CAE Inc. (CAE) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, CAE Inc. (CAE) has net assets worth CA$5.39 Billion CAD (≈ $3.90 Billion USD) as of March 2026. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (CA$11.15 Billion ≈ $8.06 Billion USD) and total liabilities (CA$5.76 Billion ≈ $4.17 Billion USD). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off. Check CAE Inc. (CAE) tangible net worth to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | CA$5.39 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 48.33% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 11.31% |
| 5-Year Change | 31.85% |
| 10-Year Change | 158.92% |
| Growth Volatility | 14.88 |
CAE Inc. - Net Assets Trend (1994–2026)
This chart illustrates how CAE Inc.'s net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See CAE Inc. liquidity coverage in days to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Net Assets for CAE Inc. (1994–2026)
The table below shows the annual net assets of CAE Inc. from 1994 to 2026. For live valuation and market cap data, see CAE Inc. stock valuation.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | CA$5.39 Billion ≈ $3.90 Billion |
+8.28% |
| 2025-03-31 | CA$4.98 Billion ≈ $3.60 Billion |
+15.65% |
| 2024-03-31 | CA$4.30 Billion ≈ $3.11 Billion |
-6.24% |
| 2023-03-31 | CA$4.59 Billion ≈ $3.32 Billion |
+12.29% |
| 2022-03-31 | CA$4.09 Billion ≈ $2.96 Billion |
+27.20% |
| 2021-03-31 | CA$3.21 Billion ≈ $2.32 Billion |
+24.61% |
| 2020-03-31 | CA$2.58 Billion ≈ $1.87 Billion |
+6.98% |
| 2019-03-31 | CA$2.41 Billion ≈ $1.74 Billion |
+1.83% |
| 2018-03-31 | CA$2.37 Billion ≈ $1.71 Billion |
+13.72% |
| 2017-03-31 | CA$2.08 Billion ≈ $1.51 Billion |
+7.25% |
| 2016-03-31 | CA$1.94 Billion ≈ $1.40 Billion |
+16.61% |
| 2015-03-31 | CA$1.66 Billion ≈ $1.20 Billion |
+12.26% |
| 2014-03-31 | CA$1.48 Billion ≈ $1.07 Billion |
+30.65% |
| 2013-03-31 | CA$1.13 Billion ≈ $820.68 Million |
+8.86% |
| 2012-03-31 | CA$1.04 Billion ≈ $753.91 Million |
-17.90% |
| 2011-03-31 | CA$1.27 Billion ≈ $918.26 Million |
+9.83% |
| 2010-03-31 | CA$1.16 Billion ≈ $836.09 Million |
-4.09% |
| 2009-03-31 | CA$1.21 Billion ≈ $871.75 Million |
+27.05% |
| 2008-03-31 | CA$948.50 Million ≈ $686.13 Million |
+14.29% |
| 2007-03-31 | CA$829.90 Million ≈ $600.34 Million |
+22.89% |
| 2006-03-31 | CA$675.30 Million ≈ $488.50 Million |
+3.64% |
| 2005-03-31 | CA$651.60 Million ≈ $471.36 Million |
-29.08% |
| 2004-03-31 | CA$918.80 Million ≈ $664.65 Million |
+22.47% |
| 2003-03-31 | CA$750.20 Million ≈ $542.68 Million |
+21.29% |
| 2002-03-31 | CA$618.50 Million ≈ $447.41 Million |
+33.27% |
| 2001-03-31 | CA$464.10 Million ≈ $335.72 Million |
+22.36% |
| 2000-03-31 | CA$379.30 Million ≈ $274.38 Million |
+12.12% |
| 1999-03-31 | CA$338.30 Million ≈ $244.72 Million |
+22.35% |
| 1998-03-31 | CA$276.50 Million ≈ $200.02 Million |
+20.95% |
| 1997-03-31 | CA$228.60 Million ≈ $165.37 Million |
+26.44% |
| 1996-03-31 | CA$180.80 Million ≈ $130.79 Million |
+30.26% |
| 1995-03-31 | CA$138.80 Million ≈ $100.41 Million |
-20.50% |
| 1994-03-31 | CA$174.60 Million ≈ $126.30 Million |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to CAE Inc.'s total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 272790000000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (March 2026)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | CA$2.48 Billion | 46.72% |
| Common Stock | CA$2.38 Billion | 44.91% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | CA$347.20 Million | 6.55% |
| Other Components | CA$96.80 Million | 1.82% |
| Total Equity | CA$5.30 Billion | 100.00% |
CAE Inc. Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of CAE Inc. ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Capital Power Corporation
TO:CPX
|
$8.24 Billion |
|
Bio-Techne Corp
NASDAQ:TECH
|
$8.24 Billion |
|
Murphy USA Inc
NYSE:MUSA
|
$8.25 Billion |
|
CelcomDigi Berhad
KLSE:6947
|
$8.25 Billion |
|
Korea Investment Holdings Co
KO:071050
|
$8.24 Billion |
|
Shenzhen Kedali Industry Co Ltd
SHE:002850
|
$8.23 Billion |
|
Dabur India Limited
NSE:DABUR
|
$8.22 Billion |
|
Core Scientific, Inc. Common Stock
NASDAQ:CORZ
|
$8.22 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in CAE Inc.'s equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2025 to 2026, total equity changed from 4,891,500,000 to 5,304,800,000, a change of 413,300,000 (8.4%).
