MDA Space (TSX:MDA) Total Operating Expense: C$283 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


TSX:MDA MDA Space Ltd TSX:MDA
41 GF Score
Price C$57.73
GF Value C$31.65
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is MDA Space Total Operating Expense?

MDA Space TSX:MDA -1.48% 41 Total Operating Expense is C$283 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:MDA with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of C$31.65 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

MDA Space's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$75 Mil. MDA Space's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was C$283 Mil.

MDA Space Total Operating Expense Related Terms

MDA Space Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MDA Space's Total Operating Expense 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 Total Operating Expense Chart

MDA Space Annual Data
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MDA Space Quarterly Data
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MDA Space Total Operating Expense Calculation

Total Operating Expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations that are incurred in order to generate sales.


Total Operating Expense 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$283 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.

What does a Total Operating Expense of C$283 Mil mean?
MDA Space (TSX:MDA) has a Total Operating Expense of C$283 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on MDA Space and its competitors.
Is MDA Space's Total Operating Expense too high?
MDA Space's current Total Operating Expense is C$283 Mil. Overall, MDA Space has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MDA Space's Total Operating Expense compare to SPCX and GE?
MDA Space's Total Operating Expense of C$283 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 Total Operating Expense for an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Aerospace & Defense industry context. However, Total Operating Expense 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 Total Operating Expense mean?
A high Total Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on MDA Space and its competitors. MDA Space's current Total Operating Expense is C$283 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$57.73 — trading 82.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is C$283 Mil. MDA Space's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MDA Space (TSX:MDA), the current Total Operating Expense is C$283 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$57.73 is trading 82.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$31.65. GuruFocus considers MDA Space to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:MDA:

  • Total Operating Expense: C$283 Mil
  • GF Value™: C$31.65 vs. price of C$57.73 (82.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 41/100 with 5 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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