MDA Space (TSX:MDA) Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 6.47% (As of Mar. 2026)

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TSX:MDA MDA Space Ltd TSX:MDA
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What is MDA Space Effective Interest Rate on Debt %?

MDA Space TSX:MDA +6.67% 47 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 6.47% as of Mar. 2026. 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.

Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt. It is calculated as the positive value of Interest Expense divided by its average total debt. Total debt equals to Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation plus Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation. MDA Space's annualized positive value of Interest Expense for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$26 Mil. MDA Space's average total debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$396 Mil. Therefore, MDA Space's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.47%.


MDA Space  (TSX:MDA) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation

Effective Interest Rate on Debt % measures the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt.


MDA Space Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms


MDA Space Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data

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* 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart

MDA Space Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 7.24 6.55 2.21 8.46 6.21

MDA Space Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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 14.26 4.38 5.45 3.42 6.47

TSX:MDA vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, MDA Space's Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, along with its competitors' market caps and Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, MDA Space's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where MDA Space's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % falls into.


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MDA Space Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Calculation

MDA Space's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )+Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -17/( (136.8+411.1)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -17/273.95
=6.21 %

where

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2024 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=120.6 + 16.2
=136.8

Total Debt  (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=390.9 + 20.2
=411.1

MDA Space's annualized Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Effective Interest Rate on Debt %
=-1  *  Interest Expense/( (Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )+Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-1  *  -25.6/( (411.1+380.7)/ 2 )
=-1  *  -25.6/395.9
=6.47 %

where

Total Debt  (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=390.9 + 20.2
=411.1

Total Debt  (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation
=360.9 + 19.8
=380.7

* 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.

In the calculation of annual Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, the Interest Expense of the last fiscal year and the average total debt over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data, the Interest Expense data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) interest expense data. Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

What does a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 6.47% mean?
MDA Space (TSX:MDA) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 6.47% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on MDA Space and its competitors.
Is MDA Space's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
MDA Space's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 6.47%. 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to SPCX and GE?
MDA Space's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 6.47% can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Aerospace & Defense industry context. However, Effective Interest Rate on Debt % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Effective Interest Rate on Debt % mean?
A high Effective Interest Rate on Debt % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on MDA Space and its competitors. MDA Space's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 6.47%. 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$47.66 — trading 50.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 6.47%. 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % calculated?
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MDA Space (TSX:MDA), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 6.47% 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$47.66 is trading 50.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$31.65. GuruFocus considers MDA Space to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:MDA:

  • Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 6.47%
  • GF Value™: C$31.65 vs. price of C$47.66 (50.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 2 warning signs

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 Business Description

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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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