- Net income of 313,100,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Share repurchases of 7,000,000 reduced equity.
- New share issuances of 46,300,000 increased equity.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 34,600,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 95,500,000.
Equity Change Factors (2025 to 2026)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | CA$313.10 Million | +5.9% |
| Share Repurchases | CA$7.00 Million | -0.13% |
| Share Issuances | CA$46.30 Million | +0.87% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | CA$-34.60 Million | -0.65% |
| Other Changes | CA$95.50 Million | +1.8% |
| Total Change | CA$- | 8.45% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares CAE Inc.'s book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 2.15x
- The company is trading above its book value, indicating the market recognizes value beyond its reported assets.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 48.29x to 2.15x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994-03-31 | CA$0.73 | CA$35.43 | x |
| 1995-03-31 | CA$0.62 | CA$35.43 | x |
| 1996-03-31 | CA$0.83 | CA$35.43 | x |
| 1997-03-31 | CA$1.06 | CA$35.43 | x |
| 1998-03-31 | CA$1.26 | CA$35.43 | x |
| 1999-03-31 | CA$1.53 | CA$35.43 | x |
| 2000-03-31 | CA$1.77 | CA$35.43 | x |
| 2001-03-31 | CA$2.15 | CA$35.43 | x |
| 2002-03-31 | CA$2.84 | CA$35.43 | x |
| 2003-03-31 | CA$3.39 | CA$35.43 | x |
| 2004-03-31 | CA$3.88 | CA$35.43 | x |
| 2005-03-31 | CA$2.63 | CA$35.43 | x |
| 2006-03-31 | CA$2.68 | CA$35.43 | x |
| 2007-03-31 | CA$3.28 | CA$35.43 | x |
| 2008-03-31 | CA$3.73 | CA$35.43 | x |
| 2009-03-31 | CA$4.73 | CA$35.43 | x |
| 2010-03-31 | CA$4.52 | CA$35.43 | x |
| 2011-03-31 | CA$4.93 | CA$35.43 | x |
| 2012-03-31 | CA$3.96 | CA$35.43 | x |
| 2013-03-31 | CA$4.25 | CA$35.43 | x |
| 2014-03-31 | CA$5.50 | CA$35.43 | x |
| 2015-03-31 | CA$6.07 | CA$35.43 | x |
| 2016-03-31 | CA$7.02 | CA$35.43 | x |
| 2017-03-31 | CA$7.50 | CA$35.43 | x |
| 2018-03-31 | CA$8.53 | CA$35.43 | x |
| 2019-03-31 | CA$8.70 | CA$35.43 | x |
| 2020-03-31 | CA$9.30 | CA$35.43 | x |
| 2021-03-31 | CA$11.55 | CA$35.43 | x |
| 2022-03-31 | CA$12.81 | CA$35.43 | x |
| 2023-03-31 | CA$14.16 | CA$35.43 | x |
| 2024-03-31 | CA$13.28 | CA$35.43 | x |
| 2025-03-31 | CA$15.30 | CA$35.43 | x |
| 2026-03-31 | CA$16.47 | CA$35.43 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently CAE Inc. utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 5.90%
- The company has moderate efficiency in generating returns from equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 6.37%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.44x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.10x
- Recent ROE (5.90%) is above the historical average (5.02%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | -226.23% | -38.45% | 1.28x | 4.61x | CA$-412.46 Million |
| 1995 | 11.24% | 2.37% | 1.22x | 3.89x | CA$1.72 Million |
| 1996 | 32.41% | 7.24% | 1.45x | 3.08x | CA$40.52 Million |
| 1997 | 26.38% | 6.95% | 1.24x | 3.06x | CA$37.44 Million |
| 1998 | 25.39% | 7.61% | 0.99x | 3.36x | CA$42.55 Million |
