MDA Space (TSX:MDA) EBITDA Margin %: 16.83% (As of Mar. 2026) — 13% Below Median


TSX:MDA MDA Space Ltd TSX:MDA
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GF Value C$31.65
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What is MDA Space EBITDA Margin %?

MDA Space TSX:MDA -1.37% 47 EBITDA Margin % is 16.83% as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 19.32. GuruFocus rates TSX:MDA with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of C$31.65 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 347 Aerospace & Defense companies, MDA Space ranks better than 68.59% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. MDA Space's EBITDA for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$78 Mil. MDA Space's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$464 Mil. Therefore, MDA Space's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.83%.


MDA Space  (TSX:MDA) EBITDA Margin % Explanation

EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.


MDA Space EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


MDA Space EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MDA Space's EBITDA Margin % 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.

MDA Space EBITDA Margin % Chart

MDA Space Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBITDA Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 24.72 19.32 19.07 21.29 18.98

MDA Space Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EBITDA Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 21.51 17.22 21.43 16.51 16.83

TSX:MDA vs GE, RTX, BA: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, MDA Space's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, MDA Space's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where MDA Space's EBITDA Margin % falls into.


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MDA Space EBITDA Margin % Calculation

EBITDA margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

MDA Space's EBITDA Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=310/1633.2
=18.98 %

MDA Space's EBITDA Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=78.1/464.1
=16.83 %

* 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.

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What does a EBITDA Margin % of 16.83% mean?
MDA Space (TSX:MDA) has a EBITDA Margin % of 16.83% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on MDA Space and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 19.32. Over the past decade, MDA Space's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 17.90 to 24.72. According to the industry distribution chart, MDA Space ranks #109 out of 347 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 31.4%.
Is MDA Space's EBITDA Margin % too high?
MDA Space's current EBITDA Margin % of 16.83% is 13% below median its 10-year median of 19.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.90 to a high of 24.72. The Aerospace & Defense industry median EBITDA Margin % is 11.96. MDA Space's value of 16.83% is 40.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MDA Space ranks #109 out of 347 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, MDA Space has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MDA Space's EBITDA Margin % compare to GE and RTX?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, MDA Space ranks #109 out of 347 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts MDA Space in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 11.96. MDA Space's value of 16.83% is 40.7% above this benchmark. Historically, MDA Space's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 17.90 to 24.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.32 vs. the industry median of 11.96, MDA Space has consistently been above 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 EBITDA Margin % for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 11.96, based on 347 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. MDA Space's current EBITDA Margin % of 16.83% is 40.7% above 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on MDA Space and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 11.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MDA Space's current EBITDA Margin % is 16.83%, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 19.32. 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$31.65, compared to a current price of C$50.48 — trading 59.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 16.83%, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 19.32 and 40.7% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 11.96. MDA Space's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MDA Space (TSX:MDA), the current EBITDA Margin % is 16.83% 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$50.48 is trading 59.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$31.65. GuruFocus considers MDA Space to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:MDA:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 16.83% (13% below median its 10-year median of 19.32)
  • GF Value™: C$31.65 vs. price of C$50.48 (59.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 40.7% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#109 of 347)

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MDA Space Business Description

Other Exchanges MDA:USA
Address 7500 Financial Drive, Brampton, ON, CAN, L6Y 6K7
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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