Iridium Communications Inc

Iridium Communications Inc

38.90
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-0.50
(-1.27%)
0.77EPS
62.29P/E
5.09BMarket Cap
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Total Valuation

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As of June 30, 2026, Iridium Communications Inc. carries a market capitalization of 5.09B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 6.47B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap5.09B
Enterprise Value6.47B

Important Dates

Iridium Communications Inc.'s next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for February 18, 2027.

Earnings Date2/18/2027

Share Statistics

As of June 30, 2026, Iridium Communications Inc. has 105.96M shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding105.96M

Valuation Ratios

As of June 30, 2026, Iridium Communications Inc. trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 62.29. The price-to-sales ratio is 6.57, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 12.30.

PE Ratio62.29
PS Ratio6.57
PB Ratio12.30
P/TBV Ratio19.97
P/FCF Ratio14.79
P/OCF Ratio14.70

Enterprise Valuation

As of June 30, 2026, Iridium Communications Inc. trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 17.45 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 8.36 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 35.17 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Iridium Communications Inc. trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 16.13, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 6.47B versus a market cap of 5.09B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

EV / Sales8.36
EV / EBITDA17.45
EV / EBIT35.17
EV / FCF16.13

Financial Position

As of June 30, 2026, Iridium Communications Inc. maintains a current ratio of 2.78, meaning it holds 2.8x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 372.87, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 5.14 demonstrates adequate ability to service its debt obligations.

Current Ratio2.78
Quick Ratio2.13
Debt / Equity372.87
Debt / EBITDA4.16
Interest Coverage5.14

Financial Efficiency

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Iridium Communications Inc. posted a return on equity (ROE) of 19.72, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 7.10 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 3.63, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 6.91, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 815,074.38 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 949.50, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 3.53 indicates how many times Iridium Communications Inc. sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Return on Equity (ROE)19.72
Return on Assets (ROA)3.63
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)7.10
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)6.91
Revenue Per Employee815,074.38
Employee Count949.50
Inventory Turnover3.53

Taxes

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Iridium Communications Inc. recorded 26.21M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 23.62, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 110.96M, leaving 81.63M in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

Income Tax26.21M
Effective Tax Rate23.62

Stock Price Statistics

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As of the close on October 22, 2026, Iridium Communications Inc.'s stock has gained approximately 129.77% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 41.37, while the 200-day moving average is 34.16.

52-Week Price Change129.77%
50-Day Moving Average41.37
200-Day Moving Average34.16

Income Statement

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Iridium Communications Inc. generated 773.91M in revenue and converted that into 81.63M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 0.77. EBITDA reached 370.57M, while operating income came in at 183.86M.

Revenue773.91M
Gross Profit556.06M
Operating Income183.86M
Pretax Income110.96M
Net Income81.63M
EBITDA370.57M
EBIT183.86M
Earnings Per Share (EPS)0.77

Balance Sheet

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As of June 30, 2026, Iridium Communications Inc. holds 161.24M in cash and equivalents against 1.54B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 1.38B. Total book value stands at 413.59M, with working capital of 211.41M providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents161.24M
Total Debt1.54B
Net Debt1.38B
Equity (Book Value)413.59M
Book Value Per Share3.90
Working Capital211.41M

Cash Flow

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Iridium Communications Inc. produced 345.87M in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026.

Operating Cash Flow345.87M
Free Cash Flow345.87M
FCF Per Share3.26

Margins

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Iridium Communications Inc. posted a gross margin of 71.85, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 23.76 and net profit margin of 10.55 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Gross Margin71.85
Operating Margin23.76
Pretax Margin14.34
Profit Margin10.55
EBITDA Margin47.88

Dividends & Yields

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Iridium Communications Inc. paid dividends of 0.54 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 69.47 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 6.76, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield reaches 3.17, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Iridium Communications Inc. shareholders.

Dividend Per Share0.54
Payout Ratio69.47
Shareholder Yield3.17
FCF Yield6.76

Scores

As of June 30, 2026, Iridium Communications Inc. has an Altman Z-Score of 2.22, near the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

Altman Z-Score2.22