| 1999 | 22.85% | 7.22% | 0.97x | 3.26x | CA$43.47 Million |
| 2000 | 25.97% | 8.46% | 0.95x | 3.23x | CA$60.57 Million |
| 2001 | 23.29% | 9.07% | 0.90x | 2.86x | CA$61.69 Million |
| 2002 | 24.35% | 13.37% | 0.47x | 3.86x | CA$88.75 Million |
| 2003 | 15.62% | 10.37% | 0.48x | 3.14x | CA$42.18 Million |
| 2004 | 6.97% | 5.85% | 0.48x | 2.50x | CA$-27.88 Million |
| 2005 | -30.68% | -20.27% | 0.58x | 2.61x | CA$-265.06 Million |
| 2006 | 9.61% | 5.86% | 0.65x | 2.54x | CA$-2.63 Million |
| 2007 | 15.35% | 10.19% | 0.64x | 2.36x | CA$44.41 Million |
| 2008 | 4.61% | 3.07% | 0.63x | 2.38x | CA$-51.15 Million |
| 2009 | 16.55% | 12.00% | 0.62x | 2.22x | CA$78.89 Million |
| 2010 | 12.50% | 9.47% | 0.58x | 2.27x | CA$28.92 Million |
| 2011 | 13.38% | 10.42% | 0.57x | 2.25x | CA$42.86 Million |
| 2012 | 17.64% | 9.90% | 0.57x | 3.12x | CA$78.11 Million |
| 2013 | 12.49% | 6.77% | 0.52x | 3.52x | CA$27.43 Million |
| 2014 | 13.18% | 9.14% | 0.49x | 2.94x | CA$45.84 Million |
| 2015 | 12.51% | 8.98% | 0.48x | 2.89x | CA$40.53 Million |
| 2016 | 12.16% | 9.14% | 0.50x | 2.65x | CA$40.83 Million |
| 2017 | 12.45% | 9.30% | 0.51x | 2.65x | CA$49.42 Million |
| 2018 | 15.06% | 12.25% | 0.49x | 2.49x | CA$116.18 Million |
| 2019 | 14.16% | 9.99% | 0.46x | 3.07x | CA$96.87 Million |
| 2020 | 12.51% | 8.59% | 0.43x | 3.41x | CA$62.43 Million |
| 2021 | -1.50% | -1.58% | 0.34x | 2.79x | CA$-361.25 Million |
| 2022 | 3.53% | 4.20% | 0.35x | 2.39x | CA$-259.27 Million |
| 2023 | 4.94% | 5.55% | 0.38x | 2.32x | CA$-228.07 Million |
| 2024 | -7.20% | -7.10% | 0.44x | 2.33x | CA$-726.49 Million |
| 2025 | 8.29% | 8.61% | 0.42x | 2.29x | CA$-83.85 Million |
| 2026 | 5.90% | 6.37% | 0.44x | 2.10x | CA$-217.38 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares CAE Inc.'s net assets metrics with peer companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Aerospace & Defense
- Average net assets among peers: $-214,042,265
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -22.04%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAE Inc. (CAE) | CA$5.39 Billion | -226.23% | 1.07x | $8.24 Billion |
| Bombardier Inc (BBD-A) | $1.99 Billion | 14.54% | 2.66x | $2.65 Billion |
| Bombardier Inc Series B (BBD-B) | $-4.63 Billion | 0.00% | 0.00x | $18.88 Billion |
| Volatus Aerospace Inc (FLT) | $1.52 Million | -32.87% | 0.05x | $421.78 Million |
| Firan Technology Group Corporation (FTG) | $47.76 Million | 12.68% | 0.54x | $387.69 Million |
| Kwesst Micro Systems Inc (KWE) | $6.12 Million | -152.12% | 0.42x | $1.92 Million |
| Magellan Aerospace Corporation (MAL) | $18.60 Million | -1.08% | 1.73x | $1.31 Billion |
| MDA Ltd (MDA) | $1.06 Billion | 4.58% | 1.03x | $5.58 Billion |
About CAE Inc.
CAE Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides training, simulation, and critical operation solutions in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, Asia, the Oceania, Africa, and rest of the Americas. The company operates through two segments, Civil Aviation; and Defense and Security. The Civil Aviation segment offers training solutions for flight, cabin, maintenance, ground perso… Read more