MDA SPACE LTD (MDA.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:MDA - CA55293N1096 - Common Stock
34.59 CAD
-0.56 (-1.59%)
MDA gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 11 industry peers in the Aerospace & Defense industry. MDA has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. MDA is not overvalued while it is showing excellent growth. This is an interesting combination. This makes MDA very considerable for growth investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
MDA had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year MDA had a positive cash flow from operations.
MDA had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
MDA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 3.63%, MDA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 8.94%, MDA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
MDA has a Return On Invested Capital (5.72%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MDA is below the industry average of 8.31%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (5.72%) for MDA is above the 3 year average (3.99%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.63% | ||
| ROE | 8.94% | ||
| ROIC | 5.72% |
ROA(3y)2.27%
ROA(5y)1.16%
ROE(3y)4.65%
ROE(5y)2.1%
ROIC(3y)3.99%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 8.48%, MDA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MDA has grown nicely.
MDA has a Operating Margin of 10.97%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MDA outperforms 45.45% of its industry peers.
MDA's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
MDA's Gross Margin of 24.54% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MDA outperforms 72.73% of its industry peers.
MDA's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 10.97% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.48% | ||
| GM | 24.54% |
OM growth 3Y34.46%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y129.51%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-9.5%
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), MDA is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for MDA has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
MDA has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
MDA has an Altman-Z score of 2.00. This is not the best score and indicates that MDA is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
MDA's Altman-Z score of 2.00 is amongst the best of the industry. MDA outperforms 81.82% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MDA is 0.55, which is an excellent value as it means it would take MDA, only 0.55 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.55, MDA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.29 indicates that MDA is not too dependend on debt financing.
With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.29, MDA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.55 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2 |
ROIC/WACC0.65
WACC8.75%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.86 indicates that MDA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.86, MDA is not doing good in the industry: 81.82% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
MDA has a Quick Ratio of 0.86. This is a bad value and indicates that MDA is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.85, MDA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.86 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.85 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
MDA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 185.37%, which is quite impressive.
MDA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 185.75% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 57.21% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
MDA shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 31.32% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)185.37%
EPS 3Y185.75%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%322.22%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)57.21%
Revenue growth 3Y31.32%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%54.26%
3.2 Future
MDA is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 35.83% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 23.54% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
EPS Next Y110.37%
EPS Next 2Y51.4%
EPS Next 3Y35.83%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year52.26%
Revenue Next 2Y31%
Revenue Next 3Y23.54%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 29.56 indicates a quite expensive valuation of MDA.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of MDA is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.08. MDA is around the same levels.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 21.56, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of MDA.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as MDA.
MDA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 23.09.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.56 |
4.2 Price Multiples
MDA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. MDA is more expensive than 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
81.82% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MDA, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.16 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.68 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of MDA may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as MDA's earnings are expected to grow with 35.83% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.27
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y51.4%
EPS Next 3Y35.83%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
MDA does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
TSX:MDA (10/27/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
34.59
-0.56 (-1.59%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryAerospace & Defense
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners32.56%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1.18%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap4.36B
Revenue(TTM)1.35B
Net Income(TTM)114.70M
Analysts78.18
Price Target43.79 (26.6%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)21.62%
Min EPS beat(2)21.08%
Max EPS beat(2)22.16%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)29.79%
Min EPS beat(4)19.18%
Max EPS beat(4)56.74%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)31.88%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)88.39%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)87.43%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.32%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.24%
Max Revenue beat(2)6.87%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.78%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.24%
Max Revenue beat(4)7.65%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.09%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.82%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.84%
PT rev (1m)0.67%
PT rev (3m)14.67%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-3.18%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.03%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)23.77%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.53%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.5%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.56 | ||
| P/S | 3.22 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.16 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.53 | ||
| P/B | 3.4 | ||
| P/tB | 17.18 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.68 |
EPS(TTM)1.17
EY3.38%
EPS(NY)1.6
Fwd EY4.64%
FCF(TTM)5.62
FCFY16.25%
OCF(TTM)7.63
OCFY22.05%
SpS10.73
BVpS10.17
TBVpS2.01
PEG (NY)0.27
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number16.36
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.63% | ||
| ROE | 8.94% | ||
| ROCE | 7.95% | ||
| ROIC | 5.72% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.9% | ||
| ROICexgc | 61.78% | ||
| OM | 10.97% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 8.48% | ||
| GM | 24.54% | ||
| FCFM | 52.35% |
ROA(3y)2.27%
ROA(5y)1.16%
ROE(3y)4.65%
ROE(5y)2.1%
ROIC(3y)3.99%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)4.25%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)14.8%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)5.54%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y59.28%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y71.38%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y34.46%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y129.51%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-9.5%
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.43
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.55 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.52 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 262.11% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 18.71% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 8.48 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 392.53% | ||
| Profit Quality | 617.7% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.86 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.85 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2 |
F-Score6
WACC8.75%
ROIC/WACC0.65
Cap/Depr(3y)234.8%
Cap/Depr(5y)169.15%
Cap/Sales(3y)23.53%
Cap/Sales(5y)18.99%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)185.37%
EPS 3Y185.75%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%322.22%
EPS Next Y110.37%
EPS Next 2Y51.4%
EPS Next 3Y35.83%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)57.21%
Revenue growth 3Y31.32%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%54.26%
Revenue Next Year52.26%
Revenue Next 2Y31%
Revenue Next 3Y23.54%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y115.07%
EBIT growth 3Y76.57%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year179.33%
EBIT Next 3Y51.75%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y1778.91%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y628.56%
OCF growth 3Y124.48%
OCF growth 5YN/A
MDA SPACE LTD / MDA.CA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for MDA stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to MDA.CA.
What is the valuation status for MDA stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to MDA SPACE LTD (MDA.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of MDA stock?
MDA SPACE LTD (MDA.CA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the valuation of MDA SPACE LTD based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for MDA SPACE LTD (MDA.CA) is 29.56 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.4.