IRIDIUM COMMUNICATIONS INC (1IRDM.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - BIT:1IRDM - US46269C1027 - Common Stock
15.96 EUR
+0.28 (+1.75%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to 1IRDM. 1IRDM was compared to 30 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. While 1IRDM belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. 1IRDM has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
1IRDM had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year 1IRDM had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years 1IRDM reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
1IRDM had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.89%, 1IRDM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.19% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 27.78%, 1IRDM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.55% of the companies in the same industry.
1IRDM has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.44%. This is amongst the best in the industry. 1IRDM outperforms 83.87% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for 1IRDM is below the industry average of 8.12%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (8.44%) for 1IRDM is above the 3 year average (4.18%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.89% | ||
| ROE | 27.78% | ||
| ROIC | 8.44% |
ROA(3y)1.7%
ROA(5y)0.63%
ROE(3y)7.35%
ROE(5y)3.47%
ROIC(3y)4.18%
ROIC(5y)2.97%
1.3 Margins
1IRDM has a better Profit Margin (14.34%) than 80.65% of its industry peers.
1IRDM's Operating Margin of 26.65% is amongst the best of the industry. 1IRDM outperforms 93.55% of its industry peers.
1IRDM's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 71.30%, 1IRDM is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.42% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of 1IRDM has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 26.65% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.34% | ||
| GM | 71.3% |
OM growth 3Y48.05%
OM growth 5Y68.46%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.47%
GM growth 5Y-0.51%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so 1IRDM is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, 1IRDM has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, 1IRDM has less shares outstanding
1IRDM has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.04, we must say that 1IRDM is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of 1IRDM (1.04) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of 1IRDM is 5.93, which is a neutral value as it means it would take 1IRDM, 5.93 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 5.93, 1IRDM is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.42% of the companies in the same industry.
1IRDM has a Debt/Equity ratio of 4.02. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
1IRDM's Debt to Equity ratio of 4.02 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. 1IRDM is outperformed by 83.87% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 4.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.93 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.04 |
ROIC/WACC1.2
WACC7.01%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.68 indicates that 1IRDM has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of 1IRDM (2.68) is better than 96.77% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.94 indicates that 1IRDM should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 1.94, 1IRDM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.55% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.68 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.94 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 22.90% over the past year.
1IRDM shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 7.30%.
Measured over the past years, 1IRDM shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 8.19% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)22.9%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%66.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.3%
Revenue growth 3Y10.57%
Revenue growth 5Y8.19%
Sales Q2Q%6.66%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 17.07% 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 4.46% yearly.
EPS Next Y11.59%
EPS Next 2Y7.46%
EPS Next 3Y8.01%
EPS Next 5Y17.07%
Revenue Next Year6.52%
Revenue Next 2Y4.08%
Revenue Next 3Y3.99%
Revenue Next 5Y4.46%
3.3 Evolution
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 16.29, which indicates a correct valuation of 1IRDM.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of 1IRDM indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: 1IRDM is cheaper than 61.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
1IRDM's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 25.89.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.77, the valuation of 1IRDM can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, 1IRDM is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 67.74% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
1IRDM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 34.59.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.77 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, 1IRDM is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 61.29% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, 1IRDM is valued cheaply inside the industry as 80.65% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.47 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.39 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of 1IRDM may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.41
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y7.46%
EPS Next 3Y8.01%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
1IRDM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.42%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.92, 1IRDM has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
1IRDM's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.42% |
5.2 History
The dividend of 1IRDM is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 69.23%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)69.23%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
5.3 Sustainability
50.40% 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.
