Iridium CommunicationsHAM:6IC +0.21%69 Days Inventory is 103.77 as of Mar. 2026, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 80.95. GuruFocus rates HAM:6IC with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €32.11 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 295 Telecommunication Services companies, Iridium Communications ranks worse than 92.88% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Iridium Communications's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:6IC'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 55.95 Med: 80.95 Max: 136.47
Current: 110.74
During the past 13 years, Iridium Communications's highest Days Inventory was 136.47. The lowest was 55.95. And the median was 80.95.
HAM:6IC's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 92.88% of 295
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 18.53
vs HAM:6IC: 110.74
Iridium Communications's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (121.81) to Mar. 2026 (103.77).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Iridium Communications's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.88.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Iridium Communications's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.33.
Iridium Communications (HAM:6IC) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Iridium Communications's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Iridium Communications's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Iridium Communications Days Inventory Related Terms
Iridium Communications Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Iridium Communications's Days Inventory 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.
HAM:6IC vs LBRDA, TDS, LBTYA: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Iridium Communications's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Iridium Communications's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Iridium Communications's Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory of 103.77 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Iridium Communications and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 80.95. Over the past decade, Iridium Communications' Days Inventory has ranged from 55.95 to 136.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Iridium Communications ranks #274 out of 295 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 92.9%.
Is Iridium Communications' Days Inventory too high?
Iridium Communications' current Days Inventory of 103.77 is 28% above median its 10-year median of 80.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 55.95 to a high of 136.47. The Telecommunication Services industry median Days Inventory is 18.53. Iridium Communications' value of 103.77 is 460% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Iridium Communications ranks #274 out of 295 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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' Days Inventory compare to LBRDA and TDS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Iridium Communications ranks #274 out of 295 companies for Days Inventory. This places Iridium Communications in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 18.53. Iridium Communications' value of 103.77 is 460% above this benchmark. Historically, Iridium Communications' own Days Inventory has ranged from 55.95 to 136.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 80.95 vs. the industry median of 18.53, 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 Days Inventory for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Days Inventory among Telecommunication Services companies is 18.53, based on 295 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Iridium Communications's current Days Inventory of 103.77 is 460% 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Iridium Communications and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Days Inventory is 18.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Iridium Communications's current Days Inventory is 103.77, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 80.95. 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 €32.11, compared to a current price of €47.40 — trading 47.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 103.77, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 80.95 and 460% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 18.53. Iridium Communications' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 11 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Iridium Communications (HAM:6IC), the current Days Inventory is 103.77 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 €47.40 is trading 47.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €32.11.
GuruFocus considers Iridium Communications to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:6IC:
Days Inventory: 103.77 (28% above median its 10-year median of 80.95)
GF Value™: €32.11 vs. price of €47.40 (47.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 460% above the Telecommunication Services median (#274 of 295)
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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