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Iridium CommunicationsIRDM -1.50%75 Operating Cash Flow per Share is $1.05 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates IRDM with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $36.60 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 304 Telecommunication Services companies, Iridium Communications ranks better than 67.76% on this metric.
Iridium Communications's operating cash flow per share for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $1.05.
Iridium Communications's operating cash flow per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $1.05.
During the past 12 months, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate of Iridium Communications was 1.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 11.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 13.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 5.40% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the OCF Growth Rate using Operating Cash Flow per Share data.
The historical rank and industry rank for Iridium Communications's Operating Cash Flow per Share or its related term are showing as below:
IRDM'
s 3-Year OCF Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.7 Med: 1 Max: 273.2
Current: 11.9
During the past 13 years, Iridium Communications's highest 3-Year average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 273.20% per year. The lowest was -7.70% per year. And the median was 1.00% per year.
IRDM's 3-Year OCF Growth Rate is ranked better than 67.76% of 304
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 4.8
vs IRDM: 11.90
Iridium Communications Operating Cash Flow per Share Related Terms
Iridium Communications Operating Cash Flow per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Iridium Communications's Operating Cash Flow per Share can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Iridium Communications Operating Cash Flow per Share Chart
IRDM vs LBRDA, TDS, LUMN: Operating Cash Flow per Share Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Iridium Communications's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Iridium Communications Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Iridium Communications's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Iridium Communications's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow falls into.
Operating Cash Flow per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.05
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
What does a Operating Cash Flow per Share of $1.05 mean?
Iridium Communications (IRDM) has a Operating Cash Flow per Share of $1.05 as of Jun. 2026. Operating cash flow per share equals the per-share amount of cash flow from operations. View historical data on Iridium Communications and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Iridium Communications ranks #98 out of 304 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 32.2%.
Is Iridium Communications' Operating Cash Flow per Share too high?
Iridium Communications' current Operating Cash Flow per Share is $1.05. The Telecommunication Services industry median Operating Cash Flow per Share is 4.80. Iridium Communications' value of $1.05 is 78.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Iridium Communications ranks #98 out of 304 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Iridium Communications has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Iridium Communications' Operating Cash Flow per Share compare to LBRDA and TDS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Iridium Communications ranks #98 out of 304 companies for Operating Cash Flow per Share. This puts Iridium Communications in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Operating Cash Flow per Share is 4.80. Iridium Communications' value of $1.05 is 78.1% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Operating Cash Flow per Share for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Operating Cash Flow per Share among Telecommunication Services companies is 4.80, based on 304 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Cash Flow per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Cash Flow per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Iridium Communications's current Operating Cash Flow per Share of $1.05 is 78.1% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Operating Cash Flow per Share mean?
A high Operating Cash Flow per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating cash flow per share equals the per-share amount of cash flow from operations. View historical data on Iridium Communications and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Operating Cash Flow per Share is 4.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Iridium Communications's current Operating Cash Flow per Share is $1.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Iridium Communications stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Iridium Communications (IRDM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $36.60, compared to a current price of $46.77 — trading 27.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Cash Flow per Share is $1.05 and 78.1% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 4.80. Iridium Communications' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Cash Flow per Share calculated?
Operating Cash Flow per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Iridium Communications (IRDM), the current Operating Cash Flow per Share is $1.05 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Iridium Communications (IRDM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Iridium Communications stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $46.77 is trading 27.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $36.60.
GuruFocus considers Iridium Communications to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IRDM:
Operating Cash Flow per Share: $1.05
GF Value™: $36.60 vs. price of $46.77 (27.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 78.1% below the Telecommunication Services median (#98 of 304)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IRDM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Iridium Communications Inc is the commercial provider of communications services offering true globalised coverage, connecting people, organizations, and assets to and from anywhere, in real time. The company is a provider of mobile voice and data communications services through a constellation of low-earth-orbiting satellites. Iridium's solutions are ideally suited for industries such as maritime, aviation, government/military, emergency/humanitarian services, mining, forestry, oil and gas, heavy equipment, transportation, and utilities. Iridium also provides service to subscribers from the U.S. Department of Defense, as well as other civil and government agencies world-wide. The Company operates in one business segment, providing satellite communications services and products.
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