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MDA SpaceTSX:MDA +4.85%51 Net-Net Working Capital is C$-9.20 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:MDA with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of C$31.64 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 119 Aerospace & Defense companies, MDA Space ranks worse than 840335.29% on this metric.
In calculating the Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), Benjamin Graham assumed that a company's accounts receivable is only worth 75% its value, its inventory is only worth 50% of its value, but its liabilities have to be paid in full. In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. This is a conservative way of estimating the company's value.
MDA Space's Net-Net Working Capital for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$-9.20.
The industry rank for MDA Space's Net-Net Working Capital or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:MDA's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital is not ranked *
in the Aerospace & Defense industry.
Industry Median: 9.19 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital only.
MDA Space (TSX:MDA) Net-Net Working Capital Explanation
One research study, covering the years 1970 through 1983 showed that portfolios picked at the beginning of each year, and held for one year, returned 29.4 percent, on average, over the 13-year period, compared to 11.5 percent for the S&P 500 Index. Other studies of Graham's strategy produced similar results.
Benjamin Graham looked for companies whose market values were less than two-thirds of their net-net value. They are collected under our Net-Net screener.
MDA Space Net-Net Working Capital Related Terms
MDA Space Net-Net Working Capital Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MDA Space's Net-Net Working Capital 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.
TSX:MDA vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Net-Net Working Capital Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, MDA Space's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital 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 Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, MDA Space's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MDA Space's Price-to-Net-Net-Working-Capital 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.
In calculating the Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), Benjamin Graham assumed that a company's accounts receivable is only worth 75% its value, its inventory is only worth 50% of its value, but its liabilities have to be paid in full.
In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. In "Security Analysis", preferred stock is dubbed "an imperfect creditorship position" that is best placed on the balance sheet alongside funded debt.
This is a conservative way of estimating the company's value.
What does a Net-Net Working Capital of C$-9.20 mean?
MDA Space (TSX:MDA) has a Net-Net Working Capital of C$-9.20 as of Mar. 2026. Ben Graham defined net-net working capital as the per-share sum of cash, 75% of receivables and 50% of inventory less total liabilities. View historical data on MDA Space According to the industry distribution chart, MDA Space ranks #999999 out of 119 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry.
Is MDA Space's Net-Net Working Capital too high?
MDA Space's current Net-Net Working Capital is C$-9.20. Based on the distribution chart, MDA Space ranks #999999 out of 119 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, MDA Space has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MDA Space's Net-Net Working Capital compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, MDA Space ranks #999999 out of 119 companies for Net-Net Working Capital. This places MDA Space in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net-Net Working Capital is 9.19. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net-Net Working Capital for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Net-Net Working Capital among Aerospace & Defense companies is 9.19, based on 119 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net-Net Working Capital significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net-Net Working Capital should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Net-Net Working Capital mean?
A high Net-Net Working Capital can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ben Graham defined net-net working capital as the per-share sum of cash, 75% of receivables and 50% of inventory less total liabilities. View historical data on MDA Space For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Net-Net Working Capital is 9.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MDA Space's current Net-Net Working Capital is C$-9.20. 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$42.39 — trading 34% above its estimated fair value. The current Net-Net Working Capital is C$-9.20. MDA Space's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net-Net Working Capital calculated?
Net-Net Working Capital is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MDA Space (TSX:MDA), the current Net-Net Working Capital is C$-9.20 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$42.39 is trading 34% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$31.64.
GuruFocus considers MDA Space to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:MDA:
Net-Net Working Capital: C$-9.20
GF Value™: C$31.64 vs. price of C$42.39 (34% above fair value)
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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