Iridium Communications Inc.
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Daily timeframeIridium Communications Inc. provides mobile voice and data communications services and products to businesses, the United States and foreign governments, non-governmental organizations, and consumers in the United States,. With a market capitalization of $5.42B, it sits in mid-cap territory. The company offers mobile satellite communications services for land mobile end users and aviation sectors; broadband terminals, embedded devices, and handsets for merchant shipping, fishing, leisure and research vessels, and specialized watercraft; satellite-based IoT services; hosted payload and other data services; and other data services and engineering services.
Market Cap
$5.42B
Beta
0.80
P/E (TTM)
51.78
P/E (Fwd)
38.25
EPS (TTM)
$0.99
EPS (Fwd)
$1.34
ROE
21.4%
ROA
5.5%
Cash
$111.6M
Total Debt
$1.79B
Free CF
$253.0M
52W Change
101.8%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
The company holds $111.6M in cash, though total debt stands at $1.79B. This level of leverage is common in the industry but worth monitoring as interest rate conditions evolve. The company generates $253.0M in free cash flow annually, which funds everything from R&D to shareholder returns without needing external financing. Return on equity stands at 21.4%, which is strong for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. An ROA of 5.5% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has grown from $721.0M (2022) to $871.7M (2025), reflecting a 21% increase over the period.
The debt-to-cash ratio suggests meaningful leverage on the balance sheet, a factor worth monitoring if credit conditions tighten. The elevated P/E ratio means the stock is priced for significant future growth. If earnings disappoint, the price correction could be sharp. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing IRDM's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.