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Iridium CommunicationsIRDM -0.80%77 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 12.20% as of Mar. 2026, which is 91% above its 10-year median of 6.40. GuruFocus rates IRDM with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $36.54 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 313 Telecommunication Services companies, Iridium Communications ranks better than 69.97% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Iridium Communications's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 14.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 12.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 11.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 7.70% 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 average EBITDA per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Iridium Communications was 223.70% per year. The lowest was -9.00% per year. And the median was 6.40% per year.
EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Iridium Communications 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
IRDM vs LBRDA, TDS, LBTYA: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Iridium Communications's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Iridium Communications's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Iridium Communications's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
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 average EBITDA per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 12.20% mean?
Iridium Communications (IRDM) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 12.20% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Iridium Communications and its competitors. This is 91% above median its historical median of 6.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Iridium Communications ranks #94 out of 313 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 30%.
Is Iridium Communications' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Iridium Communications' current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 12.20% is 91% above median its 10-year median of 6.40. The Telecommunication Services industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.30. Iridium Communications' value of 12.20% is 183.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Iridium Communications ranks #94 out of 313 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Iridium Communications has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Iridium Communications' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to LBRDA and TDS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Iridium Communications ranks #94 out of 313 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This puts Iridium Communications in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.30. Iridium Communications' value of 12.20% is 183.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.40 vs. the industry median of 4.30, 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Telecommunication Services companies is 4.30, based on 313 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Iridium Communications's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 12.20% is 183.7% 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Iridium Communications and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Iridium Communications's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 12.20%, which is 91% above median its own 10-year median of 6.40. 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 $36.54, compared to a current price of $46.86 — trading 28.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 12.20%, which is 91% above median its 10-year median of 6.40 and 183.7% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 4.30. Iridium Communications' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Iridium Communications (IRDM), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 12.20% 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 $46.86 is trading 28.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $36.54.
GuruFocus considers Iridium Communications to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IRDM:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 12.20% (91% above median its 10-year median of 6.40)
GF Value™: $36.54 vs. price of $46.86 (28.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 183.7% above the Telecommunication Services median (#94 of 313)
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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