MDA (MDA Space) Profitability Rank: 4 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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60 GF Score
Price $33.94
GF Value $24.04
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is MDA Space Profitability Rank?

MDA Space MDA -0.96% 60 Profitability Rank is 4 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 4.00. 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.

MDA Space has the Profitability Rank of 4.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

MDA Space's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.64%. As of today, MDA Space's Piotroski F-Score is 6.


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MDA vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Profitability Rank Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where MDA Space's Profitability Rank falls into.


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MDA Space Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

MDA Space has the Profitability Rank of 4.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

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

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=29.227 / 338.265
=8.64 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

MDA Space has an F-score of 6 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 4 mean?
MDA Space (MDA) has a Profitability Rank of 4 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on MDA Space and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, MDA Space's Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 5.00.
Is MDA Space's Profitability Rank too high?
MDA Space's current Profitability Rank of 4 is near median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 5.00. 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 Profitability Rank compare to SPCX and GE?
MDA Space's Profitability Rank of 4 can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. Historically, MDA Space's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 5.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Aerospace & Defense industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on MDA Space and its competitors. MDA Space's current Profitability Rank is 4, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.00. 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 Profitability Rank is 4, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.00. 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 Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MDA Space (MDA), the current Profitability Rank is 4 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 (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:

  • Profitability Rank: 4 (near median its 10-year median of 4.00)
  • GF Value™: $24.04 vs. price of $33.94 (41.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 2 warning signs

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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