Summary
- The defense and aerospace company reported revenue of C$ 832.4 million in Q3 FY 2020, an 18 per cent jump quarter-over-quarter (QoQ).
- CAE stocks have swelled over 12 per cent on a month-to-date basis, with a return on equity of 2.56 per cent.
- Its current stock price is up 128 per cent from its 52-week low of C$ 14.26, with a market cap of C$ 9.2 billion.
Montreal-based aerospace firm CAE Inc’s (TSX:CAE) third quarterly revenue is up 18 per cent quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) to C$ 832.4 million.
The company has reported better results than its peers, with a quarterly operating profit of C$ 82.9 million.
Its net income was C$60.0 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2021 from C$ 99.4 million in Q3 2020.
At the end of Q3 FY21, its defense division bagged a contract for the US Air Force KC-135 Training System, estimated at over US$ 275 million, including a one-year main contract along with seven years optional add-on.
Let us dive into this defense and aerospace stock’s market fundamentals:
CAE Inc. (TSX:CAE)
The company provides training globally in the following segments: the civil aviation, security, defense, and healthcare industries.
The stock has swelled more than 12 per cent month-to-date (MTD) and holds a price-to-cashflow ratio of 16.50.
Its current price is C$ 32.45 per share against its 52-week high of C$ 40.72. It has a market cap of C$ 9.2 billion, with a return on equity of 2.56 per cent.
In the last six months, the aerospace stock has rebounded over 64 per cent, with a price-to-book ratio of 4.056. It is up almost 128 per cent compared to its 52-week low of C$ 14.26.

Image Source: Kalkine Group @2020
Company’s Outlook
CAE expects to earn a positive free cash flow for 2021 and estimates total capital expenditures of nearly C$ 100 million for the current fiscal year.
The future outlook for this airline stock looks positive as the company collaborates for more airline training. Now that COVID vaccination drive is underway across the world, the entire aerospace industry is poised to recover.
The above constitutes a preliminary view and any interest in stocks should be evaluated further from investment point of view.