IRDM (Iridium Communications) Current Accrued Expense: $74.3 Mil (As of Jun. 2026)

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IRDM Iridium Communications Inc IRDM
78 GF Score
Price $44.36
GF Value $36.58
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Iridium Communications Current Accrued Expense?

Iridium Communications IRDM -2.38% 78 Current Accrued Expense is $74.3 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates IRDM with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $36.58 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Iridium Communications's Current Accrued Expense for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $74.3 Mil.

Iridium Communications's quarterly Current Accrued Expense increased from Dec. 2025 ($49.5 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($50.6 Mil) and increased from Mar. 2026 ($50.6 Mil) to Jun. 2026 ($74.3 Mil).

Iridium Communications's annual Current Accrued Expense increased from Dec. 2023 ($54.8 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($64.8 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2024 ($64.8 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($49.5 Mil).

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Iridium Communications Current Accrued Expense Calculation

Current Accrued Expense is the expense incurred during the accounting period, but not required to be paid until a later date. It includes compensation, interest, pensions and all other miscellaneous accruals reported by the company.

What does a Current Accrued Expense of $74.3 Mil mean?
Iridium Communications (IRDM) has a Current Accrued Expense of $74.3 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Current Accrued Expense records the total amount of accrued expenses. View historical data on Iridium Communications and its competitors.
Is Iridium Communications' Current Accrued Expense too high?
Iridium Communications' current Current Accrued Expense is $74.3 Mil. Overall, Iridium Communications has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Iridium Communications' Current Accrued Expense compare to LBRDA and TDS?
Iridium Communications' Current Accrued Expense of $74.3 Mil can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Current Accrued Expense for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Current Accrued Expense depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, Current Accrued Expense should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Current Accrued Expense mean?
A high Current Accrued Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Current Accrued Expense records the total amount of accrued expenses. View historical data on Iridium Communications and its competitors. Iridium Communications's current Current Accrued Expense is $74.3 Mil. 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 $36.58, compared to a current price of $44.36 — trading 21.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Current Accrued Expense is $74.3 Mil. Iridium Communications' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Current Accrued Expense calculated?
Current Accrued Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Iridium Communications (IRDM), the current Current Accrued Expense is $74.3 Mil 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 $44.36 is trading 21.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $36.58. GuruFocus considers Iridium Communications to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for IRDM:

  • Current Accrued Expense: $74.3 Mil
  • GF Value™: $36.58 vs. price of $44.36 (21.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 4 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 1750 Tysons Boulevard, Suite 1400, McLean, VA, USA, 22102
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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