DP50.4%
EPS Next 2Y7.46%
EPS Next 3Y8.01%
BIT:1IRDM (11/3/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
15.96
+0.28 (+1.75%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners95.02%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners2.58%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.69B
Revenue(TTM)871.71M
Net Income(TTM)125.00M
Analysts80
Price Target25.17 (57.71%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.42% |
Yearly Dividend0.48
Dividend Growth(5Y)69.23%
DP50.4%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)7.52%
Min EPS beat(2)-17.49%
Max EPS beat(2)32.54%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)31.76%
Min EPS beat(4)-17.49%
Max EPS beat(4)94.51%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)122.6%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)156.35%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)273.71%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.13%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.7%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.97%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.53%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.7%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.26%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.31%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.9%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.18%
PT rev (1m)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)-8.42%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-8.29%
EPS NY rev (1m)5.34%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.48%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.33%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.71%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.13%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.01%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.77 | ||
| P/S | 2.26 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.47 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.98 | ||
| P/B | 4.38 | ||
| P/tB | 7.5 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.39 |
EPS(TTM)0.98
EY6.14%
EPS(NY)0.95
Fwd EY5.96%
FCF(TTM)2.47
FCFY15.46%
OCF(TTM)3.2
OCFY20.07%
SpS7.05
BVpS3.64
TBVpS2.13
PEG (NY)1.41
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number8.96
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.89% | ||
| ROE | 27.78% | ||
| ROCE | 9.48% | ||
| ROIC | 8.44% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.76% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.51% | ||
| OM | 26.65% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.34% | ||
| GM | 71.3% | ||
| FCFM | 34.99% |
ROA(3y)1.7%
ROA(5y)0.63%
ROE(3y)7.35%
ROE(5y)3.47%
ROIC(3y)4.18%
ROIC(5y)2.97%
ROICexc(3y)4.35%
ROICexc(5y)3.12%
ROICexgc(3y)4.59%
ROICexgc(5y)3.28%
ROCE(3y)4.69%
ROCE(5y)3.33%
ROICexgc growth 3Y74.9%
ROICexgc growth 5Y96.57%
ROICexc growth 3Y71.12%
ROICexc growth 5Y93.94%
OM growth 3Y48.05%
OM growth 5Y68.46%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.47%
GM growth 5Y-0.51%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.34
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 4.02 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.93 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.11 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 43.75% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 10.44% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.58 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 89.94% | ||
| Profit Quality | 244% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.68 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.94 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.04 |
F-Score7
WACC7.01%
ROIC/WACC1.2
Cap/Depr(3y)26.93%
Cap/Depr(5y)21.47%
Cap/Sales(3y)9.18%
Cap/Sales(5y)8.21%
Profit Quality(3y)1675.55%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)22.9%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%66.67%
EPS Next Y11.59%
EPS Next 2Y7.46%
EPS Next 3Y8.01%
EPS Next 5Y17.07%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.3%
Revenue growth 3Y10.57%
Revenue growth 5Y8.19%
Sales Q2Q%6.66%
Revenue Next Year6.52%
Revenue Next 2Y4.08%
Revenue Next 3Y3.99%
Revenue Next 5Y4.46%
EBIT growth 1Y17.61%
EBIT growth 3Y63.7%
EBIT growth 5Y82.25%
EBIT Next Year135.94%
EBIT Next 3Y38.05%
EBIT Next 5Y26.25%
FCF growth 1Y30.62%
FCF growth 3Y5.47%
FCF growth 5Y30.68%
OCF growth 1Y24.8%
OCF growth 3Y7.47%
OCF growth 5Y13.67%
IRIDIUM COMMUNICATIONS INC / 1IRDM.MI 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 of IRIDIUM COMMUNICATIONS INC (1IRDM.MI) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to IRIDIUM COMMUNICATIONS INC (1IRDM.MI). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is IRIDIUM COMMUNICATIONS INC (1IRDM.MI) stock?
IRIDIUM COMMUNICATIONS INC (1IRDM.MI) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
How financially healthy is IRIDIUM COMMUNICATIONS INC?
The financial health rating of IRIDIUM COMMUNICATIONS INC (1IRDM.MI) is 5 / 10.
Is the dividend of IRIDIUM COMMUNICATIONS INC sustainable?
The dividend rating of IRIDIUM COMMUNICATIONS INC (1IRDM.MI) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 50.4%.