which are shares held by the corporation itself, having no exercisable rights.

Shares outstanding can be calculated as either basic or fully diluted. The fully diluted shares outstanding count includes diluting securities, such as options, warrants or convertibles.

Please note: GuruFocus named Shares Outstanding (EOP) is the shares for that exact time point. It is usually used to calculate balance sheet related items, such as Book Value per Share, etc. While Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) and Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) are the weighted average shares over a period of time (a year, a quarter, or so). They are usually used to calculate income statement or cashflow statement related items, such as Earnings per Share (Diluted), etc.

What does a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 324 Mil mean?
CAE (MEX:CAEN) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 324 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on CAE and its competitors.
Is CAE's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
CAE's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 324 Mil. Overall, CAE has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CAE's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to GE and RTX?
CAE's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 324 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 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) for an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Aerospace & Defense industry context. However, Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) 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 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) mean?
A high Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on CAE and its competitors. CAE's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 324 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?
CAE (MEX:CAEN) has a current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 324 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN562.49, compared to a current price of MXN547.47 — trading 2.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 324 Mil. CAE's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) calculated?
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CAE (MEX:CAEN), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 324 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 (MEX:CAEN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CAE stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN547.47 is trading 2.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN562.49.

Key valuation signals for MEX:CAEN:

  • Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 324 Mil
  • GF Value™: MXN562.49 vs. price of MXN547.47 (2.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 4 warning signs

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 Business Description

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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