IRDM (Iridium Communications) E10: $0.37 (As of Mar. 2026)


IRDM Iridium Communications Inc IRDM
74 GF Score
Price $42.28
GF Value $36.43
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Iridium Communications E10?

Iridium Communications IRDM -4.26% 74 E10 is $0.37 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates IRDM with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $36.43 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller P/E calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years.

Iridium Communications's adjusted earnings per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.200. Add all the adjusted EPS for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our e10, which is $0.37 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Iridium Communications's average E10 Growth Rate was 48.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average E10 Growth Rate was 7.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average E10 Growth Rate was -5.90% 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 E10 growth rate using E10 data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average E10 Growth Rate of Iridium Communications was 7.00% per year. The lowest was -17.70% per year. And the median was -12.05% per year.

As of today (2026-06-24), Iridium Communications's current stock price is $42.28. Iridium Communications's E10 for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.37. Iridium Communications's Shiller PE Ratio of today is 114.27.

During the past 13 years, the highest Shiller PE Ratio of Iridium Communications was 248.48. The lowest was 20.09. And the median was 93.08.


Iridium Communications  (NAS:IRDM) E10 Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, E10 may underestimate the company's earnings power. Shiller PE Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual P/E is low.

For the Shiller P/E, the earnings of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/E calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Shiller P/E is also called PE10.

The Shiller P/E was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The same calculation is applied here to individual companies.

Iridium Communications's Shiller P/E Ratio of today is calculated as

Shiller PE Ratio=Share Price/E10
=42.28/0.37
=114.27

* 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.

During the past 13 years, the highest Shiller P/E Ratio of Iridium Communications was 248.48. The lowest was 20.09. And the median was 93.08.


Be Aware

Shiller PE Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real earnings power.


Iridium Communications E10 Related Terms


Iridium Communications E10 Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Iridium Communications's E10 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 E10 Chart

Iridium Communications Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
E10
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.38 0.31 0.24 0.25 0.38

Iridium Communications Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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IRDM vs LBRDA, TDS, AD: E10 Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Iridium Communications's Shiller PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Shiller PE 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 Shiller PE Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Iridium Communications's Shiller PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Iridium Communications's Shiller PE Ratio falls into.


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Iridium Communications E10 Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller P/E calculation. When we calculate the today's Shiller P/E ratio of a stock, we use today's price divided by E10.

What is E10? How do we calculate E10?

E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the E10 of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the earnings from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the earnings of 2001 earnings data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent earnings in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart earned $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent earnings in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart earns $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 earnings in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent earnings of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by 10 to get E10.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Iridium Communications's adjusted earnings per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_EPS= Earnings per Share (Diluted) /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=0.2/330.2130*330.2130
=0.200

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Iridium Communications Quarterly Data

per share eps CPI Adj_EPS
201606 0.220 241.018 0.301
201609 0.260 241.428 0.356
201612 0.211 241.432 0.289
201703 0.300 243.801 0.406
201706 0.200 244.955 0.270
201709 0.230 246.819 0.308
201712 1.405 246.524 1.882
201803 0.070 249.554 0.093
201806 -0.060 251.989 -0.079
201809 -0.130 252.439 -0.170
201812 -0.086 251.233 -0.113
201903 -0.180 254.202 -0.234
201906 -0.160 256.143 -0.206
201909 -0.140 256.759 -0.180
201912 -0.819 256.974 -1.052
202003 -0.240 258.115 -0.307
202006 -0.090 257.797 -0.115
202009 -0.030 260.280 -0.038
202012 -0.060 260.474 -0.076
202103 -0.040 264.877 -0.050
202106 0.030 271.696 0.036
202109 -0.020 274.310 -0.024
202112 -0.045 278.802 -0.053
202203 0.020 287.504 0.023
202206 0.040 296.311 0.045
202209 0.020 296.808 0.022
202212 -0.010 296.797 -0.011
202303 0.080 301.836 0.088
202306 -0.240 305.109 -0.260
202309 -0.010 307.789 -0.011
202312 0.300 306.746 0.323
202403 0.160 312.332 0.169
202406 0.270 314.175 0.284
202409 0.210 315.301 0.220
202412 0.320 315.605 0.335
202503 0.270 319.799 0.279
202506 0.200 322.561 0.205
202509 0.350 324.800 0.356
202512 0.237 324.054 0.242
202603 0.200 330.213 0.200

Add all the adjusted EPS together and divide 10 will get our e10.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about E10 →
What does a E10 of $0.37 mean?
Iridium Communications (IRDM) has a E10 of $0.37 as of Mar. 2026. E10 represents the company's inflation-adjusted earnings per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Iridium Communications and its competitors.
Is Iridium Communications' E10 too high?
Iridium Communications' current E10 is $0.37. Overall, Iridium Communications has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Iridium Communications' E10 compare to LBRDA and TDS?
Iridium Communications' E10 of $0.37 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 E10 for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good E10 depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, E10 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 E10 mean?
A high E10 can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. E10 represents the company's inflation-adjusted earnings per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Iridium Communications and its competitors. Iridium Communications's current E10 is $0.37. 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 $36.43, compared to a current price of $42.28 — trading 16.1% above its estimated fair value. The current E10 is $0.37. Iridium Communications' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is E10 calculated?
E10 is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Iridium Communications (IRDM), the current E10 is $0.37 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 (IRDM) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Iridium Communications stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $42.28 is trading 16.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $36.43. GuruFocus considers Iridium Communications to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for IRDM:

  • E10: $0.37
  • GF Value™: $36.43 vs. price of $42.28 (16.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 5 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.
74GF Score

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