Iridium Communications's EBIT per Share for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.47.
Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.11.
During the past 12 months, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Iridium Communications was 16.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 54.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 55.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 3.00% per year.
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The historical rank and industry rank for Iridium Communications's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:
IRDM'
s 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -61.4 Med: 4 Max: 93.7
Current: 54.9
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Iridium Communications was 93.70% per year. The lowest was -61.40% per year. And the median was 4.00% per year.
IRDM's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is ranked better than 93.54% of 294
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 7.1
vs IRDM: 54.90
Iridium Communications (NAS:IRDM) EBIT per Share Explanation
EBIT is a company's earnings before interest and tax expenses are deducted. It measures a company's profit generates from operating, ignoring tax burden and capital structure. As the tax expense are not deducted, EBIT is helpful when comparing companies in the same industry but with different tax situations. Also, the interest expense are included in EBIT, making it useful to compare companies that have high interest expenses due to large amount of debt.
Iridium Communications EBIT per Share Related Terms
Iridium Communications EBIT per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Iridium Communications's EBIT per Share 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.
EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2.11
* 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 EBIT per Share of $2.11 as of Mar. 2026. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Iridium Communications and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Iridium Communications ranks #19 out of 294 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 6.5%.
Is Iridium Communications' EBIT per Share too high?
Iridium Communications' current EBIT per Share is $2.11. The Telecommunication Services industry median EBIT per Share is 7.10. Iridium Communications' value of $2.11 is 70.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Iridium Communications ranks #19 out of 294 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 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Iridium Communications' EBIT per Share compare to LBRDA and TDS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Iridium Communications ranks #19 out of 294 companies for EBIT per Share. This places Iridium Communications in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBIT per Share is 7.10. Iridium Communications' value of $2.11 is 70.3% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT per Share for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median EBIT per Share among Telecommunication Services companies is 7.10, based on 294 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBIT per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBIT per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Iridium Communications's current EBIT per Share of $2.11 is 70.3% 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 EBIT per Share mean?
A high EBIT per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Iridium Communications and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median EBIT per Share is 7.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Iridium Communications's current EBIT per Share is $2.11. 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 $43.52 — trading 19.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT per Share is $2.11 and 70.3% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 7.10. 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 EBIT per Share calculated?
EBIT per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Iridium Communications (IRDM), the current EBIT per Share is $2.11 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 $43.52 is trading 19.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $36.43.
GuruFocus considers Iridium Communications to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IRDM:
EBIT per Share: $2.11
GF Value™: $36.43 vs. price of $43.52 (19.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 70.3% below the Telecommunication Services median (#19 of 294)
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.
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