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MDA SpaceTSX:MDA +0.12%49 Cash Ratio is 0.42 as of Mar. 2026, which is 147% above its 10-year median of 0.17. GuruFocus rates TSX:MDA with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of C$31.64 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 356 Aerospace & Defense companies, MDA Space ranks worse than 51.97% on this metric.
MDA Space has a Cash Ratio of 0.42. It indicates that there are more current liabilities than Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities, and the company does not have sufficient cash on hand to pay off its short-term debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for MDA Space's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:MDA'
s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.04 Med: 0.17 Max: 0.54
Current: 0.42
During the past 6 years, MDA Space's highest Cash Ratio was 0.54. The lowest was 0.04. And the median was 0.17.
TSX:MDA's Cash Ratio is ranked worse than 51.97% of 356
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 0.45
vs TSX:MDA: 0.42
The cash ratio is more conservative than other liquidity ratios, such as Quick Ratio and Current Ratio, because it only considers a company's most liquid resources. The numerator of cash ratio only considers Cash, Cash Equivalents and marketable securities. Other current assets, such as accounts receivable and inventories, are not included. The rationale is that these assets may require time to be transformed into cash, and the amount of money received is also uncertain.
The cash ratio shows a company’s ability to pay all current liabilities immediately without selling or liquidating other assets. Generally speaking, a higher cash ratio suggests the company has a stronger ability to cover its short-term debt. However, a high cash ratio could also indicate inefficient management: the company is inefficient in making full utilization of cash to invest protential profitable project. It may also suggest that the company is not confident about future profitability.
In general, the higher the cash ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
MDA Space Cash Ratio Related Terms
MDA Space Cash Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MDA Space's Cash Ratio can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, MDA Space's Cash Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
MDA Space Cash Ratio vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, MDA Space's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MDA Space's Cash Ratio falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
MDA Space (TSX:MDA) has a Cash Ratio of 0.42 as of Mar. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on MDA Space and its competitors. This is 147% above median its historical median of 0.17. Over the past decade, MDA Space's Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.04 to 0.54. According to the industry distribution chart, MDA Space ranks #185 out of 356 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 52%.
Is MDA Space's Cash Ratio too high?
MDA Space's current Cash Ratio of 0.42 is 147% above median its 10-year median of 0.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 0.54. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Cash Ratio is 0.45. MDA Space's value of 0.42 is 6.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MDA Space ranks #185 out of 356 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, MDA Space has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MDA Space's Cash Ratio compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, MDA Space ranks #185 out of 356 companies for Cash Ratio. This places MDA Space in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.45. MDA Space's value of 0.42 is 6.7% below this benchmark. Historically, MDA Space's own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.04 to 0.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.17 vs. the industry median of 0.45, MDA Space has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Ratio for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Cash Ratio among Aerospace & Defense companies is 0.45, based on 356 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. MDA Space's current Cash Ratio of 0.42 is 6.7% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Ratio mean?
A high Cash Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on MDA Space and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MDA Space's current Cash Ratio is 0.42, which is 147% above median its own 10-year median of 0.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MDA Space stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MDA Space (TSX:MDA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$31.64, compared to a current price of C$42.44 — trading 34.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 0.42, which is 147% above median its 10-year median of 0.17 and 6.7% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 0.45. MDA Space's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Ratio calculated?
Cash Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MDA Space (TSX:MDA), the current Cash Ratio is 0.42 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is MDA Space (TSX:MDA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MDA Space stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$42.44 is trading 34.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$31.64.
GuruFocus considers MDA Space to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:MDA:
Cash Ratio: 0.42 (147% above median its 10-year median of 0.17)
GF Value™: C$31.64 vs. price of C$42.44 (34.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 6.7% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#185 of 356)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:MDA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MDA Space Ltd is a developer and manufacturer of technology and services to the space industry. It is an international space mission partner and robotics, satellite systems, and geo-intelligence pioneer. It is engaged in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, space exploration, and infrastructure. The Company collaborates and partners with governments and space agencies, commercial space companies, and defence and aerospace prime contractors in the space industry. Geographically, it generates the majority of its revenue from Canada.
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