CAE vs. BWXT

Last updated Aug 1, 2026

CAE (CAE Inc.) and BWXT (BWX Technologies, Inc.) are both stocks. Both operate in the Aerospace & Defense industry within the Industrials sector. Their -0.21 correlation means they have often moved in opposite directions in the past.

Performance

CAE vs. BWXT - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in CAE Inc. (CAE) and BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

CAE

• 1D: -0.04%
• 1M: —
• 6M: —
• YTD: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —
• ALL TIME*: —

BWXT

• 1D: 1.88%
• 1M: -11.70%
• 6M: -17.66%
• YTD: -2.13%
• 1Y: 13.47%
• 3Y*: 35.65%
• 5Y*: 25.48%
• 10Y*: 17.77%
• ALL TIME*: 16.81%

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Liquidity Comparison

Position	Avg. Volume Value (2W)	Avg. Volume Value (1M)	Avg. Volume Value (3M)
BWXT BWX Technologies, Inc.	$144.95M	$152.77M	$192.56M
CAE CAE Inc.	$14.66M	$14.66M	$14.66M

CAE vs. BWXT - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
CAE CAE Inc.	5.78%
BWXT BWX Technologies, Inc.	-3.69%

Correlation

The correlation between CAE and BWXT is -0.21, meaning they have often moved in opposite directions in the past. This relationship can weaken or reverse as market conditions change.

	Correlation
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jul 23, 2026	-0.21

Fundamentals

Market Cap CAE : $8.30B BWXT : $15.46B
EPS CAE : CA$0.97 BWXT : $3.75
PE Ratio CAE : 37.24 BWXT : 44.96
PEG Ratio CAE : 2.97 BWXT : 11.88
PS Ratio CAE : 2.37 BWXT : 4.59
PB Ratio CAE : 2.20 BWXT : 12.11
Total Revenue (TTM) CAE : CA$4.92B BWXT : $3.38B
Gross Profit (TTM) CAE : CA$1.39B BWXT : $566.27M
EBITDA (TTM) CAE : CA$1.08B BWXT : $534.48M

Return for Risk

CAE vs. BWXT — Risk / Return Rank

Compare historical risk-adjusted metric ranks over the past 12 months.

CAE

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

BWXT

BWXT Risk / Return Rank: 53
BWXT Sharpe Ratio Rank: 55
BWXT Sortino Ratio Rank: 51
BWXT Omega Ratio Rank: 51
BWXT Calmar Ratio Rank: 54
BWXT Martin Ratio Rank: 56

The rank (0–100) uses a weighted average of the Sharpe, Sortino, Omega, Calmar, and Martin percentile ranks for the trailing 12 months. Higher means stronger historical risk-adjusted performance within the peer group.

CAE vs. BWXT - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for CAE Inc. (CAE) and BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.

	CAE	BWXT	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	—	0.25	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	—	0.69	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	—	1.09	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	—	0.35	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	—	0.89	—

Drawdowns

CAE vs. BWXT - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum CAE drawdown since its inception was -2.05%, smaller than the maximum BWXT drawdown of -47.88%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for CAE and BWXT.

Drawdown Indicators

	CAE	BWXT	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-2.05%	-47.88%	+45.83%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-33.88%	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	—	-33.88%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-33.88%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-47.74%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-2.05%	-29.15%	+27.10%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-0.65%	-13.24%	+12.59%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	13.12%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	CAE	BWXT	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	13.83%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	34.59%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	23.94%	47.14%	-23.20%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	23.94%	33.57%	-9.63%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	23.94%	31.18%	-7.24%

Dividends

CAE vs. BWXT - Dividend Comparison

CAE has not paid dividends to shareholders, while BWXT's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.62%.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
BWXT BWX Technologies, Inc.	0.62%	0.58%	0.86%	1.20%	1.52%	1.75%	1.26%	1.10%	1.67%	0.69%	0.91%	30.37%
CAE CAE Inc.	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Financials

CAE vs. BWXT - Profitability Comparison

The chart below illustrates the profitability comparison between CAE Inc. and BWX Technologies, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Gross Profit Margin, Operating Margin, and Net Profit Margin.

CAE - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Aug 2026, CAE Inc. reported a gross profit of 402.04M and revenue of 1.33B. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 30.2%.

BWXT - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Aug 2026, BWX Technologies, Inc. reported a gross profit of 0.00 and revenue of 860.22M. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 0.0%.

CAE - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Aug 2026, CAE Inc. reported an operating income of 202.32M and revenue of 1.33B, resulting in an operating margin of 15.2%.

BWXT - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Aug 2026, BWX Technologies, Inc. reported an operating income of 106.69M and revenue of 860.22M, resulting in an operating margin of 12.4%.

CAE - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Aug 2026, CAE Inc. reported a net income of 73.29M and revenue of 1.33B, resulting in a net margin of 5.5%.

BWXT - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Aug 2026, BWX Technologies, Inc. reported a net income of 91.19M and revenue of 860.22M, resulting in a net margin of 10.6%.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both CAE and BWXT in my portfolio?

CAE and BWXT have a correlation of -0.21, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.