IRIDIUM COMMUNICATIONS INC (1IRDM.MI) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

BIT:1IRDM • US46269C1027

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This 1IRDM.MI fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. 1IRDM.MI Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year 1IRDM was profitable.
  • In the past year 1IRDM had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • 1IRDM had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
  • Each year in the past 5 years 1IRDM had a positive operating cash flow.
1IRDM.MI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF1IRDM.MI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M -100M 200M 300M 400M

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.52%, 1IRDM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.87% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 1IRDM has a better Return On Equity (24.72%) than 93.55% of its industry peers.
  • With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 8.28%, 1IRDM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.32% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for 1IRDM is in line with the industry average of 7.41%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (8.28%) for 1IRDM is above the 3 year average (5.97%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.52%
ROE 24.72%
ROIC 8.28%
ROA(3y)3.11%
ROA(5y)1.86%
ROE(3y)15.34%
ROE(5y)9.21%
ROIC(3y)5.97%
ROIC(5y)4.3%
1IRDM.MI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROIC1IRDM.MI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10 20

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 13.12%, 1IRDM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.42% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of 1IRDM has grown nicely.
  • 1IRDM has a better Operating Margin (27.07%) than 93.55% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of 1IRDM has grown nicely.
  • 1IRDM has a better Gross Margin (71.55%) than 74.19% of its industry peers.
  • 1IRDM's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 27.07%
PM (TTM) 13.12%
GM 71.55%
OM growth 3Y36.53%
OM growth 5Y34.79%
PM growth 3Y121.55%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.26%
GM growth 5Y-1.08%
1IRDM.MI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins1IRDM.MI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 -20 40 60

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2. 1IRDM.MI Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), 1IRDM is creating some value.
  • 1IRDM has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, 1IRDM has less shares outstanding
  • The debt/assets ratio for 1IRDM is higher compared to a year ago.
1IRDM.MI Yearly Shares Outstanding1IRDM.MI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
1IRDM.MI Yearly Total Debt VS Total Assets1IRDM.MI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.2 Solvency

  • 1IRDM has an Altman-Z score of 1.79. This is a bad value and indicates that 1IRDM is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • 1IRDM's Altman-Z score of 1.79 is amongst the best of the industry. 1IRDM outperforms 83.87% of its industry peers.
  • 1IRDM has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.87. This is a neutral value as 1IRDM would need 5.87 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 5.87, 1IRDM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.19% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 1IRDM has a Debt/Equity ratio of 3.80. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 3.80, 1IRDM is not doing good in the industry: 83.87% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.8
Debt/FCF 5.87
Altman-Z 1.79
ROIC/WACC1.11
WACC7.46%
1IRDM.MI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF1IRDM.MI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 2.48 indicates that 1IRDM has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • With an excellent Current ratio value of 2.48, 1IRDM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.55% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 1IRDM has a Quick Ratio of 1.82. This is a normal value and indicates that 1IRDM is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With an excellent Quick ratio value of 1.82, 1IRDM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.55% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.48
Quick Ratio 1.82
1IRDM.MI Yearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites1IRDM.MI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

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3. 1IRDM.MI Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • 1IRDM shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 10.73%, which is quite good.
  • 1IRDM shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 147.63% yearly.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.93% in the past year.
  • Measured over the past years, 1IRDM shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 8.36% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.73%
EPS 3Y147.64%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.93%
Revenue growth 3Y6.53%
Revenue growth 5Y8.36%
Sales Q2Q%-0.02%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 15.37% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • 1IRDM is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.76% yearly.
EPS Next Y6.88%
EPS Next 2Y9.01%
EPS Next 3Y18.41%
EPS Next 5Y15.37%
Revenue Next Year0.56%
Revenue Next 2Y1.52%
Revenue Next 3Y2.03%
Revenue Next 5Y2.76%

3.3 Evolution

  • Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
1IRDM.MI Yearly Revenue VS Estimates1IRDM.MI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
1IRDM.MI Yearly EPS VS Estimates1IRDM.MI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0 1 -1 2

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4. 1IRDM.MI Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • 1IRDM is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 39.45.
  • 1IRDM's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.47, 1IRDM is valued a bit more expensive.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 37.07, 1IRDM can be considered very expensive at the moment.
  • 1IRDM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. 1IRDM is more expensive than 67.74% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 1IRDM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.62.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 39.45
Fwd PE 37.07
1IRDM.MI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings1IRDM.MI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 77.42% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than 1IRDM, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • 61.29% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than 1IRDM, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 14.85
EV/EBITDA 13.71
1IRDM.MI Per share data1IRDM.MI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
  • The excellent profitability rating of 1IRDM may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • 1IRDM's earnings are expected to grow with 18.41% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)5.73
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y9.01%
EPS Next 3Y18.41%

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5. 1IRDM.MI Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • 1IRDM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.36%.
  • 1IRDM's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 2.97.
  • Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, 1IRDM is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.36%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of 1IRDM is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 31.87%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)31.87%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0

