VSE [VSEC] vs Cae [CAE] Detailed Stock Comparison
VSE
NASDAQ
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Cae
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: VSE wins in 6 metrics, Cae wins in 13 metrics, with 0 ties. Cae appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | VSE | Cae | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 45.82 | 30.72 | Cae |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 3.24 | 1.87 | Cae |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 42.61 | 69.74 | VSE |
| PEG Ratio | 33.96 | 28.86 | Cae |
| EV/EBITDA | 23.40 | 13.55 | Cae |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 1.51% | 8.61% | Cae |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 8.64% | 17.87% | Cae |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 8.64% | 17.87% | Cae |
| Return on Equity | 7.25% | 8.94% | Cae |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 4.80% | 3.78% | VSE |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $-51.74M | $452.40M | Cae |
| Dividend Yield | 0.32% | N/A | N/A |
| 1-Year Return | 82.78% | 72.00% | VSE |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 2.53 | 1.95 | Cae |
| Enterprise Value | $3.61B | $9.02B | Cae |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 2.88 | 2.64 | Cae |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 11.40% | 30.63% | Cae |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $63 | $15 | VSE |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $3.35 | $0.93 | VSE |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.33 | 1.51 | VSE |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
VSE vs Cae Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VSE | -1.11% | 4.94% | 21.66% | 16.80% | 43.70% | 65.21% |
| Cae | 0.04% | 0.85% | -4.64% | 10.18% | 18.74% | 17.23% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VSE | 82.78% | 260.41% | 396.28% | 561.92% | 967.45% | 1,638.39% |
| Cae | 72.00% | 32.39% | 79.46% | 152.83% | 192.73% | 322.63% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: VSE vs Cae
| Metric | VSEC | CAE |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $3.17B | $9.18B |
| Market Cap Category | Mid cap | Mid cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 311,062 | 545,350 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 230,737 | 637,227 |
| Last Close | $153.50 | $28.57 |
| 52 Week Range | $80.60 - $161.60 | $16.20 - $30.13 |
| % from 52W High | -5.01% | -5.18% |
| All-Time High | $161.60 (Aug 05, 2025) | $34.19 (Nov 08, 2021) |
| % from All-Time High | -5.01% | -16.44% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.41% | 0.04% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.02% | 0.13% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.02% | 0.09% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.09% | 0.18% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.07% | 0.09% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 42.61 | 69.74 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $47.37 | $15.27 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $0.82 | $0.92 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $30.81M | $651.67M |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $124.74M | $393.87M |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 0.32% | N/A |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.50 | $0.00 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: VSE vs Cae
| Metric | VSEC | CAE |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 45.82 | 30.72 |
| Forward P/E | 33.96 | 28.86 |
| PEG Ratio | 33.96 | 28.86 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 2.53 | 1.95 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 3.24 | 1.87 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $3.17B | $9.18B |
| Enterprise Value | $3.61B | $9.02B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 2.88 | 2.64 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 23.40 | 13.55 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.33 | 1.51 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $47.37 | $15.27 |
Financial Statements Comparison: VSE vs Cae
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | VSEC | CAE |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $256.05M | $1.28B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $229.23M | $884.70M |
| Gross Profit | $26.82M | $390.70M |
| Research & Development | N/A | $21.40M |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $24.50M | $205.20M |
| EBITDA | $34.41M | $339.20M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $16.57M | $183.40M |
| Income Tax | $2.60M | $45.20M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $-8.97M | $138.20M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | VSEC | CAE |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $5.71M | $293.70M |
| Total Current Assets | $968.86M | $2.14B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $248.30M | $2.69B |
| Long-Term Debt | $498.73M | $3.07B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $975.74M | $4.98B |
| Retained Earnings | $381.44M | $2.11B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $140.30M | $3.33B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | VSEC | CAE |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $-68.08M | $214.20M |
| Capital Expenditures | $-2.88M | $16.10M |
| Free Cash Flow | $-49.51M | $196.10M |
| Debt Repayment | $-39.99M | $-145.60M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | N/A | $0 |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | VSEC | CAE |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 1.69M | 1.98M |
| Short Ratio | 7.84 | 3.90 |
| Short % of Float | 0.10% | N/A |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 311,062 | 545,350 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 230,737 | 637,227 |
| Shares Outstanding | 20.59M | 320.27M |
| Float Shares | 20.20M | 288.53M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.03% | 0.00% |
| % Held by Institutions | 1.19% | 0.79% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: VSE vs Cae
| Metric | VSEC | CAE |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.50 | $0.00 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 0.32% | N/A |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $0.43 | $0.00 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.13% | N/A |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $1.30 | $0.00 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Oct 15, 2025 | N/A |