MDA Space (TSX:MDA) Stock Based Compensation: C$13 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


TSX:MDA MDA Space Ltd TSX:MDA
47 GF Score
Price C$48.17
GF Value C$31.65
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is MDA Space Stock Based Compensation?

MDA Space TSX:MDA -4.06% 47 Stock Based Compensation is C$13 Mil 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.

MDA Space's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$0 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was C$13 Mil.

MDA Space Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

MDA Space Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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MDA Space Stock Based Compensation Chart

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MDA Space Stock Based Compensation Calculation

Stock Based Compensation is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.

Stock Based Compensation 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 C$13 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of C$13 Mil mean?
MDA Space (TSX:MDA) has a Stock Based Compensation of C$13 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for MDA Space and its competitors.
Is MDA Space's Stock Based Compensation too high?
MDA Space's current Stock Based Compensation is C$13 Mil. 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 Stock Based Compensation compare to SPCX and GE?
MDA Space's Stock Based Compensation of C$13 Mil 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 Stock Based Compensation for an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Aerospace & Defense industry context. However, Stock Based Compensation 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 Stock Based Compensation mean?
A high Stock Based Compensation can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for MDA Space and its competitors. MDA Space's current Stock Based Compensation is C$13 Mil. 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$48.17 — trading 52.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is C$13 Mil. 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 Stock Based Compensation calculated?
Stock Based Compensation is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MDA Space (TSX:MDA), the current Stock Based Compensation is C$13 Mil 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$48.17 is trading 52.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$31.65. GuruFocus considers MDA Space to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:MDA:

  • Stock Based Compensation: C$13 Mil
  • GF Value™: C$31.65 vs. price of C$48.17 (52.2% 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

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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