5.3 Sustainability

  • 54.96% of the earnings are spent on dividend by 1IRDM. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
  • 1IRDM's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP54.96%
EPS Next 2Y9.01%
EPS Next 3Y18.41%
1IRDM.MI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend1IRDM.MI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M -100M 200M 300M
1IRDM.MI Dividend Payout.1IRDM.MI Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.1IRDM.MI Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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1IRDM.MI Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

IRIDIUM COMMUNICATIONS INC

BIT:1IRDM (4/17/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

35.9

+5.4 (+17.7%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)02-12
Earnings (Next)04-23
Inst Owners93.45%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners2.9%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.80B
Revenue(TTM)871.66M
Net Income(TTM)114.37M
Analysts78.75
Price Target26.15 (-27.16%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.36%
Yearly Dividend0.49
Dividend Growth(5Y)31.87%
DP54.96%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)15.93%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.67%
Max EPS beat(2)32.54%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)7.96%
Min EPS beat(4)-17.49%
Max EPS beat(4)32.54%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)23.26%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)194.65%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)275.75%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.68%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.32%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.97%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.11%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.32%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.97%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.03%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.22%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.88%
PT rev (1m)9.52%
PT rev (3m)3.9%
EPS NQ rev (1m)21.24%
EPS NQ rev (3m)36.55%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.38%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.48%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.09%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.54%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.31%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.09%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 39.45
Fwd PE 37.07
P/S 5.11
P/FCF 14.85
P/OCF 11.13
P/B 9.63
P/tB 16.09
EV/EBITDA 13.71
EPS(TTM)0.91
EY2.53%
EPS(NY)0.97
Fwd EY2.7%
FCF(TTM)2.42
FCFY6.73%
OCF(TTM)3.23
OCFY8.98%
SpS7.03
BVpS3.73
TBVpS2.23
PEG (NY)5.73
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number8.73839 (-75.66%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.52%
ROE 24.72%
ROCE 9.75%
ROIC 8.28%
ROICexc 8.62%
ROICexgc 9.37%
OM 27.07%
PM (TTM) 13.12%
GM 71.55%
FCFM 34.39%
ROA(3y)3.11%
ROA(5y)1.86%
ROE(3y)15.34%
ROE(5y)9.21%
ROIC(3y)5.97%
ROIC(5y)4.3%
ROICexc(3y)6.2%
ROICexc(5y)4.5%
ROICexgc(3y)6.67%
ROICexgc(5y)4.8%
ROCE(3y)7.04%
ROCE(5y)5.07%
ROICexgc growth 3Y55.29%
ROICexgc growth 5Y55.87%
ROICexc growth 3Y51.85%
ROICexc growth 5Y53.76%
OM growth 3Y36.53%
OM growth 5Y34.79%
PM growth 3Y121.55%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.26%
GM growth 5Y-1.08%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.34
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.8
Debt/FCF 5.87
Debt/EBITDA 3.94
Cap/Depr 47.71%
Cap/Sales 11.5%
Interest Coverage 2.62
Cash Conversion 89.66%
Profit Quality 262.12%
Current Ratio 2.48
Quick Ratio 1.82
Altman-Z 1.79
F-Score7
WACC7.46%
ROIC/WACC1.11
Cap/Depr(3y)35.03%
Cap/Depr(5y)28.47%
Cap/Sales(3y)9.74%
Cap/Sales(5y)9.19%
Profit Quality(3y)699.9%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.73%
EPS 3Y147.64%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-25%
EPS Next Y6.88%
EPS Next 2Y9.01%
EPS Next 3Y18.41%
EPS Next 5Y15.37%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.93%
Revenue growth 3Y6.53%
Revenue growth 5Y8.36%
Sales Q2Q%-0.02%
Revenue Next Year0.56%
Revenue Next 2Y1.52%
Revenue Next 3Y2.03%
Revenue Next 5Y2.76%
EBIT growth 1Y15.95%
EBIT growth 3Y45.44%
EBIT growth 5Y46.06%
EBIT Next Year108.8%
EBIT Next 3Y30.99%
EBIT Next 5Y20.25%
FCF growth 1Y-2.05%
FCF growth 3Y3.12%
FCF growth 5Y7.27%
OCF growth 1Y6.42%
OCF growth 3Y5.09%
OCF growth 5Y9.88%

IRIDIUM COMMUNICATIONS INC / 1IRDM.MI Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for 1IRDM stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to 1IRDM.MI.


What is the valuation status for 1IRDM stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to IRIDIUM COMMUNICATIONS INC (1IRDM.MI). This can be considered as Overvalued.


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IRIDIUM COMMUNICATIONS INC (1IRDM.MI) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for 1IRDM stock?

The financial health rating of IRIDIUM COMMUNICATIONS INC (1IRDM.MI) is 6 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for IRIDIUM COMMUNICATIONS INC (1IRDM.MI) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of IRIDIUM COMMUNICATIONS INC (1IRDM.MI) is expected to grow by 6.88% in the next year.