Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
Iridium CommunicationsIRDM +0.32%79 Cash-to-Debt is 0.11 as of Jun. 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 0.12. GuruFocus rates IRDM with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $36.81 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 360 Telecommunication Services companies, Iridium Communications ranks worse than 71.94% on this metric.
Cash to Debt Ratio measures the financial strength of a company. It is calculated as a company's cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities divide by its debt. Iridium Communications's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.11.
If Cash to Debt ratio is less than 1, the company cannot pay off its debt using the cash in hand. Here we can see, Iridium Communicationscouldn't pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026.
The historical rank and industry rank for Iridium Communications's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
IRDM'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.03 Med: 0.12 Max: 0.28
Current: 0.11
During the past 13 years, Iridium Communications's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 0.28. The lowest was 0.03. And the median was 0.12.
IRDM's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than 71.94% of 360
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 0.35
vs IRDM: 0.11
If Cash to Debt ratio is greater than 1, the company can pay off its debt using the cash in hand. If it is smaller than 1, it means the company has more debt than the cash in hands. In this case, it is important to look the the company's Interest Coverage. Ben Graham requires that a company must have an Interest Coverage of at least 5.
Iridium Communications Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Iridium Communications Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
* 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.
Note: An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
IRDM vs LBRDA, TDS, LBTYA: Cash-to-Debt Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Iridium Communications's Cash-to-Debt, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash-to-Debt 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 Cash-to-Debt vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Iridium Communications's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Iridium Communications's Cash-to-Debt falls into.
* 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 (IRDM) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.11 as of Jun. 2026. This is near median its historical median of 0.12. Over the past decade, Iridium Communications' Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.03 to 0.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Iridium Communications ranks #259 out of 360 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 71.9%.
Is Iridium Communications' Cash-to-Debt too high?
Iridium Communications' current Cash-to-Debt of 0.11 is near median its 10-year median of 0.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 0.28. The Telecommunication Services industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.35. Iridium Communications' value of 0.11 is 68.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Iridium Communications ranks #259 out of 360 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Iridium Communications has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Iridium Communications' Cash-to-Debt compare to LBRDA and TDS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Iridium Communications ranks #259 out of 360 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Iridium Communications in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.35. Iridium Communications' value of 0.11 is 68.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Iridium Communications' own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.03 to 0.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.12 vs. the industry median of 0.35, Iridium Communications has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash-to-Debt for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Telecommunication Services companies is 0.35, based on 360 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash-to-Debt significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash-to-Debt should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Iridium Communications's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.11 is 68.6% 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 Cash-to-Debt mean?
A high Cash-to-Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Iridium Communications's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.11, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.12. 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 $36.81, compared to a current price of $47.45 — trading 28.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.11, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.12 and 68.6% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 0.35. Iridium Communications' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash-to-Debt calculated?
Cash-to-Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Iridium Communications (IRDM), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.11 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 $47.45 is trading 28.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $36.81.
GuruFocus considers Iridium Communications to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IRDM:
Cash-to-Debt: 0.11 (near median its 10-year median of 0.12)
GF Value™: $36.81 vs. price of $47.45 (28.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 68.6% below the Telecommunication Services median (#259 of 360)
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.
79GF Score
Get the complete analysis for IRDM
Cash-to-Debt is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
IRDM has been successfully added to your 
