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Iridium CommunicationsHAM:6IC 75 EV-to-EBIT is 33.33 as of Aug. 17, 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 35.39. GuruFocus rates HAM:6IC with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €30.84 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 285 Telecommunication Services companies, Iridium Communications ranks worse than 85.96% on this metric.
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Iridium Communications's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €6,423.5 Mil.
Iridium Communications's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €179.4 Mil.
* 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.
* 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: EV-to-EBIT Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Iridium Communications's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Iridium Communications's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Iridium Communications's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Iridium Communications's current Enterprise Value is €5,979.8 Mil.
Iridium Communications's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €179.4 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT of 33.33 as of Aug. 17, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Iridium Communications and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 35.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Iridium Communications ranks #245 out of 285 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 86%.
Is Iridium Communications' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Iridium Communications' current EV-to-EBIT of 33.33 is near median its 10-year median of 35.39. The Telecommunication Services industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.35. Iridium Communications' value of 33.33 is 149.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Iridium Communications ranks #245 out of 285 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Iridium Communications has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Iridium Communications' EV-to-EBIT compare to LBRDA and TDS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Iridium Communications ranks #245 out of 285 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Iridium Communications in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.35. Iridium Communications' value of 33.33 is 149.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 35.39 vs. the industry median of 13.35, 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Telecommunication Services companies is 13.35, based on 285 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Iridium Communications's current EV-to-EBIT of 33.33 is 149.7% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Iridium Communications and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Iridium Communications's current EV-to-EBIT is 33.33, which is near median its own 10-year median of 35.39. 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 €30.84, compared to a current price of €42.10 — trading 36.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 33.33, which is near median its 10-year median of 35.39 and 149.7% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 13.35. Iridium Communications' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Iridium Communications (HAM:6IC), the current EV-to-EBIT is 33.33 as of Aug. 17, 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 €42.10 is trading 36.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €30.84.
GuruFocus considers Iridium Communications to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:6IC:
EV-to-EBIT: 33.33 (near median its 10-year median of 35.39)
GF Value™: €30.84 vs. price of €42.10 (36.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 149.7% above the Telecommunication Services median (#245 of 285)
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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