IRDM
Iridium Communications Inc
NASDAQ: IRDM · COMMUNICATION SERVICES · TELECOM SERVICES
$46.12
-2.47% today
Updated 2026-11-12
Market cap
$5.01B
P/E ratio
29.93
P/S ratio
5.55x
EPS (TTM)
$1.58
Dividend yield
1.30%
52W range
$15 – $57
Volume
1.0M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
64
out of 100
Grade: C+
Hold
Investment rating
7.3
Growth
B+3.5
Quality
D7.5
Profitability
B+6.7
Valuation
B7/9
Piotroski F-Score
Strong
0.6
Altman Z-Score
Distress
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Industry rank
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Price targets
Analyst target
$48.00
+4.08%
12-Month target
$25.34
-45.06%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$32.57
Margin of safety
+43.32%
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Price chart
Stock snapshot
Strengths
+ Piotroski 7/9 — strong financial health
+ ROE 21.40% — strong efficiency
+ Free cash flow $68.50M — positive
+ 43.32% below intrinsic value
Risks
- Altman Z 0.63 — distress zone
- Debt/equity 3.71x — high leverage
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $721.03M | $790.72M | $830.68M | $871.66M | $902.97M |
| Net income | $8.72M | $15.41M | $112.78M | $114.37M | $106.90M |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $1.58 |
| Free cash flow | $273.46M | $241.43M | $306.06M | $299.79M | $68.50M |
| Profit margin | 1.21% | 1.95% | 13.58% | 13.12% | 18.10% |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
Iridium Communications Inc trades at $46.12. representing a P/E of 29.93x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 64/100 indicates the stock is good. The company scores 7/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 0.63, it sits in the distress. TTM revenue stands at $902.97M. with profit margins at 18.10%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $32.57.
Frequently asked questions
What is Iridium Communications Inc's stock price?
Iridium Communications Inc (IRDM) trades at $46.12, on a P/E of 29.9x and a P/S of 5.6x. Those multiples show what the market is paying for each dollar of earnings and sales, which is the real starting point for judging whether the price is reasonable.
Is Iridium Communications Inc overvalued?
Iridium Communications Inc carries a Smart Value Score of 64/100 (Grade C+), which we rate Hold. That score blends growth, quality, and valuation into one read. Our DCF puts intrinsic value at $32.57 versus the $46.12 price, a 43.3% margin of safety on a cash flow basis.
What is the price target of Iridium Communications Inc (IRDM)?
The 12-month analyst consensus target is $48.00, about 4.1% above the current $46.12. A consensus target is the average of Wall Street's 12-month forecasts, so it works as a sentiment gauge rather than a guarantee, and it resets with every earnings cycle.
What is the intrinsic value of Iridium Communications Inc (IRDM)?
Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $32.57, a +43.3% margin of safety versus today's $46.12. Intrinsic value is what the projected cash flows are worth today. A positive reading means the price sits below that estimate, leaving a cushion if growth holds.
What is Iridium Communications Inc's revenue?
Iridium Communications Inc's trailing twelve-month revenue is $902.97M. Revenue scale anchors the valuation multiples and shows whether growth is reaching the top line, so it is best read alongside margin and growth trends to see if that revenue is getting more profitable over time.
Altman Z-Score?
Iridium Communications Inc's Altman Z-Score is 0.63, which places it in the distress. The Altman Z-Score gauges bankruptcy risk from profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency, and a higher reading points to lower financial distress risk.
Company info
SectorCOMMUNICATION SERVICES
IndustryTELECOM SERVICES
CountryUSA
ExchangeNASDAQ
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio5.55x
ROE21.40%
Beta0.87
50D MA$46.42
200D MA$40.62
Shares out0.11B
Float0.09B
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Avg volume1.0M
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