Iridium CommunicationsHAM:6IC +31.73%69 Current Ratio is 2.85 as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 2.57. GuruFocus rates HAM:6IC with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €31.03 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 368 Telecommunication Services companies, Iridium Communications ranks better than 88.32% on this metric.
The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Iridium Communications's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.85.
Iridium Communications has a current ratio of 2.85. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Iridium Communications's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:6IC'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.91 Med: 2.57 Max: 6.27
Current: 2.85
During the past 13 years, Iridium Communications's highest Current Ratio was 6.27. The lowest was 0.91. And the median was 2.57.
HAM:6IC's Current Ratio is ranked better than 88.32% of 368
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 1.13
vs HAM:6IC: 2.85
Iridium Communications (HAM:6IC) Current Ratio Explanation
The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.
Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.
The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.
If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.
Iridium Communications Current Ratio Related Terms
Iridium Communications Current Ratio 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.
HAM:6IC vs LBRDA, TDS, LBTYA: Current Ratio Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Iridium Communications's Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current Ratio 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 Current Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Iridium Communications's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Iridium Communications's Current Ratio 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 (HAM:6IC) has a Current Ratio of 2.85 as of Mar. 2026. This is 11% above median its historical median of 2.57. Over the past decade, Iridium Communications' Current Ratio has ranged from 0.91 to 6.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Iridium Communications ranks #43 out of 368 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 11.7%.
Is Iridium Communications' Current Ratio too high?
Iridium Communications' current Current Ratio of 2.85 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 2.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.91 to a high of 6.27. The Telecommunication Services industry median Current Ratio is 1.13. Iridium Communications' value of 2.85 is 152.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Iridium Communications ranks #43 out of 368 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Iridium Communications has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Iridium Communications' Current Ratio compare to LBRDA and TDS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Iridium Communications ranks #43 out of 368 companies for Current Ratio. This places Iridium Communications in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.13. Iridium Communications' value of 2.85 is 152.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Iridium Communications' own Current Ratio has ranged from 0.91 to 6.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.57 vs. the industry median of 1.13, Iridium Communications has consistently been above 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 Current Ratio for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Current Ratio among Telecommunication Services companies is 1.13, based on 368 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Iridium Communications's current Current Ratio of 2.85 is 152.2% above 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 Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Iridium Communications's current Current Ratio is 2.85, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 2.57. 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 (HAM:6IC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €31.03, compared to a current price of €46.50 — trading 49.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 2.85, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 2.57 and 152.2% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 1.13. Iridium Communications' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Iridium Communications (HAM:6IC), the current Current Ratio is 2.85 as of Mar. 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 (HAM:6IC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Iridium Communications stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €46.50 is trading 49.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €31.03.
GuruFocus considers Iridium Communications to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:6IC:
Current Ratio: 2.85 (11% above median its 10-year median of 2.57)
GF Value™: €31.03 vs. price of €46.50 (49.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 152.2% above the Telecommunication Services median (#43 of 368)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:6IC 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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