Iridium Communications Inc (IRDM) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Iridium Communications Inc stock (IRDM) is currently trading at $26.83. Iridium Communications Inc PE ratio is 23.96. Iridium Communications Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 3.06. Analyst consensus price target for IRDM is $29.00. WallStSmart rates IRDM as Underperform.
- IRDM PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- IRDM PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- IRDM intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- IRDM stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- IRDM fair value vs current price
- IRDM insider transactions and insider buying
- Is IRDM undervalued or overvalued?
- Iridium Communications Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- IRDM Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- IRDM analyst price target and Smart Rating
Iridium Communications Inc
📊 No data available
Try selecting a different time range
IRDM Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Iridium Communications Inc (IRDM)
IRDM trades 156% above its Graham fair value of $7.21, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Iridium Communications Inc (IRDM) · 9 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in return on equity, operating margin, institutional own.. Concerns around price/book and eps growth. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
Iridium Communications Inc (IRDM) Key Strengths (4)
93.41% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Every $100 of equity generates $22 in profit
Strong operational efficiency: $26 kept per $100 revenue
Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability
Supporting Valuation Data
Iridium Communications Inc (IRDM) Areas to Watch (5)
Earnings declining -24.20%, profits shrinking
Very expensive at 5.8x book value
Growth is fairly priced, not cheap, not expensive
Revenue is fairly priced at 3.06x sales
Decent profitability, keeps $13 per $100 revenue
Iridium Communications Inc (IRDM) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 52/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C- grade. Out of 9 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 8.5/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 4.0/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Institutional Own., Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 22.00%, Operating Margin at 26.00%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are EPS Growth, Price/Book, PEG Ratio. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.53), Price/Sales (3.06), Price/Book (5.76) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include EPS Growth at -24.20%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Profit Margin at 13.10%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether EPS Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 22.00% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with EPS Growth at -24.20% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Institutional Own., Return on Equity) and negatives (EPS Growth, Price/Book). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
IRDM Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
IRDM's Price-to-Sales ratio of 3.06x trades 29% below its historical average of 4.32x (49th percentile). The current valuation is 79% below its historical high of 14.24x set in Jul 2010, and 85% above its historical low of 1.65x in Sep 2015. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~3.5x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Iridium Communications Inc (IRDM) · COMMUNICATION SERVICES › TELECOM SERVICES
The Big Picture
Iridium Communications Inc operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 872M with 0% growth year-over-year. Profit margins of 13.1% are healthy, with room for further expansion as the business scales.
Key Findings
ROE of 2200.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
Generating 75M in free cash flow and 109M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Iridium Communications Inc push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 220.0%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.
Sector dynamics: monitor TELECOM SERVICES industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Iridium Communications Inc.
Bottom Line
Iridium Communications Inc offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Insider Transactions
Loading insider activity...
About Iridium Communications Inc(IRDM)
NASDAQ
COMMUNICATION SERVICES
TELECOM SERVICES
USA
Iridium Communications Inc. provides mobile voice and data communications products and services to businesses, governments in the United States and other countries, non-governmental organizations, and consumers around the world. The company is headquartered in McLean, Virginia.