MDA (MDA Space) EV-to-EBITDA: 22.21 (As of Aug. 05, 2026) — 70% Above Median

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MDA MDA Space Ltd MDA
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Price $33.94
GF Value $24.04
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is MDA Space EV-to-EBITDA?

MDA Space MDA -0.96% 60 EV-to-EBITDA is 22.21 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 70% above its 10-year median of 13.06. GuruFocus rates MDA with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $24.04 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 265 Aerospace & Defense companies, MDA Space ranks worse than 53.21% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, MDA Space's enterprise value is $5,046 Mil. MDA Space's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $227 Mil. Therefore, MDA Space's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 22.21.

The historical rank and industry rank for MDA Space's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

MDA' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.13   Med: 13.06   Max: 26.75
Current: 22.21

During the past 6 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of MDA Space was 26.75. The lowest was 7.13. And the median was 13.06.

MDA's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
53.21% of 265 companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 22.37 vs MDA: 22.21

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-08-05), MDA Space's stock price is $33.94. MDA Space's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.577. Therefore, MDA Space's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 58.82.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


MDA Space  (NYSE:MDA) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

MDA Space's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=33.94/0.577
=58.82

MDA Space's share price for today is $33.94.
MDA Space's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.577.

* 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.

Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


MDA Space EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


MDA Space EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MDA Space's EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA Chart

MDA Space Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 10.22 7.86 12.20 15.47 11.69

MDA Space Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EV-to-EBITDA 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 12.19 14.85 15.48 11.69 15.11

MDA vs SPCX, GE, RTX: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where MDA Space's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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MDA Space EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

MDA Space's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=5045.545/227.167
=22.21

MDA Space's current Enterprise Value is $5,046 Mil.
MDA Space's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $227 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 22.21 mean?
MDA Space (MDA) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 22.21 as of Aug. 05, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on MDA Space. This is 70% above median its historical median of 13.06. Over the past decade, MDA Space's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 7.13 to 26.75. According to the industry distribution chart, MDA Space ranks #141 out of 265 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 53.2%.
Is MDA Space's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
MDA Space's current EV-to-EBITDA of 22.21 is 70% above median its 10-year median of 13.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.13 to a high of 26.75. The Aerospace & Defense industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 22.37. MDA Space's value of 22.21 is 0.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MDA Space ranks #141 out of 265 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, MDA Space has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MDA Space's EV-to-EBITDA compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, MDA Space ranks #141 out of 265 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places MDA Space in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 22.37. MDA Space's value of 22.21 is 0.7% below this benchmark. Historically, MDA Space's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 7.13 to 26.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.06 vs. the industry median of 22.37, 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 EV-to-EBITDA for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Aerospace & Defense companies is 22.37, based on 265 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. MDA Space's current EV-to-EBITDA of 22.21 is 0.7% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on MDA Space. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 22.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MDA Space's current EV-to-EBITDA is 22.21, which is 70% above median its own 10-year median of 13.06. 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 (MDA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $24.04, compared to a current price of $33.94 — trading 41.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 22.21, which is 70% above median its 10-year median of 13.06 and 0.7% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 22.37. MDA Space's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MDA Space (MDA), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 22.21 as of Aug. 05, 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 (MDA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MDA Space stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $33.94 is trading 41.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $24.04. GuruFocus considers MDA Space to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MDA:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 22.21 (70% above median its 10-year median of 13.06)
  • GF Value™: $24.04 vs. price of $33.94 (41.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 0.7% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#141 of 265)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MDA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


MDA Space Business Description

Other Exchanges MDA:Canada
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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