Iridium CommunicationsSTU:6IC +4.12%70 EBITDA Margin % is 47.60% as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 51.68. GuruFocus rates STU:6IC with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €31.69 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 367 Telecommunication Services companies, Iridium Communications ranks better than 85.01% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
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Iridium Communications EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Iridium Communications's EBITDA Margin % 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.
STU:6IC vs LBRDA, TDS, AD: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Iridium Communications's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Iridium Communications's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Iridium Communications's EBITDA Margin % 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 (STU:6IC) has a EBITDA Margin % of 47.60% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Iridium Communications and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 51.68. Over the past decade, Iridium Communications' EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 34.79 to 57.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Iridium Communications ranks #55 out of 367 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 15%.
Is Iridium Communications' EBITDA Margin % too high?
Iridium Communications' current EBITDA Margin % of 47.60% is near median its 10-year median of 51.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 34.79 to a high of 57.03. The Telecommunication Services industry median EBITDA Margin % is 25.57. Iridium Communications' value of 47.60% is 86.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Iridium Communications ranks #55 out of 367 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 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Iridium Communications' EBITDA Margin % compare to LBRDA and TDS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Iridium Communications ranks #55 out of 367 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Iridium Communications in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 25.57. Iridium Communications' value of 47.60% is 86.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Iridium Communications' own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 34.79 to 57.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 51.68 vs. the industry median of 25.57, 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 EBITDA Margin % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 25.57, based on 367 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Iridium Communications's current EBITDA Margin % of 47.60% is 86.2% 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Iridium Communications and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 25.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Iridium Communications's current EBITDA Margin % is 47.60%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 51.68. 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 (STU:6IC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €31.69, compared to a current price of €37.90 — trading 19.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 47.60%, which is near median its 10-year median of 51.68 and 86.2% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 25.57. Iridium Communications' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Iridium Communications (STU:6IC), the current EBITDA Margin % is 47.60% 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 (STU:6IC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Iridium Communications stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €37.90 is trading 19.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €31.69.
GuruFocus considers Iridium Communications to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:6IC:
EBITDA Margin %: 47.60% (near median its 10-year median of 51.68)
GF Value™: €31.69 vs. price of €37.90 (19.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 86.2% above the Telecommunication Services median (#55 of 367)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU: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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