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CAE Inc. Common Shares (CAE) — Quality & forensics

As of 2026-09-18 — refreshed nightly. Closelook readings from an investment research diary, not ratings or advice.

The Closelook module scores

40 /100 composite · 7 modules · general weight set

Scores are computed nightly across the coverage universe and read relative to it — the methodology lives in the company-scoring explainer.

Financial forensics — the academic screens

1.73 Altman Z-Score

Sits in the distress zone (below 1.81). The Z-Score estimates financial-distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

7/9 Piotroski F-Score

Nine binary fundamental-strength checks across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

-2.67 Beneish M-Score

Screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns — below the −1.78 manipulation-risk threshold. A screen, not an accusation.

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FAQ · from the current data · as of 2026-09-18

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What is CAE Inc. Common Shares's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 40/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-09-18: valuation 50, quality 39, growth 38, balance sheet 30, cash quality 73, capital allocation 35, momentum 21. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is CAE Inc. Common Shares's Altman Z-Score?

1.73, which sits in the distress zone (below 1.81) as of 2026-09-18. The Altman Z-Score estimates financial distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

What is CAE Inc. Common Shares's Piotroski F-Score?

7 of 9, as of 2026-09-18. The F-Score counts nine binary fundamental-strength signals across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

What does CAE Inc. Common Shares's Beneish M-Score indicate?

-2.67 — below the −1.78 manipulation-risk threshold, as of 2026-09-18. The M-Score screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns; it is a screen, not an accusation.

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